UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-07589
THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
P. O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Edward P. Macdonald, Esquire
Life Law Unit
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
200 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, Connecticut 06089
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 843-9934
Date of fiscal year end: October 31st
Date of reporting period: November 1, 2008 – April 30, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
The Hartford Advisers Fund
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 - 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index is an unmanaged, market value-weighted index of all debt obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agencies (excluding mortgage-backed securities) and of all publicly issued fixed-rate, nonconvertible, investment grade domestic corporate debt.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks maximum long-term total return.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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| | Inception | | 1 | | 5 | | 10 | | Since |
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Advisers A# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -26.89 | % | | | -1.61 | % | | | -0.62 | % | | | 4.04 | % |
Advisers A## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -30.91 | % | | | -2.71 | % | | | -1.18 | % | | | 3.58 | % |
Advisers B# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -27.52 | % | | | -2.38 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Advisers B## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -31.07 | % | | | -2.71 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Advisers C# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -27.48 | % | | | -2.30 | % | | | -1.30 | % | | | 3.33 | % |
Advisers C## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -28.19 | % | | | -2.30 | % | | | -1.30 | % | | | 3.33 | % |
Advisers R3# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -27.07 | % | | | -1.54 | % | | | -0.32 | % | | | 4.39 | % |
Advisers R4# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -26.93 | % | | | -1.41 | % | | | -0.25 | % | | | 4.44 | % |
Advisers R5# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -26.62 | % | | | -1.25 | % | | | -0.17 | % | | | 4.50 | % |
Advisers Y# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -26.57 | % | | | -1.21 | % | | | -0.15 | % | | | 4.52 | % |
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# | | Without sales charge |
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NA | | Not Applicable |
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* | | 10 year and inception returns are not applicable for Class B because after 8 years Class B converts to Class A. |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | | | | |
Steven T. Irons, CFA | | John C. Keogh | | Peter I. Higgins, CFA | | Christopher L. Gootkind, CFA |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Advisers Fund returned 1.72%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus the returns of -8.53% for the S&P 500 Index, 7.96% for the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index and -1.70% for the average fund in the Lipper Mixed- Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds peer group, a group of funds that hold between 60%-80% in equity securities, with the remainder invested in bonds, cash, and cash equivalents.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The six-month period ended April 30, 2009 was one of the most volatile in capital markets history, reflecting investors’ fluctuating reactions to economic data releases and the U.S. government’s involvement to help mitigate the financial crisis. The broad U.S. equity market registered its sixth straight quarterly decline in the first quarter of 2009 as measured by the S&P 500 Index, but ended the period with a sharp rebound from mid-March lows. During the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates from 1.0% to a target rate between 0%-0.25% and announced that low rates were likely to persist for an extended period of time. In continued efforts to
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stabilize the economy and lower mortgage rates, the government introduced numerous stimulus and liquidity programs. In addition, the Federal Reserve established a new program to purchase $300 billion of longer-term Treasury securities. Treasury yields moved lower during the six month period and the yield curve flattened (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving closer together) modestly. Buoyed by the government’s actions and growing demand for fixed income assets, non-Treasury sectors, with the exception of commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS), outperformed Treasuries during the period.
Equity markets, as measured by the S&P 500, returned (-9%) during the period, as seven of ten sectors within the index posted declines. Financials (-29%), Industrials (-13%), and Energy (-10%) fell the most, while Information Technology (6%), Consumer Discretionary (4%), and Telecommunication Services (3%) were the only sectors to post positive returns. The bond market, as measured by the Barclays Government/Credit Index, returned 8% during the period.
The Fund has three primary levers to generate investment performance: equity investments, fixed income investments, and asset allocation among stocks, bonds, and cash. During the period, the equity portion of the Fund outperformed its benchmark, while the fixed income portion lagged its benchmark. Asset Allocation detracted from the Fund’s performance as the Fund’s overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to equities and underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to fixed income hurt relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) returns.
The equity portion of the Fund’s outperformance versus the benchmark was driven by security selection, which was strongest in Health Care, Financials, and Energy. Sector positioning, which is a result of bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) security selection, was essentially neutral as overweight allocations to Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary sectors were offset by the Fund’s overweight exposure to Financials and underweight to Telecommunication Services.
Top contributors to absolute (i.e. total return) and benchmark relative performance in the equity portion of the Fund during the period included Goldman Sachs (Financials), Schering-Plough (Health Care), and Wyeth (Health Care). Shares of Goldman Sachs, a leading investment bank, benefited from the firm’s relatively healthy balance sheet and news that the company was exploring ways to pay back its government Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) loans sooner than expected. The Fund’s holding in Schering-Plough helped performance on an absolute and relative basis, as the company’s share price jumped after receiving a takeover offer by Merck. Shares of U.S.-based pharmaceutical company Wyeth moved sharply higher after Pfizer agreed to purchase the company at a significant premium.
Stocks that detracted the most from relative returns during the period were Bank of America (Financials), Delta Air Lines (Industrials), and General Electric (Industrials). Shares of diversified banking company Bank of America fell significantly on weakness in their consumer-oriented loan portfolio and due to difficulties surrounding their acquisition of Merrill Lynch. Delta Airlines’ shares fell during the period on the back of soft revenue metrics and a general contraction in demand across the travel industry, which investors feared would overshadow the benefits of industry-wide capacity reductions. General Electric, a U.S. industrial conglomerate, saw its shares fall after the company cut its dividend and investors grew increasingly concerned about the company’s finance unit. Significant detractors from absolute returns also included Wells Fargo (Financials).
The fixed income portion of the Fund underperformed its benchmark primarily due to its overweight allocation to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), exposure to non-agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and security selection within its allocation to corporate bonds, in particular holdings of debt issued by insurance companies. CMBS prices tumbled in the first half of the period as the weakening economic outlook for commercial real estate intensified. We exited the Fund’s CMBS holdings in the first quarter. In late 2008, there was a shift in focus for the TARP away from the purchase of illiquid mortgage assets. This, combined with continued declines in the housing market, led to significant underperformance for the nonagency MBS sector. We sold the Fund’s non-agency MBS positions on improved liquidity in January. Within the corporate bond sector, the Fund’s overweight to debt issued by insurance companies detracted from relative performance. Insurance companies have been negatively impacted by the elevated volatility in equity markets, extreme widening of credit spreads (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving farther apart) in 2008, and increase in asset impairment-related writedowns. Market illiquidity diminished our ability to transact in our corporate bond holdings. Adding to relative results were the Fund’s allocations to agency MBS and asset-backed securities (ABS), and an overweight to the corporate bond sector. Agency MBS posted positive excess returns as the initiation and expansion of the Federal Reserve’s purchase program led to material spread tightening (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving closer together). The Fund’s ABS holdings backed by auto loans and credit card receivables were also additive as Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF)-related demand increased for these assets. Lastly, the Fund’s overweight to the corporate bond sector was a positive contributor as demand for corporate bonds surged in 2009. The sector posted record positive excess returns versus Treasuries in both January and April.
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What is the outlook?
We continue to believe that government actions will further reduce systemic risk and help to stabilize markets. In recent weeks, signs of a turn in the economy have emerged, and we believe that the risks of a severe and prolonged global recession are diminishing.
The equity portion of the Fund is managed with a large cap, core approach. We apply a bottom-up investment process in constructing a diversified portfolio. We look for companies that exhibit the following qualities: industry leadership, strong balance sheets, solid management, high return on equity, accelerating earnings, and/or attractive valuation with a catalyst. At the end of the period, our bottom-up investment approach resulted in overweight exposures in Financials, Information Technology, and Industrials, as we found a number of attractive investment opportunities in these sectors. The Fund’s largest underweights relative to the S&P 500 were in Utilities, Telecommunication Services, and Health Care.
The fixed income portion of the Fund is currently positioned with a neutral duration (i.e. sensitivity to changes in interest rates) posture. We believe that U.S. economic indicators are beginning to bottom, but that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep the policy rate low. We believe that default levels implied by pricing in the corporate bond market are too high and that valuations are attractive. The Fund is positioned with an overweight to the corporate bond sector. Government initiatives continue to be focused on the mortgage sector, and the Fund maintains an allocation to agency MBS pass-throughs. Lastly, we continue to favor an allocation to the ABS sector, specifically auto and credit card deals. We believe that consumer ABS will continue to be supported by the TALF.
The equity and fixed income managers will continue to work collaboratively to make decisions regarding portfolio weights in stocks, bonds, and cash. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund’s equity exposure was at 67.4%, at the upper end of the 50-70% range.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Banks | | | 2.5 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 5.6 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.3 | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 0.4 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 0.8 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 7.2 | |
Energy | | | 9.6 | |
Finance | | | 9.3 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 3.7 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2.5 | |
General Obligations | | | 0.3 | |
Health Care | | | 0.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 2.5 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.7 | |
Insurance | | | 0.4 | |
Materials | | | 1.1 | |
Media | | | 3.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 5.5 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.5 | |
Retailing | | | 4.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.1 | |
Services | | | 0.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 4.3 | |
Technology | | | 0.8 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 6.7 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1.1 | |
Transportation | | | 3.0 | |
U.S. Government Agencies | | | 3.0 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | 11.3 | |
Utilities | | | 2.1 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 2.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Distribution by Security Type
as of April 30, 2009
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Category | | Net Assets |
Asset & Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 1.8 | % |
Common Stocks | | | 67.4 | |
Corporate Bonds: Investment Grade | | | 12.3 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | 0.3 | |
U.S. Government Agencies | | | 3.0 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | 11.3 | |
Warrant | | | 0.0 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 2.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS - 67.4% | | | | |
| | | | Banks - 2.5% | | | | |
| 65 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | $ | 2,590 | |
| 114 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 1,763 | |
| 823 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement ⌂ † | | | 81 | |
| 660 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 13,211 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods - 5.5% | | | | |
| 98 | | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 3,332 | |
| 41 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 2,373 | |
| 115 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 4,724 | |
| 18 | | | First Solar, Inc. • | | | 3,409 | |
| 671 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 8,488 | |
| 129 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 4,017 | |
| 147 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 4,805 | |
| 52 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 4,075 | |
| 61 | | | Siemens AG ADR | | | 4,056 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services - 0.3% | | | | |
| 179 | | | Monster Worldwide, Inc. • | | | 2,474 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials - 7.2% | | | | |
| 121 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 3,178 | |
| 687 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 6,139 | |
| 519 | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc. | | | 4,222 | |
| 95 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 12,156 | |
| 259 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 3,816 | |
| 436 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 14,375 | |
| 563 | | | UBS AG ADR • | | | 7,675 | |
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| | | | Energy - 9.3% | | | | |
| 116 | | | Cameco Corp. | | | 2,639 | |
| 32 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. ADR | | | 1,480 | |
| 26 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 1,705 | |
| 101 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 6,424 | |
| 247 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 16,441 | |
| 137 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 7,523 | |
| 103 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 3,053 | |
| 253 | | | OAO Gazprom Class S ADR | | | 4,531 | |
| 72 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 4,042 | |
| 62 | | | Petro-Canada | | | 1,964 | |
| 140 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR | | | 4,683 | |
| 138 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 6,761 | |
| 121 | | | Suncor Energy, Inc. ADR | | | 3,063 | |
| 81 | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 2,794 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing - 3.7% | | | | |
| 76 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 3,669 | |
| 104 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 2,248 | |
| 205 | | | Safeway, Inc. | | | 4,039 | |
| 250 | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | 4,081 | |
| 178 | | | Walgreen Co. | | | 5,595 | |
| 134 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 6,729 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.5% | | | | |
| 74 | | | General Mills, Inc. | | | 3,741 | |
| 238 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 11,843 | |
| 116 | | | Unilever N.V. NY Shares ADR | | | 2,304 | |
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| | | | | | | 17,888 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 2.5% | | | | |
| 21 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.• | | | 2,946 | |
| 165 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 5,280 | |
| 199 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 4,683 | |
| 76 | | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. • | | | 2,543 | |
| 56 | | | Zimmer Holdings, Inc. • | | | 2,459 | |
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| | | | Household & Personal Products - 0.7% | | | | |
| 101 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 4,998 | |
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| | | | Insurance - 0.4% | | | | |
| 64 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 2,958 | |
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| | | | Materials - 1.1% | | | | |
| 169 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 3,897 | |
| 52 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 4,463 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,360 | |
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| | | | Media - 3.0% | | | | |
| 794 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A | | | 12,269 | |
| 200 | | | Time Warner, Inc. | | | 4,363 | |
| 267 | | | Viacom, Inc. Class B • | | | 5,129 | |
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| | | | | | | 21,761 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 5.5% | | | | |
| 191 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 3,189 | |
| 578 | | | Elan Corp. plc ADR • | | | 3,418 | |
| 105 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 3,447 | |
| 141 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 3,425 | |
| 535 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 7,148 | |
| 136 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 3,128 | |
| 285 | | | Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | | 4,898 | |
| 71 | | | UCB S.A. | | | 1,920 | |
| 112 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 3,458 | |
| 119 | | | Wyeth | | | 5,033 | |
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| | | | | | | 39,064 | |
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| | | | Real Estate - 0.5% | | | | |
| 64 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 767 | |
| 53 | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 2,740 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,507 | |
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| | | | Retailing - 4.0% | | | | |
| 73 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 2,798 | |
| 2,225 | | | Buck Holdings L.P.⌂ • † | | | 3,958 | |
| 92 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | 4,163 | |
| 387 | | | Lowe’s Co., Inc. | | | 8,314 | |
| 129 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 2,915 | |
| 333 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 6,856 | |
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| | | | | | | 29,004 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.1% | | | | |
| 306 | | | Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 3,741 | |
| 108 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 1,708 | |
| 117 | | | Lam Research Corp.• | | | 3,259 | |
| 509 | | | Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | | | 6,893 | |
| 355 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 6,413 | |
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| | | | | | | 22,014 | |
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| | | | Software & Services - 4.3% | | | | |
| 137 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | 4,041 | |
| 15 | | | Google, Inc. • | | | 5,781 | |
| 652 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 13,217 | |
| 116 | | | Oracle Corp. • | | | 2,238 | |
| 311 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 5,206 | |
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| | | | | | | 30,483 | |
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| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 6.7% | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 67.4% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 6.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| 70 | | | Apple, Inc.• | | $ | 8,859 | |
| 839 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc.• | | | 16,213 | |
| 170 | | | Corning, Inc. | | | 2,480 | |
| 585 | | | Flextronics International Ltd. • | | | 2,271 | |
| 135 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 4,868 | |
| 246 | | | NetApp, Inc.• | | | 4,507 | |
| 217 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 9,192 | |
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| | | | | | | 48,390 | |
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| | | | Telecommunication Services - 1.1% | | | | |
| 89 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | 2,290 | |
| 314 | | | MetroPCS Communications, Inc.• | | | 5,366 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,656 | |
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| | | | Transportation - 2.6% | | | | |
| 851 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc.• | | | 5,249 | |
| 95 | | | FedEx Corp. | | | 5,294 | |
| 161 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | | 8,421 | |
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| | | | | | | 18,964 | |
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| | | | Utilities - 0.9% | | | | |
| 136 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | 6,251 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $607,722) | | $ | 483,632 | |
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WARRANTS - 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Banks 0.0% | | | | |
| 103 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement ⌂ •† | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total warrants (cost $—) | | $ | — | |
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ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Advanta Business Card Master Trust
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$ | 5,000 | | | 5.30%, 05/21/2012 | | $ | 4,945 | |
| | | | Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust
| | | | |
| 2,985 | | | 5.65%, 09/20/2019 | | | 2,808 | |
| | | | Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust
| | | | |
| 243 | | | 5.36%, 10/20/2028 § | | | 199 | |
| | | | Nissan Automotive Lease Trust
| | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 5.10%, 07/16/2012 | | | 4,990 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,942 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total asset & commercial mortgage backed securities (cost $13,219) | | $ | 12,942 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - 12.3% | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Xerox Corp.
| | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | 5.50%, 05/15/2012 | | $ | 950 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | DaimlerChrysler NA Holdings Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,975 | | | 6.50%, 11/15/2013 | | | 1,919 | |
| | | | Federated Retail Holdings, Inc.
| | | | |
| 714 | | | 5.90%, 12/01/2016 | | | 592 | |
| | | | Staples, Inc.
| | | | |
| 460 | | | 9.75%, 01/15/2014 | | | 505 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,016 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples - 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | PepsiAmericas, Inc.
| | | | |
| 2,435 | | | 6.38%, 05/01/2009 | | | 2,435 | |
| | | | Procter & Gamble Co.
| | | | |
| 2,150 | | | 9.36%, 01/01/2021 | | | 2,593 | |
| | | | Weyerhaeuser Co.
| | | | |
| 800 | | | 7.38%, 03/15/2032 | | | 609 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,637 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Atmos Energy Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,160 | | | 6.35%, 06/15/2017 | | | 1,072 | |
| | | | Weatherford International Ltd.
| | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.95%, 06/15/2012 | | | 1,000 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,072 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 7.5% | | | | |
| | | | Ace INA Holdings, Inc.
| | | | |
| 125 | | | 5.88%, 06/15/2014 | | | 124 | |
| | | | American Express Centurion Bank
| | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 6.00%, 09/13/2017 | | | 1,021 | |
| | | | AXA Financial, Inc.
| | | | |
| 2,200 | | | 7.00%, 04/01/2028 | | | 1,586 | |
| | | | Bank of America Corp.
| | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 5.42%, 03/15/2017 | | | 2,113 | |
| | | | Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,050 | | | 4.85%, 01/15/2015 | | | 1,083 | |
| | | | Brandywine Operating Partnership
| | | | |
| 750 | | | 5.70%, 05/01/2017 | | | 409 | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.00%, 04/01/2016 | | | 586 | |
| | | | Capital One Bank
| | | | |
| 750 | | | 6.50%, 06/13/2013 | | | 696 | |
| | | | Capital One Capital IV
| | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.75%, 02/17/2037 | | | 425 | |
| | | | Capital One Financial Corp.
| | | | |
| 870 | | | 5.70%, 09/15/2011 | | | 831 | |
| | | | CIT Group, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,150 | | | 7.63%, 11/30/2012 | | | 713 | |
| | | | Citigroup, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,600 | | | 6.00%, 10/31/2033 | | | 878 | |
| | | | COX Communications, Inc.
| | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.45%, 12/15/2014 | | | 1,866 | |
| | | | Developers Diversified Realty Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.38%, 10/15/2012 | | | 678 | |
| | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,245 | | | 6.45%, 06/12/2017 | | | 879 | |
| | | | Eaton Vance Corp.
| | | | |
| 530 | | | 6.50%, 10/02/2017 | | | 462 | |
| | | | Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc.
| | | | |
| 885 | | | 5.40%, 10/15/2014 | | | 781 | |
| | | | Genworth Financial, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.15%, 11/15/2066 | | | 210 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.30%, 02/14/2012 | | | 1,014 | |
| 1,200 | | | 5.63%, 01/15/2017 | | | 1,028 | |
| | | | Health Care Properties
| | | | |
| 2,035 | | | 6.00%, 01/30/2017 | | | 1,660 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - 12.3% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 7.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | HSBC Finance Corp.
| | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | 5.50%, 01/19/2016 | | $ | 1,680 | |
| | | | International Lease Finance Corp.
| | | | |
| 2,200 | | | 5.00%, 09/15/2012 | | | 1,344 | |
| 1,200 | | | 5.63%, 09/15/2010 | | | 1,035 | |
| | | | Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
| | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 8.15%, 03/15/2027 § | | | 1,564 | |
| | | | John Deere Capital Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,655 | | | 4.88%, 10/15/2010 | | | 1,704 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co.
| | | | |
| 1,795 | | | 5.13%, 09/15/2014 | | | 1,663 | |
| | | | KeyCorp Capital II
| | | | |
| 250 | | | 6.88%, 03/17/2029 | | | 167 | |
| | | | Kimco Realty Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,550 | | | 5.78%, 03/15/2016 | | | 1,198 | |
| | | | Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
| | | | |
| 2,335 | | | 5.75%, 03/15/2014 § | | | 1,784 | |
| | | | Liberty Property L.P.
| | | | |
| 260 | | | 6.63%, 10/01/2017 | | | 189 | |
| | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
| | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.00%, 02/03/2014 | | | 1,681 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley
| | | | |
| 2,650 | | | 5.38%, 10/15/2015 | | | 2,385 | |
| | | | National City Corp.
| | | | |
| 125 | | | 6.88%, 05/15/2019 | | | 107 | |
| | | | New England Mutual Life Insurance Co.
| | | | |
| 3,100 | | | 7.88%, 02/15/2024 § | | | 2,714 | |
| | | | Prologis Trust
| | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.63%, 11/15/2016 | | | 1,004 | |
| | | | Prudential Financial, Inc.
| | | | |
| 585 | | | 5.80%, 06/15/2012 | | | 535 | |
| | | | Prudential Funding LLC
| | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.75%, 09/15/2023 § | | | 1,121 | |
| | | | Realty Income Corp.
| | | | |
| 965 | | | 6.75%, 08/15/2019 | | | 710 | |
| | | | Republic New York Capital I
| | | | |
| 250 | | | 7.75%, 11/15/2006 | | | 122 | |
| | | | Santander Central Hispano Issuances Ltd.
| | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.63%, 11/03/2009 | | | 509 | |
| | | | Simon Property Group L.P.
| | | | |
| 3,100 | | | 6.10%, 05/01/2016 | | | 2,680 | |
| | | | Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 8.75%, 05/30/2018 | | | 880 | |
| | | | Sovereign Capital Trust IV
| | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 7.91%, 06/13/2036 | | | 980 | |
| | | | Torchmark Corp.
| | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 8.25%, 08/15/2009 | | | 2,998 | |
| | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
| | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 11/15/2012 | | | 502 | |
| | | | WEA Finance LLC
| | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.13%, 04/15/2018 § | | | 828 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Bank NA
| | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 6.45%, 02/01/2011 | | | 2,549 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 53,676 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | CVS Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,550 | | | 6.13%, 08/15/2016 | | | 1,581 | |
| | | | Schering-Plough Corp.
| | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.55%, 12/01/2013 | | | 2,121 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,702 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Comcast Corp.
| | | | |
| 1,600 | | | 5.90%, 03/15/2016 | | | 1,598 | |
| | | | Wyndham Worldwide Corp.
| | | | |
| 615 | | | 6.00%, 12/01/2016 | | | 406 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,004 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | BellSouth Telecommunications
| | | | |
| 250 | | | 7.00%, 12/01/2095 | | | 199 | |
| | | | Fiserv, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,250 | | | 6.13%, 11/20/2012 | | | 1,239 | |
| | | | General Electric Co.
| | | | |
| 1,225 | | | 5.00%, 02/01/2013 | | | 1,257 | |
| | | | Intuit, Inc.
| | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.40%, 03/15/2012 | | | 1,517 | |
| | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc.
| | | | |
| 830 | | | 5.85%, 05/01/2017 | | | 798 | |
| | | | Verizon Global Funding Corp.
| | | | |
| 250 | | | 7.25%, 12/01/2010 | | | 266 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,276 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Continental Airlines, Inc.
| | | | |
| 755 | | | 5.98%, 04/19/2022 | | | 597 | |
| | | | Southwest Airlines Co.
| | | | |
| 1,750 | | | 5.75%, 12/15/2016 | | | 1,547 | |
| 666 | | | 6.15%, 08/01/2022 | | | 599 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,743 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | Consolidated Edison Co. of NY
| | | | |
| 955 | | | 5.30%, 12/01/2016 | | | 948 | |
| | | | Enel Finance International | | | | |
| 805 | | | 6.80%, 09/15/2037 § | | | 662 | |
| | | | Indianapolis Power and Light
| | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.60%, 06/01/2037 § | | | 1,259 | |
| | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.
| | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.95%, 01/15/2038 | | | 1,304 | |
| | | | MidAmerican Energy Co.
| | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.65%, 07/15/2012 | | | 1,028 | |
| | | | MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.
| | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.13%, 04/01/2036 | | | 434 | |
| | | | Northern Border Pipeline Co.
| | | | |
| 1,150 | | | 7.75%, 09/01/2009 | | | 1,159 | |
| | | | Southern California Edison Co.
| | | | |
| 1,750 | | | 5.55%, 01/15/2037 | | | 1,643 | |
| | | | Taqa Abu Dhabi National Energy Co.
| | | | |
| 695 | | | 5.88%, 10/27/2016 § | | | 638 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,075 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $104,311) | | $ | 88,151 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | General Obligations - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Oregon School Boards Association, Taxable Pension,
| | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | 4.76%, 06/30/2028 | | $ | 1,612 | |
| | | | State of Illinois, Taxable Pension,
| | | | |
| 650 | | | 5.10%, 06/01/2033 | | | 536 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,148 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total municipal bonds (cost $2,643) | | $ | 2,148 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 9,050 | | | 4.50%, 01/01/2038 - 02/01/2039 | | | | | | $ | 9,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Federal National Mortgage Association - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 3,515 | | | 4.50%, 04/01/2038 - 03/01/2039 | | | | | | | 3,581 | |
| 108 | | | 5.00%, 06/01/2036 | | | | | | | 112 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,693 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government National Mortgage Association - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,229 | | | 5.50%, 02/15/2036 - 01/15/2037 | | | | | | | 2,318 | |
| 2,447 | | | 6.00%, 11/20/2023 - 10/15/2034 | | | | | | | 2,568 | |
| 1,734 | | | 6.50%, 04/15/2026 - 02/15/2035 | | | | | | | 1,849 | |
| 1,713 | | | 7.00%, 11/15/2031 - 11/15/2033 | | | | | | | 1,827 | |
| 262 | | | 8.00%, 12/15/2029 - 02/15/2031 | | | | | | | 293 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 8,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government agencies (cost $21,254) | | | | | | $ | 21,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 11.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Direct Federal Obligations - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal Financing Corporation: | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,456 | | | 5.24%, 12/06/2013 o | | | | | | $ | 1,244 | |
| 2,220 | | | 5.25%, 12/27/2013 o | | | | | | | 1,892 | |
| 10,000 | | | 9.80%, 04/06/2018 | | | | | | | 14,727 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 17,863 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal Home Loan Bank: | | | | | | | | |
| 2,225 | | | 4.88%, 11/18/2011 | | | | | | | 2,401 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | 20,264 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bonds - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 5,775 | | | 6.25%, 08/15/2023 | | | | | | | 7,221 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | U.S. Treasury Notes - 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 9,500 | | | 2.38%, 08/31/2010 | | | | | | | 9,719 | |
| 14,000 | | | 2.75%, 02/15/2019 | | | | | | | 13,560 | |
| 10,000 | | | 3.88%, 05/15/2018 | | | | | | | 10,657 | |
| 6,335 | | | 4.13%, 08/15/2010 | | | | | | | 6,622 | |
| 10,200 | | | 4.50%, 05/15/2017 | | | | | | | 11,386 | |
| 1,277 | | | 4.75%, 05/31/2012 | | | | | | | 1,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 53,350 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government securities (cost $74,279) | | | | | | $ | 80,835 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $823,428) | | | | | | $ | 689,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $3,162, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $3,225) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 3,162 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 3,162 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $3,784, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $3,860) | | | | | | | | |
| 3,784 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 3,784 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $5,287, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $5,393) | | | | | | | | |
| 5,287 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 5,287 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $18, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $18) | | | | | | | | |
| 18 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 18 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,140, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - - 2039, value of $1,163) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,140 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | 13,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $13,391) | | | | | | $ | 13,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $836,819)▲ | | | 98.0 | % | | $ | 702,856 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 2.0 | % | | | 14,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 717,298 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 4.22% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $852,585 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 28,737 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (178,466 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (149,729 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | |
† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $4,039, which represents 0.56% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
|
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
§ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $10,769, which represents 1.50% of total net assets. |
|
o | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
06/2007 | | | 2,225 | | | Buck Holdings L.P. | | $ | 2,227 | |
04/2008 | | | 823 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement | | | 7,200 | |
04/2008 | | | 103 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement Warrants | | | — | |
| | |
| | The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $4,039 which represents 0.56% of total net assets. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
British Pound (Sell) | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 74 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | $ | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 81 | | | | 81 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 481,383 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 216,238 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 5,235 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 702,856 | |
| | | |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 4,478 | |
Net realized loss | | | (713 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 2,511 | |
Net sales | | | (1,041 | ) |
| | | |
Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 5,235 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 2,012 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $836,819) | | $ | 702,856 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | | |
Receivables: | | | — | |
Investment securities sold | | | 21,257 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 11 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 3,259 | |
Other assets | | | 185 | |
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Total assets | | | 727,569 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | | |
Payables: | | | — | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 8,455 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 1,266 | |
Investment management fees | | | 79 | |
Distribution fees | | | 50 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 421 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 10,271 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 717,298 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 1,123,608 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (2,310 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (270,037 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (133,963 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 717,298 | |
| | | |
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Shares authorized | | | 910,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 10.78/$11.40 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 49,515 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 533,700 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.67 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,489 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 79,884 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.78 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,512 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 91,753 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.90 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 11 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.89 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 72 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 779 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.91 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 8 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.91 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,024 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 11,163 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Statements of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 5,936 | |
Interest | | | 6,362 | |
Securities lending | | | 143 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (93 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 12,348 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,372 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 1,277 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 649 | |
Class B | | | 428 | |
Class C | | | 458 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 6 | |
Accounting services | | | 64 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 58 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 10 | |
Audit fees | | | 16 | |
Other expenses | | | 199 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 5,537 | |
Expense waivers | | | (500 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (243 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (26 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | (5 | ) |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (774 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 4,763 | |
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Net investment income | | | 7,585 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (165,309 | ) |
Net realized loss on futures | | | (100 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 3,258 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (162,151 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 161,048 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (3,239 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 157,809 | |
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Net Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (4,342 | ) |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 3,243 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 7,585 | | | $ | 19,469 | |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (162,151 | ) | | | (103,462 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 157,809 | | | | (369,100 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,243 | | | | (453,093 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (10,024 | ) | | | (15,267 | ) |
Class B | | | (1,308 | ) | | | (1,361 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,374 | ) | | | (1,601 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (3 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (222 | ) | | | (363 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (116,370 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (26,714 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (22,170 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (6 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (2,134 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (12,931 | ) | | | (185,990 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (54,023 | ) | | | (39,453 | ) |
Class B | | | (21,605 | ) | | | (52,862 | ) |
Class C | | | (13,622 | ) | | | (15,999 | ) |
Class R3 | | | 2 | | | | 4 | |
Class R4 | | | 635 | | | | 114 | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Class Y | | | (144 | ) | | | (182 | ) |
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Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (88,757 | ) | | | (108,377 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (98,445 | ) | | | (747,460 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 815,743 | | | | 1,563,203 | |
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End of period | | $ | 717,298 | | | $ | 815,743 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | (2,310 | ) | | $ | 3,036 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Advisers Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had no outstanding when-issued or forward commitments. |
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| k) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| l) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is |
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| | | limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| | | Senior floating rate interests or debt securities purchased to replace a prepaid loan or a debt security may have lower yields than the yield on the prepaid loan or debt security. Senior floating rate interests generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for the Borrower to repay, prepayments of senior floating rate interests may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior floating rate interests held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown in the Schedule of Investments. |
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| m) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| o) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| p) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding futures contracts. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying |
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| | | securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 120,978 | | | $ | 24,582 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 65,012 | | | | 9,545 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 6,246 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (92,120 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (310,748 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (396,622 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward Note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $121 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $121. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 92,120 | |
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Total | | $ | 92,120 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.6900 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.6250 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.5750 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.5725 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.5700 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of |
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| | | certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.18% | | NA | | NA | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | NA |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.22 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.94 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.86 | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.40 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.05 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.80 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.74 | |
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* | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $212 and contingent deferred sales charges of $46 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $25. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $1,103 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | | | | | | | | | Impact from Payment | | |
| | | | | | | | | | from Affiliate for | | |
| | Impact from | | Total Return | | Transfer Agent | | |
| | Payment from | | Excluding | | Allocation | | Total Return |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from | | Methodology | | Excluding Payment |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the | | Reimbursements for | | from Affiliate for |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | the Year Ended | | the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2004 | | October 31, 2004 |
Class A | | | 0.07 | % | | | 13.15 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 3.74 | % |
Class B | | | 0.08 | | | | 12.24 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 2.95 | |
Class C | | | 0.07 | | | | 12.36 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 3.06 | |
Class Y | | | 0.07 | | | | 13.65 | | | | — | | | | — | |
6. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | 1 | |
7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 223,883 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 341,435 | |
Cost of Purchases for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 13,852 | |
Sales Proceeds for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 8,208 | |
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8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,455 | | | | 959 | | | | (8,892 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,478 | ) | | | 4,723 | | | | 8,149 | | | | (16,658 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,786 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 24,456 | | | $ | 9,726 | | | $ | (88,205 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (54,023 | ) | | $ | 68,922 | | | $ | 128,191 | | | $ | (236,566 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (39,453 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 146 | | | | 126 | | | | (2,476 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,204 | ) | | | 360 | | | | 1,720 | | | | (5,914 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,834 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,386 | | | $ | 1,295 | | | $ | (24,286 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (21,605 | ) | | $ | 5,188 | | | $ | 26,933 | | | $ | (84,983 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (52,862 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 312 | | | | 124 | | | | (1,814 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,378 | ) | | | 520 | | | | 1,393 | | | | (3,194 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,281 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 3,065 | | | $ | 1,310 | | | $ | (17,997 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (13,622 | ) | | $ | 7,233 | | | $ | 22,009 | | | $ | (45,241 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (15,999 | ) |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 70 | | | | — | | | | (8 | ) | | | — | | | | 62 | | | | 14 | | | | — | | | | (7 | ) | | | — | | | | 7 | |
Amount | | $ | 710 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (79 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 635 | | | $ | 209 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (103 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 114 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 43 | | | | 22 | | | | (79 | ) | | | — | | | | (14 | ) | | | 120 | | | | 157 | | | | (305 | ) | | | — | | | | (28 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 435 | | | $ | 221 | | | $ | (800 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (144 | ) | | $ | 1,836 | | | $ | 2,498 | | | $ | (4,516 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (182 | ) |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 848 | | | $ | 8,452 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 2,044 | | | $ | 30,041 | |
9. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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10. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | realized | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | Gain | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | (Loss) | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000's) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rated(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 10.78 | | | | 1.72 | %(f) | | $ | 533,700 | | | | 1.37 | %(g) | | | 1.13 | %(g) | | | 1.13 | %(g) | | | 2.37 | %(g) | | | 32 | % |
B | | | 10.69 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 10.67 | | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 79,884 | | | | 2.31 | (g) | | | 2.07 | (g) | | | 2.07 | (g) | | | 1.44 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.80 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 10.78 | | | | 1.19 | (f) | | | 91,753 | | | | 2.03 | (g) | | | 2.03 | (g) | | | 2.03 | (g) | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 10.92 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 10.90 | | | | 1.56 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1.74 | (g) | | | 1.43 | (g) | | | 1.43 | (g) | | | 2.02 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 10.92 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 10.89 | | | | 1.64 | (f) | | | 779 | | | | 1.19 | (g) | | | 1.13 | (g) | | | 1.13 | (g) | | | 2.02 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.93 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 10.91 | | | | 1.88 | (f) | | | 8 | | | | 0.88 | (g) | | | 0.83 | (g) | | | 0.83 | (g) | | | 2.63 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.93 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 10.91 | | | | 1.91 | (f) | | | 11,163 | | | | 0.77 | (g) | | | 0.77 | (g) | | | 0.77 | (g) | | | 2.71 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 18.52 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | (5.74 | ) | | | (5.48 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.24 | ) | | | (7.72 | ) | | | 10.80 | | | | (33.24 | ) | | | 593,816 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 79 | |
B | | | 18.34 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | (5.70 | ) | | | (5.55 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (7.65 | ) | | | 10.69 | | | | (33.80 | ) | | | 103,632 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 0.93 | | | | — | |
C | | | 18.51 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (5.73 | ) | | | (5.57 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.14 | ) | | | (7.71 | ) | | | 10.80 | | | | (33.68 | ) | | | 106,819 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.06 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 18.70 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (5.78 | ) | | | (5.57 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.21 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | 10.92 | | | | (33.39 | ) | | | 9 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.49 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 18.70 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | (5.78 | ) | | | (5.52 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.26 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | 10.92 | | | | (3316 | ) | | | 113 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.80 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 18.71 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | (5.79 | ) | | | (5.48 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.30 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | 10.93 | | | | (32.96 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 2.13 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 18.71 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (5.80 | ) | | | (5.47 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.31 | ) | | | (7.78 | ) | | | 10.93 | | | | (32.91 | ) | | | 11,347 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 2.22 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 16.74 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.18 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 1.78 | | | | 18.52 | | | | 13.23 | (h) | | | 1,088,361 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.67 | | | | 84 | |
B | | | 16.57 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 2.02 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 1.77 | | | | 18.34 | | | | 12.32 | (h) | | | 248,020 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 0.85 | | | | — | |
C | | | 16.73 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 1.78 | | | | 18.51 | | | | 12.44 | (h) | | | 206,799 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.98 | | | | — | |
R3(i) | | | 17.24 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 1.46 | | | | 18.70 | | | | 9.62 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1.45 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | 1.38 | (g) | | | — | |
R4(j) | | | 17.24 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.69 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 1.46 | | | | 18.70 | | | | 9.88 | (f) | | | 53 | | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 1.06 | (g) | | | 1.06 | (g) | | | 1.68 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(k) | | | 17.24 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.74 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 1.47 | | | | 18.71 | | | | 10.17 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 0.80 | (g) | | | 0.80 | (g) | | | 1.98 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 16.91 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 2.28 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 1.80 | | | | 18.71 | | | | 13.73 | (h) | | | 19,948 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 2.13 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 15.34 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.69 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 1.40 | | | | 16.74 | | | | 11.16 | | | | 1,110,324 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 99 | |
B | | | 15.19 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 16.57 | | | | 10.25 | | | | 341,772 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.07 | | | | — | |
C | | | 15.34 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 1.39 | | | | 16.73 | | | | 10.32 | | | | 219,580 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.16 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.50 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.78 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 1.41 | | | | 16.91 | | | | 11.63 | | | | 17,710 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 2.32 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.57 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.06 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 15.34 | | | | 7.30 | | | | 1,222,944 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 66 | |
B | | | 14.43 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.93 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | 15.19 | | | | 6.48 | | | | 437,462 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 0.95 | | | | — | |
C | | | 14.56 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 15.34 | | | | 6.63 | | | | 253,605 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.06 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.72 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | 0.81 | | | | 1.14 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 15.50 | | | | 7.78 | | | | 15,342 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 2.13 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.19 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 14.57 | | | | 3.93 | (h) | | | 1,539,264 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 42 | |
B | | | 14.05 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (007 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 14.43 | | | | 3.21 | (h) | | | 550,499 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | |
C | | | 14.18 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 14.56 | | | | 3.27 | (h) | | | 355,711 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.37 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | 14.72 | | | | 4.22 | | | | 13,587 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 1.71 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Advisers Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.19 | | | $ | 5.65 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.19 | | | $ | 5.65 | | | | 1.13 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.04 | | | $ | 10.32 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.52 | | | $ | 10.33 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.86 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.72 | | | $ | 10.14 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.64 | | | $ | 7.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.70 | | | $ | 7.15 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.35 | | | $ | 5.64 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.19 | | | $ | 5.65 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.83 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.67 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.11 | | | $ | 3.85 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.97 | | | $ | 3.85 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 5/28/04 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation and income.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Balanced Allocation A# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -25.24 | % | | | 0.22 | % |
Balanced Allocation A## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -29.35 | % | | | -0.92 | % |
Balanced Allocation B# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -25.84 | % | | | -0.53 | % |
Balanced Allocation B## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -29.48 | % | | | -0.88 | % |
Balanced Allocation C# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -25.83 | % | | | -0.53 | % |
Balanced Allocation C## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -26.56 | % | | | -0.53 | % |
Balanced Allocation I# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -25.08 | % | | | 0.38 | % |
Balanced Allocation R3# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -25.65 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
Balanced Allocation R4# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -25.34 | % | | | 0.20 | % |
Balanced Allocation R5# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -25.08 | % | | | 0.34 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. |
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class A performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund returned 0.28%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -0.39%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Fed’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 60% equities and 40% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March��9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down “only” -8.53% for the period.
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The index was in positive territory in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performers at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions detracted from the Fund’s overall performance during the period.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. Favorable allocations to TIPS failed to offset the impact of unfavorable allocations to floating rate notes. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be less than the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Index. The shorter duration positioning detracted from the Fund’s performance over the period.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objective and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it really behaves. During the period, underlying fund selection detracted from our overall performance.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. However, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was required during the first quarter of 2009 to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
We believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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Fund Name | | Assets |
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Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | 0.1 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 0.6 | |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 0.9 | |
State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 15.8 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 5.1 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 2.9 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.7 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 3.2 | |
The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 3.8 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.1 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 5.1 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 2.1 | |
The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | 0.4 | |
The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | 9.5 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 8.0 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 4.0 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 2.3 | |
The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 1.0 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 1.7 | |
The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | 6.4 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 1.7 | |
The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | 1.0 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 8.2 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 11.3 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.1 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 98.3% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS — 61.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 4,305 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 106,415 | |
| 3,846 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 34,422 | |
| 2,131 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 19,330 | |
| 831 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 11,366 | |
| 2,359 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 21,298 | |
| 103 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 786 | |
| 3,115 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 34,111 | |
| 812 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 9,812 | |
| 774 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 13,964 | |
| 2,647 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 26,869 | |
| 2,027 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 15,829 | |
| 647 | | | The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 10,041 | |
| 1,056 | | | The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 6,643 | |
| 1,737 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 11,515 | |
| 849 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 11,126 | |
| 9,467 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 76,304 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $569,730) | | | | | | $ | 409,831 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS — 37.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 3,552 | | | The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 25,861 | |
| 483 | | | The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 2,760 | |
| 7,441 | | | The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 63,839 | |
| 5,047 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 54,054 | |
| 4,725 | | | The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 43,089 | |
| 846 | | | The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 6,529 | |
| 5,758 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 55,337 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $278,363) | | | | | | $ | 251,469 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $848,093) | | | | | | $ | 661,300 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | | | | $ | 459 | |
| 171 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | | 4,258 | |
| 172 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 5,963 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $12,990) | | | | | | $ | 10,680 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $861,083) | | | | | | $ | 671,980 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 3 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $3) | | | | | | $ | 3 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $861,086) ▲ | | | 99.9 | % | | $ | 671,983 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.1 | % | | | 787 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 672,770 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $862,095 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 3,611 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (193,723 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (190,112 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 671,983 | |
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Total | | $ | 671,983 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $12,993) | | $ | 10,683 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $848,093) | | | 661,300 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,059 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 780 | |
Other assets | | | 90 | |
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Total assets | | | 673,912 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 116 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 764 | |
Investment management fees | | | 15 | |
Distribution fees | | | 55 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 192 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,142 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 672,770 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 922,259 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 382 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (60,768 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (189,103 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 672,770 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.36/$8.84 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 50,363 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 420,901 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.34 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 10,148 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 84,583 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.33 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 17,438 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 145,271 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.35 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 145 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,214 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.33 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 44 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 366 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.35 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,302 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 10,877 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.36 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,144 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 9,558 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 197 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 12,213 | |
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Total investment income | | | 12,410 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 447 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 505 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 504 | |
Class B | | | 412 | |
Class C | | | 710 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 12 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | 39 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 65 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 7 | |
Audit fees | | | 11 | |
Other expenses | | | 146 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 2,859 | |
Expense waivers | | | (34 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (34 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 2,825 | |
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Net investment income | | | 9,585 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (45,686 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (45,686 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 33,384 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 33,384 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (12,302 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (2,717 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 9,585 | | | $ | 18,094 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (45,686 | ) | | | 3,302 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 33,384 | | | | (325,274 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,717 | ) | | | (303,878 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (6,997 | ) | | | (24,256 | ) |
Class B | | | (1,094 | ) | | | (4,239 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,904 | ) | | | (7,330 | ) |
Class I | | | (28 | ) | | | (81 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (4 | ) | | | (12 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (165 | ) | | | (198 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (124 | ) | | | (87 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (26,813 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (5,971 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (9,928 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (40 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (5 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (145 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (32 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (10,316 | ) | | | (79,137 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (11,116 | ) | | | 70,044 | |
Class B | | | (6,412 | ) | | | 8,431 | |
Class C | | | (11,555 | ) | | | 22,711 | |
Class I | | | (969 | ) | | | 2,197 | |
Class R3 | | | 5 | | | | 511 | |
Class R4 | | | 2,486 | | | | 8,935 | |
Class R5 | | | 5,147 | | | | 4,818 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (22,414 | ) | | | 117,647 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (35,447 | ) | | | (265,368 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 708,217 | | | | 973,585 | |
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End of period | | $ | 672,770 | | | $ | 708,217 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | 382 | | | $ | 1,113 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4 and R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the applicable fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
| b) | | Security Valuation - Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi- factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 38,476 | | | $ | 22,740 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 40,661 | | | | 16,040 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
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As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 1,113 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (14,074 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (223,495 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (236,456 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $18,029 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $18,029. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 14,074 | |
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Total | | $ | 14,074 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.40% | | 2.15% | | 2.15% | | 1.15% | | 1.78% | | 1.48% | | 1.18% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six- month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $1,002 and contingent deferred sales charges of $200 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $36. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $507 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 77,495 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 100,055 | |
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
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| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 7,338 | | | | 854 | | | | (9,735 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,543 | ) | | | 14,186 | | | | 4,158 | | | | (12,888 | ) | | | — | | | | 5,456 | |
Amount | | $ | 58,023 | | | $ | 6,743 | | | $ | (75,882 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (11,116 | ) | | $ | 158,195 | | | $ | 49,061 | | | $ | (137,212 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 70,044 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 802 | | | | 132 | | | | (1,769 | ) | | | — | | | | (835 | ) | | | 2,209 | | | | 811 | | | | (2,413 | ) | | | — | | | | 607 | |
Amount | | $ | 6,288 | | | $ | 1,041 | | | $ | (13,741 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,412 | ) | | $ | 24,579 | | | $ | 9,630 | | | $ | (25,778 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,431 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,991 | | | | 211 | | | | (3,724 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,522 | ) | | | 5,758 | | | | 1,236 | | | | (5,278 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,716 | |
Amount | | $ | 15,704 | | | $ | 1,659 | | | $ | (28,918 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (11,555 | ) | | $ | 64,145 | | | $ | 14,655 | | | $ | (56,089 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,711 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 34 | | | | 3 | | | | (156 | ) | | | — | | | | (119 | ) | | | 259 | | | | 8 | | | | (74 | ) | | | — | | | | 193 | |
Amount | | $ | 268 | | | $ | 28 | | | $ | (1,265 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (969 | ) | | $ | 2,909 | | | $ | 96 | | | $ | (808 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,197 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 24 | | | | 1 | | | | (23 | ) | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | 160 | | | | 1 | | | | (128 | ) | | | — | | | | 33 | |
Amount | | $ | 186 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (185 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 1,774 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | (1,275 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 511 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 567 | | | | 21 | | | | (293 | ) | | | — | | | | 295 | | | | 1,084 | | | | 30 | | | | (312 | ) | | | — | | | | 802 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,541 | | | $ | 165 | | | $ | (2,220 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,486 | | | $ | 11,920 | | | $ | 343 | | | $ | (3,328 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,935 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 832 | | | | 16 | | | | (192 | ) | | | — | | | | 656 | | | | 552 | | | | 11 | | | | (130 | ) | | | — | | | | 433 | |
Amount | | $ | 6,484 | | | $ | 124 | | | $ | (1,461 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,147 | | | $ | 6,087 | | | $ | 119 | | | $ | (1,388 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,818 | |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 91 | | | $ | 715 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 182 | | | $ | 2,060 | |
7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
A | | $ | 8 .48 | | | $ | 0 .13 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | (0.14 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0 .14 | ) | | $ | (0 .12 | ) | | $ | 8 .36 | | | | 0 .28 | %(e) | | $ | 420,901 | | | | 0 .61 | %(f) | | | 0 .61 | %(f) | | | 0 .61 | %(f) | | | 3 .22 | %(f) | | | 12 | % |
B | | | 8 .45 | | | | 0 .10 | | | | — | | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | 8 .34 | | | | (0 .01 | ) (e) | | | 84,583 | | | | 1 .46 | (f) | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 2 .46 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 8 .45 | | | | 0 .10 | | | | — | | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | 8 .33 | | | | (0 .12 | ) (e) | | | 145,271 | | | | 1 .37 | (f) | | | 1 .37 | (f) | | | 1 .37 | (f) | | | 2 .48 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 8 .47 | | | | 0 .18 | | | | — | | | | (0 .15 | ) | | | 0 .03 | | | | (0 .15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .15 | ) | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | 8 .35 | | | | 0 .44 | (e) | | | 1,214 | | | | 0 .29 | (f) | | | 0 .29 | (f) | | | 0 .29 | (f) | | | 4 .42 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 8 .44 | | | | 0 .11 | | | | — | | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | 8 .33 | | | | 0 .12 | (e) | | | 366 | | | | 1 .06 | (f) | | | 1 .01 | (f) | | | 1 .01 | (f) | | | 2 .69 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 8 .47 | | | | 0 .13 | | | | — | | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | 0 .02 | | | | (0 .14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .14 | ) | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | 8 .35 | | | | 0 .29 | (e) | | | 10,877 | | | | 0 .62 | (f) | | | 0 .62 | (f) | | | 0 .62 | (f) | | | 3 .11 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 8 .48 | | | | 0 .13 | | | | — | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | 0 .03 | | | | (0 .15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .15 | ) | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | 8 .36 | | | | 0 .44 | (e) | | | 9,558 | | | | 0 .32 | (f) | | | 0 .32 | (f) | | | 0 .32 | (f) | | | 3 .25 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
A | | | 13 .10 | | | | 0 .26 | | | | — | | | | (3 .83 | ) | | | (3 .57 | ) | | | (0 .47 | ) | | | (0 .58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 .05 | ) | | | (4 .62 | ) | | | 8 .48 | | | | (29 .35 | ) | | | 439,955 | | | | 0 .53 | | | | 0 .53 | | | | 0 .53 | | | | 2 .23 | | | | 18 | |
B | | | 13 .06 | | | | 0 .16 | | | | — | | | | (3 .81 | ) | | | (3 .65 | ) | | | (0 .38 | ) | | | (0 .58 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .96 | ) | | | (4 .61 | ) | | | 8 .45 | | | | (29 .95 | ) | | | 92,829 | | | | 1 .35 | | | | 1 .35 | | | | 1 .35 | | | | 1 .47 | | | | — | |
C | | | 13 .06 | | | | 0 .17 | | | | — | | | | (3 .81 | ) | | | (3 .64 | ) | | | (0 .39 | ) | | | (0 .58 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .97 | ) | | | (4 .61 | ) | | | 8 .45 | | | | (29 .91 | ) | | | 160,167 | | | | 1 .29 | | | | 1 .29 | | | | 1 .29 | | | | 1 .49 | | | | — | |
I | | | 13 .09 | | | | 0 .33 | | | | — | | | | (3 .86 | ) | | | (3 .53 | ) | | | (0 .51 | ) | | | (0 .58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 .09 | ) | | | (4 .62 | ) | | | 8 .47 | | | | (29 .15 | ) | | | 2,238 | | | | 0 .22 | | | | 0 .22 | | | | 0 .22 | | | | 1 .59 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 13 .08 | | | | 0 .26 | | | | — | | | | (3 .88 | ) | | | (3 .62 | ) | | | (0 .44 | ) | | | (0 .58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 .02 | ) | | | (4 .64 | ) | | | 8 .44 | | | | (29 .74 | ) | | | 358 | | | | 0 .92 | | | | 0 .92 | | | | 0 .92 | | | | 0 .86 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 13 .10 | | | | 0 .38 | | | | — | | | | (3 .96 | ) | | | (3 .58 | ) | | | (0 .47 | ) | | | (0 .58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 .05 | ) | | | (4 .63 | ) | | | 8 .47 | | | | (29 .44 | ) | | | 8,535 | | | | 0 .59 | | | | 0 .59 | | | | 0 .59 | | | | 1 .54 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 13 .10 | | | | 0 .41 | | | | — | | | | (3 .95 | ) | | | (3 .54 | ) | | | (0 .50 | ) | | | (0 .58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 .08 | ) | | | (4 .62 | ) | | | 8 .48 | | | | (29 .16 | ) | | | 4,135 | | | | 0 .29 | | | | 0 .29 | | | | 0 .29 | | | | 1 .54 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
A | | | 12 .01 | | | | 0 .27 | | | | — | | | | 1 .45 | | | | 1 .72 | | | | (0 .36 | ) | | | (0 .27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .63 | ) | | | 1 .09 | | | | 13 .10 | | | | 14 .95 | | | | 608,443 | | | | 0 .54 | | | | 0 .54 | | | | 0 .54 | | | | 2 .09 | | | | 34 | |
B | | | 11 .98 | | | | 0 .18 | | | | — | | | | 1 .44 | | | | 1 .62 | | | | (0 .27 | ) | | | (0 .27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .54 | ) | | | 1 .08 | | | | 13 .06 | | | | 14 .03 | | | | 135,541 | | | | 1 .36 | | | | 1 .33 | | | | 1 .33 | | | | 1 .34 | | | | — | |
C | | | 11 .98 | | | | 0 .18 | | | | — | | | | 1 .44 | | | | 1 .62 | | | | (0 .27 | ) | | | (0 .27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .54 | ) | | | 1 .08 | | | | 13 .06 | | | | 14 .07 | | | | 225,155 | | | | 1 .29 | | | | 1 .29 | | | | 1 .29 | | | | 1 .35 | | | | — | |
I | | | 12 .00 | | | | 0 .26 | | | | — | | | | 1 .50 | | | | 1 .76 | | | | (0 .40 | ) | | | (0 .27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .67 | ) | | | 1 .09 | | | | 13 .09 | | | | 15 .35 | | | | 927 | | | | 0 .22 | | | | 0 .22 | | | | 0 .22 | | | | 1 .88 | | | | — | |
R3(g) | | | 11 .89 | | | | 0 .08 | | | | — | | | | 1 .25 | | | | 1 .33 | | | | (0 .14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .14 | ) | | | 1 .19 | | | | 13 .08 | | | | 11 .29 | (e) | | | 115 | | | | 0 .93 | (f) | | | 0 .93 | (f) | | | 0 .93 | (f) | | | 0 .94 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(h) | | | 11 .89 | | | | 0 .14 | | | | — | | | | 1 .23 | | | | 1 .37 | | | | (0 .16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .16 | ) | | | 1 .21 | | | | 13 .10 | | | | 11 .61 | (e) | | | 2,679 | | | | 0 .66 | (f) | | | 0 .66 | (f) | | | 0 .66 | (f) | | | 1 .23 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(i) | | | 11 .89 | | | | 0 .14 | | | | — | | | | 1 .25 | | | | 1 .39 | | | | (0 .18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .18 | ) | | | 1 .21 | | | | 13 .10 | | | | 11 .79 | (e) | | | 725 | | | | 0 .36 | (f) | | | 0 .36 | (f) | | | 0 .36 | (f) | | | 1 .54 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 |
A | | | 10 .95 | | | | 0 .18 | | | | — | | | | 1 .12 | | | | 1 .30 | | | | (0 .22 | ) | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .24 | ) | | | 1 .06 | | | | 12 .01 | | | | 11 .98 | | | | 453,492 | | | | 0 .62 | | | | 0 .62 | | | | 0 .62 | | | | 1 .52 | | | | 15 | |
B | | | 10 .92 | | | | 0 .10 | | | | — | | | | 1 .11 | | | | 1 .21 | | | | (0 .13 | ) | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .15 | ) | | | 1 .06 | | | | 11 .98 | | | | 11 .22 | | | | 109,117 | | | | 1 .44 | | | | 1 .36 | | | | 1 .36 | | | | 0 .82 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10 .92 | | | | 0 .11 | | | | — | | | | 1 .11 | | | | 1 .22 | | | | (0 .14 | ) | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0 .16 | ) | | | 1 .06 | | | | 11 .98 | | | | 11 .24 | | | | 171,073 | | | | 1 .38 | | | | 1 .36 | | | | 1 .36 | | | | 0 .78 | | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 11 .66 | | | | 0 .05 | | | | — | | | | 0 .34 | | | | 0 .39 | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | 0 .34 | | | | 12 .00 | | | | 3 .35 | (e) | | | 353 | | | | 0 .39 | (f) | | | 0 .39 | (f) | | | 0 .39 | (f) | | | 1 .47 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 10 .30 | | | | 0 .13 | | | | — | | | | 0 .64 | | | | 0 .77 | | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | 0 .65 | | | | 10 .95 | | | | 7 .47 | | | | 262,878 | | | | 0 .66 | | | | 0 .60 | | | | 0 .60 | | | | 1 .26 | | | | 2 | |
B | | | 10 .28 | | | | 0 .06 | | | | — | | | | 0 .62 | | | | 0 .68 | | | | (0 .04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .04 | ) | | | 0 .64 | | | | 10 .92 | | | | 6 .66 | | | | 72,619 | | | | 1 .47 | | | | 1 .31 | | | | 1 .31 | | | | 0 .55 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10 .28 | | | | 0 .06 | | | | — | | | | 0 .62 | | | | 0 .68 | | | | (0 .04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .04 | ) | | | 0 .64 | | | | 10 .92 | | | | 6 .66 | | | | 103,248 | | | | 1 .41 | | | | 1 .31 | | | | 1 .31 | | | | 0 .56 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) May 28, 2004, through October 31, 2004 |
A(k) | | | 10 .00 | | | | 0 .02 | | | | — | | | | 0 .30 | | | | 0 .32 | | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | 0 .30 | | | | 10 .30 | | | | 3 .15 | (e) | | | 67,293 | | | | 0 .62 | (f) | | | 0 .59 | (f) | | | 0 .59 | (f) | | | 0 .99 | (f) | | | — | |
B(l) | | | 10 .00 | | | | 0 .01 | | | | — | | | | 0 .27 | | | | 0 .28 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 .28 | | | | 10 .28 | | | | 2 .82 | (e) | | | 18,841 | | | | 1 .45 | (f) | | | 1 .29 | (f) | | | 1 .29 | (f) | | | 0 .33 | (f) | | | — | |
C(m) | | | 10 .00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 .28 | | | | 0 .28 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 .28 | | | | 10 .28 | | | | 2 .82 | (e) | | | 30,414 | | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 1 .29 | (f) | | | 1 .29 | (f) | | | 0 .30 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000—2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002—2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007—2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000—2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.78 | | | $ | 3.02 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.76 | | | $ | 3.05 | | | | 0.61 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 999.93 | | | $ | 6.84 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.95 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 998.82 | | | $ | 6.78 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.00 | | | $ | 6.85 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,004.35 | | | $ | 1.44 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.35 | | | $ | 1.45 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,001.15 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.78 | | | $ | 5.05 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.87 | | | $ | 3.07 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.72 | | | $ | 3.10 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,004.38 | | | $ | 1.59 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.20 | | | $ | 1.60 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 7/31/06 – 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital Corporate Index is an unmanaged index and is the Corporate component of the U.S. Credit Index within the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks to provide current income with growth of capital as a secondary objective.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Balanced Income A# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -19.74 | % | | | -4.24 | % |
Balanced Income A## | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -24.16 | % | | | -6.19 | % |
Balanced Income B# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -20.23 | % | | | -4.92 | % |
Balanced Income B## | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -24.06 | % | | | -5.88 | % |
Balanced Income C# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -20.30 | % | | | -4.95 | % |
Balanced Income C## | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -21.07 | % | | | -4.95 | % |
Balanced Income Y# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -19.50 | % | | | -3.93 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Lucius T. Hill, III | | Scott I. St. John, CFA | | Ian R. Link, CFA |
Senior Vice President | | Vice President | | Vice President |
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W. Michael Reckmeyer, III, CFA | | Karen H. Grimes, CFA | | |
Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President | | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Balanced Income Fund returned -0.41%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus the returns of -13.27% for the Russell 1000 Value Index, 12.78% for the Barclays Capital Corporate Index and -0.39% for the average fund in the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds peer group, a group of funds that hold between 40-60% in equity securities and the remainder in bonds, cash and cash equivalents.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Investors were forced to navigate widely varied markets during the period. In equities, stocks fell sharply from the beginning of November through early March, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied and credit spreads tightened (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving closer together) as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely.
The Russell 1000 Value Index fell -13% during the period. Sector returns within the Russell 1000 Value diverged widely, with weakness in Financials (-29%), Industrials (-20%), and Energy (-10%) overshadowing relative strength in Information Technology (+10%), Consumer Discretionary (+4%), and Telecommunication Services (+3%).
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Fixed income rallied during the period as all three of the components of the fund’s fixed income benchmark rose. High yield securities, as measured by the Barclays High Yield (2% issuer cap) index, gained 16%, while emerging markets bonds, as measured by the JP Morgan EMBI+ emerging markets bond index, rose 19%. Investment grade corporate securities, as measured by the Barclays Corporate index, were up 13% during the period.
The Fund had weak relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance in both the equity and fixed income portions of the Fund. This was somewhat offset by the impact of being slightly underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) equities during the period.
The Fund’s equity component lagged due to both stock selection and sector allocation. Stock selection was particularly weak within Financials, Materials, and Consumer Staples. This more than offset strong stock selection in Industrials, Utilities, and Energy. Allocation among sectors, which is driven by bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) fundamental research, was negatively impacted by an underweight position in Health Care and underweight to Financials during the better part of the period when Financials rallied.
Among the top equity contributors to benchmark-relative returns were FPL Group (Utilities), Citigroup (Financials), and Nordstrom (Consumer Discretionary). Shares of Florida-based electricity provider FPL Group gained on strong quarterly results and reaffirmation of 2009 guidance. We did not own the downward-trending shares of Citigroup during the period, which benefited relative results as the company is a significant benchmark holding. Nordstrom, an upscale retailer, saw its shares gain on hopes that the economic downturn may be less steep than previously expected. Top absolute (i.e. total return) contributors for the period included home improvement company Home Depot.
PNC Financial (Financials), JPMorgan Chase (Financials), and Wells Fargo (Financials), detracted most from benchmark-relative and absolute returns in the equity sleeve. Shares of financial services firm PNC Financial fell on concerns regarding the value of assets held at recently-acquired National City. JPMorgan Chase saw its shares pressured by fears that the company’s exposures to consumer and large corporate credit would lead to an earnings shortfall and greater balance sheet uncertainty. Wells Fargo shares fell sharply as investors became concerned about the potential negative impact of the Wachovia acquisition to the company’s balance sheet and the possibility that Wells Fargo may have to cut its dividend. During the period all three companies were forced to announce dividend cuts, making them unsuitable holdings given the Fund’s focus on income-generating stocks. We eliminated our holdings in all three companies during the period.
Within the fixed income portion of the Fund, security selection within the investment grade corporate bond and high yield sectors were the primary detractors from relative results. In particular, the Fund had exposure to debt issued by Financial companies based on expectations of strong government support and the belief that liquidity programs would begin to unfreeze credit markets. At the epicenter of the crisis, corporate bonds issued by financial companies underperformed during the period as new fears of bank nationalization, continued and elevated asset writedowns, and greater demand for corporate debt from Industrial and Utility issuers materialized. In particular the Fund’s Insurance, REITS and Bank holdings detracted from performance. Within the high yield sector, the Fund maintained its up-in-quality bias. In March and April the lowest quality CCC-rated segment of the market materially outperformed, hurting the Fund’s relative results in this sector. Security selection within the emerging market debt allocation was additive for the six month period.
What is the outlook?
It is increasingly clear that the U.S. is in a deep recession, the recent stock market rally notwithstanding. Unemployment continues to rise, the housing market is retreating, and the consumer spending is contracting. The government is reshaping the financial playing field through actions ranging from stimulus packages to massive loans to impaired private sector companies, all taken with an eye towards thawing frozen credit markets and expanding purchasing power. These moves will help mitigate some of the negative economic pressures, and while the outlook remains uncertain, markets have begun to anticipate a recovery.
In the equity portion of the Fund we have maintained our focus on investing in companies with solid balance sheets, above-market growth rates, sustainable dividend yields, and valuations at a discount to the market. Based on bottom-up stock decisions, we ended the period most overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) the Industrials, Consumer Staples, and Utilities sectors; our largest underweights were in Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Materials.
In the wake of last year’s turmoil, we continue to find good value in the corporate bond market and have a constructive outlook. We believe that default levels implied by pricing in the corporate bond market are too high and that valuations are attractive. We have felt for some time that government programs to restore liquidity would work in advance of the government programs aimed at stimulating the economy, and we believe that the risks of a severe and prolonged global recession are diminishing. However, we believe that the economic recovery will likely be muted and continue to favor sectors that have been disproportionately impacted by the credit crunch. These include corporate bonds issued by financial companies, insurance companies, and REITS. We ended the period underweight sectors that are more cyclical as we find better
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value in other areas of the market and we believe that these sectors will continue to be negatively impacted by a protracted period of lower consumption in the U.S. Within the Fund’s allocation to high yield we are selectively reducing the Fund’s up-in-quality bias, while continuing to avoid highly cyclical issuers.
In emerging markets, we recently have adopted a more neutral stance, moving away from the cautious positioning that characterized the Fund throughout much of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. Tentative signs that the pace of economic deterioration is slowing are clearly a positive and if global growth continues to stabilize, even at depressed levels, risky assets appear well-positioned to outperform going forward. In addition, renewed confidence in the ability of the IMF to serve as an effective lender of last resort across emerging markets remains a key positive for the asset class. Our positive outlook is tempered by expectations that fundamental credit trends will be negative across emerging markets in 2009.
The equity and fixed income managers continue to work collaboratively to make decisions regarding portfolio weights in equities and fixed income. At the end of the period, the Fund was slightly overweight towards fixed income relative to its benchmark.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Banks | | | 3.1 | % |
Basic Materials | | | 1.6 | |
Capital Goods | | | 5.5 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.3 | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 1.0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.1 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.6 | |
Energy | | | 10.6 | |
Finance | | | 19.6 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.4 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 4.0 | |
Foreign Governments | | | 4.9 | |
General Obligations | | | 0.3 | |
Health Care | | | 2.4 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.3 | |
Insurance | | | 0.7 | |
Materials | | | 1.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6.2 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.2 | |
Retailing | | | 2.7 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.9 | |
Services | | | 2.8 | |
Technology | | | 6.8 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.9 | |
Transportation | | | 0.7 | |
Utilities | | | 9.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.7 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Distribution by Security Type
as of April 30, 2009
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Asset & Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 1.5 | % |
Common Stocks | | | 43.5 | |
Corporate Bonds: Investment Grade | | | 42.6 | |
Corporate Bonds: Non-Investment Grade | | | 7.5 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | 0.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.7 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS — 43.5% | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 3.1% | | | | |
| 10 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | $ | 290 | |
| 46 | | | HSBC Holding plc | | | 330 | |
| 18 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 278 | |
| 11 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank ADR | | | 449 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods — 5.1% | | | | |
| 7 | | | 3M Co. | | | 380 | |
| 5 | | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 181 | |
| 7 | | | Eaton Corp. | | | 316 | |
| 5 | | | Emerson Electric Co. | | | 177 | |
| 31 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 388 | |
| 8 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 249 | |
| 8 | | | PACCAR, Inc. | | | 294 | |
| 6 | | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 186 | |
| 1 | | | Schneider Electric S.A. | | | 95 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 1.3% | | | | |
| 10 | | | Republic Services, Inc. | | | 210 | |
| 13 | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | 344 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 1.1% | | | | |
| 13 | | | Mattel, Inc. | | | 188 | |
| 6 | | | Stanley Works | | | 221 | |
| 2 | | | V.F. Corp. | | | 107 | |
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| | | | Energy — 7.1% | | | | |
| 8 | | | BP plc ADR | | | 352 | |
| 13 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 853 | |
| 8 | | | ConocoPhillips Holding Co. | | | 336 | |
| 7 | | | EnCana Corp. ADR | | | 302 | |
| 11 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 333 | |
| 8 | | | Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR | | | 343 | |
| 13 | | | Total S.A. ADR | | | 631 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 0.4% | | | | |
| 8 | | | Sysco Corp. | | | 194 | |
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| 22 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 351 | |
| 4 | | | ConAgra Foods, Inc. | | | 71 | |
| 3 | | | Diageo plc ADR | | | 163 | |
| 7 | | | H.J. Heinz Co. | | | 237 | |
| 9 | | | Kraft Foods, Inc. | | | 218 | |
| 2 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 151 | |
| 2 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 114 | |
| 10 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 348 | |
| 8 | | | Unilever N.V. NY Shares ADR | | | 154 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,807 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products — 1.3% | | | | |
| 12 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 580 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Insurance — 0.7% | | | | |
| 6 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | 159 | |
| 7 | | | Allstate Corp. | | | 152 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 311 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials — 1.5% | | | | |
| 11 | | | E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. | | | 301 | |
| 9 | | | Packaging Corp. of America | | | 140 | |
| 5 | | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 216 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 657 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 6.2% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 98 | |
| 2 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 59 | |
| 7 | | | GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR | | | 219 | |
| 12 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 628 | |
| 35 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 836 | |
| 50 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 665 | |
| 5 | | | Wyeth | | | 208 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,713 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Regency Centers Corp. | | | 86 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Retailing — 2.7% | | | | |
| 12 | | | Genuine Parts Co. | | | 411 | |
| 29 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 769 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,180 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.9% | | | | |
| 22 | | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 462 | |
| 24 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 371 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 833 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 2.9% | | | | |
| 32 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | 824 | |
| 15 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 443 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,267 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.4% | | | | |
| 3 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | | 168 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Utilities — 3.6% | | | | |
| 8 | | | American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 214 | |
| 17 | | | Dominion Resources, Inc. | | | 519 | |
| 5 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | 230 | |
| 10 | | | FPL Group, Inc. | | | 549 | |
| 1 | | | SCANA Corp. | | | 36 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,548 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $22,148) | | $ | 19,177 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES — 1.5% | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 1.5% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 85 | | | 5.45%, 01/15/2049 | | $ | 66 | |
| | | | Carmax Automotive Owner Trust | | | | |
| 45 | | | 4.34%, 09/15/2010 | | | 45 | |
| | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.96%, 06/10/2046 Δ | | | 83 | |
| | | | Long Beach Automotive Receivables Trust | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.03%, 01/15/2014 | | | 85 | |
| | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.05%, 07/12/2038 | | | 87 | |
| 100 | | | 5.80%, 05/12/2039 Δ | | | 92 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.23%, 09/15/2042 | | | 89 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES — 1.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 1.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Nissan Automotive Lease Trust | | | | |
$ | 100 | | | 5.10%, 07/16/2012 | | $ | 100 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 647 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Delta Air Lines | | | | |
| 15 | | | 7.92%, 11/18/2010 | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total asset & commercial mortgage backed securities (cost $738) | | $ | 659 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 42.6% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | Alcan, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 50 | | | 6.13%, 12/15/2033 | | $ | 34 | |
| | | | ArcelorMittal | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.13%, 06/01/2018 | | | 81 | |
| | | | Commercial Metals Co. | | | | |
| 70 | | | 6.50%, 07/15/2017 | | | 51 | |
| | | | Cytec Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 6.00%, 10/01/2015 | | | 39 | |
| | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | | | | |
| 35 | | | 8.38%, 04/01/2017 | | | 34 | |
| | | | Inco Ltd. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 7.20%, 09/15/2032 | | | 24 | |
| 45 | | | 7.75%, 05/15/2012 | | | 46 | |
| | | | International Paper Co. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 7.40%, 06/15/2014 | | | 36 | |
| | | | Methanex Corp. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 8.75%, 08/15/2012 | | | 18 | |
| | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 5.25%, 05/15/2014 | | | 31 | |
| | | | Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 9.00%, 05/01/2019 | | | 26 | |
| | | | Temple-Inland, Inc. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 6.63%, 01/15/2016 | | | 32 | |
| | | | Yara International ASA | | | | |
| 45 | | | 5.25%, 12/15/2014 ■ | | | 38 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 490 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Goodrich Corp. | | | | |
| 35 | | | 6.29%, 07/01/2016 | | | 35 | |
| | | | Tyco International Group S.A. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 6.75%, 02/15/2011 | | | 26 | |
| | | | Xerox Corp. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.50%, 05/15/2012 | | | 95 | |
| 60 | | | 6.40%, 03/15/2016 | | | 49 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 205 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Avnet, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 6.63%, 09/15/2016 | | | 42 | |
| | | | DaimlerChrysler NA Holdings Corp. | | | | |
| 70 | | | 6.50%, 11/15/2013 | | | 68 | |
| | | | Energy Transfer Partners | | | | |
| 25 | | | 6.63%, 10/15/2036 | | | 20 | |
| | | | Federated Retail Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 5.90%, 12/01/2016 | | | 12 | |
| | | | SABMiller plc | | | | |
| 80 | | | 6.20%, 07/01/2011 ■ | | | 80 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 222 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples — 2.5% | | | | |
| | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 9.25%, 08/06/2019 | | | 57 | |
| 105 | | | 9.70%, 11/10/2018 | | | 123 | |
| | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 7.20%, 01/15/2014 ■ | | | 21 | |
| 75 | | | 7.75%, 01/15/2019 ■ | | | 79 | |
| | | | BAT International Finance plc | | | | |
| 20 | | | 8.13%, 11/15/2013 ■ | | | 21 | |
| 35 | | | 9.50%, 11/15/2018 ■ | | | 40 | |
| | | | Bottling Group LLC | | | | |
| 60 | | | 5.13%, 01/15/2019 | | | 61 | |
| | | | Cargill, Inc. | | | | |
| 95 | | | 5.60%, 09/15/2012 ■ | | | 94 | |
| | | | Cia Brasileira de Bebidas | | | | |
| 50 | | | 8.75%, 09/15/2013 | | | 55 | |
| | | | Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.38%, 03/03/2014 | | | 57 | |
| | | | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group | | | | |
| 75 | | | 6.82%, 05/01/2018 | | | 73 | |
| | | | Kraft Foods, Inc. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.50%, 08/11/2017 | | | 104 | |
| 130 | | | 6.75%, 02/19/2014 | | | 141 | |
| | | | PepsiAmericas, Inc. | | | | |
| 35 | | | 4.88%, 01/15/2015 | | | 34 | |
| | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | | |
| 75 | | | 5.65%, 05/16/2018 | | | 76 | |
| 55 | | | 6.38%, 05/16/2038 | | | 55 | |
| | | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 7.38%, 03/15/2032 | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,099 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 3.0% | | | | |
| | | | AGL Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 35 | | | 6.38%, 07/15/2016 | | | 32 | |
| | | | Amerada Hess Corp. | | | | |
| 45 | | | 7.88%, 10/01/2029 | | | 43 | |
| | | | Atmos Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 6.35%, 06/15/2017 | | | 37 | |
| | | | Canadian National Resources Ltd. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 5.70%, 05/15/2017 | | | 29 | |
| | | | ConocoPhillips | | | | |
| 150 | | | 4.75%, 02/01/2014 | | | 158 | |
| | | | Devon Financing Corp. | | | | |
| 75 | | | 7.88%, 09/30/2031 | | | 81 | |
| | | | EnCana Corp. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 6.50%, 05/15/2019 | | | 40 | |
| | | | Enterprise Products Operating L.P. | | | | |
| 90 | | | 5.65%, 04/01/2013 | | | 85 | |
| | | | Hess Corp. | | | | |
| 85 | | | 7.00%, 02/15/2014 | | | 92 | |
| | | | Panhandle Eastern Pipeline | | | | |
| 75 | | | 6.20%, 11/01/2017 | | | 68 | |
| | | | Pemex Project Funding Master Trust | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.75%, 03/01/2018 | | | 45 | |
| | | | Sempra Energy | | | | |
| 70 | | | 8.90%, 11/15/2013 | | | 77 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 42.6% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 3.0% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Statoilhydro ASA | | | | |
$ | 25 | | | 5.25%, 04/15/2019 | | $ | 25 | |
| | | | Transocean, Inc. | | | | |
| 110 | | | 6.00%, 03/15/2018 | | | 109 | |
| | | | TXU Electric Delivery Co. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.38%, 05/01/2012 | | | 102 | |
| | | | Weatherford International Ltd. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.00%, 03/15/2018 | | | 84 | |
| | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 80 | | | 5.50%, 06/15/2018 | | | 76 | |
| 50 | | | 5.75%, 12/15/2013 | | | 51 | |
| 25 | | | 6.75%, 08/01/2037 | | | 24 | |
| 45 | | | 7.50%, 04/15/2012 | | | 47 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,305 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 17.5% | | | | |
| | | | Ace Capital Trust II | | | | |
| 90 | | | 9.70%, 04/01/2030 | | | 70 | |
| | | | Allied World Assurance | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.50%, 08/01/2016 | | | 35 | |
| | | | AMB Property L.P. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.45%, 12/01/2010 | | | 95 | |
| | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | | |
| 60 | | | 5.35%, 11/15/2010 | | | 59 | |
| 20 | | | 5.65%, 11/15/2015 | | | 17 | |
| | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 4.90%, 05/01/2013 | | | 46 | |
| 55 | | | 5.65%, 05/01/2018 | | | 45 | |
| 230 | | | 6.00%, 09/01/2017 | | | 192 | |
| 50 | | | 7.25%, 10/15/2025 | | | 33 | |
| | | | Banque Cent De Tunisie | | | | |
| 10 | | | 7.38%, 04/25/2012 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Bear Stearns & Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 90 | | | 5.35%, 02/01/2012 | | | 92 | |
| 75 | | | 6.95%, 08/10/2012 | | | 79 | |
| 120 | | | 7.25%, 02/01/2018 | | | 123 | |
| | | | Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.00%, 08/15/2013 | | | 52 | |
| | | | Brandywine Operating Partnership | | | | |
| 15 | | | 5.70%, 05/01/2017 | | | 8 | |
| 75 | | | 5.75%, 04/01/2012 | | | 57 | |
| | | | Capital One Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.75%, 09/15/2017 | | | 169 | |
| | | | CIT Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 5.40%, 01/30/2016 | | | 5 | |
| 23 | | | 5.65%, 02/13/2017 | | | 12 | |
| 45 | | | 5.80%, 07/28/2011 | | | 30 | |
| 31 | | | 5.85%, 09/15/2016 | | | 17 | |
| 10 | | | 7.63%, 11/30/2012 | | | 6 | |
| 60 | | | 12.00%, 12/18/2018 ■ | | | 25 | |
| | | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | | |
| 260 | | | 5.50%, 08/27/2012 — 04/11/2013 | | | 232 | |
| 85 | | | 6.00%, 10/31/2033 | | | 47 | |
| 55 | | | 6.13%, 11/21/2017 | | | 45 | |
| 100 | | | 6.88%, 03/05/2038 | | | 85 | |
| | | | Colonial Realty L.P. | | | | |
| 95 | | | 6.05%, 09/01/2016 | | | 65 | |
| | | | Countrywide Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 5.80%, 06/07/2012 | | | 37 | |
| | | | COX Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 70 | | | 6.45%, 12/01/2036 ■ | | | 57 | |
| 90 | | | 7.13%, 10/01/2012 | | | 91 | |
| | | | Credit Suisse New York | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.00%, 05/15/2013 | | | 99 | |
| 265 | | | 6.00%, 02/15/2018 | | | 236 | |
| | | | Developers Diversified Realty Corp. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.00%, 05/03/2010 | | | 39 | |
| 50 | | | 5.38%, 10/15/2012 | | | 23 | |
| | | | Development Bank of Kazakhstan | | | | |
| 35 | | | 7.38%, 11/12/2013 • | | | 26 | |
| | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.45%, 06/12/2017 | | | 7 | |
| | | | Duke-Weeks Realty | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.75%, 11/15/2009 | | | 50 | |
| | | | Eaton Vance Corp. | | | | |
| 65 | | | 6.50%, 10/02/2017 | | | 57 | |
| | | | Equity One, Inc. | | | | |
| 65 | | | 6.00%, 09/15/2017 | | | 45 | |
| | | | ERAC USA Finance Co. | | | | |
| 75 | | | 7.00%, 10/15/2037 ■ | | | 52 | |
| | | | Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 70 | | | 5.40%, 10/15/2014 | | | 62 | |
| 50 | | | 6.60%, 05/15/2037 Δ | | | 25 | |
| 20 | | | 8.75%, 03/15/2010 | | | 20 | |
| | | | Farmers Exchange Capital | | | | |
| 100 | | | 7.05%, 07/15/2028 ■ | | | 59 | |
| | | | General Electric Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 75 | | | 5.40%, 09/20/2013 | | | 74 | |
| 95 | | | 5.88%, 01/14/2038 | | | 66 | |
| 90 | | | 6.15%, 08/07/2037 | | | 64 | |
| 205 | | | 6.75%, 03/15/2032 | | | 160 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 140 | | | 5.45%, 11/01/2012 | | | 140 | |
| 75 | | | 5.95%, 01/15/2027 | | | 54 | |
| 180 | | | 6.25%, 09/01/2017 | | | 170 | |
| 170 | | | 6.45%, 05/01/2036 | | | 124 | |
| 30 | | | 6.60%, 01/15/2012 | | | 32 | |
| 70 | | | 7.50%, 02/15/2019 | | | 72 | |
| | | | HBOS plc | | | | |
| 50 | | | 6.00%, 11/01/2033 ■ | | | 28 | |
| | | | Health Care Properties | | | | |
| 20 | | | 5.65%, 12/15/2013 | | | 17 | |
| 80 | | | 6.00%, 01/30/2017 | | | 65 | |
| | | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | | |
| 7 | | | 3.25%, 04/15/2024 ۞ ■ | | | 7 | |
| | | | Host Marriott L.P. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 6.75%, 06/01/2016 | | | 26 | |
| | | | HSBC Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.38%, 10/15/2011 | | | 99 | |
| 95 | | | 6.75%, 05/15/2011 | | | 93 | |
| | | | HSBC Holdings plc | | | | |
| 250 | | | 6.80%, 06/01/2038 | | | 220 | |
| | | | International Lease Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.63%, 09/15/2010 | | | 86 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | | |
| 165 | | | 5.13%, 09/15/2014 | | | 153 | |
| 170 | | | 5.38%, 10/01/2012 | | | 172 | |
| 25 | | | 6.30%, 04/23/2019 | | | 25 | |
| | | | Keycorp | | | | |
| 25 | | | 6.50%, 05/14/2013 | | | 24 | |
| | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 5.58%, 11/23/2015 | | | 15 | |
| 30 | | | 5.78%, 03/15/2016 | | | 23 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 42.6% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 17.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Lazard Group | | | | |
$ | 80 | | | 6.85%, 06/15/2017 | | $ | 64 | |
| | | | Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 60 | | | 5.75%, 03/15/2014 ■ | | | 46 | |
| 80 | | | 7.50%, 08/15/2036 ■ | | | 50 | |
| | | | Liberty Property L.P. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.50%, 12/15/2016 | | | 35 | |
| 50 | | | 8.50%, 08/01/2010 | | | 48 | |
| | | | Lincoln National Corp. | | | | |
| 80 | | | 5.65%, 08/27/2012 | | | 52 | |
| 35 | | | 6.15%, 04/07/2036 | | | 19 | |
| | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.45%, 02/05/2013 | | | 44 | |
| 210 | | | 6.05%, 08/15/2012 — 05/16/2016 | | | 174 | |
| 100 | | | 6.22%, 09/15/2026 | | | 59 | |
| 20 | | | 6.40%, 08/28/2017 | | | 16 | |
| | | | Metlife, Inc. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 6.13%, 12/01/2011 | | | 25 | |
| | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.79%, 04/15/2014 ■ | | | 95 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | |
| 90 | | | 4.75%, 04/01/2014 | | | 76 | |
| 200 | | | 5.45%, 01/09/2017 | | | 179 | |
| 200 | | | 6.00%, 04/28/2015 | | | 189 | |
| | | | National City Corp. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 4.90%, 01/15/2015 | | | 36 | |
| | | | PNC Funding Corp. | | | | |
| 60 | | | 5.50%, 09/28/2012 | | | 57 | |
| | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | |
| 70 | | | 6.10%, 06/15/2017 | | | 50 | |
| | | | Realty Income Corp. | | | | |
| 85 | | | 6.75%, 08/15/2019 | | | 63 | |
| | | | Regency Centers L.P. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 5.25%, 08/01/2015 | | | 21 | |
| 15 | | | 5.88%, 06/15/2017 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | | |
| 60 | | | 5.63%, 03/15/2017 | | | 39 | |
| | | | Schwab Capital Trust I | | | | |
| 35 | | | 7.50%, 11/15/2037 Δ | | | 24 | |
| | | | Simon Property Group L.P. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 4.88%, 08/15/2010 | | | 49 | |
| 45 | | | 5.38%, 06/01/2011 | | | 43 | |
| 80 | | | 5.63%, 08/15/2014 | | | 69 | |
| | | | SLM Corp. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.00%, 04/15/2015 * | | | 31 | |
| 30 | | | 8.45%, 06/15/2018 | | | 18 | |
| | | | Symetra Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.13%, 04/01/2016 ■ | | | 8 | |
| | | | Trustreet Properties, Inc. | | | | |
| 80 | | | 7.50%, 04/01/2015 | | | 78 | |
| | | | UFJ Finance Aruba AEC | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.75%, 07/15/2013 | | | 102 | |
| | | | United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. | | | | |
| 55 | | | 6.05%, 06/01/2013 | | | 45 | |
| | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.50%, 11/15/2012 | | | 100 | |
| | | | Unitrin, Inc. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 4.88%, 11/01/2010 | | | 82 | |
| | | | Ventas Realty L.P. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.50%, 06/01/2016 | | | 9 | |
| | | | W.R. Berkley Corp. | | | | |
| 90 | | | 5.13%, 09/30/2010 | | | 85 | |
| | | | Wachovia Corp. | | | | |
| 55 | | | 4.88%, 02/15/2014 | | | 48 | |
| 100 | | | 5.50%, 05/01/2013 | | | 98 | |
| 70 | | | 5.63%, 10/15/2016 | | | 57 | |
| 105 | | | 5.75%, 02/01/2018 | | | 96 | |
| | | | WEA Finance LLC | | | | |
| 100 | | | 7.13%, 04/15/2018 ■ | | | 83 | |
| | | | Wellpoint, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 6.00%, 02/15/2014 | | | 51 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | |
| 175 | | | 4.38%, 01/31/2013 | | | 168 | |
| 120 | | | 5.63%, 12/11/2017 | | | 112 | |
| | | | Westfield Group ADR | | | | |
| 60 | | | 5.40%, 10/01/2012 ■ | | | 55 | |
| | | | WR Berkley Corp. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 5.88%, 02/15/2013 | | | 22 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,725 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Foreign Governments — 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil (Republic of) | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.00%, 01/17/2017 | | | 101 | |
BRL | 54 | | | 6.00%, 08/15/2010 | | | 25 | |
| 35 | | | 7.88%, 03/07/2015 | | | 39 | |
| 46 | | | 8.00%, 01/15/2018 | | | 50 | |
| 55 | | | 8.25%, 01/20/2034 | | | 62 | |
| 70 | | | 8.75%, 02/04/2025 | | | 83 | |
| 20 | | | 8.88%, 10/14/2019 | | | 24 | |
| | | | Colombia (Republic of) | | | | |
| 100 | | | 7.38%, 03/18/2019 | | | 105 | |
| 30 | | | 10.38%, 01/28/2033 | | | 38 | |
| | | | El Salvador (Republic of) | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.75%, 01/24/2023 § | | | 24 | |
| | | | Peru (Republic of) | | | | |
| 14 | | | 6.55%, 03/14/2037 | | | 13 | |
| 20 | | | 7.13%, 03/30/2019 | | | 22 | |
EUR | 10 | | | 7.50%, 10/14/2014 | | | 14 | |
| 10 | | | 8.75%, 11/21/2033 | | | 12 | |
| 35 | | | 9.13%, 02/21/2012 | | | 40 | |
| | | | Russian Federation Government | | | | |
| 336 | | | 7.50%, 03/31/2030 § | | | 327 | |
| 15 | | | 12.75%, 06/24/2028 § | | | 21 | |
| | | | South Africa (Republic of) | | | | |
| 15 | | | 7.38%, 04/25/2012 | | | 16 | |
| | | | United Mexican States | | | | |
| 60 | | | 5.88%, 02/17/2014 | | | 62 | |
| 88 | | | 6.05%, 01/11/2040 | | | 77 | |
MXP | 175 | | | 7.75%, 12/14/2017 | | | 13 | |
MXP | 175 | | | 8.00%, 12/19/2013 | | | 13 | |
ITL | 5,000 | | | 11.00%, 05/08/2017 | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,185 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care — 1.9% | | | | |
| | | | Amerisource Bergen Corp. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 5.63%, 09/15/2012 | | | 25 | |
| 101 | | | 5.88%, 09/15/2015 | | | 97 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 42.6% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Health Care — 1.9% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 20 | | | 5.70%, 02/01/2019 | | $ | 20 | |
| 25 | | | 6.40%, 02/01/2039 | | | 25 | |
| | | | Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | | |
| 5 | | | 3.00%, 06/15/2014 ۞ ■ | | | 3 | |
| | | | AstraZeneca plc | | | | |
| 45 | | | 6.45%, 09/15/2037 | | | 49 | |
| | | | CVS Caremark Corp. | | | | |
| 39 | | | 6.94%, 01/10/2030 ■ | | | 30 | |
| | | | CVS Lease Pass-Through Trust | | | | |
| 19 | | | 6.04%, 12/10/2028 ■ | | | 14 | |
| | | | Glaxosmithkline Capital, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.65%, 05/15/2018 | | | 52 | |
| 85 | | | 6.38%, 05/15/2038 | | | 88 | |
| | | | Laboratory Corp. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 5.63%, 12/15/2015 | | | 17 | |
| | | | McKesson Corp. | | | | |
| 5 | | | 7.50%, 02/15/2019 | | | 5 | |
| | | | Medco Health Solutions, Inc. | | | | |
| 75 | | | 7.13%, 03/15/2018 | | | 74 | |
| | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | |
| 105 | | | 6.20%, 03/15/2019 | | | 113 | |
| 50 | | | 7.20%, 03/15/2039 | | | 55 | |
| | | | Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | | |
| 115 | | | 6.95%, 07/01/2037 | | | 102 | |
| | | | Roche Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 75 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2019 ■ | | | 78 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 847 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services — 2.1% | | | | |
| | | | AT&T Broadband Corp. | | | | |
| 120 | | | 8.38%, 03/15/2013 | | | 133 | |
| | | | CBS Corp. | | | | |
| 145 | | | 7.70%, 07/30/2010 | | | 148 | |
| | | | Comcast Corp. | | | | |
| 80 | | | 6.45%, 03/15/2037 | | | 74 | |
| 110 | | | 7.05%, 03/15/2033 | | | 108 | |
| | | | Electronic Data Systems Corp. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 7.45%, 10/15/2029 | | | 44 | |
| | | | News America, Inc. | | | | |
| 60 | | | 6.40%, 12/15/2035 | | | 44 | |
| | | | Time Warner Entertainment Co., L.P. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 8.38%, 03/15/2023 | | | 31 | |
| | | | Time Warner, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.50%, 11/15/2011 | | | 51 | |
| 85 | | | 6.75%, 04/15/2011 | | | 89 | |
| 105 | | | 7.63%, 04/15/2031 ‡ | | | 95 | |
| | | | Viacom, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.75%, 04/30/2011 | | | 50 | |
| 40 | | | 6.13%, 10/05/2017 | | | 36 | |
| 45 | | | 6.25%, 04/30/2016 | | | 42 | |
| | | | Wyndham Worldwide Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.00%, 12/01/2016 | | | 7 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 952 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 5.6% | | | | |
| | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 5.10%, 09/15/2014 | | | 31 | |
| 90 | | | 6.15%, 09/15/2034 | | | 80 | |
| 250 | | | 6.30%, 01/15/2038 | | | 231 | |
| 110 | | | 6.50%, 09/01/2037 ‡ | | | 104 | |
| | | | BellSouth Corp. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 5.20%, 09/15/2014 | | | 31 | |
| | | | British Telecommunications plc | | | | |
| 35 | | | 8.62%, 12/15/2010 Δ | | | 37 | |
| 60 | | | 9.12%, 12/15/2030 Δ | | | 58 | |
| | | | Cingular Wireless Services, Inc. | | | | |
| 120 | | | 8.75%, 03/01/2031 | | | 137 | |
| | | | Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 6.75%, 01/30/2011 | | | 21 | |
| | | | Deutsche Telekom International Finance B.V. | | | | |
| 120 | | | 8.75%, 06/15/2030 | | | 138 | |
| | | | General Electric Co. | | | | |
| 90 | | | 5.25%, 12/06/2017 | | | 85 | |
| | | | IBM Corp. | | | | |
| 125 | | | 8.00%, 10/15/2038 | | | 154 | |
| | | | Qwest Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 7.63%, 06/15/2015 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Rogers Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.80%, 08/15/2018 | | | 105 | |
| | | | Siemens Finance | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.13%, 08/17/2026 ■ | | | 96 | |
| | | | Sunpower Corp. | | | | |
| 9 | | | 4.75%, 04/15/2014 ۞ | | | 11 | |
| | | | Telecom Italia Capital | | | | |
| 10 | | | 5.25%, 10/01/2015 | | | 9 | |
| 180 | | | 6.20%, 07/18/2011 | | | 181 | |
| | | | Telefonica Europe B.V. | | | | |
| 65 | | | 8.25%, 09/15/2030 | | | 74 | |
| | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc. | | | | |
| 120 | | | 5.40%, 07/02/2012 | | | 122 | |
| 85 | | | 6.55%, 05/01/2037 | | | 78 | |
| 50 | | | 7.30%, 07/01/2038 | | | 50 | |
| | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 70 | | | 6.40%, 02/15/2038 | | | 65 | |
| 30 | | | 8.75%, 11/01/2018 | | | 36 | |
| | | | Verizon Global Funding Corp. | | | | |
| 310 | | | 7.75%, 12/01/2030 | | | 327 | |
| | | | Verizon Wireless | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.55%, 02/01/2014 ■ | | | 52 | |
| 125 | | | 8.50%, 11/15/2018 ■ | | | 150 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,473 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | American Airlines, Inc. | | | | |
| 27 | | | 3.86%, 07/09/2010 | | | 24 | |
| | | | Continental Airlines, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 5.98%, 04/19/2022 | | | 16 | |
| 10 | | | 6.90%, 04/19/2022 | | | 6 | |
| | | | Southwest Airlines Co. | | | | |
| 57 | | | 6.15%, 08/01/2022 | | | 51 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 97 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 5.0% | | | | |
| | | | Aquila, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 11.88%, 07/01/2012 | | | 52 | |
| | | | Carolina Power & Light Co. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 5.30%, 01/15/2019 | | | 15 | |
| | | | CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC | | | | |
| 35 | | | 7.00%, 03/01/2014 | | | 37 | |
| | | | CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.75%, 02/15/2011 | | | 26 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 42.6% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 5.0% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 30 | | | 6.50%, 05/01/2018 | | $ | 26 | |
| | | | Commonwealth Edison Co. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.80%, 03/15/2018 | | | 95 | |
| | | | DCP Midstream LLC | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.75%, 09/15/2037 ■ | | | 66 | |
| | | | Dominion Resources, Inc. | | | | |
| 181 | | | 6.25%, 06/30/2012 | | | 190 | |
| | | | Duke Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.65%, 06/15/2013 | | | 103 | |
| | | | EDP Finance B.V. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.00%, 02/02/2018 ■ | | | 97 | |
| | | | El Paso Natural Gas Co. | | | | |
| 70 | | | 5.95%, 04/15/2017 | | | 64 | |
| | | | Electricite de France | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.50%, 01/26/2014 ■ | | | 107 | |
| | | | Entergy Texas, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.13%, 02/01/2019 | | | 50 | |
| | | | Exelon Generation Co. LLC | | | | |
| 45 | | | 6.95%, 06/15/2011 | | | 47 | |
| | | | FPL Group Capital, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2019 | | | 51 | |
| | | | ITC Midwest LLC | | | | |
| 40 | | | 6.15%, 01/31/2038 ■ | | | 35 | |
| | | | Kansas City Power & Light Co. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.15%, 04/01/2019 | | | 51 | |
| | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 90 | | | 6.95%, 01/15/2038 | | | 78 | |
| 50 | | | 7.30%, 08/15/2033 | | | 44 | |
| | | | MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. | | | | |
| 85 | | | 5.00%, 02/15/2014 | | | 85 | |
| 100 | | | 5.75%, 04/01/2018 | | | 99 | |
| | | | Nevada Power Co. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.50%, 08/01/2018 | | | 98 | |
| | | | NGPL Pipeco LLC | | | | |
| 130 | | | 6.51%, 12/15/2012 ■ | | | 129 | |
| | | | NiSource Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 5.25%, 09/15/2017 | | | 8 | |
| 140 | | | 6.40%, 03/15/2018 | | | 120 | |
| | | | Northern States Power Co. | | | | |
| 85 | | | 5.25%, 03/01/2018 | | | 86 | |
| | | | Pacific Gas and Electric | | | | |
| 35 | | | 6.25%, 03/01/2039 | | | 36 | |
| | | | Pacificorp | | | | |
| 50 | | | 6.35%, 07/15/2038 | | | 52 | |
| | | | Peco Energy Co. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 5.70%, 03/15/2037 | | | 17 | |
| | | | Progress Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 6.85%, 04/15/2012 | | | 53 | |
| | | | Taqa Abu Dhabi National | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.50%, 10/27/2036 ■ | | | 75 | |
| | | | TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. | | | | |
| 45 | | | 7.63%, 01/15/2039 | | | 49 | |
| | | | Union Electric Co. | | | | |
| 45 | | | 6.40%, 06/15/2017 | | | 44 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,185 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $20,334) | | $ | 18,785 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE — 7.5% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Blount, Inc. | | | | |
| 35 | | | 8.88%, 08/01/2012 | | $ | 34 | |
| | | | BWAY Corp. | | | | |
| 5 | | | 10.00%, 04/15/2014 ■ | | | 5 | |
| | | | Cascades, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 7.25%, 02/15/2013 | | | 12 | |
| | | | Hawk Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 8.75%, 11/01/2014 | | | 15 | |
| | | | Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 10.92%, 11/15/2014 | | | 25 | |
| | | | Koppers, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 9.88%, 10/15/2013 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Neenah Paper, Inc. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.38%, 11/15/2014 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Peabody Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.88%, 03/15/2013 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Rock Tenn Co. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 9.25%, 03/15/2016 | | | 15 | |
| | | | Texas Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.25%, 07/15/2013 | | | 20 | |
| | | | Tube City IMS Corp. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 9.75%, 02/01/2015 | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 162 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Actuant Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.88%, 06/15/2017 | | | 9 | |
| | | | L-3 Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 5.88%, 01/15/2015 | | | 14 | |
| | | | Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 8.00%, 01/15/2011 | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 29 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Alliance One International, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 8.50%, 05/15/2012 | | | 9 | |
| 15 | | | 11.00%, 05/15/2012 | | | 15 | |
| | | | Aramark Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 8.50%, 02/01/2015 | | | 14 | |
| | | | Dollar General Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 11.88%, 07/15/2017 | | | 10 | |
| | | | ESCO Corp. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 8.63%, 12/15/2013 ■ | | | 24 | |
| | | | Ford Motor Co. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 7.45%, 07/16/2031 | | | 8 | |
| | | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 8.25%, 08/15/2013 | | | 17 | |
| | | | Pulte Homes, Inc. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 7.88%, 08/01/2011 | | | 40 | |
| | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 8.00%, 05/01/2016 | | | 15 | |
| | | | TRW Automotive, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 7.00%, 03/15/2014 ■ | | | 11 | |
| | | | United Components, Inc. | | | | |
| 90 | | | 9.38%, 06/15/2013 | | | 49 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 212 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Land O’Lakes Capital Trust | | | | |
| 15 | | | 7.45%, 03/15/2028 ■ | | | 10 | |
| | | | Sally Holdings LLC | | | | |
| 10 | | | 10.50%, 11/15/2016 | | | 10 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE — 7.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples — 0.1% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 25 | | | 10.50%, 03/01/2014 ■ | | $ | 26 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 46 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 6.25%, 01/15/2018 | | | 13 | |
| 20 | | | 6.50%, 08/15/2017 | | | 17 | |
| | | | Encore Acquisition Co. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 6.00%, 07/15/2015 | | | 12 | |
| 15 | | | 9.50%, 05/01/2016 | | | 14 | |
| | | | Newfield Exploration Co. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.13%, 05/15/2018 | | | 23 | |
| | | | Petrohawk Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 9.13%, 07/15/2013 | | | 29 | |
| | | | Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 5.25%, 04/12/2017 | | | 14 | |
| 40 | | | 5.38%, 04/12/2027 | | | 15 | |
| | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 5.88%, 07/15/2016 | | | 21 | |
| | | | Range Resources Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.38%, 03/15/2015 | | | 9 | |
| | | | Southwestern Energy Co. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 7.50%, 02/01/2018 ■ | | | 10 | |
| | | | Williams Companies, Inc. | | | | |
| 45 | | | 8.75%, 03/15/2032 | | | 43 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 220 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Capmark Financial Group | | | | |
| 40 | | | 7.88%, 05/10/2012 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 7.00%, 10/01/2013 | | | 23 | |
| 65 | | | 7.38%, 10/28/2009 | | | 62 | |
| 15 | | | 8.63%, 11/01/2010 | | | 13 | |
| | | | Fresenius U.S. Finance II | | | | |
| 10 | | | 9.00%, 07/15/2015 ■ | | | 11 | |
| | | | General Motors Acceptance Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 5.63%, 05/15/2009 | | | 15 | |
| 30 | | | 7.75%, 01/19/2010 | | | 27 | |
| | | | GMAC LLC | | | | |
| 15 | | | 6.00%, 12/15/2011 ■ | | | 12 | |
| | | | Hertz Corp. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 8.88%, 01/01/2014 | | | 15 | |
| | | | NB Capital Trust IV | | | | |
| 20 | | | 8.25%, 04/15/2027 | | | 12 | |
| | | | Nuveen Investments, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 5.00%, 09/15/2010 | | | 8 | |
| | | | Rouse Co. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 5.38%, 11/26/2013 | | | 8 | |
| | | | United Rentals North America, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 1.88%, 10/15/2023 ۞ | | | 13 | |
| 20 | | | 6.50%, 02/15/2012 | | | 18 | |
| | | | Universal Hospital Services | | | | |
| 15 | | | 8.50%, 06/01/2015 | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 261 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Foreign Governments — 2.2% | | | | |
| | | | Argentina (Republic of) | | | | |
EUR | 5 | | | 2.26%, 12/31/2038 | | | 1 | |
| 5 | | | 2.50%, 12/31/2038 | | | 1 | |
| 99 | | | 8.28%, 12/31/2033 | | | 29 | |
| | | | Brazil (Republic of) | | | | |
BRL | 72 | | | 6.00%, 05/15/2015 | | | 31 | |
| | | | Colombia (Republic of) | | | | |
COP | 35,000 | | | 9.85%, 06/28/2027 | | | 17 | |
COP | 50,000 | | | 12.00%, 10/22/2015 | | | 26 | |
| | | | Ecuador (Republic of) | | | | |
| 30 | | | 10.00%, 08/15/2030 • § | | | 10 | |
| | | | Indonesia (Republic of) | | | | |
| 70 | | | 6.75%, 03/10/2014 ■ | | | 67 | |
| 50 | | | 6.75%, 03/10/2014 § | | | 47 | |
| | | | Pakistan (Republic of) | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.88%, 06/01/2017 § | | | 53 | |
| | | | Panama (Republic of) | | | | |
| 35 | | | 7.25%, 03/15/2015 | | | 37 | |
| | | | Philippines (Republic of) | | | | |
| 115 | | | 8.38%, 06/17/2019 | | | 127 | |
| | | | Turkey (Republic of) | | | | |
| 105 | | | 6.88%, 03/17/2036 | | | 90 | |
| 105 | | | 7.25%, 03/15/2015 | | | 107 | |
| 60 | | | 7.50%, 11/07/2019 | | | 60 | |
| 20 | | | 9.50%, 01/15/2014 | | | 23 | |
TRY | 24 | | | 10.00%, 02/15/2012 | | | 15 | |
TRY | 31 | | | 12.00%, 08/14/2013 | | | 21 | |
| | | | Ukraine Government | | | | |
EUR | 50 | | | 4.95%, 10/13/2015 | | | 34 | |
| | | | Uruguay (Republic of) | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.63%, 03/21/2036 | | | 21 | |
| | | | Venezuela (Republic of) | | | | |
| 95 | | | 7.00%, 03/31/2038 | | | 46 | |
| 55 | | | 7.65%, 04/21/2025 | | | 29 | |
| 40 | | | 9.00%, 05/07/2023 § | | | 23 | |
| 65 | | | 9.25%, 09/15/2027 — 05/07/2028 * | | | 39 | |
| 15 | | | 9.38%, 01/13/2034 | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 963 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Biomet, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 10.00%, 10/15/2017 | | | 15 | |
| 10 | | | 10.38%, 10/15/2017 | | | 10 | |
| | | | Community Health Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 8.88%, 07/15/2015 | | | 25 | |
| | | | Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 2.25%, 06/15/2013 ۞ | | | 8 | |
| | | | Elan Financial plc | | | | |
| 10 | | | 5.23%, 11/15/2011 Δ | | | 9 | |
| 35 | | | 7.75%, 11/15/2011 | | | 31 | |
| | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.50%, 02/15/2016 | | | 8 | |
| 5 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2019 ■ | | | 5 | |
| 70 | | | 9.63%, 11/15/2016 | | | 65 | |
| | | | LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 3.50%, 05/15/2014 ۞ | | | 16 | |
| | | | Omnicare, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 6.88%, 12/15/2015 | | | 19 | |
| | | | Rite Aid Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 10.38%, 07/15/2016 | | | 13 | |
| | | | Tenet Healthcare Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 9.00%, 05/01/2015 ■ | | | 15 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 239 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE — 7.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Services — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | AMC Entertainment, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 35 | | | 8.00%, 03/01/2014 | | $ | 32 | |
| | | | Anixter International, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 10.00%, 03/15/2014 | | | 14 | |
| | | | Bonten Media Acquisition | | | | |
| 15 | | | 9.00%, 06/01/2015 ■ | | | 2 | |
| | | | Canwest Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 45 | | | 8.00%, 09/15/2012 | | | 12 | |
| | | | Harrah’s Operating Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 5.50%, 07/01/2010 | | | 6 | |
| 3 | | | 10.00%, 12/15/2018 ■ | | | 1 | |
| | | | HSN, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 11.25%, 08/01/2016 ■ | | | 11 | |
| | | | Marquee Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 12.00%, 08/15/2014 | | | 16 | |
| | | | Quebecor Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 65 | | | 7.75%, 03/15/2016 | | | 54 | |
| | | | River Rock Entertainment | | | | |
| 10 | | | 9.75%, 11/01/2011 | | | 7 | |
| | | | Seneca Gaming Corp. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.25%, 05/01/2012 | | | 35 | |
| | | | Sensata Technologies | | | | |
| 10 | | | 8.00%, 05/01/2014 | | | 4 | |
| | | | Service Corp. International | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.00%, 06/15/2017 | | | 22 | |
| | | | SunGard Data Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 9.13%, 08/15/2013 | | | 29 | |
| 20 | | | 10.25%, 08/15/2015 | | | 17 | |
| | | | Unisys Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 8.00%, 10/15/2012 | | | 7 | |
| | | | Virgin River Casino Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 9.00%, 01/15/2012 | | | 1 | |
| | | | West Corp. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 9.50%, 10/15/2014 | | | 13 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 283 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.13%, 12/15/2014 | | | 9 | |
| | | | CCH II Holdings LLC/ CCH II Capital | | | | |
| 20 | | | 10.25%, 10/01/2013 | | | 18 | |
| | | | Centennial Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 10.00%, 01/01/2013 | | | 21 | |
| | | | Charter Communications Holdings II LLC | | | | |
| 20 | | | 10.25%, 09/15/2010 | | | 18 | |
| | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC | | | | |
| 15 | | | 8.00%, 04/30/2012 ■ Ψ | | | 14 | |
| 35 | | | 10.88%, 09/15/2014 ■ Ψ | | | 35 | |
| | | | Cricket Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 10.00%, 07/15/2015 ■ | | | 30 | |
| | | | Crown Castle International Corp. | | | | |
| 5 | | | 7.75%, 05/01/2017 ■ | | | 5 | |
| | | | CSC Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 55 | | | 7.63%, 07/15/2018 | | | 53 | |
| 10 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2014 ■ | | | 10 | |
| | | | Deluxe Corp. | | | | |
| 35 | | | 7.38%, 06/01/2015 | | | 26 | |
| | | | Flextronics International | | | | |
| 15 | | | 1.00%, 08/01/2010 ۞ | | | 14 | |
| | | | Frontier Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2014 | | | 10 | |
| | | | GCI, Inc. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 7.25%, 02/15/2014 | | | 23 | |
| | | | Hologic, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 2.00%, 12/15/2037 ۞ | | | 11 | |
| | | | Inmarsat Finance II plc | | | | |
| 30 | | | 10.38%, 11/15/2012 | | | 31 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 11.25%, 06/15/2016 | | | 15 | |
| | | | Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd. | | | | |
| 65 | | | 9.50%, 06/15/2016 ■ | | | 64 | |
| | | | Lender Process Services | | | | |
| 25 | | | 8.13%, 07/01/2016 | | | 25 | |
| | | | Maxtor Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 2.38%, 08/15/2012 ۞ | | | 7 | |
| | | | Mediacom Broadband LLC | | | | |
| 35 | | | 8.50%, 10/15/2015 | | | 33 | |
| | | | MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 9.25%, 11/01/2014 | | | 30 | |
| | | | Seagate Technology International | | | | |
| 15 | | | 10.00%, 05/01/2014 * ■ | | | 15 | |
| | | | Sprint Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 10 | | | 6.90%, 05/01/2019 | | | 9 | |
| | | | Sprint Nextel Corp. | | | | |
| 12 | | | 6.00%, 12/01/2016 | | | 10 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 536 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | American Rail Car Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 15 | | | 7.50%, 03/01/2014 | | | 12 | |
| | | | Continental Airlines, Inc. | | | | |
| 22 | | | 9.80%, 04/01/2021 | | | 13 | |
| | | | Navios Maritime Holdings | | | | |
| 20 | | | 9.50%, 12/15/2014 | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Dynegy Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 8.38%, 05/01/2016 | | | 32 | |
| | | | Edison Mission Energy | | | | |
| 15 | | | 7.20%, 05/15/2019 | | | 11 | |
| 15 | | | 7.50%, 06/15/2013 | | | 13 | |
| | | | El Paso Corp. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 12.00%, 12/12/2013 | | | 27 | |
| | | | Energy Future Holdings | | | | |
| 45 | | | 10.88%, 11/01/2017 | | | 31 | |
| | | | Ipalco Enterprises, Inc. | | | | |
| 30 | | | 7.25%, 04/01/2016 ■ | | | 28 | |
| | | | Kinder Morgan Finance Co. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 5.70%, 01/05/2016 | | | 35 | |
| | | | National Power Corp. | | | | |
| 55 | | | 9.63%, 05/15/2028 | | | 53 | |
| | | | NRG Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 40 | | | 7.38%, 01/15/2017 | | | 38 | |
| | | | Reliant Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 25 | | | 6.75%, 12/15/2014 | | | 24 | |
| | | | Sierra Pacific Resources | | | | |
| 5 | | | 6.75%, 08/15/2017 | | | 4 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 7.5% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 0.8% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. | | | | | | | | |
$ | 15 | | | 8.00%, 02/01/2016 ■ | | | | | | $ | 15 | |
| | | | TXU Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 10 | | | 5.55%, 11/15/2014 | | | | | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: non-investment grade (cost $3,557) | | | | | | $ | 3,303 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | General Obligations — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | California State GO, Taxable, | | | | | | | | |
$ | 125 | | | 7.55%, 04/01/2039 | | | | | | $ | 131 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Jersey State Turnpike Auth, Taxable, | | | | | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.41%, 01/01/2040 | | | | | | | 54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total municipal bonds (cost $179) | | | | | | $ | 185 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $46,956) | | | | | | $ | 42,109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $279, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $284) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 279 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 279 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $333, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $340) | | | | | | | | |
| 333 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 333 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $466, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $475) | | | | | | | | |
| 466 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 466 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $2) | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $100, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - - 2039, value of $102) | | | | | | | | |
| 100 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,180 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $1,180) | | | | | | $ | 1,180 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total investments (cost $48,136) ▲ | | | 98.2 | % | | $ | 43,289 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.8 | % | | | 812 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 44,101 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 8.03% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $48,357 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 1,050 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (6,118 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (5,068 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
|
• | | Currently non-income producing. For long-term debt securities, items identified are in default as to payment of interest and/or principal. |
|
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
|
D | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
|
■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $2,296, which represents 5.21% of total net assets. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | |
§ | | Securities contain some restrictions as to public resale. These securities comply with Regulation S, rules governing offers and sales made outside the United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, and are determined to be liquid. At April 30, 2009, the market value of these securities amounted to $505 or 1.15% of total net assets. |
|
۞ | | Convertible security. |
|
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $88. |
|
Ψ | | The company is in bankruptcy. The investment held by the fund is current with respect to interest payments. |
GO — General Obligations
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
Brazilian Real (Sell) | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | $ | — | |
Brazilian Real (Sell) | | | 54 | | | | 50 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | (4 | ) |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 107 | | | | 106 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | 1 | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 91 | | | | 91 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 138 | | | | 138 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
Chinese Renminbi (Sell) | | | 33 | | | | 31 | | | | 09/21/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Chinese Renminbi (Buy) | | | 32 | | | | 32 | | | | 09/21/09 | | | | — | |
Chinese Renminbi (Sell) | | | 11 | | | | 11 | | | | 02/22/10 | | | | — | |
Colombian Peso (Sell) | | | 41 | | | | 41 | | | | 05/22/09 | | | | — | |
Colombian Peso (Sell) | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 66 | | | | 65 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 11 | | | | 11 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 35 | | | | 34 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Euro (Buy) | | | 80 | | | | 78 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | 2 | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 25 | | | | 26 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | 1 | |
Euro (Buy) | | | 11 | | | | 11 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 88 | | | | 84 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | (4 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 24 | | | | 24 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | — | |
Hungarian Forint (Sell) | | | 17 | | | | 17 | | | | 05/07/09 | | | | — | |
Hungarian Forint (Buy) | | | 16 | | | | 16 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | — | |
Hungarian Forint (Sell) | | | 16 | | | | 14 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Indonesian Rupiah (Sell) | | | 14 | | | | 15 | | | | 07/16/09 | | | | 1 | |
Indonesian Rupiah (Buy) | | | 15 | | | | 16 | | | | 07/16/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Kazakhstani Tenge (Sell) | | | 20 | | | | 24 | | | | 05/15/09 | | | | 4 | |
Kazakhstani Tenge (Buy) | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | | | 05/15/09 | | | | — | |
Mexican New Peso (Sell) | | | 25 | | | | 22 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | (3 | ) |
Mexican New Peso (Buy) | | | 25 | | | | 24 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | 1 | |
New Romanian Leu (Sell) | | | 13 | | | | 12 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
New Romanian Leu (Buy) | | | 13 | | | | 13 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | — | |
Nigerian Naira (Sell) | | | 13 | | | | 11 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Peruvian New Sol (Sell) | | | 12 | | | | 11 | | | | 06/05/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Peruvian New Sol (Buy) | | | 11 | | | | 11 | | | | 06/05/09 | | | | — | |
Polish Zloty (Buy) | | | 26 | | | | 26 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | — | |
Republic of Korea Won (Sell) | | | 12 | | | | 16 | | | | 07/01/09 | | | | 4 | |
Republic of Korea Won (Buy) | | | 12 | | | | 14 | | | | 07/01/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Turkish New Lira (Sell) | | | 21 | | | | 21 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | — | |
Turkish New Lira (Sell) | | | 15 | | | | 13 | | | | 06/17/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Vietnamese Dong (Sell) | | | 22 | | | | 21 | | | | 05/29/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 18,475 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 24,674 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 140 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 43,289 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 14 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 14 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 27 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 27 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 224 | |
Net realized loss | | | (72 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 82 | |
Net sales | | | (125 | ) |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | 31 | |
| | | |
Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 140 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | |
♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 19 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $48,136) | | $ | 43,289 | |
Cash | | | 24 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $—) | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 14 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 833 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 618 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 451 | |
Other assets | | | 30 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 45,259 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 27 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 978 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 123 | |
Investment management fees | | | 5 | |
Distribution fees | | | 3 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 16 | |
Other liabilities | | | 6 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,158 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 44,101 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 57,928 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 140 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (9,107 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (4,860 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 44,101 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 800,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.97/$8.43 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,647 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 37,048 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.95 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 319 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,537 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.94 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 558 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,426 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.98 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 11 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 90 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 445 | |
Interest | | | 834 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (6 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 1,273 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 147 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 32 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 43 | |
Class B | | | 10 | |
Class C | | | 20 | |
Custodian fees | | | 7 | |
Accounting services | | | 4 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 20 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 11 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 298 | |
Expense waivers | | | (20 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (1 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (1 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (22 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 276 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 997 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (6,618 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures | | | 73 | |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 14 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (6,531 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 5,429 | |
Net unrealized depreciation of futures | | | (3 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (21 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 5,405 | |
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Net Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (1,126 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (129 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 997 | | | $ | 2,057 | |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (6,531 | ) | | | (2,526 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | 5,405 | | | | (11,847 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (129 | ) | | | (12,316 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (921 | ) | | | (1,785 | ) |
Class B | | | (50 | ) | | | (79 | ) |
Class C | | | (95 | ) | | | (159 | ) |
Class Y | | | (3 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (167 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (9 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (18 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (1,069 | ) | | | (2,223 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,539 | | | | 8,506 | |
Class B | | | 626 | | | | 359 | |
Class C | | | 545 | | | | 1,103 | |
Class Y | | | 3 | | | | 5 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 2,713 | | | | 9,973 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,515 | | | | (4,566 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 42,586 | | | | 47,152 | |
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End of period | | $ | 44,101 | | | $ | 42,586 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 140 | | | $ | 212 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Balanced Income Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $88. |
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| j) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| k) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods |
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| | | beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding futures contracts. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 2,204 | | | $ | 870 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 19 | | | — |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 302 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (2,352 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (10,579 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (12,629 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $36 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $36. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 2,352 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,352 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $250 million | | | 0.7250 | % |
On next $250 million | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.6750 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6450 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.25% | | 2.00% | | 2.00% | | 0.90% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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| | Annualized | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | 1.25%* |
Class B Shares | | | 1.95 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | 2.00† |
Class C Shares | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | 2.00‡ |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | 0.90§ |
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* | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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‡ | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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§ | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $207 and contingent deferred sales charges of $4 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $2. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $32 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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6. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 18,914 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 16,385 | |
Cost of Purchases for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 483 | |
Sales Proceeds for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 486 | |
8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,697 | | | | 114 | | | | (1,607 | ) | | | — | | | | 204 | | | | 1,538 | | | | 193 | | | | (964 | ) | | | — | | | | 767 | |
Amount | | $ | 13,266 | | | $ | 904 | | | $ | (12,631 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,539 | | | $ | 15,554 | | | $ | 1,923 | | | $ | (8,971 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,506 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 147 | | | | 6 | | | | (71 | ) | | | — | | | | 82 | | | | 111 | | | | 8 | | | | (90 | ) | | | — | | | | 29 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,130 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | (551 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 626 | | | $ | 1,118 | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | (842 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 359 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 155 | | | | 11 | | | | (97 | ) | | | — | | | | 69 | | | | 233 | | | | 15 | | | | (147 | ) | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,211 | | | $ | 88 | | | $ | (754 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 545 | | | $ | 2,396 | | | $ | 151 | | | $ | (1,444 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,103 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 2 | | | $ | 13 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 3 | | | $ | 33 | |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
9. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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10. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 8.22 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | (0.25 | ) | | $ | 7.97 | | | | (0.41 | )%(e) | | $ | 37,048 | | | | 1.34 | %(f) | | | 1.25 | %(f) | | | 1.25 | %(f) | | | 5.01 | %(f) | | | 43 | % |
B | | | 8.20 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 7.95 | | | | (0.69 | ) (e) | | | 2,537 | | | | 2.29 | (f) | | | 1.95 | (f) | | | 1.95 | (f) | | | 4.26 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.19 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 7.94 | | | | (0.73 | ) (e) | | | 4,426 | | | | 2.13 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 4.26 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 8.24 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 7.98 | | | | (0.33 | ) (e) | | | 90 | | | | 0.95 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 5.36 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.02 | | | | 0.40 | | | | — | | | | (2.75 | ) | | | (2.35 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | 8.22 | | | | (22.01 | ) | | | 36,544 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 4.10 | | | | 44 | |
B | | | 10.98 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (2.74 | ) | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (2.78 | ) | | | 8.20 | | | | (22.53 | ) | | | 1,945 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 3.35 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.97 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (2.74 | ) | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (2.78 | ) | | | 8.19 | | | | (22.55 | ) | | | 4,007 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 3.34 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.03 | | | | 0.44 | | | | — | | | | (2.75 | ) | | | (2.31 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (2.79 | ) | | | 8.24 | | | | (21.67 | ) | | | 90 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 4.43 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.42 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.93 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.60 | | | | 11.02 | | | | 9.07 | | | | 40,501 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 3.57 | | | | 27 | |
B | | | 10.41 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | 10.98 | | | | 8.22 | | | | 2,280 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.76 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.41 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.56 | | | | 10.97 | | | | 8.17 | | | | 4,256 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.76 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.42 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.97 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | 11.03 | | | | 9.43 | | | | 115 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.86 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) July 31, 2006, through October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(g) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 10.42 | | | | 4.78 | (e) | | | 11,513 | | | | 1.58 | (f) | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | 3.48 | (f) | | | 8 | |
B(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 10.41 | | | | 4.54 | (e) | | | 304 | | | | 2.34 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.73 | (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 10.41 | | | | 4.56 | (e) | | | 400 | | | | 2.39 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.67 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 10.42 | | | | 4.83 | (e) | | | 105 | | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 3.86 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.92 | | | $ | 6.18 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.59 | | | $ | 6.25 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 993.05 | | | $ | 9.63 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.12 | | | $ | 9.74 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 992.70 | | | $ | 9.88 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.87 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 996.70 | | | $ | 4.45 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 3000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Capital Appreciation A# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.10 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 5.17 | % | | | 11.95 | % |
Capital Appreciation A## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -43.39 | % | | | -0.40 | % | | | 4.57 | % | | | 11.45 | % |
Capital Appreciation B# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.59 | % | | | -0.05 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Capital Appreciation B## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -43.55 | % | | | -0.35 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Capital Appreciation C# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.54 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 11.19 | % |
Capital Appreciation C## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -41.13 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 11.19 | % |
Capital Appreciation I# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -39.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 5.25 | % | | | 12.02 | % |
Capital Appreciation R3# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.25 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 5.49 | % | | | 12.33 | % |
Capital Appreciation R4# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.08 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 5.57 | % | | | 12.40 | % |
Capital Appreciation R5# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -39.89 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 5.64 | % | | | 12.46 | % |
Capital Appreciation Y# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -39.82 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 5.68 | % | | | 12.49 | % |
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* | | 10 year and inception returns are not applicable for Class B because after 8 years Class B converts to Class A. |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Saul J. Pannell, CFA | | Frank D. Catrickes, CFA, CMT |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund returned -0.48%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, which returned -7.46% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -4.83% return of the average fund in the Lipper Multi-Cap Core Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Broad U.S. equity markets fell during the period, but this overall decline masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Sector returns diverged widely in this environment, with weakness in Financials (-26%), Industrials (-11%), and Energy (-11%) overshadowing relative strength in Information Technology (+6%), Consumer Discretionary (+6%), and Telecommunication Services (+3%).
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The Fund outperformed its benchmark due to favorable stock selection. Fund results exceeded those of the benchmark in six of ten economic sectors, with the largest outperformance in Financials, Health Care, and Energy. Selection was weaker in the Industrials, Telecommunications Services, and Materials sectors. Allocation among sectors, a result of the bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process, detracted from relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance, largely due to overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) positions in the lagging Health Care and Financials sectors. The Fund benefited from a modest cash position, which helped relative performance in a period of overall negative returns.
The largest contributors to relative and absolute (i.e. total return) returns were Ford Motor (Consumer Discretionary), Schering-Plough (Health Care), and Goldman Sachs (Financials). Shares in auto manufacturer Ford rose as the company appeared better able to weather the storm brought on by plunging new car sales than its U.S. competitors, in part due to its relatively strong financial position. Schering-Plough, a global health care company, saw its shares rise on news of a definitive merger agreement with Merck. Shares of bank holding company Goldman Sachs moved higher as the firm’s relatively clean balance sheet and stated desire to pay back its government loans attracted investors.
Bank of America (Financials), General Electric (Industrials), and ACE (Financials), detracted most from relative returns. Shares of Bank of America declined on news that the company was attempting to raise additional capital and on concerns that they may have overpaid for brokerage firm Merrill Lynch. Shares of conglomerate GE fell as the company cut its dividend and investors grew increasingly concerned about its finance segment. ACE, a global property and casualty insurance company, saw its shares trade lower on concerns about corporate bonds held in its investment portfolio. Large absolute detractors included global financial services firm Citigroup and aerospace company Boeing.
What is the outlook?
It is increasingly clear that the U.S. is in a deep recession, notwithstanding the recent stock market rally. Unemployment is rising sharply, the housing slowdown continues, and the consumer spending is contracting. The government is reshaping the financial playing field through actions ranging from stimulus packages to massive loans to impaired private sector companies, all taken with an eye towards thawing frozen credit markets and expanding purchasing power. These moves will help mitigate some of the negative economic pressures, and while the outlook remains uncertain, markets have begun to anticipate a recovery.
In this environment we continue to focus our efforts on stock-by-stock fundamental research. These bottom-up investment decisions have led to increases in exposure to Health Care, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy, all overweight positions versus the benchmark. At the end of the period the Fund was most overweight the Health Care, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors and most underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) Consumer Staples, Industrials, and Utilities. The Fund’s largest absolute sector weights were in the Health Care, Information Technology, and Financials sectors.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 4.1 | % |
Banks | | | 3.4 | |
Capital Goods | | | 6.7 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.0 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.3 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 7.8 | |
Energy | | | 13.0 | |
Finance | | | 0.4 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 0.7 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 7.4 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.3 | |
Insurance | | | 5.5 | |
Materials | | | 5.1 | |
Media | | | 3.1 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 12.2 | |
Retailing | | | 5.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.0 | |
Software & Services | | | 6.6 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 9.7 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.5 | |
Utilities | | | 0.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
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Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS - 95.9% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 4.1% | | | | |
| 75,755 | | | Ford Motor Co. • | | $ | 453,017 | |
| 2,116 | | | Michelin (C.G.D.E.) Class B | | | 108,336 | |
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| | | | Banks — 3.4% | | | | |
| 138,245 | | | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China | | | 78,645 | |
| 6,668 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 103,152 | |
| 14,093 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 282,007 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods — 6.7% | | | | |
| 4,795 | | | Boeing Co. | | | 192,040 | |
| 20,285 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 256,602 | |
| 8,366 | | | Hansen Transmissions • | | | 18,218 | |
| 6,878 | | | Raytheon Co. | | | 311,083 | |
| 2,083 | | | Siemens AG | | | 140,079 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 1.0% | | | | |
| 3,606 | | | Liz Claiborne, Inc. | | | 17,090 | |
| 11,166 | | | Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. | | | 116,679 | |
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| | | | Consumer Services — 0.3% | | | | |
| 31,349 | | | Shangri-La Asia Ltd. | | | 46,094 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials — 7.8% | | | | |
| 1,199 | | | American Capital Ltd. ∞ | | | 3,704 | |
| 15,158 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 135,360 | |
| 1,402 | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 103,603 | |
| 5,177 | | | Excel Medical Fund L.P. ⌂ • † | | | 5,219 | |
| 4,345 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 558,390 | |
| 8,321 | | | ING Groep N.V. | | | 75,849 | |
| 5,412 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 177,547 | |
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| | | | Energy — 13.0% | | | | |
| 14,039 | | | Acergy S.A. | | | 108,434 | |
| 4,487 | | | Cameco Corp. | | | 102,259 | |
| 1,303 | | | Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. • | | | 32,102 | |
| 14,251 | | | Halliburton Co. | | | 288,163 | |
| 3,906 | | | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. • | | | 118,283 | |
| 8,048 | | | OAO Gazprom Class S ADR | | | 143,895 | |
| 1,984 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 111,668 | |
| 4,855 | | | OMV AG | | | 150,404 | |
| 1,662 | | | Petro-Canada | | | 52,394 | |
| 3,327 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 162,975 | |
| 5,250 | | | Suncor Energy, Inc. ADR | | | 133,140 | |
| 11,947 | | | Weatherford International Ltd. • | | | 198,682 | |
| 4,744 | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 164,413 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 0.7% | | | | |
| 2,808 | | | Cosan Ltd. • | | | 9,884 | |
| 2,623 | | | Nestle S.A. | | | 85,510 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 7.4% | | | | |
| 2,568 | | | Aetna, Inc. | | | 56,531 | |
| 17,326 | | | Boston Scientific Corp. • | | | 145,708 | |
| 2,312 | | | Covidien Ltd. | | | 76,251 | |
| 4,252 | | | McKesson Corp. | | | 157,305 | |
| 6,132 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 196,237 | |
| 13,670 | | | United Health Group, Inc. | | | 321,508 | |
| 977 | | | Zimmer Holdings, Inc. • | | | 42,964 | |
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| | | | Household & Personal Products — 0.3% | | | | |
| 3,991 | | | Bare Escentuals, Inc. • | | | 36,953 | |
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| | | | Insurance — 5.5% | | | | |
| 12,643 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 585,612 | |
| 5,490 | | | Metlife, Inc. | | | 163,322 | |
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| | | | Materials — 5.1% | | | | |
| 1,147 | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 50,581 | |
| 3,646 | | | Aracruz Celulose S.A. ADR | | | 43,535 | |
| 4,501 | | | Newmont Mining Corp. | | | 181,136 | |
| 1,400 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 121,086 | |
| 1,286 | | | Praxair, Inc. | | | 95,922 | |
| 12,447 | | | Vedanta Resources plc | | | 194,692 | |
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| | | | Media — 3.1% | | | | |
| 25 | | | Harvey Weinstein Co. Holdings Class A-1 ⌂ • † | | | — | |
| 75 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | | | 2,261 | |
| 16,000 | | | News Corp. Class A | | | 132,160 | |
| 4,604 | | | Viacom, Inc. Class B • | | | 88,575 | |
| 8,710 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 190,756 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 12.2% | | | | |
| 1,446 | | | Amgen, Inc. • | | | 70,107 | |
| 4,240 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 81,415 | |
| 8,714 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 211,220 | |
| 11,370 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 151,900 | |
| 2,663 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 335,832 | |
| 20,716 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 476,880 | |
| 7,531 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 330,527 | |
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| | | | Retailing - 5.0% | | | | |
| 36,752 | | | Buck Holdings L.P ⌂ • † | | | 65,392 | |
| 963 | | | Priceline.com, Inc. • | | | 93,540 | |
| 21,433 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 441,939 | |
| 2,724 | | | TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 76,185 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 677,056 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.0% | | | | |
| 4,283 | | | Broadcom Corp. Class A • | | | 99,314 | |
| 3,795 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 40,112 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 139,426 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 6.6% | | | | |
| 5,449 | | | Activision Blizzard, Inc. • | | | 58,690 | |
| 1,492 | | | Amdocs Ltd. • | | | 31,226 | |
| 974 | | | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ADR • | | | 22,563 | |
| 630 | | | Google, Inc. • | | | 249,540 | |
| 783 | | | Mastercard, Inc. | | | 143,641 | |
| 238 | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | 63,989 | |
| 12,813 | | | Oracle Corp. • | | | 247,809 | |
| 4,784 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 80,134 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 897,592 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 9.7% | | | | |
| 16,157 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. • | | | 312,152 | |
| 3,147 | | | Corning, Inc. | | | 46,005 | |
| 7,346 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 264,323 | |
| 86,284 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 249,105 | |
| 2,104 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 217,175 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 95.9% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 9.7% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 3,556 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | | | | $ | 150,473 | |
| 1,053 | | | Research In Motion Ltd. • | | | | | | | 73,197 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,312,430 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 10,264 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | | | | 262,959 | |
| 2,246 | | | Mobile Telesystems OJSC ADR | | | | | | | 74,422 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 337,381 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,980 | | | E.On AG | | | | | | | 66,974 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $16,136,752) | | | | | | $ | 13,016,755 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | MBIA Insurance Co. | | | | | | | | |
$ | 95,840 | | | 14.00%, 01/15/2033 ■ Δ | | | | | | $ | 36,419 | |
| | | | UBS Luxembourg S.A. | | | | | | | | |
| 14,420 | | | 6.23%, 02/11/2015 | | | | | | | 11,546 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 47,965 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $109,920) | | | | | | $ | 47,965 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $16,246,672) | | | | | | $ | 13,064,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $113,639, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $115,911) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 113,639 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 113,639 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $135,994, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $138,714) | | | | | | | | |
| 135,994 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 135,994 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $190,019, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $193,819) | | | | | | | | |
| 190,019 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 190,019 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $640, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $656) | | | | | | | | |
| 640 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 640 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $40,984, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $41,805) | | | | | | | | |
| 40,984 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 40,984 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 481,276 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $481,276) | | | | | | $ | 481,276 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $16,727,948) ▲ | | | 99.8 | % | | $ | 13,545,996 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.2 | % | | | 27,439 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 13,573,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 24.43% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $16,799,711 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 320,708 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (3,574,423 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (3,253,715 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $70,611, which represents 0.52% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
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■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $36,419, which represents 0.27% of total net assets. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | |
∞ | | Securities exempt from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are determined to be liquid. At April 30, 2009, the market value of these securities was $3,704, which represents 0.03% of total net assets. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
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| 06/2007 | | | | 36,752 | | | Buck Holdings L.P. | | $ | 36,791 | |
| 03/2008 - 04/2009 | | | | 5,177 | | | Excel Medical Fund L.P. | | | 5,177 | |
| 10/2005 | | | | 25 | | | Harvey Weinstein Co. Holdings Class A-1 — Reg D | | | 23,636 | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $70,611 which represents 0.52% of total net assets.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
British Pound (Sell) | | $ | 23,905 | | | $ | 23,653 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | $ | (252 | ) |
British Pound (Sell) | | | 6,180 | | | | 6,180 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong Dollar (Buy) | | | 31,173 | | | | 31,173 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong Dollar (Buy) | | | 47,211 | | | | 47,211 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (252 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 10,839,683 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 2,635,702 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 70,611 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 13,545,996 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 252 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 252 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 60,635 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 23,504 | |
Net purchases | | | 2,452 | |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | (15,980 | ) |
| | | |
Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 70,611 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
| | | |
♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 23,504 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $16,727,948) | | $ | 13,545,996 | |
Cash | | | — | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $—) | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 91,017 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 57,846 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 25,348 | |
Other assets | | | 599 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 13,720,806 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 252 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 117,722 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 21,717 | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,426 | |
Distribution fees | | | 871 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 5,383 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 147,371 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 13,573,435 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 20,396,612 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (57,058 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (3,584,175 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (3,181,944 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 13,573,435 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 1,315,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 22.96/$24.29 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 361,028 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 8,287,491 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 20.52 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 45,522 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 934,266 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 20.61 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 115,570 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,382,057 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 22.85 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 27,668 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 632,222 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 24.34 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 609 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 14,821 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 24.53 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,795 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 117,636 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 24.65 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,176 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 53,644 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 24.72 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 46,575 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,151,298 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 122,049 | |
Interest | | | 9,083 | |
Securities lending | | | 375 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (5,212 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 126,295 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management and fees | | | 39,958 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 15,488 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 9,374 | |
Class B | | | 4,411 | |
Class C | | | 11,031 | |
Class R3 | | | 26 | |
Class R4 | | | 115 | |
Custodian fees | | | 184 | |
Accounting services | | | 1,001 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 486 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 145 | |
Audit fees | | | 182 | |
Other expenses | | | 2,982 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 85,383 | |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (439 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (275 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (714 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 84,669 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 41,626 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (2,902,848 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 6,793 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (2,896,055 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 2,739,822 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (98,762 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 2,641,060 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (254,995 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (213,369 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 41,626 | | | $ | 69,932 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,896,055 | ) | | | (775,078 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 2,641,060 | | | | (10,190,594 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (213,369 | ) | | | (10,895,740 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (116,532 | ) | | | — | |
Class B | | | (2,415 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (12,453 | ) | | | — | |
Class I | | | (8,419 | ) | | | — | |
Class R3 | | | (160 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (1,508 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | (688 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (20,113 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1,110,143 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (197,872 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (395,139 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (13,451 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (3 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (1,432 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (353 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (79,569 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (162,288 | ) | | | (1,797,962 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (127,944 | ) | | | 2,958,023 | |
Class B | | | (100,626 | ) | | | (25,704 | ) |
Class C | | | (180,860 | ) | | | 775,400 | |
Class I | | | 186,977 | | | | 501,432 | |
Class R3 | | | 6,418 | | | | 11,592 | |
Class R4 | | | 41,197 | | | | 99,010 | |
Class R5 | | | 16,748 | | | | 54,478 | |
Class Y | | | 91,445 | | | | 820,275 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (66,645 | ) | | | 5,194,506 | |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (442,302 | ) | | | (7,499,196 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 14,015,737 | | | | 21,514,933 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 13,573,435 | | | $ | 14,015,737 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income | | $ | (57,058 | ) | | $ | 63,604 | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| k) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying |
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| | | Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding futures contracts. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 474,292 | | | $ | 455,689 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 1,323,670 | | | | 739,935 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 162,289 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (616,357 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (5,993,452 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (6,447,520 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $87,735 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $87,735. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 616,357 | |
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Total | | $ | 616,357 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6450 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.29% | | NA | | NA | | 1.04% | | 1.54% | | 1.24% | | 0.94% | | NA |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.32 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 2.03 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.94 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.88 | * | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.47 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.13 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.84 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.76 | |
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* | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $9,431 and contingent deferred sales charges of $1,448 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $237. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $24. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $14,981 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.03 | % | | | 26.11 | % |
Class B | | | 0.04 | | | | 25.10 | |
Class C | | | 0.04 | | | | 25.23 | |
Class I | | | 0.03 | | | | 26.45 | |
Class Y | | | 0.03 | | | | 26.62 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
| | | | |
| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 4,902,380 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 4,735,626 | |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | | | | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | | | | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Shares Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Shares Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 76,766 | | | | 4,767 | | | | (91,125 | ) | | | — | | | | (9,592 | ) | | | 146,914 | | | | 23,779 | | | | (97,067 | ) | | | — | | | | 73,626 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,588,622 | | | $ | 97,965 | | | $ | (1,814,531 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (127,944 | ) | | $ | 5,204,130 | | | $ | 960,180 | | | $ | (3,206,287 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,958,023 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,576 | | | | 120 | | | | (8,420 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,724 | ) | | | 6,666 | | | | 5,081 | | | | (13,630 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,883 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 47,584 | | | $ | 2,171 | | | $ | (150,381 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (100,626 | ) | | $ | 214,918 | | | $ | 183,341 | | | $ | (423,963 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,704 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 10,679 | | | | 534 | | | | (21,770 | ) | | | — | | | | (10,557 | ) | | | 35,585 | | | | 8,838 | | | | (23,786 | ) | | | — | | | | 20,637 | |
Amount | | $ | 199,115 | | | $ | 9,595 | | | $ | (389,570 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (180,860 | ) | | $ | 1,162,684 | | | $ | 320,715 | | | $ | (707,999 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 775,400 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 14,576 | | | | 381 | | | | (6,022 | ) | | | — | | | | 8,935 | | | | 18,052 | | | | 287 | | | | (3,018 | ) | | | — | | | | 15,321 | |
Amount | | $ | 299,054 | | | $ | 7,775 | | | $ | (119,852 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 186,977 | | | $ | 583,424 | | | $ | 11,558 | | | $ | (93,550 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 501,432 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 381 | | | | 5 | | | | (90 | ) | | | — | | | | 296 | | | | 347 | | | | — | | | | (35 | ) | | | — | | | | 312 | |
Amount | | $ | 8,239 | | | $ | 112 | | | $ | (1,933 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,418 | | | $ | 12,781 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | (1,192 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,592 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,085 | | | | 63 | | | | (349 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,799 | | | | 2,754 | | | | 34 | | | | (110 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,678 | |
Amount | | $ | 47,317 | | | $ | 1,380 | | | $ | (7,500 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,197 | | | $ | 101,244 | | | $ | 1,432 | | | $ | (3,666 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 99,010 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 815 | | | | 31 | | | | (88 | ) | | | — | | | | 758 | | | | 1,479 | | | | 8 | | | | (93 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,394 | |
Amount | | $ | 17,890 | | | $ | 686 | | | $ | (1,828 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,748 | | | $ | 57,451 | | | $ | 352 | | | $ | (3,325 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 54,478 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 6,811 | | | | 857 | | | | (3,602 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,066 | | | | 22,380 | | | | 1,725 | | | | (2,635 | ) | | | — | | | | 21,470 | |
Amount | | $ | 150,408 | | | $ | 18,800 | | | $ | (77,763 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 91,445 | | | $ | 845,740 | | | $ | 74,889 | | | $ | (100,354 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 820,275 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 1,562 | | | $ | 31,546 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 3,051 | | | $ | 111,717 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
20
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | | (000’s | ) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 23.43 | | | $ | 0.08 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | (0.31 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.31 | ) | | $ | (0.47 | ) | | $ | 22.96 | | | | (0.48 | )%(f) | | $ | 8,287,491 | | | | 1.27 | %(g) | | | 1.27 | %(g) | | | 1.27 | %(g) | | | 0.81 | %(g) | | | 40 | % |
B | | | 20.77 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 20.52 | | | | (0.90 | ) (f) | | | 934,266 | | | | 2.13 | (g) | | | 2.03 | (g) | | | 2.03 | (g) | | | 0.04 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 20.91 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 20.61 | | | | (0.85 | ) (f) | | | 2,382,057 | | | | 1.98 | (g) | | | 1.98 | (g) | | | 1.98 | (g) | | | 0.10 | (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 23.41 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 22.85 | | | | (0.32 | ) (f) | | | 632,222 | | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | 1.18 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 24.92 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 24.34 | | | | (0.63 | ) (f) | | | 14,821 | | | | 1.51 | (g) | | | 1.51 | (g) | | | 1.51 | (g) | | | 0.60 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 25.08 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 24.53 | | | | (0.45 | ) (f) | | | 117,636 | | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 0.95 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 25.21 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 24.65 | | | | (0.30 | ) (f) | | | 53,644 | | | | 0.84 | (g) | | | 0.84 | (g) | | | 0.84 | (g) | | | 1.26 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 25.28 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 24.72 | | | | (0.22 | ) (f) | | | 1,151,298 | | | | 0.74 | (g) | | | 0.74 | (g) | | | 0.74 | (g) | | | 1.35 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 46.08 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | (19.12 | ) | | | (18.92 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (22.65 | ) | | | 23.43 | | | | (44.46 | ) | | | 8,682,603 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 82 | |
B | | | 41.59 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (17.00 | ) | | | (17.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (20.82 | ) | | | 20.77 | | | | (44.90 | ) | | | 1,064,188 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.92 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 41.82 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (17.12 | ) | | | (17.18 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (20.91 | ) | | | 20.91 | | | | (44.86 | ) | | | 2,637,037 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.84 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 45.90 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | (19.04 | ) | | | (18.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (22.49 | ) | | | 23.41 | | | | (44.27 | ) | | | 438,528 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.87 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 48.91 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | (20.35 | ) | | | (20.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (23.99 | ) | | | 24.92 | | | | (44.64 | ) | | | 7,809 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 49.05 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | (20.46 | ) | | | (20.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (23.97 | ) | | | 25.08 | | | | (44.46 | ) | | | 75,127 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 49.15 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | (20.55 | ) | | | (20.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (23.94 | ) | | | 25.21 | | | | (44.30 | ) | | | 35,734 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.93 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 49.23 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | (20.58 | ) | | | (20.22 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.73 | ) | | | (23.95 | ) | | | 25.28 | | | | (44.24 | ) | | | 1,074,711 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.95 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 (e)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A 39.67 0.16 — 9.42 | | | 9.58 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (3.04 | ) | | | - | | | | (3.17 | ) | | | 6.41 | | | | 46.08 | | | | 26.15 | (h) | | | 13,684,583 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 72 | |
B | | | 36.25 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | 8.53 | | | | 8.38 | | | | — | | | | (3.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.04 | ) | | | 5.34 | | | | 41.59 | | | | 25.15 | (h) | | | 2,209,870 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.92 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 36.40 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | 8.58 | | | | 8.46 | | | | — | | | | (3.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.04 | ) | | | 5.42 | | | | 41.82 | | | | 25.28 | (h) | | | 4,411,286 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.83 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 39.69 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 9.39 | | | | 9.65 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (3.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.44 | ) | | | 6.21 | | | | 45.90 | | | | 26.49 | (h) | | | 156,616 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.65 | | | | — | |
R3(i) | | | 40.22 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 8.68 | | | | 8.69 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8.69 | | | | 48.91 | | | | 21.61 | (f) | | | 41 | | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | 0.04 | (g) | | | — | |
R4(j) | | | 40.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 8.81 | | | | 8.83 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8.83 | | | | 49.05 | | | | 21.95 | (f) | | | 15,618 | | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 0.06 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(k) | | | 40.22 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 8.85 | | | | 8.93 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8.93 | | | | 49.15 | | | | 22.20 | (f) | | | 1,165 | | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 0.25 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 42.19 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | 10.06 | | | | 10.40 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (3.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.36 | ) | | | 7.04 | | | | 49.23 | | | | 26.66 | (h) | | | 1,035,754 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.78 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 36.51 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | 6.43 | | | | 6.58 | | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 3.16 | | | | 39.67 | | | | 19.56 | | | | 9,312,766 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 74 | |
B | | | 33.90 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.87 | | | | 5.77 | | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | 36.25 | | | | 18.59 | | | | 1,868,359 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 34.00 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.89 | | | | 5.82 | | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 2.40 | | | | 36.40 | | | | 18.69 | | | | 2,968,472 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | |
I(l) | | | 37.53 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.16 | | | | 39.69 | | | | 5.76 | (f) | | | 5,193 | | | | 0.88 | (g) | | | 0.88 | (g) | | | 0.88 | (g) | | | 0.17 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 38.47 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | 6.84 | | | | 7.14 | | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 3.72 | | | | 42.19 | | | | 20.07 | | | | 414,259 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.90 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 30.80 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 5.62 | | | | 5.71 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.71 | | | | 36.51 | | | | 18.54 | | | | 6,071,891 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 93 | |
B | | | 28.82 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.23 | | | | 5.08 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.08 | | | | 33.90 | | | | 17.63 | | | | 1,631,199 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.03 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 28.88 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.23 | | | | 5.12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.12 | | | | 34.00 | | | | 17.73 | | | | 1,834,562 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.94 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 32.29 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 5.97 | | | | 6.18 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.18 | | | | 38.47 | | | | 19.14 | | | | 245,163 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.76 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 26.50 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.31 | | | | 4.30 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.30 | | | | 30.80 | | | | 16.23 | | | | 4,203,178 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 78 | |
B | | | 24.97 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.06 | | | | 3.85 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.85 | | | | 28.82 | | | | 15.42 | | | | 1,432,121 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 25.00 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.06 | | | | 3.88 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.88 | | | | 28.88 | | | | 15.52 | | | | 1,348,972 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 27.64 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | 4.54 | | | | 4.65 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.65 | | | | 32.29 | | | | 16.82 | | | | 116,527 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
• | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.18 | | | $ | 6.28 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.49 | | | $ | 6.35 | | | | 1.27 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 991.03 | | | $ | 10.02 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.72 | | | $ | 10.14 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 991.48 | | | $ | 9.77 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.97 | | | $ | 9.89 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 996.82 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.28 | | | $ | 4.55 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 993.70 | | | $ | 7.46 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.30 | | | $ | 7.55 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.48 | | | $ | 5.64 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.14 | | | $ | 5.70 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 996.98 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.62 | | | $ | 4.20 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 997.79 | | | $ | 3.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.12 | | | $ | 3.70 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/29/05 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 3000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Capital Appreciation II A# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.42 | % | | | -0.40 | % |
Capital Appreciation II A## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -38.97 | % | | | -1.80 | % |
Capital Appreciation II B# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.82 | % | | | -1.16 | % |
Capital Appreciation II B## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -39.03 | % | | | -1.60 | % |
Capital Appreciation II C# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.86 | % | | | -1.10 | % |
Capital Appreciation II C## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -36.51 | % | | | -1.10 | % |
Capital Appreciation II I# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.14 | % | | | -0.16 | % |
Capital Appreciation II R3# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.54 | % | | | -0.44 | % |
Capital Appreciation II R4# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.33 | % | | | -0.22 | % |
Capital Appreciation II R5# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.20 | % | | | -0.08 | % |
Capital Appreciation II Y# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -35.05 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Michael T. Carmen, CFA, CPA | | Nicholas M Choumenkovitch | | Saul J. Pannell, CFA |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President, Partner |
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Frank D. Catrickes, CFA, CMT | | David W. Palmer, CFA | | |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Vice President | | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund II returned 0.69%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, which returned -7.46% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -2.77% return of the average fund in the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Broad U.S. equity markets fell during the period, but this overall decline masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Sector returns diverged widely in this environment, with weakness in Financials (-26%), Industrials (-11%), and Energy (-11%) overshadowing relative strength in Information Technology (+6%), Consumer Discretionary (+6%), and Telecommunication Services (+3%).
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The Fund outperformed its benchmark primarily due to stock selection. Selection was positive in seven of ten economic sectors, led by Financials, Energy, Health Care, and Consumer Staples. Selection detracted from relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) returns in the Information Technology and Industrials sectors. Allocation among sectors, a result of the bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process, also was additive, largely due to overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) positions in Health Care, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary. A modest cash position also aided relative results.
The largest contributors to relative and absolute (i.e. total return) returns were Schering-Plough (Health Care), Goldman Sachs (Financials), and Aecom Technology (Industrials). Schering-Plough, a global health care company, saw its shares rise on news of a definitive merger agreement with Merck. Shares of bank holding company Goldman Sachs moved higher as the firm’s relatively clean balance sheet and stated desire to pay back its government funding attracted investors. Aecom Technology, a global provider of professional, technical, and management support services, reported strong earnings and backlog gains supported by solid growth across segments and geographies, pushing its shares higher.
Delta Air Lines (Industrials), Marsh & McLennan (Financials), and Corinthian Colleges (Consumer Discretionary) detracted most from relative returns. Delta Air Lines, the world’s largest airline, reported a quarterly loss on merger costs and bad fuel hedges. In addition, investors were concerned that demand destruction would overshadow the benefits of industry-wide capacity reductions, contributing to a downturn in its share price. Shares of Marsh & McLennan, a global provider of insurance, reinsurance brokering, and risk consulting services, came under pressure from growing concerns that the adverse global economic and financial environment would negatively impact earnings. Corinthian Colleges, a post-secondary education services company with operations in the United States and Canada, saw its shares sink in sympathy with other for-profit education companies on concerns of the potential for greater government involvement in the industry. General Electric (Industrials) and Bank of America (Financials) were among the largest detractors in absolute terms.
What is the outlook?
It is increasingly clear that the U.S. is in a deep recession, notwithstanding the recent stock market rally. Unemployment is rising sharply, the housing slowdown continues, and the consumer spending is contracting. The government is reshaping the financial playing field through actions ranging from stimulus packages to massive loans to impaired private sector companies, all taken with an eye towards thawing frozen credit markets and expanding purchasing power. These moves will help mitigate some of the negative economic pressures, and while the outlook remains uncertain, markets have begun to anticipate a recovery.
In this environment we continue to focus our efforts on stock-by-stock fundamental research across the Fund’s opportunistic and complementary investment strategies. These bottom-up investment decisions have resulted in reductions to Health Care and Industrials exposure and increases in exposure to Consumer Discretionary and Financials. At the end of the period the Fund was most overweight in Consumer Discretionary, Financials, and Health Care and most underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Energy.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 1.7 | % |
Banks | | | 1.2 | |
Capital Goods | | | 7.1 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.5 | |
Consumer Services | | | 2.9 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 7.4 | |
Energy | | | 9.5 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.6 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 3.4 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 5.7 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.0 | |
Insurance | | | 6.2 | |
Materials | | | 4.6 | |
Media | | | 2.7 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 9.1 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.2 | |
Retailing | | | 5.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.2 | |
Software & Services | | | 9.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 7.9 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.1 | |
Transportation | | | 3.1 | |
Utilities | | | 1.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.3 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 1.7% | | | | |
| 74 | | | Daimler AG | | $ | 2,640 | |
| 631 | | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. | | | 469 | |
| 1,446 | | | Ford Motor Co. • | | | 8,650 | |
| 429 | | | TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. • | | | 3,696 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,455 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 1.2% | | | | |
| 430 | | | HSBC Holding plc | | | 3,057 | |
| 17 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 268 | |
| 76 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. • | | | 2,636 | |
| 417 | | | Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. | | | 874 | |
| 185 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 3,698 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,533 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 7.1% | | | | |
| 244 | | | Aecom Technology Corp. • | | | 6,278 | |
| 13 | | | Alliant Techsystems, Inc. • | | | 1,019 | |
| 35 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 1,118 | |
| 5 | | | Axsys Technologies, Inc. • | | | 213 | |
| 94 | | | Beijing Enterprises Holdings, Ltd. | | | 411 | |
| 44 | | | Boeing Co. | | | 1,765 | |
| 14 | | | Briggs & Stratton Corp. | | | 205 | |
| 48 | | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 1,718 | |
| 51 | | | Chiyoda Corp. | | | 306 | |
| 11 | | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 367 | |
| 33 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 1,905 | |
| 126 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 5,215 | |
| 75 | | | Dover Corp. | | | 2,315 | |
| 10 | | | Eaton Corp. | | | 458 | |
| 10 | | | First Solar, Inc. • | | | 1,807 | |
| 283 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 3,575 | |
| 86 | | | Hansen Transmissions • | | | 188 | |
| 77 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 2,410 | |
| 196 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 6,439 | |
| 16 | | | Ingersoll-Rand Co. Class A | | | 346 | |
| 36 | | | Lindsay Corp. | | | 1,409 | |
| 53 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 4,183 | |
| 17 | | | Pall Corp. | | | 455 | |
| 5 | | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 245 | |
| 122 | | | Pentair, Inc. | | | 3,254 | |
| 118 | | | Raytheon Co. | | | 5,315 | |
| 6 | | | Siemens AG | | | 432 | |
| 40 | | | Siemens AG ADR | | | 2,664 | |
| 162 | | | Sunpower Corp. • | | | 4,444 | |
| 40 | | | Sunpower Corp. Class B • | | | 1,025 | |
| 22 | | | Terex Corp. • | | | 301 | |
| 6 | | | Vestas Wind Systems A/S • | | | 382 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 62,167 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 0.0% | | | | |
| 27 | | | Monster Worldwide, Inc. • | | | 372 | |
| | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 2.5% | | | | |
| 947 | | | China Dongxiang Group Co. | | | 460 | |
| 27 | | | D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | 346 | |
| 58 | | | Hanesbrands, Inc. • | | | 947 | |
| 620 | | | Jarden Corp. • | | | 12,467 | |
| 29 | | | Liz Claiborne, Inc. | | | 137 | |
| 22 | | | NIKE, Inc. Class B | | | 1,145 | |
| 73 | | | Pool Corp. | | | 1,301 | |
| 334 | | | Pulte Homes, Inc. | | | 3,850 | |
| 35 | | | Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. • | | | 253 | |
| 13 | | | Whirlpool Corp. | | | 571 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,477 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services — 2.9% | | | | |
| 3 | | | Apollo Group, Inc. Class A • | | | 189 | |
| 36 | | | Burger King Holdings, Inc. | | | 583 | |
| 104 | | | Coinstar, Inc. • | | | 3,708 | |
| 372 | | | Corinthian Colleges, Inc. • | | | 5,723 | |
| 63 | | | ITT Educational Services, Inc. • | | | 6,324 | |
| 87,066 | | | Rexlot Holdings Ltd. • | | | 5,064 | |
| 2,613 | | | Shangri-La Asia Ltd. | | | 3,841 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,432 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials — 7.4% | | | | |
| 40 | | | American Express Co. | | | 1,012 | |
| 160 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 4,217 | |
| 494 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 4,412 | |
| 910 | | | BM & F Bovespa S.A. | | | 3,742 | |
| 60 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 1,001 | |
| 225 | | | China Everbright Ltd. | | | 435 | |
| 391 | | | CIT Group, Inc. | | | 867 | |
| 61 | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 4,489 | |
| 95 | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc. | | | 774 | |
| 139 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 17,810 | |
| 459 | | | ING Groep N.V. | | | 4,186 | |
| 91 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 1,342 | |
| 146 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 4,823 | |
| 158 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 5,179 | |
| 170 | | | Oaktree Capital ■ • | | | 2,295 | |
| 290 | | | PennantPark Investment Corp. | | | 1,594 | |
| 208 | | | TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. • | | | 3,311 | |
| 250 | | | UBS AG • | | | 3,436 | |
| 29 | | | UBS AG ADR • | | | 391 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 65,316 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 9.5% | | | | |
| 49 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | | 2,092 | |
| 21 | | | Apache Corp. | | | 1,508 | |
| 14 | | | Atwood Oceanics, Inc. • | | | 310 | |
| 54 | | | Baker Hughes, Inc. | | | 1,932 | |
| 95 | | | BG Group plc | | | 1,516 | |
| 66 | | | Cameco Corp. | | | 1,508 | |
| 51 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 2,351 | |
| 85 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. ADR | | | 3,906 | |
| 90 | | | Consol Energy, Inc. | | | 2,801 | |
| 12 | | | Dril-Quip, Inc. • | | | 406 | |
| 41 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 2,622 | |
| 31 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 2,047 | |
| 201 | | | Halliburton Co. | | | 4,064 | |
| 22 | | | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 677 | |
| 42 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 2,320 | |
| 382 | | | Karoon Gas Australia Ltd. • | | | 1,519 | |
| 107 | | | Lundin Petroleum Ab • | | | 693 | |
| 18 | | | Nabors Industries Ltd. • | | | 268 | |
| 30 | | | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. • | | | 897 | |
| 171 | | | Newfield Exploration Co. • | | | 5,338 | |
| 77 | | | Noble Energy, Inc. | | | 4,381 | |
| 269 | | | OAO Gazprom Class S ADR | | | 4,814 | |
| 18 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 1,035 | |
| 48 | | | Petro-Canada | | | 1,514 | |
| 23 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR | | | 759 | |
| 93 | | | SBM Offshore N.V. | | | 1,503 | |
| 110 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 5,383 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 9.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| 53 | | | Suncor Energy, Inc. ADR | | $ | 1,336 | |
| 123 | | | Talisman Energy, Inc. | | | 1,543 | |
| 29 | | | Total S.A. | | | 1,467 | |
| 127 | | | Total S.A. ADR | | | 6,311 | |
| 897 | | | Uranium One, Inc. • | | | 2,480 | |
| 236 | | | USEC, Inc. • | | | 1,458 | |
| 332 | | | Weatherford International Ltd. • | | | 5,526 | |
| 158 | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 5,462 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,747 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 0.6% | | | | |
| 13 | | | BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. • | | | 431 | |
| 140 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 3,024 | |
| 87 | | | Sysco Corp. | | | 2,023 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,478 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 3.4% | | | | |
| 122 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 1,989 | |
| 23 | | | Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp. | | | 1,124 | |
| 2,923 | | | Chaoda Modern Agriculture | | | 1,662 | |
| 22 | | | Dr Pepper Snapple Group • | | | 462 | |
| 7 | | | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters • | | | 502 | |
| 42 | | | Groupe Danone ⌂ | | | 2,013 | |
| 131 | | | Imperial Tobacco Group plc | | | 2,978 | |
| 1 | | | Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | | 2,671 | |
| 5,089 | | | Marine Harvest • | | | 2,293 | |
| 75 | | | Molson Coors Brewing Co. | | | 2,861 | |
| 95 | | | Nestle S.A. | | | 3,094 | |
| 18 | | | Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. | | | 560 | |
| 43 | | | Perdigao S.A. | | | 1,273 | |
| 9 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 333 | |
| 52 | | | SABMiller plc | | | 864 | |
| 99 | | | Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd. | | | 257 | |
| 158 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A | | | 1,669 | |
| 131 | | | Unilever N.V. NY Shares ADR | | | 2,596 | |
| 1,037 | | | Want Want China Holdings Ltd. | | | 517 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 29,718 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 5.7% | | | | |
| 148 | | | Aetna, Inc. ‡ | | | 3,257 | |
| 136 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 4,592 | |
| 24 | | | China Medical Technologies, Inc. ADR | | | 465 | |
| 97 | | | CIGNA Corp. | | | 1,914 | |
| 328 | | | Covidien Ltd. | | | 10,808 | |
| 14 | | | Hologic, Inc. • | | | 211 | |
| 9 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. • | | | 1,262 | |
| 94 | | | McKesson Corp. | | | 3,489 | |
| 228 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 7,302 | |
| 169 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | 5,661 | |
| 439 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 10,314 | |
| 19 | | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. • | | | 625 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 49,900 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products — 1.0% | | | | |
| 279 | | | Bare Escentuals, Inc. • | | | 2,581 | |
| 12 | | | Clorox Co. | | | 682 | |
| 60 | | | Energizer Holdings, Inc. • | | | 3,409 | |
| 103 | | | Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. | | | 428 | |
| 16 | | | L’Oreal S.A. | | | 1,169 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,269 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance — 6.2% | | | | |
| 428 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 19,809 | |
| 23 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | 662 | |
| 57 | | | Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 4,274 | |
| 44 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 798 | |
| 42 | | | First American Financial Corp. | | | 1,168 | |
| 532 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 11,213 | |
| 5 | | | Metlife, Inc. | | | 137 | |
| 14 | | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs NPV | | | 1,931 | |
| 26 | | | PartnerRe Ltd. | | | 1,800 | |
| 85 | | | Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,457 | |
| 43 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 1,227 | |
| 103 | | | Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 3,265 | |
| 146 | | | Scor SE | | | 3,064 | |
| 187 | | | Unum Group | | | 3,055 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 54,860 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials — 4.6% | | | | |
| 28 | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 1,241 | |
| 15 | | | Alcoa, Inc. | | | 135 | |
| 5 | | | AngloGold Ltd. ADR | | | 159 | |
| 54 | | | Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. | | | 355 | |
| 13 | | | Aracruz Celulose S.A. ADR | | | 150 | |
| 94 | | | ArcelorMittal ADR | | | 2,212 | |
| 22 | | | Celanese Corp. | | | 466 | |
| 60 | | | Cemex S.A. de C.V. ADR • | | | 448 | |
| 105 | | | Century Aluminum Co. • | | | 425 | |
| 198 | | | China National Building Material Co., Ltd. | | | 413 | |
| 43 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 995 | |
| 101 | | | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ADR | | | 1,671 | |
| 7 | | | Compania De Minas Buenaventur ADR | | | 158 | |
| 162 | | | CRH plc | | | 4,183 | |
| 11 | | | Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 318 | |
| 19 | | | FMC Corp. | | | 907 | |
| 7 | | | Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 159 | |
| 301 | | | Huabao International Holdings Ltd. | | | 213 | |
| 89 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,693 | |
| 25 | | | International Paper Co. | | | 322 | |
| 111 | | | Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel ADR | | | 914 | |
| 12 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | 467 | |
| 77 | | | Newmont Mining Corp. | | | 3,085 | |
| 36 | | | Osisko Mining Corp. • | | | 169 | |
| 211 | | | Owens-Illinois, Inc. • | | | 5,158 | |
| 13 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 1,156 | |
| 7 | | | Randgold Resources Ltd. ADR | | | 326 | |
| 180 | | | Rexam plc | | | 833 | |
| 45 | | | Rio Tinto plc | | | 1,847 | |
| 5 | | | Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 167 | |
| 12 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Class A | | | 405 | |
| 47 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 584 | |
| 474 | | | Sterlite Industries Ltd. | | | 4,023 | |
| 22 | | | Syngenta AG ADR | | | 917 | |
| 11 | | | United States Steel Corp. | | | 303 | |
| 159 | | | Vedanta Resources plc | | | 2,490 | |
| 20 | | | Yamana Gold, Inc. | | | 161 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 39,628 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Media — 2.7% | | | | |
| 137 | | | CBS Corp. Class B | | | 965 | |
| 743 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A | | | 11,487 | |
| 250 | | | Comcast Corp. Special Class A | | | 3,663 | |
| 23 | | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. • | | | 552 | |
| 12 | | | Marvel Entertainment, Inc. • | | | 369 | |
| 16 | | | Viacom, Inc. Class B • | | | 302 | |
| 331 | | | Virgin Media, Inc. | | | 2,556 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Media — 2.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| 195 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | $ | 4,264 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,158 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 9.1% | | | | |
| 41 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 1,724 | |
| 168 | | | Alkermes, Inc. • | | | 1,285 | |
| 215 | | | Amgen, Inc. • | | | 10,401 | |
| 35 | | | Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 385 | |
| 26 | | | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 594 | |
| 55 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 1,063 | |
| 94 | | | Cephalon, Inc. • | | | 6,156 | |
| 16 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 270 | |
| 155 | | | Elan Corp. plc ADR • | | | 915 | |
| 48 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 1,571 | |
| 50 | | | Genzyme Corp. • | | | 2,688 | |
| 232 | | | Impax Laboratories, Inc. • | | | 1,227 | |
| 51 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 2,655 | |
| 10 | | | Life Technologies Corp. • | | | 372 | |
| 170 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 4,111 | |
| 53 | | | Myriad Genetics, Inc. • | | | 2,074 | |
| 142 | | | Novavax, Inc. • | | | 347 | |
| 9 | | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | 134 | |
| 649 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 8,676 | |
| 36 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 4,575 | |
| 280 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 6,441 | |
| 27 | | | Sequenom, Inc. • | | | 99 | |
| 27 | | | Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | | 463 | |
| 261 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 11,439 | |
| | | | | | | |
| 225 | | | Wyeth | | | 9,538 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 79,203 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate — 1.2% | | | | |
| 61 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 854 | |
| 148 | | | Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. | | | 2,292 | |
| 753 | | | Chimera Investment Corp. | | | 2,657 | |
| 192 | | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 334 | |
| 249 | | | China Resources Land Ltd. | | | 445 | |
| 27 | | | E-House China Holdings, Ltd. • | | | 335 | |
| — | | | Eurocastle Investment Ltd. | | | — | |
| 132 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 1,587 | |
| 18 | | | Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | | | 494 | |
| 9 | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 438 | |
| 46 | | | Ventas, Inc. | | | 1,329 | |
| — | | | Vornado Realty Trust | | | 20 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,785 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing — 5.1% | | | | |
| 179 | | | Advance Automotive Parts, Inc. | | | 7,814 | |
| 171 | | | Aeropostale, Inc. • | | | 5,824 | |
| 37 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 1,407 | |
| 1,405 | | | Buck Holdings L.P. ⌂•† | | | 2,500 | |
| 40 | | | Chico’s FAS, Inc. • | | | 305 | |
| 15 | | | Dollar Tree, Inc. • | | | 633 | |
| 28 | | | Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | | | 915 | |
| 367 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 5,702 | |
| 62 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 1,637 | |
| 35 | | | Hot Topic, Inc. • | | | 425 | |
| 41 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 1,737 | |
| 16 | | | JOS A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. • | | | 649 | |
| 23 | | | PetSmart, Inc. | | | 520 | |
| 13 | | | Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 493 | |
| 649 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 13,372 | |
| 13 | | | The Buckle, Inc. | | | 476 | |
| 20 | | | Urban Outfitters, Inc. • | | | 395 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 44,804 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.2% | | | | |
| 63 | | | Atheros Communications, Inc. • | | | 1,078 | |
| 20 | | | Broadcom Corp. Class A • | | | 457 | |
| 14 | | | Cavium Networks, Inc. • | | | 171 | |
| 61 | | | Lam Research Corp. • | | | 1,695 | |
| 25 | | | Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | | | 341 | |
| 79 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. • | | | 428 | |
| 109 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 1,967 | |
| 178 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. • | | | 4,548 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,685 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 9.4% | | | | |
| 260 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | 7,655 | |
| 389 | | | Activision Blizzard, Inc. • | | | 4,189 | |
| 14 | | | Adobe Systems, Inc. • | | | 369 | |
| 37 | | | AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. • | | | 611 | |
| 49 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 1,728 | |
| 289 | | | BMC Software, Inc. • | | | 10,032 | |
| 28 | | | CACI International, Inc. Class A • | | | 1,119 | |
| 44 | | | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ADR • | | | 1,028 | |
| 16 | | | Concur Technologies, Inc. • | | | 428 | |
| 99 | | | Equinix, Inc. • | | | 6,945 | |
| 6 | | | Google, Inc. • | | | 2,455 | |
| 9 | | | Mastercard, Inc. | | | 1,719 | |
| 159 | | | McAfee, Inc. • | | | 5,974 | |
| 584 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 11,824 | |
| 30 | | | Netease.com, Inc. • | | | 894 | |
| 1 | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | 381 | |
| 18 | | | Omniture, Inc. • | | | 223 | |
| 333 | | | Red Hat, Inc. • | | | 5,758 | |
| 14 | | | Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. ADR • | | | 660 | |
| 203 | | | Solera Holdings, Inc. • | | | 4,637 | |
| 120 | | | Visa, Inc. | | | 7,789 | |
| 402 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 6,739 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,157 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 7.8% | | | | |
| 140 | | | 3Com Corp. • | | | 569 | |
| 3 | | | Agilent Technologies, Inc. • | | | 59 | |
| 56 | | | Apple, Inc. • | | | 7,028 | |
| 161 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc. • | | | 3,670 | |
| 61 | | | Avnet, Inc. • | | | 1,331 | |
| 1,010 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. • | | | 19,517 | |
| 330 | | | Corning, Inc. | | | 4,827 | |
| 554 | | | Flextronics International Ltd. • | | | 2,148 | |
| 14 | | | FLIR Systems, Inc. • | | | 310 | |
| 165 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 5,922 | |
| 169 | | | Hughes Telematics Inc. • | | | 705 | |
| 20 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 2,033 | |
| 6 | | | Itron, Inc. • | | | 289 | |
| 286 | | | JDS Uniphase Corp. • | | | 1,320 | |
| 41 | | | Logitech International S.A. • | | | 549 | |
| 16 | | | NCR Corp. • | | | 157 | |
| 40 | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | 734 | |
| 23 | | | Nice Systems Ltd. • | | | 602 | |
| 195 | | | Nokia Oyj | | | 2,768 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 7.8% — (continued) | | | | |
| 31 | | | Palm, Inc. • | | $ | 326 | |
| 56 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 2,354 | |
| 119 | | | Research In Motion Ltd. • | | | 8,271 | |
| 145 | | | Seagate Technology | | | 1,187 | |
| 59 | | | Solar Cayman Ltd. ⌂•† | | | 478 | |
| 300 | | | Xerox Corp. | | | 1,831 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 68,985 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 2.1% | | | | |
| 248 | | | AT&T, Inc. ‡ | | | 6,346 | |
| 575 | | | MetroPCS Communications, Inc. • | | | 9,820 | |
| 1,381 | | | Vodafone Group plc | | | 2,538 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,704 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 3.1% | | | | |
| 37 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 1,956 | |
| 1,322 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. • | | | 8,159 | |
| 53 | | | FedEx Corp. | | | 2,972 | |
| 607 | | | JetBlue Airways Corp. • | | | 2,990 | |
| 57 | | | Ryanair Holdings plc ADR • | | | 1,554 | |
| 376 | | | Singapore Airlines Ltd. | | | 2,704 | |
| 103 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | | 5,373 | |
| 372 | | | US Airways Group, Inc. • | | | 1,408 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,116 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 1.5% | | | | |
| 59 | | | Entergy Corp. | | | 3,828 | |
| 51 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | 2,339 | |
| 20 | | | FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 830 | |
| 190 | | | Northeast Utilities | | | 3,992 | |
| 19 | | | Southern Co. | | | 560 | |
| 40 | | | Wisconsin Energy Corp. | | | 1,594 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,143 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $901,640) | | $ | 853,092 | |
| | | | | | | |
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PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 0.1% | | | | |
| 200 | | | Hughes Telematics ⌂† | | $ | 751 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total preferred stocks (cost $2,000) | | $ | 751 | |
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WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences 0.0% | | | | |
| 13 | | | Novavax, Inc. ⌂• | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | Total warrants (cost $-) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $903,640) | | $ | 853,843 | |
| | | | | | | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.3% | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 2.3% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $4,819, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2038 — 2039, value of $4,916) | | | | |
$ | 4,819 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 4,819 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $5,768, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% — 6.50%, 2035 — 2039, FNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $5,883) | | | | |
| 5,768 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 5,768 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $8,059, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% — 7.00%, 2021 — 2039, FNMA 6.00% — 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% — 7.00%, 2024 — 2039, value of $8,220) | | | | |
| 8,059 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 8,059 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $27, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $28) | | | | |
| 27 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | 27 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,738, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% — 15.00%, 2009 — 2021, FNMA 3.50% — 15.50%, 2012 — 2039, value of $1,773) | | | | |
| 1,738 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | 1,738 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,411 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $20,411) | | $ | 20,411 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $924,051)▲ | | | 99.4 | % | | $ | 874,254 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.6 | % | | | 5,243 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 879,497 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 5.70% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $983,212 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 62,897 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (171,855 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (108,958 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $3,729, which represents 0.42% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
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■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $2,295, which represents 0.26% of total net assets. |
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• | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $359. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
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| 06/2007 | | | | 1,405 | | | Buck Holdings L.P. | | $ | 1,406 | |
| 09/2008 — 04/2009 | | | | 42 | | | Groupe Danone | | | 2,760 | |
| 03/2009 | | | | 200 | | | Hughes Telematics — Reg D | | | 2,000 | |
| 07/2008 | | | | 13 | | | Novavax, Inc. Warrants | | | — | |
| 03/2007 | | | | 59 | | | Solar Cayman Ltd. — 144A | | | 816 | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $5,742 which represents 0.65% of total net assets.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
|
British Pound (Buy) | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 50 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | $ | — | |
British Pound (Sell) | | | 33 | | | | 33 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
Canadian Dollar (Sell) | | | 285 | | | | 283 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Canadian Dollar (Sell) | | | 506 | | | | 506 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 64 | | | | 64 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 3,078 | | | | 3,139 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | 61 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 353 | | | | 361 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | (8 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 359 | | | | 361 | | | | 05/08/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Norwegian Krone (Sell) | | | 100 | | | | 98 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Norwegian Krone (Sell) | | | 271 | | | | 272 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | 1 | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 25 | | | | 25 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 41 | | | | 41 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
Turkish New Lira (Sell) | | | 414 | | | | 415 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 751,186 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 117,044 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 6,024 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 874,254 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 63 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 63 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 14 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 14 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 8,596 | |
Change in unrealized depreciation ♦ | | | (1,537 | ) |
Net purchases | | | 1,939 | |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | (2,974 | ) |
| | | |
Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 6,024 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
| | | |
♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | (1,537 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $924,051) | | $ | 874,254 | |
Cash | | | 87 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $156) | | | 156 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 63 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 24,855 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,424 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,308 | |
Other assets | | | 158 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 902,305 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 14 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 19,599 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 2,568 | |
Investment management fees | | | 134 | |
Distribution fees | | | 70 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 423 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 22,808 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 879,497 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 1,459,474 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 707 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (530,875 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (49,809 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 879,497 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 1,000,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.79/$9.30 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 50,214 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 441,602 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.51 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,305 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 62,161 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.53 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30,262 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 258,286 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.88 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 6,757 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 59,992 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.78 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 668 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,868 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.86 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 399 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 3,535 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.91 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 51 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 452 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.95 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5,319 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 47,601 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 7,898 | |
Interest | | | 37 | |
Securities lending | | | 26 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (271 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 7,690 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 3,883 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 1,161 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 526 | |
Class B | | | 291 | |
Class C | | | 1,211 | |
Class R3 | | | 12 | |
Class R4 | | | 3 | |
Custodian fees | | | 34 | |
Accounting services | | | 57 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 92 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 12 | |
Audit fees | | | 17 | |
Other expenses | | | 217 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 7,516 | |
Expense waivers | | | (62 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (62 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (48 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (172 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 7,344 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 346 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (302,487 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (320 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (302,807 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 299,095 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 344 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 299,439 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (3,368 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (3,022 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 346 | | | $ | (1,777 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (302,807 | ) | | | (222,258 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 299,439 | | | | (513,984 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (3,022 | ) | | | (738,019 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (57,297 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (7,516 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (29,944 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (6,005 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (33 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (12 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (11 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (100,819 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (35,518 | ) | | | 118,490 | |
Class B | | | (3,500 | ) | | | 21,834 | |
Class C | | | (9,576 | ) | | | 101,804 | |
Class I | | | (17,022 | ) | | | 56,898 | |
Class R3 | | | 1,596 | | | | 5,886 | |
Class R4 | | | 2,276 | | | | 1,828 | |
Class R5 | | | 221 | | | | 129 | |
Class Y | | | 21,734 | | | | 27,587 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (39,789 | ) | | | 334,456 | |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (42,811 | ) | | | (504,382 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 922,308 | | | | 1,426,690 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 879,497 | | | $ | 922,308 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | $ | 707 | | | $ | 361 | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50% Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the |
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| | | close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| j) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| k) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $359. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 75,863 | | | $ | 7,427 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 24,956 | | | | 1,610 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (168,861 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation † | | $ | (408,094 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (576,955 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $2,826, decrease accumulated net realized loss by $1,937, and decrease paid in capital by $889. |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 168,861 | |
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Total | | $ | 168,861 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment advisory services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $250 million | | | 1.0000 | % |
On next $250 million | | | 0.9500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.8475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.8450 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
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| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.60% | | 2.35% | | 2.35% | | 1.35% | | 1.85% | | 1.55% | | 1.25% | | 1.25% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.60 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.35 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.35 | ‡ |
Class I Shares | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 0.80 | § | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.86 | ** | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.47 | †† | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.22 | ‡‡ | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.15 | §§ |
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* | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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† | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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‡ | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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§ | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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** | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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†† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§§ | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $732 and contingent deferred sales charges of $214 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $56. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $2. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $1,131 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 712,223 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 742,343 | |
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6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 9,520 | | | | — | | | | (14,251 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,731 | ) | | | 26,758 | | | | 3,361 | | | | (23,631 | ) | | | — | | | | 6,488 | |
Amount | | $ | 76,101 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (111,619 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (35,518 | ) | | $ | 358,379 | | | $ | 49,988 | | | $ | (289,877 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 118,490 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 737 | | | | — | | | | (1,228 | ) | | | — | | | | (491 | ) | | | 2,420 | | | | 475 | | | | (1,411 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,484 | |
Amount | | $ | 5,726 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,226 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,500 | ) | | $ | 31,700 | | | $ | 6,911 | | | $ | (16,777 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,834 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 5,556 | | | | — | | | | (7,001 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,445 | ) | | | 12,925 | | | | 1,739 | | | | (7,915 | ) | | | — | | | | 6,749 | |
Amount | | $ | 43,538 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | (53,124 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,576 | ) | | $ | 169,290 | | | $ | 25,354 | | | $ | (92,840 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 101,804 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,992 | | | | — | | | | (5,263 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,271 | ) | | | 8,574 | | | | 326 | | | | (4,802 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,098 | |
Amount | | $ | 24,370 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (41,392 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,022 | ) | | $ | 110,685 | | | $ | 4,865 | | | $ | (58,652 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 56,898 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 307 | | | | — | | | | (114 | ) | | | — | | | | 193 | | | | 517 | | | | 2 | | | | (71 | ) | | | — | | | | 448 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,476 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (880 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,596 | | | $ | 6,719 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | (866 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,886 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 367 | | | | — | | | | (108 | ) | | | — | | | | 259 | | | | 157 | | | | — | | | | (18 | ) | | | — | | | | 139 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,092 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (816 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,276 | | | $ | 2,027 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (200 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,828 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 45 | | | | — | | | | (11 | ) | | | — | | | | 34 | | | | 12 | | | | 1 | | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | 9 | |
Amount | | $ | 311 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (90 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 221 | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | (52 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 129 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,870 | | | | — | | | | (14 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,856 | | | | 3,157 | | | | 1 | | | | (704 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,454 | |
Amount | | $ | 21,856 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (122 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,734 | | | $ | 34,322 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | (6,746 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,587 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 41 | | | $ | 323 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 83 | | | $ | 1,097 | |
7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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8. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | realized | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | Gain | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | (Loss) | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | | (000’s | ) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
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For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 8.73 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 8.79 | | | | 0.69 | %(e) | | $ | 441,602 | | | | 1.60 | %(f) | | | 1.59 | %(f) | | | 1.59 | %(f) | | | 0.29 | %(f) | | | 88 | % |
B | | | 8.47 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | 8.51 | | | | 0.47 | (e) | | | 62,161 | | | | 2.53 | (f) | | | 2.17 | (f) | | | 2.17 | (f) | | | (0.29 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.50 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | 8.53 | | | | 0.24 | (e) | | | 258,286 | | | | 2.31 | (f) | | | 2.31 | (f) | | | 2.31 | (f) | | | (0.43 | ) (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 8.80 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 8.88 | | | | 0.91 | (e) | | | 59,992 | | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 0.67 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 8.73 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | 8.78 | | | | 0.57 | (e) | | | 5,868 | | | | 1.87 | (f) | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | 0.04 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 8.79 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.07 | | | | 8.86 | | | | 0.80 | (e) | | | 3,535 | | | | 1.48 | (f) | | | 1.48 | (f) | | | 1.48 | (f) | | | 0.41 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 8.84 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.07 | | | | 8.91 | | | | 0.79 | (e) | | | 452 | | | | 1.21 | (f) | | | 1.21 | (f) | | | 1.21 | (f) | | | 0.71 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 8.86 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.09 | | | | 8.95 | | | | 1.02 | (e) | | | 47,601 | | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | 0.87 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 16.95 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (7.07 | ) | | | (7.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.22 | ) | | | 8.73 | | | | (44.43 | ) | | | 479,795 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 159 | |
B | | | 16.62 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (6.89 | ) | | | (6.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.15 | ) | | | 8.47 | | | | (44.92 | ) | | | 66,057 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.27 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 16.66 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (6.92 | ) | | | (6.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.16 | ) | | | 8.50 | | | | (44.87 | ) | | | 269,662 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 17.02 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (7.09 | ) | | | (7.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.22 | ) | | | 8.80 | | | | (44.23 | ) | | | 79,436 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 17.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (7.09 | ) | | | (7.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.27 | ) | | | 8.73 | | | | (44.60 | ) | | | 4,148 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.77 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 17.05 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (7.10 | ) | | | (7.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.26 | ) | | | 8.79 | | | | (44.40 | ) | | | 1,232 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 17.10 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (7.13 | ) | | | (7.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.26 | ) | | | 8.84 | | | | (44.26 | ) | | | 151 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 17.12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7.09 | ) | | | (7.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (8.26 | ) | | | 8.86 | | | | (44.20 | ) | | | 21,827 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.51 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 13.13 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.13 | | | | 4.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 3.82 | | | | 16.95 | | | | 32.15 | | | | 821,428 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.44 | | | | — | | | | 102 | |
B | | | 12.99 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.01 | | | | 3.94 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 3.63 | | | | 16.62 | | | | 31.01 | | | | 104,908 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.00 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.03 | | | | 3.97 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 3.66 | | | | 16.66 | | | | 31.22 | | | | 415,688 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.16 | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 13.14 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 4.17 | | | | 4.19 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 3.88 | | | | 17.02 | | | | 32.60 | | | | 83,905 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | |
R3(g) | | | 13.52 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.51 | | | | 3.48 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.48 | | | | 17.00 | | | | 25.74 | (e) | | | 452 | | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | (0.43 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R4(h) | | | 13.52 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.54 | | | | 3.53 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.53 | | | | 17.05 | | | | 26.11 | (e) | | | 14 | | | | 1.47 | (f) | | | 1.47 | (f) | | | 1.47 | (f) | | | (0.06 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R5(i) | | | 13.52 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.58 | | | | 3.58 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.58 | | | | 17.10 | | | | 26.48 | (e) | | | 136 | | | | 1.22 | (f) | | | 1.22 | (f) | | | 1.22 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.20 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 4.17 | | | | 4.23 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 3.92 | | | | 17.12 | | | | 32.75 | | | | 158 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.44 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.07 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.21 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.06 | | | | 13.13 | | | | 20.21 | | | | 241,238 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 113 | |
B | | | 11.02 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.12 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 1.97 | | | | 12.99 | | | | 19.48 | | | | 29,169 | | | | 2.54 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.04 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 1.96 | | | | 13.00 | | | | 19.35 | | | | 97,678 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.33 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 12.51 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.63 | | | | 13.14 | | | | 5.04 | (e) | | | 3,316 | | | | 1.46 | (f) | | | 0.80 | (f) | | | 0.80 | (f) | | | 0.45 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.08 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.27 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.12 | | | | 13.20 | | | | 20.74 | | | | 119 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) April 29, 2005, through October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.07 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.07 | | | | 11.07 | | | | 10.70 | (e) | | | 56,981 | | | | 1.99 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | (0.30 | ) (f) | | | 46 | |
B(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 11.02 | | | | 10.20 | (e) | | | 6,343 | | | | 2.97 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | (1.10 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.04 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.04 | | | | 11.04 | | | | 10.40 | (e) | | | 19,494 | | | | 2.82 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | (1.12 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.08 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.08 | | | | 11.08 | | | | 10.80 | (e) | | | 332 | | | | 1.41 | (f) | | | 1.15 | (f) | | | 1.15 | (f) | | | 0.29 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,006.87 | | | $ | 7.91 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.90 | | | $ | 7.95 | | | | 1.59 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,004.72 | | | $ | 10.78 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.03 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.35 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.33 | | | $ | 11.53 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,009.09 | | | $ | 5.97 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.84 | | | $ | 6.00 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,005.72 | | | $ | 9.20 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.62 | | | $ | 9.24 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,007.96 | | | $ | 7.36 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.45 | | | $ | 7.40 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,007.91 | | | $ | 6.02 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.79 | | | $ | 6.05 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,010.15 | | | $ | 5.28 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.53 | | | $ | 5.30 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Table of Contents
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
(advised by Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC)
Performance Overview(1) 5/31/07 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
Russell 3000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation and income.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Checks and Balances A# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -25.68 | % | | | -13.67 | % |
Checks and Balances A## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -29.76 | % | | | -16.18 | % |
Checks and Balances B# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -26.37 | % | | | -14.37 | % |
Checks and Balances B## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -29.94 | % | | | -16.09 | % |
Checks and Balances C# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -26.26 | % | | | -14.29 | % |
Checks and Balances C## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -26.98 | % | | | -14.29 | % |
Checks and Balances I# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -25.46 | % | | | -13.51 | % |
Checks and Balances R3# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -25.76 | % | | | -13.72 | % |
Checks and Balances R4# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -25.65 | % | | | -13.65 | % |
Checks and Balances R5# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -25.53 | % | | | -13.58 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. |
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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(4) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 2/29/08. Performance prior to 2/29/08 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 8/29/08. Performance prior to 8/29/08 reflects Class A performance. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Portfolio Manager
Vernon J. Meyer, CFA
Senior Vice President
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund returned 0.22%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus -1.70% for the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds average, 7.74% for the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, -8.53% for the S&P 500 Index, and -7.46% for the Russell 3000 Index.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The Fund makes equal allocations of its assets to Class Y shares of Hartford Mutual Funds (“Underlying Funds”): The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, and The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund. The Underlying Funds may invest in a wide variety of instruments, which primarily include U.S. and foreign equity securities, fixed income and money market securities. The Fund is not actively managed,
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and the Fund’s assets will be rebalanced back to one-third each as soon as reasonably practicable whenever the Fund’s investment in any single Underlying Fund deviates from the target allocation by more than 5%.
The Fund’s relative performance benefited most from the performance of The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund which was 6.57%. The return of The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund of -6.07% detracted most from relative performance. The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund returned -0.22%.
What is your outlook?
The Fund will continue to make equal allocations of its assets to the three Underlying Funds. Please refer to the Hartford Investor.com website for the shareholder report of each Underlying Fund.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 34.0 | % |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 32.8 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 32.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.4 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 99.6% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS — 66.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 14,892 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 368,126 | |
| 26,007 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 355,521 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $1,027,810) | | | | | | $ | 723,647 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS — 32.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 36,911 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 354,718 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $378,297) | | | | | | $ | 354,718 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $1,406,107) | | | | | | $ | 1,078,365 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $1,406,107) | | | | | | $ | 1,078,365 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $1,406,107) ▲ | | | 99 .6 | % | | $ | 1,078,365 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0 .4 | % | | | 4,773 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1,083,138 | |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $1,408,819 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | — | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (330,454 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (330,454 | ) |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 1,078,365 | |
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Total | | $ | 1,078,365 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $1,406,107) | | $ | 1,078,365 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 6,672 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,061 | |
Other assets | | | 208 | |
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Total assets | | | 1,086,306 | |
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Investment securities purchased | | | 1,606 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 1,330 | |
Distribution fees | | | 83 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 149 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3,168 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,083,138 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 1,418,396 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 616 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (8,132 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (327,742 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,083,138 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 1,000,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.13/$7.54 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 104,632 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 745,814 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.10 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 14,643 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 103,990 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.11 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 31,465 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 223,587 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.13 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,300 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 9,273 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.13 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 44 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 312 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.13 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 12 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 83 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.13 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 11 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 79 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | $ | 20,841 | |
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Total investment income | | | 20,841 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 771 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 810 | |
Class B | | | 446 | |
Class C | | | 1,017 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | 57 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 115 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 3 | |
Audit fees | | | 18 | |
Other expenses | | | 67 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 3,304 | |
Expense waivers | | | (43 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (43 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 3,261 | |
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Net investment income | | | 17,580 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (5,421 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (5,421 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (6,664 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (6,664 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (12,085 | ) |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 5,495 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 17,580 | | | $ | 12,797 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (5,421 | ) | | | 6,765 | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (6,664 | ) | | | (329,223 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 5,495 | | | | (309,661 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (13,292 | ) | | | (10,497 | ) |
Class B | | | (1,500 | ) | | | (874 | ) |
Class C | | | (3,439 | ) | | | (2,405 | ) |
Class I | | | (192 | ) | | | (47 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (2 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (4,882 | ) | | | — | |
Class B | | | (671 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (1,587 | ) | | | — | |
Class I | | | (62 | ) | | | — | |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | (25,632 | ) | | | (13,825 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 109,430 | | | | 696,123 | |
Class B | | | 17,207 | | | | 97,717 | |
Class C | | | 17,428 | | | | 229,519 | |
Class I | | | 1,288 | | | | 10,092 | |
Class R3 | | | 220 | | | | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | 6 | | | | 100 | |
Class R5 | | | 2 | | | | 101 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 145,581 | | | | 1,033,753 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 125,444 | | | | 710,267 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 957,694 | | | | 247,427 | |
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End of period | | $ | 1,083,138 | | | $ | 957,694 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | 616 | | | $ | 1,464 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | The Fund seeks its investment goal through investment in Class Y shares of a combination of Hartford mutual funds: The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund and The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund. The Fund is managed by Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”). |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. |
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| d) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| g) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 * |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 13,825 | | | $ | 483 | |
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* | | For the period May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2007. |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 1,464 | |
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain | | $ | 7,205 | |
Unrealized Depreciation* | | $ | (323,790 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (315,121 | ) |
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* | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
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| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital account. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $2,272 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $2,272. |
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| d) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2007 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — HIFSCO serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. The Fund is managed by HIFSCO in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund does not currently pay any fees to HIFSCO for managing the Fund. |
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| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.15% | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $6,642 and contingent deferred sales charges of $396 from the Fund. |
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $153. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $2. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $747 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R3 | | | 11 | |
Class R4 | | | 11 | |
Class R5 | | | 11 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 170,046 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 31,686 | |
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7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 29,041 | | | | 2,588 | | | | (15,757 | ) | | | — | | | | 15,872 | | | | 82,896 | | | | 1,054 | | | | (11,616 | ) | | | — | | | | 72,334 | |
Amount | | $ | 196,482 | | | $ | 17,419 | | | $ | (104,471 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 109,430 | | | $ | 788,469 | | | $ | 9,911 | | | $ | (102,257 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 696,123 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3,808 | | | | 306 | | | | (1,591 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,523 | | | | 11,434 | | | | 86 | | | | (1,283 | ) | | | — | | | | 10,237 | |
Amount | | $ | 25,603 | | | $ | 2,051 | | | $ | (10,447 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,207 | | | $ | 108,095 | | | $ | 808 | | | $ | (11,186 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 97,717 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 7,069 | | | | 661 | | | | (5,265 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,465 | | | | 27,792 | | | | 217 | | | | (4,262 | ) | | | — | | | | 23,747 | |
Amount | | $ | 47,740 | | | $ | 4,441 | | | $ | (34,753 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,428 | | | $ | 264,512 | | | $ | 2,054 | | | $ | (37,047 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 229,519 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 645 | | | | 34 | | | | (512 | ) | | | — | | | | 167 | | | | 1,291 | | | | 4 | | | | (162 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,133 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,383 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | (3,325 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,288 | | | $ | 11,382 | | | $ | 39 | | | $ | (1,329 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,092 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 33 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33 | | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11 | |
Amount | | $ | 218 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 220 | | | $ | 101 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11 | |
Amount | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 100 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 101 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | | Dollars | |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 44 | | | $ | 294 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 51 | | | $ | 465 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.32 | | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.13 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.14 | ) | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | 7.13 | | | | 0.22 | %(e) | | $ | 745,814 | | | | 0.45 | %(f) | | | 0.45 | %(f) | | | 0.45 | %(f) | | | 3.93 | %(f) | | | 3 | % |
B | | | 7.29 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 7.10 | | | | (0.14 | ) (e) | | | 103,990 | | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | 1.24 | (f) | | | 1.24 | (f) | | | 3.13 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.29 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 7.11 | | | | (0.01 | ) (e) | | | 223,587 | | | | 1.22 | (f) | | | 1.21 | (f) | | | 1.21 | (f) | | | 3.20 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 7.32 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.37 | (e) | | | 9,273 | | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 4.31 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 7.31 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.23 | (e) | | | 312 | | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.77 | (f) | | | 0.77 | (f) | | | 2.67 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 7.32 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.21 | (e) | | | 83 | | | | 0.46 | (f) | | | 0.46 | (f) | | | 0.46 | (f) | | | 3.94 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 7.32 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.36 | (e) | | | 79 | | | | 0.15 | (f) | | | 0.15 | (f) | | | 0.15 | (f) | | | 4.27 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | |
A | | | 10.51 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (3.17 | ) | | | (2.96 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (3.19 | ) | | | 7.32 | | | | (28.70 | ) | | | 649,297 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 6 | |
B | | | 10.49 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | (3.19 | ) | | | (3.04 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | 7.29 | | | | (29.32 | ) | | | 88,364 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.22 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.49 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | (3.18 | ) | | | (3.03 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | 7.29 | | | | (29.29 | ) | | | 211,502 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.26 | | | | — | |
I(g) | | | 9.89 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (2.57 | ) | | | (2.43 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (2.57 | ) | | | 7.32 | | | | (23.71 | ) (e) | | | 8,293 | | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 2.09 | (f) | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 9.38 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (2.06 | ) | | | (2.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (2.07 | ) | | | 7.31 | | | | (21.19 | ) (e) | | | 80 | | | | 0.81 | (f) | | | 0.80 | (f) | | | 0.80 | (f) | | | 1.93 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 9.38 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (2.05 | ) | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (2.06 | ) | | | 7.32 | | | | (21.06 | ) (e) | | | 79 | | | | 0.51 | (f) | | | 0.50 | (f) | | | 0.50 | (f) | | | 2.23 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 9.38 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | (2.01 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (2.06 | ) | | | 7.32 | | | | (21.04 | ) (e) | | | 79 | | | | 0.21 | (f) | | | 0.21 | (f) | | | 0.21 | (f) | | | 2.52 | (f) | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) May 31, 2007, through October 31, 2007 | | | | |
A(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.51 | | | | 10.51 | | | | 5.56 | (e) | | | 172,572 | | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | 1.77 | (f) | | | — | |
B(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 10.49 | | | | 5.24 | (e) | | | 19,750 | | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 0.96 | (f) | | | — | |
C(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 10.49 | | | | 5.23 | (e) | | | 55,105 | | | | 1.18 | (f) | | | 1.18 | (f) | | | 1.18 | (f) | | | 1.02 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on August 29, 2008. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on August 29, 2008. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on August 29, 2008. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 - 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 - 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
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Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 - 2006.
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 - 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.23 | | | $ | 2.23 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.56 | | | $ | 2.25 | | | | 0.45 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 998.57 | | | $ | 6.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.64 | | | $ | 6.20 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 999.87 | | | $ | 5.99 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.79 | | | $ | 6.05 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,003.71 | | | $ | 0.79 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.00 | | | $ | 0.80 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.26 | | | $ | 3.82 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.97 | | | $ | 3.85 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,002.11 | | | $ | 2.28 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.51 | | | $ | 2.30 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,003.59 | | | $ | 0.74 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.05 | | | $ | 0.75 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 5/28/04 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Conservative Allocation A# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -18.67 | % | | | 0.69 | % |
Conservative Allocation A## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -23.15 | % | | | -0.46 | % |
Conservative Allocation B# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -19.29 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Conservative Allocation B## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -23.22 | % | | | -0.34 | % |
Conservative Allocation C# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -19.24 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Conservative Allocation C## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -20.03 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Conservative Allocation I# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -18.44 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Conservative Allocation R3# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -18.92 | % | | | 0.49 | % |
Conservative Allocation R4# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -18.73 | % | | | 0.66 | % |
Conservative Allocation R5# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -18.46 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class A performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund returned 2.30%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return for the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was 1.54%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Fed’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 40% equities and 60% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down “only” -8.53% for the period.
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The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performers at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe, at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions detracted from the Fund’s overall performance during the period.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. Favorable allocations to TIPS failed to offset the impact of unfavorable allocations to floating rate notes. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be less than the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Index. The shorter duration positioning detracted from the Fund’s performance over the period.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objective and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it really behaves. During the period, underlying fund selection detracted from our overall performance.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. However, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was required during the first quarter of 2009 to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
We believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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Fund Name | | Assets |
Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | 0.3 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 0.4 | |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 0.6 | |
State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 10.7 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 2.9 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 5.8 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.7 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 2.8 | |
The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 7.9 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.6 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 2.9 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 2.0 | |
The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | 5.1 | |
The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | 10.0 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 9.4 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 3.5 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 1.9 | |
The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 0.7 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 1.0 | |
The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | 10.2 | |
The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | 3.6 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 11.5 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 4.2 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.3 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 98.4% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS — 40.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 786 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 19,424 | |
| 586 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 5,240 | |
| 1,162 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 10,541 | |
| 218 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 2,984 | |
| 556 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 5,024 | |
| 146 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 1,122 | |
| 477 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 5,223 | |
| 198 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 3,562 | |
| 627 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 6,361 | |
| 448 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 3,503 | |
| 193 | | | The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,213 | |
| 267 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,773 | |
| 933 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 7,519 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $94,937) | | | | | | $ | 73,489 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS — 57.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,964 | | | The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 14,297 | |
| 1,620 | | | The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 9,252 | |
| 2,101 | | | The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 18,023 | |
| 1,591 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 17,036 | |
| 2,019 | | | The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 18,410 | |
| 855 | | | The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 6,599 | |
| 2,162 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 20,779 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $115,232) | | | | | | $ | 104,396 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $210,169) | | | | | | $ | 177,885 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 22 | | | Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | | | | $ | 498 | |
| 26 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | | 656 | |
| 33 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 1,150 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $2,577) | | | | | | $ | 2,304 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $212,746) | | | | | | $ | 180,189 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 3 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $3) | | | �� | | | $ | 3 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $212,749) 5 | | | 99.7 | % | | $ | 180,192 | |
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| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.3 | % | | | 560 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 180,752 | |
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5 | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $213,671 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 1,304 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (34,783 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (33,479 | ) |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 180,192 | |
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Total | | $ | 180,192 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $2,580) | | $ | 2,307 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $210,169) | | | 177,885 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 553 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 370 | |
Other assets | | | 96 | |
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Total assets | | | 181,211 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 166 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 234 | |
Investment management fees | | | 5 | |
Distribution fees | | | 14 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 40 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 459 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 180,752 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 231,924 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 285 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (18,900 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (32,557 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 180,752 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 400,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.32/$8.80 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 13,372 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 111,289 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.32 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 2,496 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 20,771 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.31 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 4,578 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 38,063 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.31 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 43 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 355 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.37 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 23 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 189 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.31 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 798 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 6,630 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.32 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 415 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,455 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 42 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 3,713 | |
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Total investment income | | | 3,755 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 126 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 107 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 129 | |
Class B | | | 97 | |
Class C | | | 182 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | 7 | |
Custodian fees | | | 1 | |
Accounting services | | | 10 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 47 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 2 | |
Audit fees | | | 4 | |
Other expenses | | | 37 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 749 | |
Expense waivers | | | (14 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (14 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 735 | |
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Net investment income | | | 3,020 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (9,662 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (9,662 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 10,269 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 10,269 | |
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Net Gain on Investments | | | 607 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 3,627 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,020 | | | $ | 5,728 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (9,662 | ) | | | (5,242 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 10,269 | | | | (53,423 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,627 | | | | (52,937 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,081 | ) | | | (4,987 | ) |
Class B | | | (315 | ) | | | (812 | ) |
Class C | | | (603 | ) | | | (1,672 | ) |
Class I | | | (8 | ) | | | (45 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (116 | ) | | | (153 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (53 | ) | | | (58 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (4,169 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (882 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (1,608 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (57 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (21 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (21 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (3,177 | ) | | | (14,491 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,025 | * | | | 26,954 | |
Class B | | | 17 | † | | | 2,936 | |
Class C | | | (1,963 | ) ‡ | | | 9,856 | |
Class I | | | (61 | ) | | | (817 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (77 | ) § | | | 324 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,713 | ** | | | 6,057 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,285 | †† | | | 2,011 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,939 | | | | 47,321 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 4,389 | | | | (20,107 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 176,363 | | | | 196,470 | |
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End of period | | $ | 180,752 | | | $ | 176,363 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | 285 | | | $ | 442 | |
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* | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $2,213. |
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† | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $290. |
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‡ | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $788. |
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§ | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $38. |
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** | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $418. |
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†† | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $91. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 8,611 | | | $ | 5,741 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 5,880 | | | | 3,535 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 442 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (6,794 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (43,142 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (49,494 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $2,023 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $2,023. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 6,794 | |
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Total | | $ | 6,794 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.35% | | 2.10% | | 2.10% | | 1.10% | | 1.78% | | 1.48% | | 1.18% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $444 and contingent deferred sales charges of $54 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may |
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| | | be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $14. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $106 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 33,262 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 26,850 | |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,617 | | | | 252 | | | | (2,783 | ) | | | 287 | | | | 373 | | | | 6,078 | | | | 809 | | | | (4,337 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,550 | |
Amount | | $ | 20,626 | | | $ | 1,985 | | | $ | (21,799 | ) | | $ | 2,213 | | | $ | 3,025 | | | $ | 62,170 | | | $ | 8,613 | | | $ | (43,829 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,954 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 372 | | | | 37 | | | | (445 | ) | | | 37 | | | | 1 | | | | 875 | | | | 145 | | | | (754 | ) | | | — | | | | 266 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,916 | | | $ | 290 | | | $ | (3,479 | ) | | $ | 290 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 8,914 | | | $ | 1,556 | | | $ | (7,534 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,936 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 828 | | | | 64 | | | | (1,247 | ) | | | 102 | | | | (253 | ) | | | 3,122 | | | | 258 | | | | (2,546 | ) | | | — | | | | 834 | |
Amount | | $ | 6,509 | | | $ | 506 | | | $ | (9,766 | ) | | $ | 788 | | | $ | (1,963 | ) | | $ | 32,319 | | | $ | 2,758 | | | $ | (25,221 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,856 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 6 | | | | 1 | | | | (14 | ) | | | — | | | | (7 | ) | | | 91 | | | | 7 | | | | (177 | ) | | | — | | | | (79 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 44 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | (108 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (61 | ) | | $ | 937 | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | (1,837 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (817 | ) |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | (30 | ) | | | 5 | | | | (9 | ) | | | 129 | | | | — | | | | (99 | ) | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Amount | | $ | 129 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (245 | ) | | $ | 38 | | | $ | (77 | ) | | $ | 1,324 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (1,004 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 324 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 292 | | | | 15 | | | | (154 | ) | | | 54 | | | | 207 | | | | 777 | | | | 17 | | | | (240 | ) | | | — | | | | 554 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,346 | | | $ | 116 | | | $ | (1,167 | ) | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 1,713 | | | $ | 8,088 | | | $ | 174 | | | $ | (2,205 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,057 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 182 | | | | 6 | | | | (38 | ) | | | 12 | | | | 162 | | | | 242 | | | | 8 | | | | (57 | ) | | | — | | | | 193 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,440 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | (299 | ) | | $ | 91 | | | $ | 1,285 | | | $ | 2,483 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | (551 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,011 | |
| | | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 7 | | | $ | 56 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 32 | | | $ | 328 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Fund Merger: |
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| | Reorganization of The Hartford Retirement Income Fund with and into The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund: On August 6, 2008, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) approved a Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) that provides for the reorganization of a series of the Company, The Hartford Retirement Income Fund, into another series of the Company, The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund (“Reorganization”). The reorganization did not require shareholder approval by shareholders of The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund or The Hartford Retirement Income Fund. |
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| | Pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement, on February 20, 2009, each holder of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares of The Hartford Retirement Income Fund became the owner of full of factional shares of the corresponding class in The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund having an equal aggregate value. |
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| | This merger was accomplished by tax free exchange as detailed below: |
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| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Total |
Net assets of The Hartford Retirement Income Fund on February 20, 2009 | | $ | 2,213 | | | $ | 290 | | | $ | 788 | | | | N/A | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 91 | | | $ | 3,838 | |
The Hartford Retirement Income Fund shares exchanged | | | 305 | | | | 40 | | | | 108 | | | | N/A | | | | 5 | | | | 58 | | | | 13 | | | | 529 | |
The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund shares issued | | | 287 | | | | 37 | | | | 102 | | | | N/A | | | | 5 | | | | 54 | | | | 12 | | | | 497 | |
Net assets of The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund immediately before the merger | | $ | 101,250 | | | $ | 18,900 | | | $ | 35,423 | | | $ | 340 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 6,085 | | | $ | 2,870 | | | $ | 164,909 | |
Net assets of The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund immediately after the merger | | $ | 103,463 | | | $ | 19,190 | | | $ | 36,211 | | | $ | 340 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 6,503 | | | $ | 2,961 | | | $ | 168,747 | |
| | | The Hartford Retirement Income Fund had the following unrealized depreciation, accumulated net realized losses and capital stock as of February 20, 2009. |
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| | Unrealized | | Accumulated Net | | |
Fund | | Depreciation | | Realized Losses | | Capital Stock |
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The Hartford Retirement Income Fund | | $ | (586 | ) | | $ | (1,542 | ) | | $ | 5,966 | |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 8.30 | | | $ | 0 .15 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0 .03 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 8.32 | | | | 2 .30 | %(e) | | $ | 111,289 | | | | 0 .63 | %(f) | | | 0 .63 | %(f) | | | 0 .63 | %(f) | | | 3 .85 | %(f) | | | 16 | % |
B | | | 8.30 | | | | 0 .12 | | | | — | | | | 0 .03 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 8.32 | | | | 1 .89 | (e) | | | 20,771 | | | | 1 .48 | (f) | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 3 .11 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.29 | | | | 0 .12 | | | | — | | | | 0 .03 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 8.31 | | | | 1 .90 | (e) | | | 38,063 | | | | 1 .40 | (f) | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 3 .12 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 8.29 | | | | 0 .18 | | | | — | | | | 0 .01 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 8.31 | | | | 2 .39 | (e) | | | 355 | | | | 0 .41 | (f) | | | 0 .38 | (f) | | | 0 .38 | (f) | | | 4 .12 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 8.28 | | | | 0 .12 | | | | — | | | | 0 .05 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 8.37 | | | | 2 .09 | (e) | | | 189 | | | | 1 .15 | (f) | | | 1 .06 | (f) | | | 1 .06 | (f) | | | 2 .90 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 8.29 | | | | 0 .15 | | | | — | | | | 0 .03 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 8.31 | | | | 2 .29 | (e) | | | 6,630 | | | | 0 .66 | (f) | | | 0 .66 | (f) | | | 0 .66 | (f) | | | 3 .76 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 8.30 | | | | 0 .16 | | | | — | | | | 0 .03 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 8.32 | | | | 2 .44 | (e) | | | 3,455 | | | | 0 .37 | (f) | | | 0 .37 | (f) | | | 0 .37 | (f) | | | 3 .90 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.63 | | | | 0 .33 | | | | — | | | | (2 .84 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 8.30 | | | | (22.99 | ) | | | 107,922 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 27 | |
B | | | 11.62 | | | | 0 .24 | | | | — | | | | (2 .82 | ) | | | (2.58 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (3.32 | ) | | | 8.30 | | | | (23.55 | ) | | | 20,703 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 2.29 | | | | — | |
C | | | 11.62 | | | | 0 .23 | | | | — | | | | (2 .81 | ) | | | (2.58 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 8.29 | | | | (23.57 | ) | | | 40,054 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 2.23 | | | | — | |
I | | | 11.61 | | | | 0 .39 | | | | — | | | | (2 .86 | ) | | | (2.47 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (3.32 | ) | | | 8.29 | | | | (22.73 | ) | | | 418 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 4.43 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 11.61 | | | | 0 .32 | | | | — | | | | (2 .86 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 8.28 | | | | (23.28 | ) | | | 269 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 2.01 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 11.62 | | | | 0 .34 | | | | — | | | | (2 .85 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 8.29 | | | | (23.01 | ) | | | 4,900 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 2.21 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 11.63 | | | | 0 .39 | | | | — | | | | (2 .87 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 8.30 | | | | (22.81 | ) | | | 2,097 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 2.84 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.16 | | | | 0 .33 | | | | — | | | | 0 .81 | | | | 1.14 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 11.63 | | | | 10.64 | | | | 121,488 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 40 | |
B | | | 11.16 | | | | 0 .25 | | | | — | | | | 0 .80 | | | | 1.05 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 0.46 | | | | 11.62 | | | | 9.81 | | | | 25,903 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 2.25 | | | | — | |
C | | | 11.15 | | | | 0 .25 | | | | — | | | | 0 .81 | | | | 1.06 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 11.62 | | | | 9.91 | | | | 46,433 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 2.17 | | | | — | |
I | | | 11.16 | | | | 0 .38 | | | | — | | | | 0 .78 | | | | 1.16 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 11.61 | | | | 10.86 | | | | 1,502 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 2.64 | | | | — | |
R3(g) | | | 10.95 | | | | 0 .16 | | | | — | | | | 0 .70 | | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 11.61 | | | | 7 .93 | (e) | | | 20 | | | | 1 .05 | (f) | | | 1 .03 | (f) | | | 1 .03 | (f) | | | 1 .87 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(h) | | | 10.95 | | | | 0 .20 | | | | — | | | | 0 .70 | | | | 0.90 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.67 | | | | 11.62 | | | | 8 .25 | (e) | | | 429 | | | | 0 .75 | (f) | | | 0 .75 | (f) | | | 0 .75 | (f) | | | 2 .26 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(i) | | | 10.95 | | | | 0 .24 | | | | — | | | | 0 .68 | | | | 0.92 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | 11.63 | | | | 8 .53 | (e) | | | 695 | | | | 0 .48 | (f) | | | 0 .46 | (f) | | | 0 .46 | (f) | | | 2 .41 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.57 | | | | 0 .26 | | | | — | | | | 0 .76 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 0.59 | | | | 11.16 | | | | 9.85 | | | | 93,504 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 29 | |
B | | | 10.56 | | | | 0 .19 | | | | — | | | | 0 .76 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.60 | | | | 11.16 | | | | 9.19 | | | | 20,782 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.73 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.56 | | | | 0 .19 | | | | — | | | | 0 .76 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.59 | | | | 11.15 | | | | 9.10 | | | | 36,123 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.67 | | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 10.94 | | | | 0 .07 | | | | — | | | | 0 .22 | | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.22 | | | | 11.16 | | | | 2 .69 | (e) | | | 10 | | | | 0 .72 | (f) | | | 0 .41 | (f) | | | 0 .41 | (f) | | | 2 .07 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.27 | | | | 0 .23 | | | | — | | | | 0 .28 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 10.57 | | | | 4.96 | | | | 70,533 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 23 | |
B | | | 10.26 | | | | 0 .16 | | | | — | | | | 0 .28 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 10.56 | | | | 4.26 | | | | 14,525 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.60 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.26 | | | | 0 .16 | | | | — | | | | 0 .28 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | 10.56 | | | | 4.26 | | | | 27,453 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.56 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) May 28, 2004, through October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0 .03 | | | | — | | | | 0 .27 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | 10.27 | | | | 2 .96 | (e) | | | 33,921 | | | | 0 .63 | (f) | | | 0 .60 | (f) | | | 0 .60 | (f) | | | 1 .70 | (f) | | | — | |
B(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0 .02 | | | | — | | | | 0 .25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 10.26 | | | | 2 .70 | (e) | | | 4,993 | | | | 1 .44 | (f) | | | 1 .25 | (f) | | | 1 .25 | (f) | | | 1 .05 | (f) | | | — | |
C(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0 .02 | | | | — | | | | 0 .25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 10.26 | | | | 2 .70 | (e) | | | 10,807 | | | | 1 .38 | (f) | | | 1 .25 | (f) | | | 1 .25 | (f) | | | 1 .17 | (f) | | | — | |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
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Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.95 | | | $ | 3.16 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.67 | | | $ | 3.15 | | | | 0.63 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.92 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.95 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.98 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.95 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.90 | | | $ | 1.90 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.91 | | | $ | 1.90 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.92 | | | $ | 5.31 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.53 | | | $ | 5.30 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.88 | | | $ | 3.31 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.52 | | | $ | 3.30 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.38 | | | $ | 1.85 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.95 | | | $ | 1.85 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Disciplined Equity A# | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -33.33 | % | | | -3.35 | % | | | -2.49 | % | | | -0.39 | % |
Disciplined Equity A## | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -37.00 | % | | | -4.44 | % | | | -3.04 | % | | | -0.90 | % |
Disciplined Equity B# | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -33.68 | % | | | -3.98 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Disciplined Equity B## | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -36.99 | % | | | -4.36 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Disciplined Equity C# | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -33.89 | % | | | -4.04 | % | | | -3.18 | % | | | -1.09 | % |
Disciplined Equity C## | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -34.55 | % | | | -4.04 | % | | | -3.18 | % | | | -1.09 | % |
Disciplined Equity R3# | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -33.60 | % | | | -3.23 | % | | | -2.18 | % | | | -0.06 | % |
Disciplined Equity R4# | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -33.35 | % | | | -3.06 | % | | | -2.10 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
Disciplined Equity R5# | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -33.13 | % | | | -2.93 | % | | | -2.03 | % | | | 0.08 | % |
Disciplined Equity Y# | | | 4/30/98 | | | | -33.10 | % | | | -2.88 | % | | | -2.01 | % | | | 0.10 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | |
James A. Rullo, CFA | | Mammen Chally, CFA |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund returned -4.68%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned -8.53% for the same period. The Fund outperformed the -7.12% return of the average fund in the Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Sharp increases in unemployment and uncertainty over the stimulus package got 2009 off to a weak start. However, recent signs of a bottoming in the fortunes of the financial industry coupled with aggressive intervention by the Federal Reserve in the capital markets led to increased investor risk appetite during March, despite continuing softness in demand for durable goods and a collapse in global trade. While volatility in the equity market remains high, some semblance of order may be replacing the atmosphere of complete uncertainty which prevailed last year.
Weakness was widespread during the period as seven of ten broad economic sectors in the S&P 500 fell. Financials (-29%), Industrials (-13%), and Energy (-10%) posted the largest losses. Information Technology (6%), Consumer Discretionary (4%) and Telecommunication Services (3%) performed relatively well during the period.
The Fund’s relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) outperformance was due largely to favorable stock selection within Financials, Energy, Health Care
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and Industrials. Our below-benchmark allocation to Financials and overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to Information Technology also contributed to the Fund’s relative outperformance.
The largest contributors to relative performance were Wells Fargo (Financials), Gap (Consumer Discretionary) and BMC Software (Information Technology). In a difficult period for Financial Services stocks, shares of U.S. bank Wells Fargo fell less than those of many other U.S. banks as the company benefited from industry consolidation and a “flight to quality.” Shares of U.S. specialty-retailer Gap rose due to better-than-expected sales and management’s focus on increasing profits. Shares of software developer BMC Software increased following strong quarterly results due to the company’s healthy balance sheet, robust product line and competitive position. The Fund held positions in these three stocks at the end of the period. In addition, not owning Bank of America (Financials), Citigroup (Financials) and General Electric (Industrials), which all suffered significant share price declines during the period, contributed to benchmark-relative returns.
Other notable contributors to absolute (i.e. total return) performance were global pharmaceutical companies Schering-Plough and Wyeth. Shares of Schering-Plough jumped after the company announced a definitive merger agreement with Merck. We trimmed our position following the announcement but continue to hold the stock given our favorable view of the company post-merger. Shares of Wyeth moved sharply higher after Pfizer agreed to purchase the company in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $68 billion.
The largest detractors on a relative basis were PNC Financial Services (Financials), Southwest Airlines (Industrials) and Apollo Group (Consumer Discretionary). Shares of PNC, a diversified banking and asset management company, fell due to capital adequacy concerns. Shares of Southwest Airlines fell as demand for air travel declined even faster than aggressive industry capacity cuts and a decline in high-fare business travel also affected revenue-per-seat metrics. For-profit education company Apollo Group’s shares increased during the period due to the company’s healthy enrollment growth and access to federal student loans; however, the Fund did not own the stock for much of the period which detracted from the Fund’s performance. Other detractors from absolute performance included Amgen (Health Care) and General Mills (Consumer Staples).
What is the outlook?
While investors have stopped worrying—for the moment—about the solvency of the banking system and the freezing of global credit, that concern has shifted to implications of government involvement in private enterprise and the troubling trajectories of unemployment and corporate profits.
The Fund focuses on stock selection as the key driver of returns and uses proprietary fundamental and quantitative research in a disciplined framework to build a portfolio of the most attractive stocks. Sector exposures are residuals from this bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process and are not explicit management decisions. Based on individual stock decisions, the Fund ended the period most overweight the Health Care, Information Technology, and Utilities sectors and most underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) Energy, Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples relative to the S&P500 Index, the Fund’s benchmark.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.4 | % |
Banks | | | 4.6 | |
Capital Goods | | | 7.0 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.6 | |
Consumer Services | | | 1.1 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 1.6 | |
Energy | | | 8.4 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 4.0 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6.1 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 3.9 | |
Insurance | | | 4.9 | |
Materials | | | 1.9 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 15.6 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.8 | |
Retailing | | | 4.4 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.8 | |
Software & Services | | | 11.9 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 7.6 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.9 | |
Transportation | | | 1.7 | |
Utilities | | | 6.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.4 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—98.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components—0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 112 | | | Ford Motor Co. • | | | | | | $ | 669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks—4.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 68 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,708 | |
| 236 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | | | | 4,728 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,436 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods—7.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 55 | | | Dover Corp. | | | | | | | 1,678 | |
| 7 | | | First Solar, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,236 | |
| 20 | | | Fluor Corp. | | | | | | | 773 | |
| 53 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | | | | | 4,138 | |
| 26 | | | Precision Castparts Corp. | | | | | | | 1,976 | |
| 14 | | | Raytheon Co. | | | | | | | 611 | |
| 19 | | | United Technologies Corp. | | | | | | | 904 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 11,316 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services—0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 22 | | | Manpower, Inc. Ø | | | | | | | 957 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services—1.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 16 | | | Apollo Group, Inc. Class A • | | | | | | | 988 | |
| 9 | | | ITT Educational Services, Inc. • | | | | | | | 867 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials—1.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy—8.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 19 | | | ConocoPhillips Holding Co. | | | | | | | 795 | |
| 9 | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | | | | | | | 673 | |
| 23 | | | Hess Corp. | | | | | | | 1,266 | |
| 91 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | | | | 2,703 | |
| 51 | | | Nabors Industries Ltd. • | | | | | | | 782 | |
| 24 | | | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. • | | | | | | | 724 | |
| 68 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | | | | | 3,833 | |
| 34 | | | Range Resources Corp. | | | | | | | 1,347 | |
| 36 | | | Ultra Petroleum Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,554 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 13,677 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing—4.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 37 | | | BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,227 | |
| 77 | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,265 | |
| 79 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | 4,002 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 6,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco—6.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 156 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,546 | |
| 17 | | | Archer Daniels Midland Co. | | | | | | | 406 | |
| 24 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,509 | |
| 36 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,801 | |
| 101 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | | | | | 3,638 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 9,900 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services—3.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 10 | | | Humana, Inc. • | | | | | | | 273 | |
| 11 | | | McKesson Corp. Θ | | | | | | | 403 | |
| 33 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,066 | |
| 67 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,259 | |
| 62 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,461 | |
| 22 | | | Wellpoint, Inc. • | | | | | | | 945 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 6,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance—4.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 6 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | | | | | 170 | |
| 72 | | | Allied World Assurance Holdings Ltd. | | | | | | | 2,685 | |
| 78 | | | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,917 | |
| 28 | | | Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | | | | | 2,105 | |
| 64 | | | Unum Group | | | | | | | 1,046 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,923 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials—1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 58 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,331 | |
| 19 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | | | | | 769 | |
| 25 | | | Nucor Corp. Θ | | | | | | | 1,017 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,117 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences—15.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 43 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | | | | 1,816 | |
| 77 | | | Amgen, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,708 | |
| 128 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | | | | | 2,458 | |
| 104 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | | | | | 3,407 | |
| 124 | | | Forest Laboratories, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,694 | |
| 34 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,553 | |
| 57 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | | | | | 2,990 | |
| 69 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | | | | | 1,670 | |
| 61 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | | | | 808 | |
| 101 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | | | | | 2,313 | |
| 47 | | | Wyeth | | | | | | | 2,010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 25,427 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate—0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 97 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,363 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Retailing—4.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 4 | | | Amazon.com, Inc. • | | | | | | | 330 | |
| 204 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | | | | | 3,169 | |
| 24 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,079 | |
| 56 | | | Macy’s, Inc. | | | | | | | 766 | |
| 40 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | | | | | 821 | |
| 40 | | | TJX Cos., Inc. | | | | | | | 1,121 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,286 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—1.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 42 | | | Intel Corp. | | | | | | | 658 | |
| 43 | | | Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | | | | | | | 583 | |
| 91 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,634 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,875 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services—11.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 78 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | | | | | 2,293 | |
| 78 | | | BMC Software, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,690 | |
| 6 | | | Google, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,495 | |
| 2 | | | Mastercard, Inc. | | | | | | | 330 | |
| 200 | | | Microsoft Corp. Θ | | | | | | | 4,048 | |
| 163 | | | Oracle Corp. • | | | | | | | 3,143 | |
| 37 | | | Symantec Corp. • | | | | | | | 642 | |
| 30 | | | VeriSign, Inc. • | | | | | | | 611 | |
| 179 | | | Western Union Co. | | | | | | | 3,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 19,252 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment—7.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 23 | | | Apple, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,894 | |
| 94 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,812 | |
| 65 | | | Dell, Inc. •Θ | | | | | | | 755 | |
| 84 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. Θ | | | | | | | 3,012 | |
| 23 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | | | | | 2,363 | |
| 231 | | | Xerox Corp. | | | | | | | 1,413 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12,249 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services—2.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 153 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | | | | 3,908 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.1%—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services—2.9%—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 27 | | | Century Tel, Inc. | | | | | | $ | 741 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 4,649 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation—1.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 8 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | | | | | 415 | |
| 30 | | | FedEx Corp. Θ | | | | | | | 1,684 | |
| 24 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | | | | | 669 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,768 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities—6.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Edison International | | | | | | | 562 | |
| 43 | | | Entergy Corp. | | | | | | | 2,778 | |
| 61 | | | Exelon Corp. Θ | | | | | | | 2,814 | |
| 58 | | | FirstEnergy Corp. | | | | | | | 2,372 | |
| 11 | | | PG&E Corp. | | | | | | | 390 | |
| 101 | | | UGI Corp. | | | | | | | 2,306 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 11,222 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $188,960) | | | | | | $ | 159,463 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $188,960) | | | | | | $ | 159,463 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements—1.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $558, collateralized by GNMA 4.50%—6.50%, 2038—2039, value of $569) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 558 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 558 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $668, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50%—6.50%, 2035—2039, FNMA 4.50%—6.50%, 2034—2047, value of $681) | | | | | | | | |
| 668 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 668 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $933, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00%—7.00%, 2021—2039, FNMA 6.00%—7.00%, 2034—2038, GNMA 4.50%—7.00%, 2024—2039, value of $952) | | | | | | | | |
| 933 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 933 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $3, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $3) | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 3 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $201, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00%—15.00%, 2009—2021, FNMA 3.50%—15.50%, 2012— 2039, value of $205) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 201 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 201 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,363 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $2,363) | | | | | | $ | 2,363 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $191,323) ▲ | | | 99.6 | % | | $ | 161,826 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.4 | % | | | 701 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 162,527 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $191,649 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 5,691 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (35,514 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (29,823 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
Θ | | At April 30, 2009, these securities were designated to cover open call options written as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of | | | Exercise | | | Exercise | | | Market | | | Premiums | |
Issuer | | Contracts* | | | Price | | | Date | | | Value ╪ | | | Received | |
Dell, Inc. | | | 163 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | May 2009 | | $ | 14 | | | | 3 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 67 | | | | 50.00 | | | May 2009 | | | — | | | | 7 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 29 | | | | 60.00 | | | May 2009 | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Hewlett Packard Co. | | | 45 | | | | 37.50 | | | May 2009 | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 27 | | | | 37.50 | | | May 2009 | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 131 | | | | 19.00 | | | May 2009 | | | 19 | | | | 13 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 38 | | | | 47.50 | | | May 2009 | | | 1 | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 35 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | |
Ø | | At April 30, 2009, securities valued at $264 and cash of $438 were designated to cover open put options written as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Market | | | | |
| | Number of | | | Exercise | | | Exercise | | Value | | | Premiums | |
Issuer | | Contracts* | | | Price | | | Date | | ╪ | | | Received | |
Apollo Investment Corp. | | | 28 | | | $ | 55.00 | | | May 2009 | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 5 | |
Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 75 | | | $ | 17.50 | | | May 2009 | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 4 | |
Dell, Inc. | | | 163 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | May 2009 | | $ | — | | | $ | 4 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 34 | | | $ | 44.00 | | | May 2009 | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 4 | |
Symantec Corp. | | | 91 | | | $ | 15.00 | | | May 2009 | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
S&P 500 Mini | | | 56 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 278 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
Cash of $252 was pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009.
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 159,463 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 2,363 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 161,826 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 302 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 302 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 17 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 17 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $191,323) | | $ | 161,826 | |
Cash | | | 690 | *† |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 1,350 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 11 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 203 | |
Variation margin | | | 3 | |
Other assets | | | 78 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 164,161 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 1,185 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 279 | |
Investment management fees | | | 20 | |
Distribution fees | | | 7 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 94 | |
Written options | | | 49 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,634 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 162,527 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 255,659 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 813 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (64,733 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (29,212 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 162,527 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 450,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.82/$9.33 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,882 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 78,320 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.37 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,074 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 8,992 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.35 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,340 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 11,187 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.04 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 7 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.03 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 46 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.07 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 7 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.07 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,051 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 63,968 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Cash of $438 was designated to cover open put options written.
|
|
† | | Cash of $252 was designated to cover open futures contracts. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 2,134 | |
Interest | | | 2 | |
Securities lending | | | — | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 2,136 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 602 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 269 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 100 | |
Class B | | | 49 | |
Class C | | | 58 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 4 | |
Accounting services | | | 13 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 37 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 3 | |
Audit fees | | | 5 | |
Other expenses | | | 45 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 1,185 | |
Expense waivers | | | (158 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (114 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (2 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (274 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 911 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,225 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (30,748 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures and written options | | | 105 | * |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | (30,643 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 19,993 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of futures and written options | | | 170 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | 20,163 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | (10,480 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (9,255 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Realized gains on written options were $153. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,225 | | | $ | 1,270 | |
Net realized loss on investments and other financial instruments | | | (30,643 | ) | | | (23,436 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and other financial instruments | | | 20,163 | | | | (97,417 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (9,255 | ) | | | (119,583 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (511 | ) | | | (266 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (828 | ) | | | (754 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (1,340 | ) | | | (1,020 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (8,612 | ) | | | (24,705 | ) |
Class B | | | (2,245 | ) | | | (9,365 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,701 | ) | | | (3,758 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (3 | ) | | | 6 | |
Class R4 | | | 37 | | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (444 | ) | | | (234 | ) |
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Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (12,968 | ) | | | (38,055 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (23,563 | ) | | | (158,658 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 186,090 | | | | 344,748 | |
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End of period | | $ | 162,527 | | | $ | 186,090 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 813 | | | $ | 928 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income—Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation—The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading |
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| | | restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Securities Lending—The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account—Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders—Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| g) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities—The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund had no illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| h) | | Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| i) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157—Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4—In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161—In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| k) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions—The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. Transactions involving written option contracts for the Fund during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, are summarized below: |
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Options Contract Activity During the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009
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Call Options Written During the Period | | Number of Contracts* | | | Premium Amounts | |
Beginning of the period | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Written | | | 2,344 | | | | 153 | |
Expired | | | (1,559 | ) | | | (101 | ) |
Closed | | | (285 | ) | | | (17 | ) |
Exercised | | | — | | | | — | |
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End of Period | | | 500 | | | $ | 35 | |
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Put Options Written During the Period | | Number of Contracts* | | | Premium Amounts | |
Beginning of the period | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Written | | | 1,924 | | | | 101 | |
Expired | | | (1,113 | ) | | | (61 | ) |
Closed | | | (192 | ) | | | (12 | ) |
Exercised | | | (228 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
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End of Period | | | 391 | | | $ | 21 | |
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* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes—For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 1,020 | | | $ | 2,100 | |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 928 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (33,649 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (49,816 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (82,537 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts—In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $8, increase accumulated net realized gain by $7, and increase paid in capital by $1. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward—At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2011 | | $ | 10,424 | |
2016 | | | 23,225 | |
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Total | | $ | 33,649 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48—On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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| a) | | Investment Management Agreements—Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.6750 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6250 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6225 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6200 | % |
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| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement—Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses —Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.35% | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly—The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.44 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.14 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.09 | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.34 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.05 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.87 | |
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* | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares—HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $50 and contingent deferred sales charges of $7 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $6. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions—Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $172 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | | | | | | | | | Impact from Payment | | |
| | | | | | | | | | from Affiliate for | | |
| | Impact from | | Total Return | | Transfer Agent | | |
| | Payment from | | Excluding | | Allocation | | Total Return |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from | | Methodology | | Excluding Payment |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the | | Reimbursements for | | from Affiliate for |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | the Year Ended | | the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2004 | | October 31, 2004 |
Class A | | | 0.08 | % | | | 13.78 | % | | | — | % | | | — | % |
Class B | | | 0.08 | | | | 13.05 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | 0.08 | | | | 12.98 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 5.24 | |
Class Y | | | 0.07 | | | | 14.37 | | | | — | | | | — | |
6. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | 1 | |
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7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 58,832 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 71,168 | |
8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 704 | | | | 57 | | | | (1,813 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,052 | ) | | | 825 | | | | 18 | | | | (2,793 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,950 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 6,022 | | | $ | 494 | | | $ | (15,128 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (8,612 | ) | | $ | 10,605 | | | $ | 259 | | | $ | (35,569 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (24,705 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 35 | | | | — | | | | (316 | ) | | | — | | | | (281 | ) | | | 68 | | | | — | | | | (830 | ) | | | — | | | | (762 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 285 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,530 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,245 | ) | | $ | 825 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,190 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,365 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 113 | | | | — | | | | (329 | ) | | | — | | | | (216 | ) | | | 102 | | | | — | | | | (414 | ) | | | — | | | | (312 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 920 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,621 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,701 | ) | | $ | 1,215 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,973 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,758 | ) |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 36 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 710 | | | | 93 | | | | (806 | ) | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | | | 665 | | | | 51 | | | | (860 | ) | | | — | | | | (144 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 5,854 | | | $ | 829 | | | $ | (7,127 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (444 | ) | | $ | 8,318 | | | $ | 754 | | | $ | (9,306 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (234 | ) |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 106 | | | $ | 895 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 229 | | | $ | 3,024 | |
9. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
10. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Financial Highlights—(Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
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| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 9.31 | | | $ | 0 .06 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0 .50 | ) | | $ | (0 .44 | ) | | $ | (0 .05 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0 .05 | ) | | $ | (0 .49 | ) | | $ | 8.82 | | | | (4 .68 | )%(f) | | $ | 78,320 | | | | 1 .64 | %(g) | | | 1 .14 | %(g) | | | 1 .14 | %(g) | | | 1 .52 | %(g) | | | 36 | % |
B | | | 8.80 | | | | 0 .05 | | | | — | | | | (0 .48 | ) | | | (0 .43 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .43 | ) | | | 8.37 | | | | (4 .89 | ) (f) | | | 8,992 | | | | 2 .74 | (g) | | | 1 .54 | (g) | | | 1 .54 | (g) | | | 1 .13 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.80 | | | | 0 .03 | | | | — | | | | (0 .48 | ) | | | (0 .45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .45 | ) | | | 8.35 | | | | (5 .11 | ) (f) | | | 11,187 | | | | 2 .27 | (g) | | | 2 .01 | (g) | | | 2 .01 | (g) | | | 0 .65 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 9.56 | | | | 0 .05 | | | | — | | | | (0 .52 | ) | | | (0 .47 | ) | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | (0 .52 | ) | | | 9.04 | | | | (4 .91 | ) (f) | | | 7 | | | | 2 .03 | (g) | | | 1 .53 | (g) | | | 1 .53 | (g) | | | 1 .17 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 9.60 | | | | 0 .06 | | | | — | | | | (0 .52 | ) | | | (0 .46 | ) | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | (0 .57 | ) | | | 9.03 | | | | (4 .75 | ) (f) | | | 46 | | | | 1 .34 | (g) | | | 1 .30 | (g) | | | 1 .30 | (g) | | | 1 .29 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 9.62 | | | | 0 .07 | | | | — | | | | (0 .51 | ) | | | (0 .44 | ) | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .11 | ) | | | (0 .55 | ) | | | 9.07 | | | | (4 .56 | ) (f) | | | 7 | | | | 1 .00 | (g) | | | 1 .00 | (g) | | | 1 .00 | (g) | | | 1 .66 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.64 | | | | 0 .08 | | | | — | | | | (0 .53 | ) | | | (0 .45 | ) | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .12 | ) | | | (0 .57 | ) | | | 9.07 | | | | (4 .54 | ) (f) | | | 63,968 | | | | 0 .89 | (g) | | | 0 .89 | (g) | | | 0 .89 | (g) | | | 1 .76 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.91 | | | | 0 .05 | | | | — | | | | (5 .63 | ) | | | (5 .58 | ) | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | (5 .60 | ) | | | 9.31 | | | | (37 .46 | ) | | | 92,476 | | | | 1 .44 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 0 .36 | | | | 69 | |
B | | | 14.16 | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | — | | | | (5 .31 | ) | | | (5 .36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5 .36 | ) | | | 8.80 | | | | (37 .85 | ) | | | 11,931 | | | | 2 .39 | | | | 1 .95 | | | | 1 .95 | | | | (0 .18 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 14.17 | | | | (0 .06 | ) | | | — | | | | (5 .31 | ) | | | (5 .37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5 .37 | ) | | | 8.80 | | | | (37 .90 | ) | | | 13,691 | | | | 2 .13 | | | | 2 .13 | | | | 2 .13 | | | | (0 .36 | ) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 15.33 | | | | 0 .01 | | | | — | | | | (5 .78 | ) | | | (5 .77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5 .77 | ) | | | 9.56 | | | | (37 .64 | ) | | | 11 | | | | 1 .87 | | | | 1 .65 | | | | 1 .65 | | | | 0 .12 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 15.37 | | | | 0 .06 | | | | — | | | | (5 .79 | ) | | | (5 .73 | ) | | | (0 .04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .04 | ) | | | (5 .77 | ) | | | 9.60 | | | | (37 .37 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 1 .28 | | | | 1 .28 | | | | 1 .28 | | | | 0 .48 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 15.41 | | | | 0 .10 | | | | — | | | | (5 .81 | ) | | | (5 .71 | ) | | | (0 .08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .08 | ) | | | (5 .79 | ) | | | 9.62 | | | | (37 .23 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 0 .99 | | | | 0 .99 | | | | 0 .99 | | | | 0 .77 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.43 | | | | 0 .12 | | | | — | | | | (5 .81 | ) | | | (5 .69 | ) | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | (5 .79 | ) | | | 9.64 | | | | (37 .09 | ) | | | 67,966 | | | | 0 .89 | | | | 0 .89 | | | | 0 .89 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 13.19 | | | | 0 .04 | | | | 0 .01 | | | | 1 .77 | | | | 1 .82 | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | 1 .72 | | | | 14.91 | | | | 13 .87 | (h) | | | 177,170 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 0 .32 | | | | 72 | |
B | | | 12.53 | | | | (0 .07 | ) | | | 0 .01 | | | | 1 .70 | | | | 1 .64 | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | 1 .63 | | | | 14.16 | | | | 13 .14 | (h) | | | 29,968 | | | | 2 .31 | | | | 2 .08 | | | | 2 .08 | | | | (0 .35 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 12.54 | | | | (0 .07 | ) | | | 0 .01 | | | | 1 .70 | | | | 1 .64 | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | 1 .63 | | | | 14.17 | | | | 13 .07 | (h) | | | 26,479 | | | | 2 .09 | | | | 2 .09 | | | | 2 .09 | | | | (0 .37 | ) | | | — | |
R3(i) | | | 13.89 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 .44 | | | | 1 .44 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 .44 | | | | 15.33 | | | | 10 .37 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1 .65 | (g) | | | 1 .65 | (g) | | | 1 .65 | (g) | | | (0 .03 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4(j) | | | 13.89 | | | | 0 .03 | | | | — | | | | 1 .45 | | | | 1 .48 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 .48 | | | | 15.37 | | | | 10 .66 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1 .34 | (g) | | | 1 .34 | (g) | | | 1 .34 | (g) | | | 0 .28 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(k) | | | 13.89 | | | | 0 .07 | | | | — | | | | 1 .45 | | | | 1 .52 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 .52 | | | | 15.41 | | | | 10 .94 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1 .05 | (g) | | | 1 .05 | (g) | | | 1 .05 | (g) | | | 0 .57 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.58 | | | | 0 .19 | | | | 0 .01 | | | | 1 .75 | | | | 1 .95 | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .10 | ) | | | 1 .85 | | | | 15.43 | | | | 14 .45 | (h) | | | 111,098 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | 0 .86 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.78 | | | | 0 .04 | | | | — | | | | 1 .39 | | | | 1 .43 | | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | 1 .41 | | | | 13.19 | | | | 12 .13 | | | | 189,375 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 0 .39 | | | | 67 | |
B | | | 11.25 | | | | (0 .03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 .31 | | | | 1 .28 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 .28 | | | | 12.53 | | | | 11 .38 | | | | 35,673 | | | | 2 .30 | | | | 2 .07 | | | | 2 .07 | | | | (0 .28 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.26 | | | | (0 .04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 .32 | | | | 1 .28 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 .28 | | | | 12.54 | | | | 11 .37 | | | | 29,153 | | | | 2 .10 | | | | 2 .10 | | | | 2 .10 | | | | (0 .31 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 12.12 | | | | 0 .14 | | | | — | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 1 .54 | | | | (0 .08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .08 | ) | | | 1 .46 | | | | 13.58 | | | | 12 .76 | | | | 169,614 | | | | 0 .89 | | | | 0 .89 | | | | 0 .89 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 10.67 | | | | 0 .10 | | | | — | | | | 1 .09 | | | | 1 .19 | | | | (0 .08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .08 | ) | | | 1 .11 | | | | 11.78 | | | | 11 .19 | | | | 209,721 | | | | 1 .41 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 1 .40 | | | | 0 .81 | | | | 61 | |
B | | | 10.20 | | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 .08 | | | | 1 .06 | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | 1 .05 | | | | 11.25 | | | | 10 .35 | | | | 39,806 | | | | 2 .34 | | | | 2 .15 | | | | 2 .15 | | | | 0 .06 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.22 | | | | (0 .02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 .07 | | | | 1 .05 | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | 1 .04 | | | | 11.26 | | | | 10 .29 | | | | 33,690 | | | | 2 .11 | | | | 2 .11 | | | | 2 .11 | | | | 0 .12 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.99 | | | | 0 .15 | | | | — | | | | 1 .12 | | | | 1 .27 | | | | (0 .14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .14 | ) | | | 1 .13 | | | | 12.12 | | | | 11 .62 | | | | 81,582 | | | | 0 .90 | | | | 0 .90 | | | | 0 .90 | | | | 0 .97 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.08 | | | | 0 .03 | | | | — | | | | 0 .57 | | | | 0 .60 | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | 0 .59 | | | | 10.67 | | | | 5 .92 | | | | 241,014 | | | | 1 .46 | | | | 1 .45 | | | | 1 .45 | | | | 0 .30 | | | | 62 | |
B | | | 9.70 | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | — | | | | 0 .55 | | | | 0 .50 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 .50 | | | | 10.20 | | | | 5 .16 | | | | 44,561 | | | | 2 .34 | | | | 2 .15 | | | | 2 .15 | | | | (0 .41 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.71 | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | — | | | | 0 .56 | | | | 0 .51 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 .51 | | | | 10.22 | | | | 5 .25 | (h) | | | 40,965 | | | | 2 .10 | | | | 2 .10 | | | | 2 .10 | | | | (0 .36 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.36 | | | | (0 .01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0 .69 | | | | 0 .68 | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0 .05 | ) | | | 0 .63 | | | | 10.99 | | | | 6 .55 | | | | 19,578 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | 0 .88 | | | | 0 .95 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007—2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000—2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007—2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006—2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005—2006.
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)—(continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001—2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 953.17 | | | $ | 5.52 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.14 | | | $ | 5.70 | | | | 1.14 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 951.13 | | | $ | 7.45 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.15 | | | $ | 7.70 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 948.86 | | | $ | 9.71 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.82 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 950.86 | | | $ | 7.40 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.20 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 952.49 | | | $ | 6.29 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.34 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 954.40 | | | $ | 4.84 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.83 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 954.58 | | | $ | 4.31 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.38 | | | $ | 4.45 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Table of Contents
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 6/30/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI All Country World ex US Index is a broad based, unmanaged, market capitalization weighted, total return index that measures the performance of both developed and emerging stock markets, excluding the U.S. The index is calculated to exclude companies and share classes which cannot be freely purchased by foreigners.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Diversified International A# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.32 | % |
Diversified International A## | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -45.49 | % |
Diversified International B# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.70 | % |
Diversified International B## | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -45.57 | % |
Diversified International C# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.70 | % |
Diversified International C## | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -43.27 | % |
Diversified International I# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.15 | % |
Diversified International R3# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.48 | % |
Diversified International R4# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.38 | % |
Diversified International R5# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.18 | % |
Diversified International Y# | | | 6/30/08 | | | | -42.14 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Cheryl M. Duckworth, CFA | | Andrew S. Offit, CPA | | Vera M. Trojan, CFA |
Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President |
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Theodore B.P. Jayne, CFA | | David Elliott, CFA | | |
Vice President | | Vice President | | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Diversified International Fund returned -1.90%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index, which returned 1.31% for the same period. The Fund also underperformed the - -0.97% return of the average fund in the Lipper International Multi-Cap Core peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The modestly positive return of the benchmark during the period masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the impact of various governments’ increasing involvement in the global economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Sector returns within the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. diverged widely in this environment, with weakness in traditionally defensive sectors like Health Care (-11%), Utilities (-7%), and Consumer Staples (-5%) offset by strength in economically sensitive areas like Materials (+15%), Information Technology (+10%), and Industrials (+9%).
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The Fund’s underperformance versus the benchmark was due to weak stock selection, which was negative in seven of ten sectors. Selection was weakest within Financials, Consumer Staples, and Materials. This was partially offset by more favorable selection in Consumer Discretionary, Energy, and Health Care. Sector positioning, which is a result of individual stock decisions, was additive, largely due to underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) positions in Financials and Utilities and an overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) position in Information Technology. The Fund also benefited from a modest cash position, which helped relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance as the market trended lower from November through February.
The largest detractors from relative returns were Vimpel-Communications (Telecommunication Services), Japan Tobacco (Consumer Staples), and UBS (Financials). Russian wireless operator Vimpel-Communications saw its shares fall amid significant macroeconomic uncertainty in Russia and weakness in the ruble relative to the U.S. dollar. Shares of cigarette and tobacco products company Japan Tobacco were pressured by declining domestic tobacco sales volumes and the negative impact from a strong Japanese yen. Switzerland-based financial services provider UBS posted a larger-than-expected quarterly loss, pushing its shares lower. Food and beverage company Nestle (Consumer Staples), also based in Switzerland, was among the top detractors from absolute (i.e. total return) returns.
Top contributors to relative performance during the period included Volkswagen (Consumer Discretionary), China Communications Construction (Industrials), and Rio Tinto (Materials). German car maker Volkswagen’s shares slid during the period following sharp gyrations in the company’s stock at the end of October driven by Porsche’s move to take a controlling stake in the company. The Fund gained on a relative basis by not holding the stock, which is included in the benchmark. China infrastructure company China Communications Construction saw its shares rise on expectations that the company will benefit from the Chinese government’s stimulus spending. Shares of diversified mining company Rio Tinto benefited from rising copper prices and the company’s reduced balance sheet risk following the recently proposed funding deal with Aluminum Corporation of China (CHINALCO). Top absolute contributors included Standard Chartered (Financials) and BHP Billiton (Materials).
What is the outlook?
It is increasingly clear that the global economy is in a deep recession, notwithstanding the recent stock market rally. Governments worldwide are reshaping the financial playing field through actions ranging from stimulus packages to massive loans to impaired private sector companies, all taken with an eye towards thawing frozen credit markets and expanding purchasing power. These moves will help mitigate some of the negative economic pressures, and while the outlook remains uncertain, markets have begun to anticipate a recovery.
The Fund employs a multiple portfolio manager structure and is organized in three broad strategies. The Fund’s managers pursue diverse and complementary investment strategies, with fundamental, bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) research as the foundation for portfolio construction. Due to these bottom-up investment decisions we ended the period most overweight the Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, and Health Care sectors and most underweight the Financials, Energy, and Telecommunication Services sectors.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 4.2 | % |
Banks | | | 11.8 | |
Capital Goods | | | 6.4 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.8 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.7 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4.3 | |
Energy | | | 8.9 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2.0 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 5.9 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.3 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.1 | |
Insurance | | | 3.8 | |
Materials | | | 9.1 | |
Media | | | 1.4 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6.9 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.5 | |
Retailing | | | 3.8 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.6 | |
Software & Services | | | 2.0 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.3 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 5.4 | |
Transportation | | | 2.3 | |
Utilities | | | 5.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.8 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
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Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Australia | | | 0.8 | % |
Austria | | | 0.7 | |
Belgium | | | 0.9 | |
Brazil | | | 3.1 | |
Canada | | | 3.4 | |
China | | | 1.1 | |
Denmark | | | 0.7 | |
Egypt | | | 0.1 | |
Finland | | | 0.8 | |
France | | | 8.7 | |
Germany | | | 7.3 | |
Greece | | | 0.2 | |
Hong Kong | | | 2.1 | |
India | | | 1.1 | |
Ireland | | | 1.1 | |
Israel | | | 0.9 | |
Italy | | | 2.4 | |
Japan | | | 13.0 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.8 | |
Malaysia | | | 0.2 | |
Mauritius | | | 0.1 | |
Mexico | | | 0.3 | |
Netherlands | | | 3.1 | |
New Zealand | | | 0.0 | |
Norway | | | 0.8 | |
Panama | | | 0.1 | |
Papua New Guinea | | | 0.1 | |
Peru | | | 0.1 | |
Philippines | | | 0.0 | |
Portugal | | | 0.1 | |
Russia | | | 1.5 | |
Singapore | | | 0.4 | |
South Africa | | | 1.4 | |
South Korea | | | 1.6 | |
Spain | | | 3.0 | |
Sweden | | | 1.9 | |
Switzerland | | | 7.9 | |
Taiwan | | | 2.1 | |
Thailand | | | 0.3 | |
Turkey | | | 0.4 | |
United Kingdom | | | 20.1 | |
United States | | | 2.0 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.8 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.1% | | | | |
| | | | Australia—0.8% | | | | |
| 5 | | | ABC Learning Centres Ltd. ⌂ • † | | $ | — | |
| 2 | | | Australian Worldwide Exploration Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Avoca Resources Ltd. • | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | AWB Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Bradken Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Challenger Financial Services Group Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Coffey International Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | CSL Ltd. | | | 31 | |
| 2 | | | Dominion Mining Ltd. | | | 7 | |
| 6 | | | Elders Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 8 | | | Emeco Holdings Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 4 | | | ING Office Fund | | | 1 | |
| 7 | | | Macquarie CountryWide Trust | | | 2 | |
| 15 | | | Macquarie Office Trust | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Mount Gibson Iron Ltd. • | | | 1 | |
| 4 | | | Pacific Brands Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 6 | | | Pan Pacific Petroleum • | | | 1 | |
| 4 | | | PaperlinX Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 4 | | | PMP Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 41 | |
| 7 | | | Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| 10 | | | Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 113 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria—0.7% | | | | |
| — | | | BWIN Interactive Entertainment • | | | 7 | |
| 3 | | | OMV AG | | | 84 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 91 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium—0.9% | | | | |
| — | | | Delhaize-Le Lion S.A. | | | 20 | |
| — | | | D’ieteren S.A. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | GIMV NPV | | | 1 | |
| 10 | | | Hansen Transmissions • | | | 21 | |
| — | | | Nyrstar N.V. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Omega Pharma S.A. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Sipef N.V. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Tessenderlo Chemie N.V. | | | 7 | |
| 2 | | | UCB S.A. | | | 45 | |
| — | | | Umicore | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Wereldhave Belgium | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 109 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil—3.1% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A. | | | 14 | |
| 3 | | | BM & F Bovespa S.A. | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Companhai Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar ADR | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Companhia de Bebidas das Americas ADR | | | 4 | |
| 2 | | | Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 29 | |
| 3 | | | Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais ADR | | | 45 | |
| 3 | | | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ADR | | | 54 | |
| 1 | | | Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. | | | 6 | |
| 9 | | | Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo S.A. ADR | | | 125 | |
| 2 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR | | | 67 | |
| 1 | | | Tele Norte Leste Participacoes S.A. ADR | | | 19 | |
| — | | | Weg S.A. | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 386 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada—3.4% | | | | |
| — | | | Aecon Group, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Agrium U.S., Inc. | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | Agrium, Inc. | | | 22 | |
| 1 | | | Alamos Gold, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. Class B | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Altius Minerals Corp. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Atrium Innovations, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | Biovail Corp. | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Cameco Corp. | | | 32 | |
| 1 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 28 | |
| — | | | Canam Group, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Cascades, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Celestica, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Constellation Software, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | EnCana Corp. | | | 23 | |
| — | | | Enerflex Systems Income Fund • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Enghouse Systems Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Equitable Group, Inc. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Flint Energy Services Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Highpine Oil & Gas Ltd. • | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Home Capital Group, Inc. | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Laurentian Bank of Canada | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Miranda Technologies, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | MOSAID Technologies, Inc. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Patheon, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Petro Andina Resources, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 69 | |
| — | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. ADR | | | 39 | |
| 1 | | | Research In Motion Ltd. • | | | 56 | |
| 2 | | | Semafo, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Sierra Wireless, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | The Churchill Corp. • | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Thompson Creek Metals Co., Inc. • | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 50 | |
| — | | | Transcontinental, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | West Energy Ltd. • | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Winpak Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 451 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | China—1.1% | | | | |
| 10 | | | China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. | | | 12 | |
| 13 | | | China Dongxiang Group Co. | | | 6 | |
| 8 | | | China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. | | | 28 | |
| 13 | | | China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. | | | 36 | |
| 18 | | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. | | | 13 | |
| 22 | | | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Mindray Medical International Ltd. | | | 25 | |
| — | | | Sohu.com, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. ADR • | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 151 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark—0.7% | | | | |
| — | | | Auriga Industries | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Carlsberg A/S Class B | | | 35 | |
| 1 | | | H. Lundbeck A/S | | | 22 | |
| — | | | TK Development • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Vestas Wind Systems A/S • | | | 20 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 80 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Egypt—0.1% | | | | |
| — | | | Orascom Construction | | | 7 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland—0.8% | | | | |
| 6 | | | Nokia Oyj | | | 83 | |
| 1 | | | Raisio plc | | | 2 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Schedule of Investments—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| | | | Finland—0.8%—(continued) | | | | |
| 1 | | | Sponda Oyj | | $ | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Tietoenator Oyj | | | 7 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 94 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | France—8.7% | | | | |
| — | | | Air France | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Alstom RGPT | | | 42 | |
| — | | | BNP Paribas | | | 25 | |
| — | | | Boiron | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Cegereal | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Eiffage | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Esso Ste. Anonyme Francaise | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Eurazeo | | | 11 | |
| — | | | Faiveley S.A. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Fonciere des Regions | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | France Telecom S.A. | | | 22 | |
| 1 | | | Gaz de France | | | 45 | |
| — | | | Gecina S.A. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. • | | | 4 | |
| — | | | M6-Metropole Television | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Meetic • | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Michelin (C.G.D.E.) Class B | | | 109 | |
| — | | | Nexans S.A. | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Nexity | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | Peugeot S.A. | | | 31 | |
| 1 | | | Pinault-Printemps-Redoute S.A. | | | 64 | |
| 3 | | | Rhodia S.A. | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Safran S.A. | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Sanofi-Aventis S.A. | | | 138 | |
| — | | | Schneider Electric S.A. | | | 22 | |
| 1 | | | Scor SE | | | 11 | |
| — | | | Societe BiC S.A. | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Societe Fonciere, Financiere et de Participations | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Societe Generale Class A | | | 55 | |
| 2 | | | Technip S.A. | | | 66 | |
| — | | | Teleperformance | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Thermador Groupe | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | Thomson Multimedia S.A. • | | | 3 | |
| 2 | | | Total S.A. | | | 92 | |
| 1 | | | Unibail | | | 84 | |
| — | | | Vallourec | | | 41 | |
| 1 | | | Vinci S.A. | | | 43 | |
| 2 | | | Vivendi S.A. | | | 55 | |
| — | | | Zodiac Aerospace | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,051 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany—7.3% | | | | |
| — | | | Aareal Bank AG | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Allianz SE | | | 28 | |
| — | | | Alstria Office REIT AG | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Aurubis AG | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | BASF SE | | | 47 | |
| — | | | Biotest AG | | | 3 | |
| — | | | CeWe Color Holdings | | | 1 | |
| 3 | | | Daimler AG | | | 109 | |
| — | | | Demag Cranes AG | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Deutsche Beteiligungs AG | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 112 | |
| 1 | | | Deutsche Lufthansa AG | | | 15 | |
| — | | | Draegerwerk AG & Co. | | | 1 | |
| 5 | | | E.On AG | | | 175 | |
| — | | | Fresenius SE | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | GEA Group AG | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Gesco AG | | | 1 | |
| — | | | GFK SE | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Gildemeister | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Hochtief AG | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Infineon Technologies AG • | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Jenoptik AG • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Jungheinrich AG | | | 1 | |
| — | | | K+S AG | | | 27 | |
| — | | | Loewe AG | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Merck KGaA | | | 24 | |
| 1 | | | Metro AG | | | 47 | |
| — | | | MTU Aero Engines Holdings AG | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs NPV | | | 46 | |
| — | | | Plambeck Neue Energien AG • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Praktiker Bau-Und Heimwerkermaerkte Holding AG | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Rheinmetall AG | | | 1 | |
| — | | | RWE AG | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Salzgitter AG | | | 10 | |
| 2 | | | Siemens AG | | | 110 | |
| — | | | Software AG | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Solarworld AG | | | 22 | |
| ��� | | | TIPP24 AG | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Vossloh AG | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Wirecard • | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Wuestenrot & Wuerttembergische AG | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 891 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Greece—0.2% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Public Power Corp. | | | 23 | |
| — | | | Sarantis S.A. | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong—2.1% | | | | |
| 37 | | | Anta Sports Products Ltd. | | | 31 | |
| 5 | | | ASM Pacific Technology | | | 22 | |
| 4 | | | China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | China Mobile Ltd. | | | 9 | |
| 2 | | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| 3 | | | Chow Sang Sang Holdings | | | 1 | |
| — | | | CNOOC Ltd. ADR | | | 17 | |
| 3 | | | Esprit Holdings Ltd. | | | 15 | |
| 32 | | | Golden Meditech Co., Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| 2 | | | Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| 4 | | | HKR International Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| 30 | | | Huabao International Holdings Ltd. | | | 21 | |
| 3 | | | Hysan Development Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | |
| 11 | | | Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 9 | | | K Wah International Holdings Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 53 | | | Kingboard Laminates Holdings | | | 21 | |
| 12 | | | Li & Fung Ltd. | | | 34 | |
| 6 | | | New World China Land Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 10 | | | Noble Group Ltd. | | | 9 | |
| 16 | | | Oriental Press Group | | | 1 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong—2.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| 19 | | | Pacific Andes International Holdings Ltd. | | $ | 2 | |
| 10 | | | Regal Real Estate Investment | | | 1 | |
| 6 | | | Shangri-La Asia Ltd. | | | 9 | |
| 22 | | | Sinolink Worldwide Holdings | | | 2 | |
| 21 | | | Skyworth Digital Holdings Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 4 | | | Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 3 | | | Tian An China Investments Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 241 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | India—1.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Bharti Televentures • | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Educomp Solutions Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | 89 | |
| 1 | | | Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 15 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 131 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland—1.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | CRH plc | | | 23 | |
| 4 | | | Elan Corp. plc ADR • | | | 24 | |
| 1 | | | Genesis Lease Ltd. ADR | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Greencore Group plc | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | Ryanair Holdings plc ADR • | | | 60 | |
| — | | | SkillSoft plc ADR • | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Smurfit Kappa Group plc | | | 3 | |
| 5 | | | Total Produce plc | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | United Drug plc | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 124 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel—0.9% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Bank Leumi Le-Israel | | | 5 | |
| 4 | | | Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd. | | | 7 | |
| 2 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 92 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 104 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy—2.4% | | | | |
| — | | | Ansaldo STS S.p.A. | | | 7 | |
| 2 | | | Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.A. | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Buzzi Unicem S.p.A. • | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Davide Campari | | | 1 | |
| — | | | DiaSorin S.p.A. | | | 1 | |
| 4 | | | Eni S.p.A. | | | 90 | |
| — | | | Esprinet S.p.A. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Exor S.p.A. • | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Finmeccanica S.p.A. | | | 8 | |
| 3 | | | Geox S.p.A. | | | 25 | |
| 13 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo | | | 43 | |
| — | | | Lottomatica S.p.A. | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Parmalat S.p.A. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Piccolo Credito Valtellinese | | | 1 | |
| 25 | | | Pirelli & Co. S.p.A. | | | 10 | |
| 57 | | | Telecom Italia S.p.A. | | | 51 | |
| 6 | | | Unipol Gruppo Finanziario S.p.A. | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 278 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan—13.0% | | | | |
| — | | | Aderans Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Aichi Bank Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Aichi Machine Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Ain Pharmaciez, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Aoki Holdings, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd. | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Arcs Co., Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Arisawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | ASKA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 39 | |
| — | | | BML, Inc. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Canon Finetech, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Canon, Inc. | | | 72 | |
| — | | | Cawachi Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Cedyna Financial Corp. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Central Japan Railway Co. | | | 42 | |
| — | | | Century Tokyo Leasing Corp. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Chudenko Corp. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Circle K Sunkus Co., Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Coca-Cola Central Japan Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | DA Office Investment Corp. | | | 4 | |
| 3 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 55 | |
| 1 | | | Daiichikosho Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | DCM Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Denso Corp. | | | 14 | |
| — | | | DTS Corp. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Dydo Drinco, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| 3 | | | Eisai Co., Ltd. | | | 73 | |
| — | | | ESPEC Corp. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Fields Corp. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Futaba Corp. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Godo Steel Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Gunze Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Heiwa Corp. | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Hikari Tsushin, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Hitachi Systems & Services Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Hogy Medical Co., Ltd. | | | 32 | |
| 6 | | | Honda Motor Co., Ltd.* | | | 170 | |
| 1 | | | Ibiden Co., Ltd. | | | 29 | |
| — | | | INES Corp. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Itoham Foods, Inc. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Izumiya Co., Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Jaccs Co., Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Kanto Automotive Works Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Kinden Corp. | | | 12 | |
| — | | | Komori Corp. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Kyocera Corp. | | | 23 | |
| — | | | Kyoei Steel Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Kyoto Kimono Yuzen | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Maeda Corp. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | MID REIT, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Mimasu Semiconductor Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 22 | |
| 4 | | | Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | | | 52 | |
| 30 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.* | | | 165 | |
| — | | | Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Nabtesco Corp. | | | 8 | |
| — | | | NEC Mobiling Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | 144 | |
| 1 | | | Nippo Corp. | | | 6 | |
| 3 | | | Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. | | | 24 | |
| — | | | Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd. | | | 7 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Schedule of Investments—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| | | | Japan—13.0%—(continued) | | | | |
| 1 | | | Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. | | $ | 2 | |
| — | | | Noevir | | | 2 | |
| — | | | NTT DoCoMo, Inc. | | | 20 | |
| 10 | | | Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. | | | 32 | |
| 2 | | | Panasonic Corp. | | | 27 | |
| — | | | Paramound Bed Co. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Pasona Group, Inc. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Raito Kogyo | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Rakuten, Inc. | | | 30 | |
| — | | | Ricoh Leasing Co., Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Right On Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Round One Corp. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Ryosan Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Ryoshoku Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Ryoyo Electro Corp. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 41 | |
| — | | | Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | Seino Holdings Corp. | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | 59 | |
| 1 | | | Softbank Corp. | | | 14 | |
| — | | | Sogo Medical Co., Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Sony Corp. | | | 26 | |
| — | | | Taikisha Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Takefuji Corp. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | The Daiei, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | The Eighteenth Bank Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | The Kanto Tsukuba Bank Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| — | | | The Kita-Nippon Bank Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | The Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | Toagosei Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Tohokushinsha Film Corp. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Tokuyama Corp. | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 27 | |
| 10 | | | Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. | | | 38 | |
| 1 | | | Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Toyota Automotive Body Co., Ltd. | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 12 | |
| — | | | TS Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | TV Asahi Corp. | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Unipres Corp. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Uny Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Yonekyu Corp. | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,583 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Luxembourg—0.8% | | | | |
| 1 | | | ArcelorMittal | | | 19 | |
| 1 | | | ArcelorMittal ADR | | | 28 | |
| 1 | | | Colt Telecom Group S.A. • | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Millicom International Cellular S.A. | | | 24 | |
| 2 | | | SES Global S.A. | | | 28 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 101 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Malaysia—0.2% | | | | |
| 30 | | | Air Asia BHD • | | | 10 | |
| 3 | | | Kulim Malaysia Berhad | | | 5 | |
| 21 | | | PLUS Expressways Berhad | | | 19 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Mauritius—0.1% | | | | |
| 40 | | | Golden Agri Resources Ltd. | | | 10 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico—0.3% | | | | |
| 1 | | | America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. ADR | | | 19 | |
| 4 | | | Cemex S.A. CPO | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. De C.V. ADR | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Grupo Televisa S.A. ADR | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands—3.1% | | | | |
| 9 | | | AerCap Holdings N.V. • | | | 42 | |
| 2 | | | ASML Holding N.V. | | | 36 | |
| — | | | Crucell N.V. • | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Gemalto N.V. • | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Heijmans N.V. | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Imtech N.V. | | | 3 | |
| 7 | | | Koninklijke (Royal) KPN N.V. | | | 81 | |
| 5 | | | Koninklijke Ahold N.V. | | | 59 | |
| — | | | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Koninklijke Ten Cate N.V. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | OCE N.V. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Ordina N.V. | | | 3 | |
| 3 | | | Plaza Centers N.V. | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Qiagen N.V. • | | | 32 | |
| 2 | | | SBM Offshore N.V. | | | 32 | |
| 3 | | | Unilever N.V. CVA | | | 57 | |
| — | | | Unit 4 Agresso N.V. • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | USG People N.V. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | USG People N.V.—Dividend Option † | | | — | |
| — | | | Vastned Offices | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 380 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand—0.0% | | | | |
| 4 | | | New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway—0.8% | | | | |
| — | | | Atea ASA • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Bonheur ASA | | | 4 | |
| 9 | | | DNB Nor ASA | | | 58 | |
| 40 | | | DNO International ASA • | | | 34 | |
| 1 | | | Norske Skogindustrier ASA • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Pronova BioPharma A.S. • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Sparebanken Midt-Norge | | | 2 | |
| — | | | TGS Nopec Geophysical Co. ASA • | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 103 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Panama—0.1% | | | | |
| — | | | Copa Holdings S.A. Class A | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Papua New Guinea—0.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | New Britain Palm Oil Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Peru—0.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Compania De Minas Buenaventur ADR | | | 15 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Philippines—0.0% | | | | |
| — | | | Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. ADR | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal—0.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Novabase SGPS S.A. • | | | 6 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
8
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| | | | Portugal—0.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| 1 | | | Redes Energeticas Nacionais | | $ | 4 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia—1.5% | | | | |
| — | | | Lukoil ADR | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel ADR | | | 6 | |
| 7 | | | OAO Gazprom Class S ADR | | | 118 | |
| 3 | | | OAO Rosneft Oil Co. § | | | 17 | |
| 2 | | | Vimpel-Communications ADR | | | 22 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 172 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore—0.4% | | | | |
| 15 | | | Chartered Semiconductor • | | | 2 | |
| 4 | | | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 22 | |
| 11 | | | K1 Ventures Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 5 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd. | | | 20 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 45 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa—1.4% | | | | |
| 3 | | | Adcock Ingram Holdings Ltd. • | | | 13 | |
| 12 | | | African Bank Investments Ltd. | | | 39 | |
| 2 | | | Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Gold Fields Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 16 | |
| 5 | | | MTN Group Ltd. | | | 66 | |
| — | | | Sasol Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| 3 | | | Truworths International Ltd. | | | 13 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 169 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea—1.6% | | | | |
| — | | | CJ Corp. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | CJ Home Shopping | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Dae Duck Electronics | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Global & Yuasa | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Infopia Co., Ltd. • | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Kolon Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Kolon Industries, Inc. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Kumho Industrial Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | LG Dacom Corp. | | | 5 | |
| — | | | LG Electronics, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
| — | | | LG Micron Ltd. ⌂ | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Lotte Shopping Co. • | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance | | | 2 | |
| — | | | NHN Corp. • | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | ON*Media Corp. • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Pacific Corp. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Posco Ltd. • | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Sambu Construction Co., Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | 102 | |
| — | | | Samsung Securities Co., Ltd. • | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Seah Besteel Corp. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Shinsegae Co., Ltd. • | | | 6 | |
| — | | | STX Engine Co., Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| — | | | TK Corp. • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Youngone Corp. | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 208 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain—3.0% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Abertis Infraestructuras S.A. | | | 14 | |
| 3 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | | | 37 | |
| — | | | Banco De Sabadell S.A. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Construcciones y Auxiliar de | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Corp Financiera Alba | | | 8 | |
| 4 | | | Iberdrola S.A. | | | 33 | |
| 1 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 22 | |
| — | | | Miquel y Costas & Miquel S.A. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Prosegur Compania de Seguridad S.A. | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Red Electrica Corporacion S.A. | | | 85 | |
| 7 | | | Telefonica S.A. | | | 136 | |
| — | | | Viscofan S.A. | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 355 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden—1.9% | | | | |
| — | | | AF Ab Class B | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Betsson Ab | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Boliden Ab | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Bure Equity Ab | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Cardo Ab | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Hennes & Mauritz Ab | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Investment Ab Latour | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Lundbergforetagen Ab | | | 7 | |
| 10 | | | Lundin Petroleum Ab • | | | 63 | |
| — | | | NCC Ab Class B | | | 4 | |
| 5 | | | Swedish Match Ab | | | 67 | |
| 5 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson | | | 45 | |
| 2 | | | Volvo Ab Class B | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 227 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland—7.9% | | | | |
| 3 | | | ABB Ltd. | | | 46 | |
| — | | | Actelion Ltd. • | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Adecco S.A. | | | 21 | |
| — | | | Baloise Holding AG | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Basler Kantonalbank | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Bell Holding AG | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Berner Kantonalbank | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Clariant AG | | | 10 | |
| 2 | | | Credit Suisse Group AG | | | 69 | |
| 1 | | | Dufry Group | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 43 | |
| — | | | Kardex • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Kuehne & Nagel International AG | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | Mobilezone Holdings | | | 3 | |
| 8 | | | Nestle S.A. | | | 268 | |
| 1 | | | Nobel Biocare Holding AG | | | 30 | |
| — | | | Orascom Development Holding AG • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Pargesa Holding S.A. | | | 2 | |
| 4 | | | Paris RE Holdings Ltd. | | | 69 | |
| — | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 56 | |
| — | | | Sonova Holding AG | | | 18 | |
| — | | | Synthes, Inc. | | | 24 | |
| 10 | | | UBS AG • | | | 133 | |
| — | | | Valiant Holding AG | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Zurich Financial Services AG | | | 95 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 955 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan—2.1% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 5 | |
| 3 | | | High Technology Computer Corp. | | | 35 | |
| 4 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 12 | |
| 12 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. GDR ■ | | | 69 | |
| 4 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. GDR § | | | 26 | |
| 1 | | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 7 | |
| 5 | | | Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. | | | 8 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
9
The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Schedule of Investments—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan—2.1%—(continued) | | | | |
| 8 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR | | $ | 82 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 249 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Thailand—0.3% | | | | |
| 10 | | | Bangkok Bank plc | | | 23 | |
| 44 | | | Bank of Ayudhya plc | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey—0.4% | | | | |
| 3 | | | Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ADR | | | 39 | |
| 6 | | | Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. | | | 13 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 52 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom—20.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | 888 Holdings plc | | | 1 | |
| 3 | | | Admiral Group plc | | | 40 | |
| — | | | Aggreko plc | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Amlin plc | | | 8 | |
| 3 | | | Anite plc | | | 1 | |
| 15 | | | Arm Holdings plc | | | 26 | |
| 3 | | | Ashtead Group plc | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | AstraZeneca plc | | | 34 | |
| 2 | | | AstraZeneca plc ADR | | | 77 | |
| 2 | | | Autonomy Corp. plc • | | | 43 | |
| 11 | | | BAE Systems plc | | | 56 | |
| 10 | | | Barclays Bank plc | | | 41 | |
| 2 | | | Barratt Developments plc | | | 4 | |
| 3 | | | Beazley Group plc | | | 4 | |
| 9 | | | BG Group plc | | | 145 | |
| 2 | | | BHP Billiton plc | | | 48 | |
| 10 | | | BP plc | | | 73 | |
| 2 | | | BP plc ADR | | | 81 | |
| 1 | | | Brit Insurance Holdings | | | 2 | |
| 5 | | | British American Tobacco plc | | | 119 | |
| 2 | | | Catlin Group Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Clarkson plc | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Computacenter plc | | | 3 | |
| 4 | | | Croda International plc | | | 33 | |
| 1 | | | CSR plc • | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Devro plc | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Diploma plc | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | Drax Group plc | | | 15 | |
| 11 | | | easyJet plc • | | | 53 | |
| 1 | | | Emerald Energy plc • | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | Enterprise Inns plc | | | 5 | |
| 3 | | | Ferrexpo plc | | | 7 | |
| 4 | | | Galliford Try plc | | | 3 | |
| 2 | | | GlaxoSmithKline plc | | | 26 | |
| — | | | Greene King plc | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Hardy Underwriting Group | | | 1 | |
| 27 | | | Hays plc | | | 37 | |
| 2 | | | Hiscox Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | HMV Group plc | | | 2 | |
| 21 | | | HSBC Holding plc | | | 150 | |
| 4 | | | Imperial Tobacco Group plc | | | 91 | |
| 1 | | | International Personal Finance | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Investec plc | | | 9 | |
| 4 | | | J. Sainsbury plc | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Keller Group plc | | | 2 | |
| 23 | | | Kingfisher plc | | | 62 | |
| 7 | | | Lancashire Holdings Ltd. • | | | 51 | |
| 6 | | | Logica plc | | | 6 | |
| 22 | | | Marks & Spencer Group plc | | | 111 | |
| 1 | | | Marston’s plc | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | McBride plc | | | 3 | |
| 3 | | | Meggitt plc | | | 9 | |
| 4 | | | Michael Page International plc | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Micro Focus International | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Next plc | | | 24 | |
| — | | | Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 3 | | | Paragon Group Companies plc | | | 3 | |
| 2 | | | PV Crystalox Solar plc | | | 3 | |
| 4 | | | Reed Elsevier Capital, Inc. ⌂ | | | 30 | |
| 8 | | | Regus plc | | | 9 | |
| 8 | | | Resolution plc • | | | 11 | |
| — | | | Reuters Group plc | | | 7 | |
| 11 | | | Rexam plc | | | 50 | |
| 5 | | | Rio Tinto plc | | | 193 | |
| 2 | | | ROK plc | | | 2 | |
| 5 | | | Rolls-Royce Group plc | | | 26 | |
| 443 | | | Rolls-Royce Group-C Share Entitlement ⌂ † | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Southern Reserve, Inc. | | | 5 | |
| 12 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 192 | |
| 5 | | | Tesco plc | | | 26 | |
| 4 | | | Thomas Cook Group plc | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Tomkins plc | | | 3 | |
| 4 | | | Tui Travel plc | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | UMECO plc | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | Vedanta Resources plc | | | 32 | |
| 50 | | | Vodafone Group plc | | | 93 | |
| 1 | | | WH Smith plc | | | 9 | |
| 5 | | | Wm Morrison Supermarkets | | | 19 | |
| 4 | | | WPP plc | | | 31 | |
| 9 | | | Xstrata plc | | | 80 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,442 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | United States—0.4% | | | | |
| 1 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 37 | |
| 2 | | | WSP Holdings Ltd. | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 43 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $12,698) | | $ | 11,578 | |
| | | | | | | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—1.6% | | | | |
| | | | United States—1.6% | | | | |
| 5 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund | | $ | 188 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $167) | | $ | 188 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $12,865) | | $ | 11,766 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements—1.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $43, collateralized by GNMA 4.50%—6.50%, 2038—2039, value of $44) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 43 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 43 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $52, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50%—6.50%, 2035—2039, FNMA 4.50%—6.50%, 2034 — 2047, value of $53) | | | | | | | | |
| 52 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 52 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $72, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00%—7.00%, 2021—2039, FNMA 6.00%—7.00%, 2034 — 2038, GNMA 4.50%—7.00%, 2024—2039, value of $74) | | | | | | | | |
| 72 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 72 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $-, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $-) | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $16, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00%—15.00%, 2009—2021, FNMA 3.50%—15.50%, 2012—2039, value of $16) | | | | | | | | |
| 16 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 16 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 183 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $183) | | | | | | $ | 183 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $13,048) ▲ | | | 98 .2 | % | | $ | 11,949 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1 .8 | % | | | 222 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 12,171 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 94.77% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $13,981 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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| | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 848 | |
| | | | Unrealized Depreciation | | | (2,880 | ) |
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| | | | Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (2,032 | ) |
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† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $1, which represents 0.01% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
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■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $69, which represents 0.57% of total net assets. |
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§ | | Securities contain some restrictions as to public resale. These securities comply with Regulation S, rules governing offers and sales made outside the United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, and are determined to be liquid. At April 30, 2009, the market value of these securities amounted to $43 or 0.35% of total net assets. |
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• | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $45. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
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| 06/2008 | | | | 5 | | | ABC Learning Centres Ltd. | | $ | 5 | |
| 12/2008 | | | | — | | | LG Micron Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| 06/2008 - 11/2008 | | | | 4 | | | Reed Elsevier Capital, Inc. | | | 43 | |
| 06/2008 - 08/2008 | | | | 443 | | | Rolls-Royce Group-C Share Entitlement | | | — | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $35 which represents 0.29% of total net assets.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Schedule of Investments—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
British Pound (Sell) | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 35 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | $ | — | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 22 | | | | 21 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | 1 | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 23 | | | | 23 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
British Pound (Sell) | | | 11 | | | | 11 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
British Pound (Sell) | | | — | | | | 0 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
Danish Krone (Buy) | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 35 | | | | 35 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Buy) | | | 17 | | | | 17 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Buy) | | | 31 | | | | 31 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 11 | | | | 11 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong Dollar (Sell) | | | 6 | | | | 6 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong Dollar (Buy) | | | 17 | | | | 17 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 13 | | | | 13 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | — | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 12 | | | | 12 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | — | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 25 | | | | 27 | | | | 05/07/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 18 | | | | 18 | | | | 05/08/09 | | | | — | |
Swedish Krona (Sell) | | | 15 | | | | 15 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 6 | | | | 6 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 21 | | | | 22 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | 1 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 4.2 | % |
Banks | | | 11 .8 | |
Capital Goods | | | 6 .4 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1 .0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1 .8 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0 .7 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4 .3 | |
Energy | | | 8 .9 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2 .0 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 5 .9 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1 .3 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0 .1 | |
Insurance | | | 3 .8 | |
Materials | | | 9 .1 | |
Media | | | 1 .4 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6 .9 | |
Real Estate | | | 1 .5 | |
Retailing | | | 3 .8 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2 .6 | |
Software & Services | | | 2 .0 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4 .3 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 5 .4 | |
Transportation | | | 2 .3 | |
Utilities | | | 5 .2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1 .5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1 .8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels | |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 2,531 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 9,417 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 1 | |
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Total | | $ | 11,949 | |
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Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 2 | |
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Total | | $ | 2 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 2 | |
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Total | | $ | 2 | |
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* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 1 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 1 | |
Net sales | | | (1 | ) |
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Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 1 | |
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♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 1 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $13,048) | | $ | 11,949 | |
Cash | | | 19 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $19) | | | 19 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 2 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 225 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 4 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 74 | |
Other assets | | | 147 | |
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Total assets | | | 12,439 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 2 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 254 | |
Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 9 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 268 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 12,171 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 20,711 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 67 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (7,509 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (1,098 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 12,171 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 525,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 5.75/$6.08 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 495 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,847 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.73 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 107 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 616 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.73 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 108 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 617 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.76 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 100 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 578 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.75 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 100 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 575 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.75 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 100 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 577 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.76 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 100 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 578 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.76 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,004 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,783 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 199 | |
Interest | | | — | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (21 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 178 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 55 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 1 | |
Distribution fees | |
Class A | | | 3 | |
Class B | | | 3 | |
Class C | | | 3 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | 26 | |
Accounting services | | | 1 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 48 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 10 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 155 | |
Expense waivers | | | (71 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | — | |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (71 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 84 | |
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Net investment income | | | 94 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (4,440 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 13 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (4,427 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 4,137 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (15 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 4,122 | |
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Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (305 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (211 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | For the Period | |
| | Period Ended | | | June 30, 2008** | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | through | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 27 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (4,427 | ) | | | (3,115 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 4,122 | | | | (5,220 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (211 | ) | | | (8,308 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | | (8 | ) | | | — | |
Class I | | | (3 | ) | | | — | |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (25 | ) | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | (39 | ) | | | — | |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 364 | | | | 4,238 | |
Class B | | | 38 | | | | 1,005 | |
Class C | | | 21 | | | | 1,034 | |
Class I | | | 2 | | | | 1,000 | |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | 1,000 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | | | | 1,000 | |
Class R5 | | | 2 | | | | 1,000 | |
Class Y | | | 24 | | | | 10,000 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 452 | | | | 20,277 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 202 | | | | 11,969 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 11,969 | | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 12,171 | | | $ | 11,969 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 67 | | | $ | 12 | |
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** | | Commencement of operations. |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Diversified International Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| g) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities - The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $45. |
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| k) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| n) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
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| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 28 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (2,149 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (6,169 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (8,290 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $15, increase accumulated net realized gain by $33, and decrease paid in capital by $18. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 2,149 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,149 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 1.0000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.9500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.8975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.8950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
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1.65% | | 2.40% | | 2.40% | | 1.40% | | 1.90% | | 1.65% | | 1.40% | | 1.30% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Six-Month | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.57 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.30 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.31 | ‡ |
Class I Shares | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.29 | § |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.89 | ** |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.64 | †† |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.39 | ‡‡ |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.30 | §§ |
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* | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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† | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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‡ | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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§ | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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** | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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†† | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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‡‡ | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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§§ | | From June 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $5 and contingent deferred sales charges in an amount that rounds to zero from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $1 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows:
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| | Shares |
Class A | | | 401 | |
Class B | | | 100 | |
Class C | | | 100 | |
Class I | | | 100 | |
Class R3 | | | 100 | |
Class R4 | | | 100 | |
Class R5 | | | 100 | |
Class Y | | | 1,004 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 9,898 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 9,313 | |
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7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the period June 30, 2008 through October 31, 2008:
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Period June 30, 2008 through October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 78 | | | | 1 | | | | (14 | ) | | | — | | | | 65 | | | | 432 | | | | — | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 430 | |
Amount | | $ | 431 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (75 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 364 | | | $ | 4,256 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (18 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,238 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | 101 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 39 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 1,005 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,005 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 12 | | | | — | | | | (8 | ) | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | 105 | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 104 | |
Amount | | $ | 63 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (42 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 1,038 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,034 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,000 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | �� | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,000 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,000 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,000 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | 1,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,000 | |
Amount | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | 25 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,000 | |
The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility.
9. | | Industry Classifications: |
Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Financial Highlights—(Unaudited)
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 5.88 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | (0.13 | ) | | $ | 5.75 | | | | (1.90 | )%(e) | | $ | 2,847 | | | | 2.89 | %(f) | | | 1.62 | %(f) | | | 1.62 | %(f) | | | 1.77 | %(f) | | | 85 | % |
B | | | 5.87 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 5.73 | | | | (2.39 | ) (e) | | | 616 | | | | 3.62 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 1.03 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 5.87 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 5.73 | | | | (2.39 | ) (e) | | | 617 | | | | 3.62 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 1.00 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 5.89 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 5.76 | | | | (1.78 | ) (e) | | | 578 | | | | 2.58 | (f) | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | 2.04 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 5.87 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 5.75 | | | | (2.17 | ) (e) | | | 575 | | | | 3.28 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 1.44 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 5.88 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 5.75 | | | | (2.01 | ) (e) | | | 577 | | | | 2.98 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.69 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 5.88 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 5.76 | | | | (1.84 | ) (e) | | | 578 | | | | 2.68 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.94 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 5.89 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 5.76 | | | | (1.77 | ) (e) | | | 5,783 | | | | 2.58 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 2.04 | (f) | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) June 30, 2008, through October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | |
A(g) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 5.88 | | | | (41.20 | ) (e) | | | 2,528 | | | | 2.01 | (f) | | | 1.57 | (f) | | | 1.57 | (f) | | | 0.26 | (f) | | | 67 | |
B(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 5.87 | | | | (41.30 | ) (e) | | | 591 | | | | 2.74 | (f) | | | 2.31 | (f) | | | 2.31 | (f) | | | (0.48 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 5.87 | | | | (41.30 | ) (e) | | | 611 | | | | 2.75 | (f) | | | 2.32 | (f) | | | 2.32 | (f) | | | (0.49 | ) (f) | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | (4.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.11 | ) | | | 5.89 | | | | (41.10 | ) (e) | | | 589 | | | | 1.74 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 0.53 | (f) | | | — | |
R3(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 5.87 | | | | (41.30 | ) (e) | | | 588 | | | | 2.44 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | (0.07 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R4(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 5.88 | | | | (41.20 | ) (e) | | | 588 | | | | 2.14 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 0.18 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 5.88 | | | | (41.20 | ) (e) | | | 588 | | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (4.12 | ) | | | (4.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.11 | ) | | | 5.89 | | | | (41.10 | ) (e) | | | 5,886 | | | | 1.74 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 0.52 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on June 30, 2008. |
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)—(continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Diversified International Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | the | | Days |
| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.99 | | | $ | 7.95 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.76 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | | 1.62 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 976.14 | | | $ | 11.51 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.14 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 976.14 | | | $ | 11.51 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.14 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.15 | | | $ | 6.43 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.29 | | | $ | 6.55 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 978.26 | | | $ | 9.31 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.37 | | | $ | 9.49 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 979.92 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.61 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 981.62 | | | $ | 6.87 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | $ | 7.00 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.28 | | | $ | 6.38 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.34 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 – 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective – Seeks a high level of current income consistent with growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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| | Inception | | 1 | | 5 | | 10 | | Since |
| | Date | | Year | | Year | | Year | | Inception |
Dividend & Growth A# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -32.18 | % | | | -0.02 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 5.74 | % |
Dividend & Growth A## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -35.91 | % | | | -1.14 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 5.28 | % |
Dividend & Growth B# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -32.75 | % | | | -0.88 | % | | | NA | * | | | NA | * |
Dividend & Growth B## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.07 | % | | | -1.20 | % | | | NA | * | | | NA | * |
Dividend & Growth C# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -32.66 | % | | | -0.74 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 5.01 | % |
Dividend & Growth C## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -33.33 | % | | | -0.74 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 5.01 | % |
Dividend & Growth I# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -31.96 | % | | | 0.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 5.82 | % |
Dividend & Growth R3# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -32.39 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 6.09 | % |
Dividend & Growth R4# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -32.14 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 6.17 | % |
Dividend & Growth R5# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -31.96 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 6.22 | % |
Dividend & Growth Y# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -31.85 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 6.25 | % |
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# | | Without sales charge |
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NA | | Not Applicable |
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* | | 10 year and inception returns are not applicable for Class B because after 8 years Class B converts to Class A. |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Portfolio Manager
Edward P. Bousa, CFA
Senior Vice President, Partner
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund returned -6.38%, before sales charge, for the six month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned -8.53% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -8.79% return of the average fund in Lipper Equity Income Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The six-month period ended April 30, 2009 was one of the most volatile in history, reflecting investors’ fluctuating reactions to economic data releases and the U.S. government’s involvement to help mitigate the financial crisis. The broad U.S. equity market registered its sixth straight quarterly decline in the first quarter of 2009, but ended the period with a sharp rebound from mid-March lows.
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Overall equity market performance was weak for the period across all market capitalizations: large cap equities (-8.5%), mid caps (-0.2%), and small caps (-8.4%) declined as represented by the S&P 500, S&P 400 MidCap, and Russell 2000 indices respectively. During the six-month period seven of ten sectors within the S&P 500 Index posted negative returns, led by Financials (-29%), Industrials (-13%), and Energy (-10%). Information Technology (6%), Consumer Discretionary (4%), and Telecommunication Services (3%) were the only sectors that posted positive returns.
The Fund’s outperformance relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the S&P 500 Index was due to favorable stock selection, particularly in Health Care, Energy, and Financials, which more than offset weak stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology sectors. Sector allocation detracted from benchmark-relative results. Specifically, our underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) allocations to strong-performing Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary more than offset positive contributions from overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to Telecommunication Services. The Fund benefited from a modest cash position in a declining equity market.
Detractors from benchmark-relative performance included Bank of America (Financials), Capital One (Financials), and Apple (Information Technology). Shares of diversified banking company Bank of America fell significantly on weakness in their consumer-oriented loan portfolio and due to difficulties surrounding their acquisition of Merrill Lynch. We exited our position during the period. Capital One, a diversified banking company with credit card, automobile, and commercial lending operations, announced disappointing quarterly results and forecast higher credit losses in 2009. The market for Financials has been difficult, especially for credit card stocks, which faced heightened regulatory scrutiny over rates, fees, and credit lines. We exited our position during the period. Consumer electronics company Apple performed well during the period despite slowing consumer trends. The Fund did not hold shares in the company which hurt relative performance, as did not holding shares in Cisco and Google. General Electric (Industrials), Medtronic (Health Care), and Abbott Laboratories (Health Care) were top detractors from absolute (i.e. total return) performance.
The Fund’s top contributors to benchmark-relative performance during the period were Schering-Plough (Health Care), Citigroup (Financials), and Wells Fargo (Financials). Pharmaceutical company Schering-Plough benefited from a takeover offer by Merck, driving the share price higher. Our underweight position in benchmark component Citigroup contributed to relative performance, as shares of this global financial services firm fell as fears mounted that the company would require additional capital from the government. Although we briefly owned Citigroup, we exited the position during the period. As shares of U.S. bank Wells Fargo declined throughout late 2008 and early 2009, we were able to purchase the stock at attractive prices. During the period Wells Fargo was our largest purchase and also a significant relative contributor to the Fund’s performance. IBM (Information Technology), Wyeth (Health Care), Anadarko Pete (Energy), and Corning (Information Technology) were top contributors to absolute performance.
What is the outlook?
Recent market and macroeconomic news have unfortunately not yet wiped the slate of market worries clean. While investors have stopped worrying—for the moment—about the solvency of the banking system and the freezing of global credit, that concern has shifted to worry over government involvement in private enterprise, and the troubling trajectories of unemployment and corporate profits. Our investment discipline is focused on investing in areas of strong demand and avoiding areas of oversupply. At the end of the period Energy remained our largest overweight in the Fund. The sector remains attractive based upon restricted supply at lower prices and a possible global economic rebound. Financials, still a challenging area, started to stabilize during the quarter. We increased our exposure during the period and have focused on companies that appear to be winners. We maintained our underweight to Consumer Staples, where valuations have become stretched as investors have sought defensive stocks in a down market.
At the end of the period, our largest overweights were to the Energy, Financials, and Industrials sectors, while we remain underweight the Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Consumer Staples sectors.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.4 | % |
Banks | | | 4.0 | |
Capital Goods | | | 8.9 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.4 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 5.7 | |
Energy | | | 17.2 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2.0 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 4.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 2.3 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.9 | |
Insurance | | | 5.4 | |
Materials | | | 3.5 | |
Media | | | 3.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 11.7 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.2 | |
Retailing | | | 2.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.6 | |
Software & Services | | | 3.2 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 5.5 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 5.4 | |
Transportation | | | 2.0 | |
Utilities | | | 5.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCK — 97.5% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 0.4% | | | | |
| 452 | | | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ADR | | $ | 13,132 | |
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| | | | Banks — 4.0% | | | | |
| 521 | | | Comerica, Inc. | | | 10,930 | |
| 259 | | | M&T Bank Corp. | | | 13,590 | |
| 632 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 25,078 | |
| 767 | | | US Bancorp. | | | 13,977 | |
| 949 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement ⌂† | | | 94 | |
| 3,091 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 61,843 | |
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| | | | | | | 125,512 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods — 8.9% | | | | |
| 313 | | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 11,133 | |
| 1,201 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 49,557 | |
| 410 | | | Eaton Corp. | | | 17,945 | |
| 1,905 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 24,094 | |
| 794 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 24,775 | |
| 659 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 21,618 | |
| 524 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 41,173 | |
| 620 | | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 28,122 | |
| 887 | | | Pentair, Inc. | | | 23,635 | |
| 479 | | | Siemens AG ADR | | | 32,033 | |
| 449 | | | Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. • | | | 5,730 | |
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| | | | | | | 279,815 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 1.4% | | | | |
| 810 | | | Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 19,865 | |
| 950 | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | 25,331 | |
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| | | | | | | 45,196 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials — 5.7% | | | | |
| 778 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 20,500 | |
| 148 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 19,031 | |
| 1,695 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 55,922 | |
| 1,022 | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 24,157 | |
| 942 | | | State Street Corp. | | | 32,162 | |
| 2,020 | | | UBS AG ADR • | | | 27,547 | |
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| | | | | | | 179,319 | |
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| | | | Energy — 17.2% | | | | |
| 1,426 | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | | 61,412 | |
| 794 | | | BP plc ADR | | | 33,700 | |
| 1,669 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 110,341 | |
| 494 | | | ConocoPhillips Holding Co. | | | 20,242 | |
| 993 | | | EnCana Corp. ADR | | | 45,406 | |
| 1,081 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 72,072 | |
| 1,627 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 48,331 | |
| 652 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 31,961 | |
| 1,466 | | | Total S.A. ADR | | | 72,904 | |
| 1,349 | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 46,743 | |
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| | | | | | | 543,112 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 2.0% | | | | |
| 625 | | | Walgreen Co. | | | 19,644 | |
| 880 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 44,367 | |
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| | | | | | | 64,011 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 4.5% | | | | |
| 1,255 | | | Nestle S.A. ADR | | | 40,718 | |
| 737 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 36,668 | |
| 1,008 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 36,504 | |
| 1,105 | | | SABMiller plc ADR | | | 18,422 | |
| 524 | | | Unilever N.V. NY Shares ADR | | | 10,368 | |
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| | | | | | | 142,680 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 2.3% | | | | |
| 1,394 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 44,611 | |
| 1,181 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 27,784 | |
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| | | | | | | 72,395 | |
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| | | | Household & Personal Products — 1.9% | | | | |
| 573 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 28,162 | |
| 668 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 33,003 | |
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| | | | | | | 61,165 | |
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| | | | Insurance — 5.4% | | | | |
| 935 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 43,286 | |
| 881 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | 25,441 | |
| 750 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 15,824 | |
| 1,600 | | | Metlife, Inc. | | | 47,612 | |
| 519 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 14,982 | |
| 545 | | | Travelers Cos., Inc. | | | 22,405 | |
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| | | | | | | 169,550 | |
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| | | | Materials — 3.5% | | | | |
| 676 | | | Agrium U.S., Inc. | | | 29,069 | |
| 230 | | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | 15,144 | |
| 726 | | | Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 21,112 | |
| 424 | | | BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR | | | 20,387 | |
| 2,119 | | | International Paper Co. | | | 26,832 | |
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| | | | | | | 112,544 | |
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| | | | Media — 3.0% | | | | |
| 1,400 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A | | | 21,637 | |
| 631 | | | Comcast Corp. Special Class A | | | 9,260 | |
| 610 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | | | 18,398 | |
| 1,035 | | | Time Warner, Inc. | | | 22,593 | |
| 1,053 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 23,054 | |
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| | | | | | | 94,942 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 11.7% | | | | |
| 826 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 34,560 | |
| 996 | | | AstraZeneca plc ADR | | | 34,827 | |
| 1,823 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 35,003 | |
| 1,964 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 64,665 | |
| 1,731 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 41,955 | |
| 2,491 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 33,282 | |
| 2,852 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 65,653 | |
| 368 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 16,147 | |
| 1,030 | | | Wyeth | | | 43,685 | |
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| | | | | | | 369,777 | |
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| | | | Real Estate — 0.2% | | | | |
| 294 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 3,535 | |
| 26 | | | Vornado Realty Trust | | | 1,281 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,816 | |
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| | | | Retailing — 2.0% | | | | |
| 748 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 11,627 | |
| 1,062 | | | Limited Brands, Inc. | | | 12,129 | |
| 1,974 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 40,712 | |
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| | | | | | | 64,468 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.6% | | | | |
| 1,247 | | | Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 15,226 | |
| 1,191 | | | Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | | | 16,138 | |
| 1,097 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 19,806 | |
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| | | | | | | 51,170 | |
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| | | | Software & Services — 3.2% | | | | |
| 1,204 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | 35,440 | |
| 794 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 27,952 | |
| 1,882 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 38,129 | |
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| | | | | | | 101,521 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMON STOCK — 97.5% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 418 | | | Avnet, Inc. • | | | | | | $ | 9,157 | |
| 1,625 | | | Corning, Inc . | | | | | | | 23,763 | |
| 537 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | | | | | 19,336 | |
| 917 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | | | | | 94,602 | |
| 3,994 | | | Xerox Corp. | | | | | | | 24,403 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 171,261 | |
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| | | | Telecommunication Services — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 5,276 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | | | | 135,171 | |
| 1,216 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | | | | | 36,901 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 172,072 | |
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| | | | Transportation — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 500 | | | FedEx Corp. | | | | | | | 28,002 | |
| 2,136 | | | Southwest Airlines Co. | | | | | | | 14,906 | |
| 352 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | | | | | | 18,429 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 61,337 | |
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| | | | Utilities — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,531 | | | Dominion Resources, Inc. | | | | | | | 46,169 | |
| 887 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | | | | | 40,907 | |
| 953 | | | FPL Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 51,267 | |
| 909 | | | PG&E Corp. | | | | | | | 33,753 | |
| 307 | | | Veolia Environment ADR | | | | | | | 8,379 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 180,475 | |
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| | | | Total common stock (cost $3,515,039) | | | | | | $ | 3,080,270 | |
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WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 119 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement ⌂•† | | | | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total warrants (cost $–) | | | | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $3,515,039) | | | | | | $ | 3,080,270 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $21,910, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2038 — 2039, value of $22,348) | | | | |
$ | 21,910 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | $ | 21,910 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $26,220, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% — 6.50%, 2035 — 2039, FNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $26,745) | | | | |
| 26,220 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 26,220 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $36,637, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% — 7.00%, 2021 — 2039, FNMA 6.00% — 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% — 7.00%, 2024 — 2039, value of $37,369) | | | | |
| 36,637 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 36,637 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $123, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $127) | | | | |
| 123 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 123 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $7,902, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% — 15.00%, 2009 — 2021, FNMA 3.50% — 15.50%, 2012 - - 2039, value of $8,060) | | | | |
| 7,902 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 7,902 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 92,792 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $92,792) | | | | | | $ | 92,792 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $3,607,831)▲ | | | 100.4 | % | | $ | 3,173,062 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (0.4 | )% | | | (13,016 | ) |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 3,160,046 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 13.42% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $3,628,583 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 154,936 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (610,457 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (455,521 | ) |
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† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $94, which represents 0.00% of total net assets. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
04/2008 | | | | 949 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement | | $ | 8,300 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
04/2008 | | | | 119 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement Warrants | | $ | — | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $94 which represents 0.00% of total net assets.
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╪ | | See Note 2b of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 3,080,176 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 92,792 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 94 | |
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Total | | $ | 3,173,062 | |
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Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 53 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation u | | | 41 | |
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Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 94 | |
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u Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 41 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $3,607,831) | | $ | 3,173,062 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 115 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 6,747 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 6,465 | |
Other assets | | | 220 | |
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Total assets | | | 3,186,610 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 21,267 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 3,797 | |
Investment management fees | | | 325 | |
Distribution fees | | | 143 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 1,032 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 26,564 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,160,046 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 4,088,055 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 5,626 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (498,866 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (434,769 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,160,046 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 750,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 13.48/$14.26 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 148,364 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,000,175 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.26 | |
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Shares outstanding | | �� | 13,749 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 182,327 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.23 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 14,577 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 192,822 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.44 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 17,846 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 239,932 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.61 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 130 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,763 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.64 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 826 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 11,273 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.66 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 91 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,248 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.67 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 38,815 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 530,506 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 52,922 | |
Interest | | | 106 | |
Securities lending | | | 29 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (626 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 52,431 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 9,426 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 3,191 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,423 | |
Class B | | | 935 | |
Class C | | | 962 | |
Class R3 | | | 3 | |
Class R4 | | | 12 | |
Custodian fees | | | 5 | |
Accounting services | | | 238 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 145 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 30 | |
Interest and dividend expense | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 42 | |
Other expenses | | | 627 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 18,039 | |
Expense waivers | | | (1 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (160 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (18 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (179 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 17,860 | |
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Net investment income | | | 34,571 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (387,968 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (387,968 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 135,388 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 135,388 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (252,580 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (218,009 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 34,571 | | | $ | 61,853 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (387,968 | ) | | | (108,309 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 135,388 | | | | (1,479,942 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (218,009 | ) | | | (1,526,398 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (22,054 | ) | | | (46,956 | ) |
Class B | | | (1,324 | ) | | | (2,208 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,486 | ) | | | (2,645 | ) |
Class I | | | (2,509 | ) | | | (858 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (10 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (114 | ) | | | (101 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (10 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
Class Y | | | (6,269 | ) | | | (8,699 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (173,549 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (21,507 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (19,864 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (129 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (9 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (106 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (10 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (14,212 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (33,776 | ) | | | (290,863 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (39,966 | ) | | | 270,480 | |
Class B | | | (22,217 | ) | | | (31,123 | ) |
Class C | | | (10,988 | ) | | | (6,590 | ) |
Class I | | | 81,610 | | | | 202,564 | |
Class R3 | | | 1,329 | | | | 436 | |
Class R4 | | | 3,376 | | | | 9,375 | |
Class R5 | | | 994 | | | | 258 | |
Class Y | | | 67,434 | | | | 444,967 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 81,572 | | | | 890,367 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (170,213 | ) | | | (926,894 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 3,330,259 | | | | 4,257,153 | |
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End of period | | $ | 3,160,046 | | | $ | 3,330,259 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 5,626 | | | $ | 4,831 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. Organization:
The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report.
The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company.
Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years.
Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged.
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase |
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| g) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| h) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| i) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions |
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| | | about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| k) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. |
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
3. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 81,893 | | | $ | 57,157 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 208,970 | | | | 201,659 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 4,831 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (90,146 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (590,909 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (676,224 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $72 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $72. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 90,146 | |
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Total | | $ | 90,146 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.5975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.5950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement – Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.25% | | NA | | NA | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | NA |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.22 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 2.01 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.03 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.89 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.98 | * | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.40 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.82 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.74 | |
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* | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $4,458 and contingent deferred sales charges of $213 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 |
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| | | years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $66. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $6. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $3,041 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | | | | | | | | | Impact from Payment | | |
| | | | | | | | | | from Affiliate for | | |
| | Impact from | | Total Return | | Transfer Agent | | |
| | Payment from | | Excluding | | Allocation | | Total Return |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from | | Methodology | | Excluding Payment |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the | | Reimbursements for | | from Affiliate for |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | the Year Ended | | the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2004 | | October 31, 2004 |
Class A | | | 0.03 | % | | | 16.17 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 12.47 | % |
Class B | | | 0.03 | | | | 15.19 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | 0.03 | | | | 15.39 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 11.72 | |
Class I | | | 0.03 | | | | 16.64 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | 0.03 | | | | 16.65 | | | | — | | | | — | |
5. Investment Transactions:
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 635,062 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 504,372 | |
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
6. Capital Share Transactions:
The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 16,939 | | | | 1,627 | | | | (22,326 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,760 | ) | | | 28,976 | | | | 10,493 | | | | (27,322 | ) | | | — | | | | 12,147 | |
Amount | | $ | 222,548 | | | $ | 21,591 | | | $ | (284,105 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (39,966 | ) | | $ | 556,608 | | | $ | 216,318 | | | $ | (502,446 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 270,480 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,060 | | | | 98 | | | | (2,967 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,809 | ) | | | 1,813 | | | | 1,117 | | | | (4,749 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,819 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 13,551 | | | $ | 1,281 | | | $ | (37,049 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (22,217 | ) | | $ | 34,327 | | | $ | 22,868 | | | $ | (88,318 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (31,123 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,700 | | | | 105 | | | | (2,763 | ) | | | — | | | | (958 | ) | | | 2,241 | | | | 1,031 | | | | (3,824 | ) | | | — | | | | (552 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 22,020 | | | $ | 1,367 | | | $ | (34,375 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,988 | ) | | $ | 41,699 | | | $ | 21,027 | | | $ | (69,316 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,590 | ) |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 7,758 | | | | 187 | | | | (1,670 | ) | | | — | | | | 6,275 | | | | 11,984 | | | | 51 | | | | (546 | ) | | | — | | | | 11,489 | |
Amount | | $ | 99,917 | | | $ | 2,467 | | | $ | (20,774 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 81,610 | | | $ | 210,565 | | | $ | 952 | | | $ | (8,953 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 202,564 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 109 | | | | 1 | | | | (11 | ) | | | — | | | | 99 | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | (7 | ) | | | — | | | | 23 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,461 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | (142 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,329 | | | $ | 569 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | (146 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 436 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 298 | | | | 8 | | | | (51 | ) | | | — | | | | 255 | | | | 525 | | | | 10 | | | | (49 | ) | | | — | | | | 486 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,938 | | | $ | 114 | | | $ | (676 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,376 | | | $ | 10,068 | | | $ | 208 | | | $ | (901 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,375 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 72 | | | | 1 | | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | 70 | | | | 14 | | | | 1 | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 13 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,019 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | (35 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 994 | | | $ | 279 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | (37 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 258 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 8,008 | | | | 460 | | | | (3,142 | ) | | | — | | | | 5,326 | | | | 23,180 | | | | 1,110 | | | | (1,697 | ) | | | — | | | | 22,593 | |
Amount | | $ | 103,716 | | | $ | 6,179 | | | $ | (42,461 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 67,434 | | | $ | 449,513 | | | $ | 22,787 | | | $ | (27,333 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 444,967 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 445 | | | $ | 5,662 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 654 | | | $ | 12,822 | |
7. Line of Credit:
The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility.
8. Proposed Reorganization:
On May 6, 2009, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) approved a Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) that provides for the reorganization of a series of the Company, The Hartford Stock Fund, into the Fund (“Reorganization”). The Reorganization does not require shareholder approval by shareholders of the Fund.
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Effective as of the close of business on July 31, 2009, in anticipation of the Reorganization, shares of Classes A, B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y of The Hartford Stock Fund will no longer be sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) or be eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds.
The Board, including all of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) (“Independent Directors”), carefully considered the proposed Reorganization and have determined that it (1) is in the best interests of The Hartford Stock Fund and The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and (2) would not result in a dilution of the interests of shareholders of either Fund. In making these determinations, the Board considered that the Reorganization will provide shareholders of The Hartford Stock Fund with (a) a comparable investment and (b) the enhanced potential to realize economies of scale.
The Reorganization is expected to occur on or about October 2, 2009 or on such later date as the officers of the Company determine (“Closing Date”). As of the close of business on the Closing Date, pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement, each holder of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Y shares of The Hartford Stock Fund will become the owner of corresponding full and fractional shares of The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund having an aggregate value equal to the aggregate value of his or her shares of The Hartford Stock Fund. While the net asset value per share and number of shares held in such shareholder’s account will differ following the Reorganization, the total value of such shareholder’s account will remain the same.
No sales load, commission or other transactional fee will be imposed as a result of the Reorganization. The Funds’ investment adviser, HIFSCO, has agreed to bear all of the expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization, except for any brokerage fees and brokerage expenses associated with the Reorganization. In addition, the closing of the Reorganization is contingent upon, among other things, receiving an opinion of counsel that the proposed Reorganization will qualify as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes. As a result, it is anticipated that shareholders will not recognize any gain or loss in connection with the proposed Reorganization.
Shareholders of The Hartford Stock Fund who determine that they do not wish to become shareholders of The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund may (1) redeem their shares of The Hartford Stock Fund before the Closing Date or (2) exchange their shares of The Hartford Stock Fund before the Closing Date for shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund by contacting the Company or their broker, financial intermediary, or other financial institution. Please note that a redemption or an exchange of shares of The Hartford Stock Fund will be a taxable event and a shareholder may recognize a gain or loss in connection with that transaction.
9. Industry Classifications:
Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
A | | $ | 14.56 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1.08 | ) | | $ | (0.93 | ) | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | (1.08 | ) | | $ | 13.48 | | | | (6.38 | )%(e) | | $ | 2,000,175 | | | | 1.20 | %(f) | | | 1.20 | %(f) | | | 1.20 | %(f) | | | 2.33 | %(f) | | | 17 | % |
B | | | 14.32 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | 13.26 | | | | (6.76 | ) (e) | | | 182,327 | | | | 2.18 | (f) | | | 2.01 | (f) | | | 2.01 | (f) | | | 1.54 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 14.28 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) | | | 13.23 | | | | (6.65 | ) (e) | | | 192,822 | | | | 1.95 | (f) | | | 1.95 | (f) | | | 1.95 | (f) | | | 1.58 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 14.52 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 13.44 | | | | (6.24 | ) (e) | | | 239,932 | | | | 0.87 | (f) | | | 0.87 | (f) | | | 0.87 | (f) | | | 2.58 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 14.71 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | 13.61 | | | | (6.51 | ) (e) | | | 1,763 | | | | 1.56 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | 1.86 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 14.73 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 13.64 | | | | (6.32 | ) (e) | | | 11,273 | | | | 1.11 | (f) | | | 1.11 | (f) | | | 1.11 | (f) | | | 2.34 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 14.75 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 13.66 | | | | (6.19 | ) (e) | | | 1,248 | | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 2.49 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.75 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 13.67 | | | | (6.07 | ) (e) | | | 530,506 | | | | 0.71 | (f) | | | 0.71 | (f) | | | 0.71 | (f) | | | 2.79 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
A | | | 23.12 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | (7.32 | ) | | | (7.01 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.55 | ) | | | (8.56 | ) | | | 14.56 | | | | (32.24 | ) | | | 2,214,358 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 36 | |
B | | | 22.76 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (7.21 | ) | | | (7.07 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (8.44 | ) | | | 14.32 | | | | (32.85 | ) | | | 222,732 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 0.73 | | | | — | |
C | | | 22.72 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (7.21 | ) | | | (7.04 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (8.44 | ) | | | 14.28 | | | | (32.80 | ) | | | 221,895 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 0.87 | | | | — | |
I | | | 23.07 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | (7.27 | ) | | | (6.93 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (8.55 | ) | | | 14.52 | | | | (32.02 | ) | | | 167,989 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.77 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 23.37 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | (7.40 | ) | | | (7.17 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | (8.66 | ) | | | 14.71 | | | | (32.53 | ) | | | 455 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.16 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 23.39 | | | | 0.32 | | | | — | | | | (7.42 | ) | | | (7.10 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (8.66 | ) | | | 14.73 | | | | (32.25 | ) | | | 8,410 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.63 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 23.41 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | | | | (7.40 | ) | | | (7.05 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (8.66 | ) | | | 14.75 | | | | (32.06 | ) | | | 310 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.94 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 23.41 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | (7.40 | ) | | | (7.03 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.63 | ) | | | (8.66 | ) | | | 14.75 | | | | (31.99 | ) | | | 494,110 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 2.01 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
A | | | 21.48 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 2.95 | | | | 3.25 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 1.64 | | | | 23.12 | | | | 16.20 | (g) | | | 3,236,757 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 24 | |
B | | | 21.17 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 2.90 | | | | 3.02 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.43 | ) | | | 1.59 | | | | 22.76 | | | | 15.22 | (g) | | | 395,552 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | |
C | | | 21.13 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 3.05 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | 1.59 | | | | 22.72 | | | | 15.42 | (g) | | | 365,443 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 0.62 | | | | — | |
I | | | 21.46 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | 2.98 | | | | 3.34 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 1.61 | | | | 23.07 | | | | 16.67 | (g) | | | 1,899 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 1.50 | | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 21.14 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.40 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 2.23 | | | | 23.37 | | | | 11.38 | (e) | | | 177 | | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 0.63 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 21.14 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.47 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 2.25 | | | | 23.39 | | | | 11.70 | (e) | | | 1,994 | | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | 0.72 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 21.14 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.52 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 2.27 | | | | 23.41 | | | | 11.99 | (e) | | | 193 | | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.98 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 21.72 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | 3.02 | | | | 3.39 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | 1.69 | | | | 23.41 | | | | 16.68 | (g) | | | 255,138 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.72 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (k) |
A | | | 19.10 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 3.14 | | | | 3.40 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 2.38 | | | | 21.48 | | | | 18.63 | | | | 2,626,634 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 29 | |
B | | | 18.84 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 3.10 | | | | 3.19 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 2.33 | | | | 21.17 | | | | 17.63 | | | | 365,678 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | |
C | | | 18.81 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 3.08 | | | | 3.20 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 2.32 | | | | 21.13 | | | | 17.75 | | | | 317,139 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | |
I(l) | | | 20.48 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.06 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 21.46 | | | | 5.20 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 1.08 | (f) | | | 0.98 | (f) | | | 0.98 | (f) | | | 0.59 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 19.30 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | | | | 3.18 | | | | 3.53 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 2.42 | | | | 21.72 | | | | 19.15 | | | | 133,376 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 1.75 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 17.79 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.74 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 1.31 | | | | 19.10 | | | | 9.87 | | | | 2,109,617 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 26 | |
B | | | 17.56 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.56 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 1.28 | | | | 18.84 | | | | 8.92 | | | | 343,650 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | |
C | | | 17.53 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.58 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 1.28 | | | | 18.81 | | | | 9.08 | | | | 280,967 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 17.97 | | | | 0.32 | | | | — | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 1.33 | | | | 19.30 | | | | 10.36 | | | | 114,777 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 1.64 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 |
A | | | 15.94 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.85 | | | | 17.79 | | | | 12.53 | (g) | | | 1,838,567 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 25 | |
B | | | 15.75 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.83 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.81 | | | | 17.56 | | | | 11.62 | | | | 319,512 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | |
C | | | 15.72 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.81 | | | | 17.53 | | | | 11.76 | (g) | | | 277,706 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 16.11 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | 1.86 | | | | 2.10 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 1.86 | | | | 17.97 | | | | 13.06 | | | | 69,088 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.44 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 936.20 | | | $ | 5.76 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.84 | | | $ | 6.00 | | | | 1.20 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 932.42 | | | $ | 9.63 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.82 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 933.48 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.12 | | | $ | 9.74 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 937.60 | | | $ | 4.17 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.48 | | | $ | 4.35 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 934.85 | | | $ | 7.19 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.35 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 936.78 | | | $ | 5.33 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.29 | | | $ | 5.55 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 938.11 | | | $ | 3.98 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.67 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 939.25 | | | $ | 3.41 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.27 | | | $ | 3.55 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 5/28/04 – 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective – Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Equity Growth Allocation A# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -37.84 | % | | | -1.84 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation A## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -41.26 | % | | | -2.96 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation B# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -38.26 | % | | | -2.50 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation B## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -41.31 | % | | | -2.85 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation C# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -38.34 | % | | | -2.52 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation C## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -38.94 | % | | | -2.52 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation I# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -37.63 | % | | | -1.65 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation R3# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -38.00 | % | | | -1.96 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation R4# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -37.86 | % | | | -1.83 | % |
Equity Growth Allocation R5# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -37.65 | % | | | -1.68 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class A performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund returned -5.37%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus -8.53% for the S&P 500 Index, and - -4.83% for the Lipper Multi-Cap Core Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six- month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Fed’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down “only” -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity
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asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund is fully invested in the equity markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity investment sub asset classes. Over the last six-months, the Fund benefited from our strategic asset allocation decisions within equities. Specifically, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to domestic stocks.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objective and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it really behaves. During the period, underlying fund selection detracted from our overall performance.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. That was the case during the six-month period ended April 30, and no hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was required.
What is the outlook?
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
We believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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Fund Name | | Assets |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 2.2 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 0.4 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 18.7 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 2.1 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 6.1 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.3 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 2.9 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.2 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 4.9 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.9 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 8.3 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 8.5 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 5.1 | |
The Hartford MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Select MidCap Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 2.0 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 7.0 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 7.6 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 19.8 | |
The Hartford Value Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 0.0 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 97.4% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS — 97.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,395 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 34,475 | |
| 428 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 3,833 | |
| 1,233 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 11,186 | |
| 169 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 2,309 | |
| 595 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 5,372 | |
| 288 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 2,205 | |
| 827 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 9,056 | |
| 296 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 3,574 | |
| 854 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 15,398 | |
| 1,544 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 15,668 | |
| 1,202 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 9,391 | |
| 2 | | | The Hartford MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 14 | |
| 4 | | | The Hartford Select MidCap Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 28 | |
| 602 | | | The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 3,785 | |
| 1,961 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 13,004 | |
| 1,075 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 14,091 | |
| 4,539 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 36,581 | |
| 5 | | | The Hartford Value Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 45 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $257,124) | | | | | | $ | 180,015 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $257,124) | | | | | | $ | 180,015 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 160 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 4,000 | |
| 24 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 837 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $6,404) | | | | | | $ | 4,837 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $263,528) | | | | | | $ | 184,852 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $263,528) ▲ | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 184,852 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | — | % | | | 8 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100 0 | % | | $ | 184,860 | |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $263,761 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 510 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (79,419 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (78,909 | ) |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 184,852 | |
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Total | | $ | 184,852 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $6,404) | | $ | 4,837 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $257,124) | | | 180,015 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 78 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 220 | |
Dividends and interest | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 112 | |
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Total assets | | | 185,262 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 301 | |
Investment management fees | | | 4 | |
Distribution fees | | | 16 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 81 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 402 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 184,860 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 290,817 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 679 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (27,960 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (78,676 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 184,860 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 450,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.68/$8.12 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 13,992 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 107,430 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.64 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 3,334 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 25,463 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.61 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 5,663 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 43,085 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.67 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 95 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 726 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.65 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 86 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 661 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.64 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 448 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,422 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.67 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 531 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 4,073 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 120 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 2,975 | |
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Total investment income | | | 3,095 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 135 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 291 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 125 | |
Class B | | | 121 | |
Class C | | | 219 | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 3 | |
Custodian fees | | | 1 | |
Accounting services | | | 11 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 44 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 2 | |
Audit fees | | | 5 | |
Other expenses | | | 46 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 1,005 | |
Expense waivers | | | (128 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (36 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (164 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 841 | |
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Net investment income | | | 2,254 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (27,714 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (13 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (27,727 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 15,300 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 15,300 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (12,427 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (10,173 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,254 | | | $ | (667 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (27,727 | ) | | | 13,299 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 15,300 | | | | (145,028 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (10,173 | ) | | | (132,396 | ) |
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From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,018 | ) | | | (6,892 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (1,544 | ) |
Class C | | | (149 | ) | | | (2,397 | ) |
Class I | | | (321 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (5 | ) | | | (33 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (31 | ) | | | (40 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (51 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,143 | ) | | | (10,090 | ) |
Class B | | | (288 | ) | | | (2,785 | ) |
Class C | | | (459 | ) | | | (4,316 | ) |
Class I | | | (7 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (7 | ) | | | (55 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (28 | ) | | | (47 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (16 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (3,523 | ) | | | (28,218 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,978 | | | | 34,133 | |
Class B | | | (823 | ) | | | 5,149 | |
Class C | | | 1,885 | | | | 9,733 | |
Class I | | | (1,133 | ) | | | 901 | |
Class R3 | | | 14 | | | | 283 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,224 | | | | 3,306 | |
Class R5 | | | 2,592 | | | | 2,210 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 6,737 | | | | 55,715 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (6,959 | ) | | | (104,899 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 191,819 | | | | 296,718 | |
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End of period | | $ | 184,860 | | | $ | 191,819 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | 679 | | | $ | — | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. Organization:
The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report.
The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is Falsea non-diversifieda diversified open-end management investment company.
Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years.
The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”).
Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged.
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Funds’ Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate.
FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
3. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 9,945 | | | $ | 2,242 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 18,273 | | | | 5,366 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
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As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain | | $ | 1,948 | |
Unrealized Depreciation* | | $ | (94,209 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (92,261 | ) |
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* | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $11,584 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $11,584. |
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| d) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.60% | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $344 and contingent deferred sales charges of $54 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $29. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $274 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. Investment Transactions:
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 46,812 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 41,510 | |
6. Capital Share Transactions:
The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,044 | | | | 291 | | | | (1,979 | ) | | | — | | | | 356 | | | | 3,894 | | | | 1,191 | | | | (2,598 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,487 | |
Amount | | $ | 14,844 | | | $ | 2,116 | | | $ | (13,982 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,978 | | | $ | 47,768 | | | $ | 16,355 | | | $ | (29,990 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 34,133 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 238 | | | | 39 | | | | (401 | ) | | | — | | | | (124 | ) | | | 629 | | | | 301 | | | | (571 | ) | | | — | | | | 359 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,715 | | | $ | 275 | | | $ | (2,813 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (823 | ) | | $ | 7,627 | | | $ | 4,107 | | | $ | (6,585 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,149 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,430 | | | | 78 | | | | (2,366 | ) | | | — | | | | 142 | | | | 1,479 | | | | 432 | | | | (1,200 | ) | | | — | | | | 711 | |
Amount | | $ | 17,824 | | | $ | 556 | | | $ | (16,495 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,885 | | | $ | 17,894 | | | $ | 5,883 | | | $ | (14,044 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,733 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,643 | | | | 43 | | | | (2,671 | ) | | | — | | | | 15 | | | | 82 | | | | — | | | | (6 | ) | | | — | | | | 76 | |
Amount | | $ | 19,120 | | | $ | 312 | | | $ | (20,565 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,133 | ) | | $ | 942 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (49 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 901 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 10 | | | | 1 | | | | (10 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 29 | | | | 7 | | | | (12 | ) | | | — | | | | 24 | |
Amount | | $ | 72 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | (70 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | 88 | | | $ | (146 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 283 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 209 | | | | 8 | | | | (58 | ) | | | — | | | | 159 | | | | 302 | | | | 7 | | | | (49 | ) | | | — | | | | 260 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,560 | | | $ | 58 | | | $ | (394 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,224 | | | $ | 3,761 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | (542 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,306 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 399 | | | | 9 | | | | (61 | ) | | | — | | | | 347 | | | | 196 | | | | 1 | | | | (18 | ) | | | — | | | | 179 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,937 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | (411 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,592 | | | $ | 2,367 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (165 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,210 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 21 | | | $ | 149 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 32 | | | $ | 385 | |
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
7. Line of Credit:
The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) |
A | | $ | 8.29 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.54 | ) | | $ | (0.45 | ) | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | (0.61 | ) | | $ | 7.68 | | | | (5.37 | )%(f) | | $ | 107,430 | | | | 0.84 | %(g) | | | 0.68 | %(g) | | | 0.68 | %(g) | | | 2.41 | %(g) | | | 23 | % |
B | | | 8.19 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 7.64 | | | | (5.62 | ) (f) | | | 25,463 | | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 1.27 | (g) | | | 1.27 | (g) | | | 1.81 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.19 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 7.61 | | | | (5.73 | ) (f) | | | 43,085 | | | | 1.57 | (g) | | | 1.46 | (g) | | | 1.46 | (g) | | | 2.13 | (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 8.31 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 7.67 | | | | (5.13 | ) (f) | | | 726 | | | | 0.27 | (g) | | | 0.27 | (g) | | | 0.27 | (g) | | | 11.39 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 8.25 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 7.65 | | | | (5.46 | ) (f) | | | 661 | | | | 0.98 | (g) | | | 0.96 | (g) | | | 0.96 | (g) | | | 2.09 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 8.27 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 7.64 | | | | (5.40 | ) (f) | | | 3,422 | | | | 0.67 | (g) | | | 0.66 | (g) | | | 0.66 | (g) | | | 2.07 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 8.31 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 7.67 | | | | (5.17 | ) (f) | | | 4,073 | | | | 0.37 | (g) | | | 0.36 | (g) | | | 0.36 | (g) | | | 2.74 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (e) |
A | | | 15.55 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (5.82 | ) | | | (5.81 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (7.26 | ) | | | 8.29 | | | | (40.92 | ) | | | 113,006 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 10 | |
B | | | 15.40 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.76 | ) | | | (5.85 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (7.21 | ) | | | 8.19 | | | | (41.40 | ) | | | 28,322 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 15.39 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.76 | ) | | | (5.84 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (7.20 | ) | | | 8.19 | | | | (41.35 | ) | | | 45,209 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 15.59 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.75 | ) | | | (5.78 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (7.28 | ) | | | 8.31 | | | | (40.73 | ) | | | 668 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 15.52 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.80 | ) | | | (5.82 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (7.27 | ) | | | 8.25 | | | | (41.10 | ) | | | 699 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 15.56 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.75 | ) | | | (5.79 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (7.29 | ) | | | 8.27 | | | | (40.92 | ) | | | 2,389 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 15.60 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.76 | ) | | | (5.79 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (7.29 | ) | | | 8.31 | | | | (40.78 | ) | | | 1,526 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
A | | | 13.21 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 2.83 | | | | 2.86 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 2.34 | | | | 15.55 | | | | 22.39 | | | | 173,379 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 37 | |
B | | | 13.10 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.74 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 2.30 | | | | 15.40 | | | | 21.58 | | | | 47,743 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.10 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.80 | | | | 2.73 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 2.29 | | | | 15.39 | | | | 21.50 | | | | 74,047 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 13.22 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.90 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 2.37 | | | | 15.59 | | | | 22.75 | | | | 64 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 13.24 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.28 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.28 | | | | 15.52 | | | | 17.22 | (f) | | | 952 | | | | 0.97 | (g) | | | 0.96 | (g) | | | 0.96 | (g) | | | (0.91 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 13.24 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.32 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.32 | | | | 15.56 | | | | 17.52 | (f) | | | 456 | | | | 0.71 | (g) | | | 0.69 | (g) | | | 0.69 | (g) | | | (0.64 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 13.24 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.37 | | | | 2.36 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.36 | | | | 15.60 | | | | 17.82 | (f) | | | 77 | | | | 0.42 | (g) | | | 0.38 | (g) | | | 0.38 | (g) | | | (0.33 | ) (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 |
A | | | 11.46 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.75 | | | | 13.21 | | | | 16.18 | | | | 116,198 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 14 | |
B | | | 11.37 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.76 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 1.73 | | | | 13.10 | | | | 15.43 | | | | 33,295 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.37 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.76 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 1.73 | | | | 13.10 | | | | 15.43 | | | | 51,936 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | — | |
I(k) | | | 12.59 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.63 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.63 | | | | 13.22 | | | | 5.00 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 0.71 | (g) | | | 0.48 | (g) | | | 0.48 | (g) | | | (0.45 | ) (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 10.38 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.10 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 11.46 | | | | 10.60 | | | | 58,087 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 9 | |
B | | | 10.35 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 11.37 | | | | 9.88 | | | | 20,155 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.35 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 11.37 | | | | 9.88 | | | | 32,718 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.34 | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) May 28, 2004, through October 31, 2004 |
A(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.38 | | | | 10.38 | | | | 3.80 | (f) | | | 12,415 | | | | 0.86 | (g) | | | 0.67 | (g) | | | 0.67 | (g) | | | (0.58 | ) (g) | | | 3 | |
B(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.35 | | | | 10.35 | | | | 3.50 | (f) | | | 4,532 | | | | 1.69 | (g) | | | 1.32 | (g) | | | 1.32 | (g) | | | (1.23 | ) (g) | | | — | |
C(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.35 | | | | 10.35 | | | | 3.50 | (f) | | | 5,424 | | | | 1.59 | (g) | | | 1.32 | (g) | | | 1.32 | (g) | | | (1.23 | ) (g) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006.
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(k) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995–2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998–2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000–2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002–2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007–2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000–2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Equity Growth Allocation Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 946.26 | | | $ | 3.28 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.42 | | | $ | 3.40 | | | | 0.68 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 943.76 | | | $ | 6.12 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.49 | | | $ | 6.35 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 942.65 | | | $ | 7.03 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.55 | | | $ | 7.30 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 948.66 | | | $ | 1.30 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.45 | | | $ | 1.35 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 945.36 | | | $ | 4.63 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.03 | | | $ | 4.80 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 945.96 | | | $ | 3.18 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.52 | | | $ | 3.30 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 948.31 | | | $ | 1.73 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.00 | | | $ | 1.80 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 8/28/03 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks a high level of current income consistent with growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Equity Income A# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -31.66 | % | | | -0.27 | % | | | 1.51 | % |
Equity Income A## | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -35.42 | % | | | -1.40 | % | | | 0.50 | % |
Equity Income B# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -32.10 | % | | | -1.08 | % | | | 0.70 | % |
Equity Income B## | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -35.42 | % | | | -1.42 | % | | | 0.54 | % |
Equity Income C# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -32.15 | % | | | -0.97 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
Equity Income C## | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -32.81 | % | | | -0.97 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
Equity Income I# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -31.44 | % | | | -0.12 | % | | | 1.65 | % |
Equity Income R3# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -31.79 | % | | | -0.12 | % | | | 1.69 | % |
Equity Income R4# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -31.66 | % | | NA | | | | 1.80 | % |
Equity Income R5# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -31.44 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 1.94 | % |
Equity Income Y# | | | 8/28/03 | | | | -31.31 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Karen H. Grimes, CFA | | Ian R. Link, CFA | | W. Michael Reckmeyer, III, CFA |
Senior Vice President | | Vice President | | Senior Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Equity Income Fund returned -11.81%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which returned -13.27% for the same period. The Fund underperformed the -8.79% return of the average fund in the Lipper Equity Income Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Broad U.S. equity markets fell during the period, but this overall decline masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Sector returns within the Russell 1000 Value diverged widely in this environment, with weakness in Financials (-29%), Industrials (-20%), and Energy (-10%) overshadowing relative strength in Information Technology (+10%), Consumer Discretionary (+4%), and Telecommunication Services (+3%).
The Fund outperformed its benchmark due to both stock selection and allocation among sectors, a fall-out of the bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process.
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Selection was particularly favorable within Industrials, Energy, and Utilities. In addition, an underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) position in Financials and an overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) position in Information Technology helped relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance.
Among the top contributors to benchmark-relative returns were Citigroup (Financials), FPL Group (Utilities), and Nordstrom (Consumer Discretionary). We did not own the downward-trending shares of Citigroup during the period, which benefited relative results as the company is a significant benchmark holding. Shares of Florida-based electricity provider FPL Group gained on strong quarterly results and reaffirmation of 2009 guidance. Nordstrom, an upscale retailer, saw its shares rise on hopes that the economic downturn may be less steep than previously expected. Top absolute (i.e. total return) contributors for the period included banking firm Goldman Sachs (Financials) and home improvement company Home Depot (Consumer Discretionary).
PNC Financial (Financials), U.S. Bancorp (Financials), and International Paper (Materials) detracted most from relative returns. Shares of financial services firm PNC Financial fell on concerns regarding the value of assets held at recently-acquired National City. A mixed earnings report and fears of a dividend cut pushed shares of banking and financial services company U.S. Bancorp lower. The rapid economic decline weighed on prices of white paper and boxes, dragging down results for global paper and packaging company International Paper. Stocks that detracted most from absolute returns included banking firms Bank of America (Financials) and Wells Fargo (Financials).
What is the outlook?
It is increasingly clear that the U.S. is in a deep recession, the recent stock market rally notwithstanding. Unemployment continues to rise, the housing market is retreating, and the consumer spending is contracting. The government is reshaping the financial playing field through actions ranging from stimulus packages to massive loans to impaired private sector companies, all taken with an eye towards thawing frozen credit markets and expanding purchasing power. These moves will help mitigate some of the negative economic pressures, and while the outlook remains uncertain, markets have begun to anticipate a recovery.
Throughout this period we have maintained our focus on investing in companies with solid balance sheets, above-market growth rates, sustainable dividend yields, and valuations at a discount to the market. Based on bottom-up stock decisions, we ended the period most overweight the Industrials, Information Technology, and Consumer Staples sectors; our largest underweights were in Health Care, Financials, and Telecommunications Services.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Banks | | | 5.9 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 8.4 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 3.0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.1 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 6.6 | |
Energy | | | 15.7 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.9 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 8.4 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.8 | |
Insurance | | | 6.4 | |
Materials | | | 2.9 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 9.8 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.5 | |
Retailing | | | 6.7 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.6 | |
Software & Services | | | 3.1 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 5.0 | |
Transportation | | | 0.8 | |
Utilities | | | 7.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.0 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCK — 98.4% | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 5.9% | | | | |
| 184 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | $ | 5,225 | |
| 285 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 11,304 | |
| 164 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank ADR | | | 6,461 | |
| 786 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 15,734 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods — 8.4% | | | | |
| 182 | | | 3M Co. | | | 10,478 | |
| 71 | | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 2,512 | |
| 110 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 4,551 | |
| 153 | | | Eaton Corp. | | | 6,706 | |
| 832 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 10,526 | |
| 267 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 8,754 | |
| 242 | | | PACCAR, Inc. | | | 8,562 | |
| 47 | | | Schneider Electric S.A. | | | 3,588 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 3.0% | | | | |
| 387 | | | Republic Services, Inc. | | | 8,135 | |
| 432 | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | 11,519 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 2.1% | | | | |
| 73 | | | Fortune Brands, Inc. | | | 2,882 | |
| 196 | | | Stanley Works | | | 7,442 | |
| 53 | | | V.F. Corp. | | | 3,129 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials — 6.6% | | | | |
| 250 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 6,379 | |
| 103 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 13,287 | |
| 708 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 23,367 | |
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| | | | Energy — 15.7% | | | | |
| 227 | | | BP plc ADR | | | 9,634 | |
| 429 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 28,384 | |
| 144 | | | ConocoPhillips Holding Co. | | | 5,898 | |
| 383 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 25,529 | |
| 418 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 12,421 | |
| 118 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 6,625 | |
| 85 | | | Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR | | | 3,850 | |
| 212 | | | Total S.A. ADR | | | 10,556 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 0.9% | | | | |
| 260 | | | Sysco Corp. | | | 6,073 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 8.4% | | | | |
| 578 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 9,434 | |
| 250 | | | ConAgra Foods, Inc. | | | 4,420 | |
| 87 | | | Diageo plc ADR | | | 4,182 | |
| 59 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 3,725 | |
| 351 | | | Nestle S.A. ADR | | | 11,375 | |
| 159 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 7,902 | |
| 244 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 8,825 | |
| 259 | | | Unilever N.V. NY Shares ADR | | | 5,120 | |
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| | | | Household & Personal Products — 1.8% | | | | |
| 245 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 12,060 | |
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| | | | Insurance — 6.4% | | | | |
| 324 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 14,985 | |
| 126 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | 3,634 | |
| 241 | | | Allstate Corp. | | | 5,625 | |
| 272 | | | Chubb Corp. | | | 10,581 | |
| 419 | | | Unum Group | | | 6,847 | |
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| | | | Materials — 2.9% | | | | |
| 103 | | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | 6,768 | |
| 275 | | | E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. | | | 7,686 | |
| 105 | | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 4,609 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 9.8% | | | | |
| 53 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 1,728 | |
| 152 | | | GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR | | | 4,682 | |
| 349 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 18,247 | |
| 687 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 16,660 | |
| 1,231 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 16,449 | |
| 145 | | | Wyeth | | | 6,151 | |
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| | | | Real Estate — 0.5% | | | | |
| 80 | | | Regency Centers Corp. | | | 2,985 | |
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| | | | Retailing — 6.7% | | | | |
| 392 | | | Genuine Parts Co. | | | 13,302 | |
| 714 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 18,803 | |
| 125 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 2,838 | |
| 171 | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 9,668 | |
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| | | | | | | 44,611 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.6% | | | | |
| 647 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 10,206 | |
| 372 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 6,715 | |
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| | | | | | | 16,921 | |
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| | | | Software & Services — 3.1% | | | | |
| 1,012 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 20,503 | |
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| | | | Telecommunication Services — 5.0% | | | | |
| 833 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | 21,354 | |
| 378 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 11,461 | |
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| | | | | | | 32,815 | |
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| | | | Transportation — 0.8% | | | | |
| 141 | | | Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 5,042 | |
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| | | | Utilities — 7.8% | | | | |
| 240 | | | American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 6,331 | |
| 337 | | | Dominion Resources, Inc. | | | 10,149 | |
| 93 | | | Entergy Corp. | | | 6,011 | |
| 132 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | 6,080 | |
| 365 | | | FPL Group, Inc. | | | 19,646 | |
| 97 | | | SCANA Corp. | | | 2,944 | |
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| | | | Total common stock (cost $789,105) | | $ | 645,244 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $789,105) | | $ | 645,244 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,583, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2038 — 2039, value of $1,615) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,583 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 1,583 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,895, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% — 6.50%, 2035 — 2039, FNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $1,933) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,895 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,895 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,647, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% — 7.00%, 2021 — 2039, FNMA 6.00% — 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% — 7.00%, 2024 — 2039, value of $2,700) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,647 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2,647 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $9, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $9) | | | | | | | | |
| 9 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 9 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $571, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% — 15.00%, 2009 — 2021, FNMA 3.50% — 15.50%, 2012 — 2039, value of $582) | | | | | | | | |
| 571 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 571 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 6,705 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $6,705) | | | | | | $ | 6,705 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $795,810) ▲ | | | 99.4 | % | | $ | 651,949 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.6 | % | | | 3,687 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 655,636 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 9.86% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $801,967 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 20,065 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (170,083 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (150,018 | ) |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 641,656 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 10,293 | |
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Total | | $ | 651,949 | |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $795,810) | | $ | 651,949 | |
Cash | | | 39 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 5,159 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 2,219 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,248 | |
Other assets | | | 117 | |
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Total assets | | | 660,731 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 3,794 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 951 | |
Investment management fees | | | 79 | |
Distribution fees | | | 33 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 238 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 5,095 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 655,636 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 905,830 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 1,050 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (107,383 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (143,861 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 655,636 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.98/$9.50 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 59,261 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 532,435 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.97 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,259 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 29,231 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.97 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4,531 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 40,665 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.96 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 178 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,597 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.02 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 21 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 192 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.01 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 13 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 117 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.02 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 7 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.03 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 5,691 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 51,392 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 13,972 | |
Interest | | | 18 | |
Securities lending | | | 1 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (70 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 13,921 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,329 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 647 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 634 | |
Class B | | | 141 | |
Class C | | | 198 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 5 | |
Accounting services | | | 44 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 67 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 7 | |
Audit fees | | | 11 | |
Other expenses | | | 150 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 4,233 | |
Expense waivers | | | (141 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (14 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (16 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (171 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 4,062 | |
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Net investment income | | | 9,859 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (93,575 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (22 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (93,597 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (2,691 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 11 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (2,680 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (96,277 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (86,418 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 9,859 | | | $ | 22,434 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (93,597 | ) | | | (13,793 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (2,680 | ) | | | (301,519 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (86,418 | ) | | | (292,878 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (8,520 | ) | | | (17,009 | ) |
Class B | | | (364 | ) | | | (667 | ) |
Class C | | | (521 | ) | | | (972 | ) |
Class I | | | (25 | ) | | | (26 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (989 | ) | | | (3,366 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (19,859 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (1,368 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (1,893 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (24 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (3 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (3,379 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (10,420 | ) | | | (48,568 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 46,098 | | | | 62,259 | |
Class B | | | 1,532 | | | | (4,224 | ) |
Class C | | | 3,482 | | | | (7,425 | ) |
Class I | | | 409 | | | | 910 | |
Class R3 | | | 123 | | | | 19 | |
Class R4 | | | 111 | | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (2,375 | ) | | | (22,304 | ) |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 49,380 | | | | 29,235 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (47,458 | ) | | | (312,211 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 703,094 | | | | 1,015,305 | |
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End of period | | $ | 655,636 | | | $ | 703,094 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 1,050 | | | $ | 1,611 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Equity Income Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral |
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| | | invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| l) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 26,921 | | | $ | 17,199 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 21,647 | | | | 25,507 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 1,611 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (7,629 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (147,338 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (153,356 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $70 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $70. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 7,629 | |
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Total | | $ | 7,629 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6450 | % |
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| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.25% | | 2.00% | | 2.00% | | 1.00% | | 1.60% | | 1.30% | | 1.00% | | 0.90% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.56 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.36 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.00 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.19 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.80 | * | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.18 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.89 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.10 | |
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* | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $2,025 and contingent deferred sales charges of $32 from the Fund. |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $4. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $633 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | 1 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 183,381 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 126,920 | |
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7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 13,808 | | | | 909 | | | | (9,908 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,809 | | | | 11,842 | | | | 2,683 | | | | (10,143 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,382 | |
Amount | | $ | 124,905 | | | $ | 8,274 | | | $ | (87,081 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 46,098 | | | $ | 151,313 | | | $ | 36,274 | | | $ | (125,328 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 62,259 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 683 | | | | 38 | | | | (569 | ) | | | — | | | | 152 | | | | 428 | | | | 142 | | | | (931 | ) | | | — | | | | (361 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 6,117 | | | $ | 349 | | | $ | (4,934 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,532 | | | $ | 5,527 | | | $ | 1,942 | | | $ | (11,693 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,224 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,226 | | | | 50 | | | | (951 | ) | | | — | | | | 325 | | | | 467 | | | | 188 | | | | (1,252 | ) | | | — | | | | (597 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 11,252 | | | $ | 457 | | | $ | (8,227 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,482 | | | $ | 5,716 | | | $ | 2,567 | | | $ | (15,708 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (7,425 | ) |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 150 | | | | 3 | | | | (115 | ) | | | — | | | | 38 | | | | 93 | | | | 3 | | | | (16 | ) | | | — | | | | 80 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,318 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | (933 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 409 | | | $ | 1,039 | | | $ | 48 | | | $ | (177 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 910 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 13 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | |
Amount | | $ | 124 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 123 | | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (8 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 19 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 209 | | | | 108 | | | | (610 | ) | | | — | | | | (293 | ) | | | 794 | | | | 498 | | | | (3,863 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,571 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,806 | | | $ | 989 | | | $ | (5,170 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,375 | ) | | $ | 10,513 | | | $ | 6,745 | | | $ | (39,562 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (22,304 | ) |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 24 | | | $ | 207 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 61 | | | $ | 794 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 10.35 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1.36 | ) | | $ | (1.22 | ) | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | (1.37 | ) | | $ | 8.98 | | | | (11.81 | )%(e) | | $ | 532,435 | | | | 1.29 | %(f) | | | 1.25 | %(f) | | | 1.25 | %(f) | | | 3.16 | %(f) | | | 20 | % |
B | | | 10.33 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | 8.97 | | | | (12.06 | ) (e) | | | 29,231 | | | | 2.23 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 2.53 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.34 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | 8.97 | | | | (12.14 | ) (e) | | | 40,665 | | | | 2.02 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.42 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 10.33 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | 8.96 | | | | (11.69 | ) (e) | | | 1,597 | | | | 0.96 | (f) | | | 0.96 | (f) | | | 0.96 | (f) | | | 3.46 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 10.39 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | 9.02 | | | | (11.90 | ) (e) | | | 192 | | | | 1.71 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 2.66 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 10.40 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | 9.01 | | | | (11.91 | ) (e) | | | 117 | | | | 1.43 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 3.26 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.40 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 9.02 | | | | (11.69 | ) (e) | | | 7 | | | | 0.91 | (f) | | | 0.91 | (f) | | | 0.91 | (f) | | | 3.51 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.40 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | 9.03 | | | | (11.56 | ) (e) | | | 51,392 | | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 3.61 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 15.16 | | | | 0.32 | | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | (4.10 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (4.81 | ) | | | 10.35 | | | | (28.08 | ) | | | 563,703 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 53 | |
B | | | 15.12 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (4.41 | ) | | | (4.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (4.79 | ) | | | 10.33 | | | | (28.67 | ) | | | 32,097 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 1.63 | | | | — | |
C | | | 15.14 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | (4.19 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (4.80 | ) | | | 10.34 | | | | (28.61 | ) | | | 43,493 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.76 | | | | — | |
I | | | 15.12 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | | | | (4.39 | ) | | | (4.04 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (4.79 | ) | | | 10.33 | | | | (27.80 | ) | | | 1,449 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 2.80 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 15.21 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | (4.41 | ) | | | (4.14 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (4.82 | ) | | | 10.39 | | | | (28.26 | ) | | | 78 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.14 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 15.22 | | | | 0.32 | | | | — | | | | (4.43 | ) | | | (4.11 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (4.82 | ) | | | 10.40 | | | | (28.03 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 2.50 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 15.22 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | (4.43 | ) | | | (4.07 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (4.82 | ) | | | 10.40 | | | | (27.82 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 2.78 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.23 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | | | | (4.46 | ) | | | (4.07 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (4.83 | ) | | | 10.40 | | | | (27.80 | ) | | | 62,258 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 2.90 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.00 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.96 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 15.16 | | | | 14.68 | | | | 758,905 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 20 | |
B | | | 13.97 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | 1.67 | | | | 1.83 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 1.15 | | | | 15.12 | | | | 13.69 | | | | 52,424 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.09 | | | | — | |
C | | | 13.99 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | 1.67 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 1.15 | | | | 15.14 | | | | 13.80 | | | | 72,690 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.23 | | | | — | |
I | | | 13.99 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | 1.69 | | | | 2.00 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 15.12 | | | | 14.96 | | | | 907 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 2.18 | | | | — | |
R3(g) | | | 13.97 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.41 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 1.24 | | | | 15.21 | | | | 10.11 | (e) | | | 95 | | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | 1.51 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(h) | | | 13.97 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | 15.22 | | | | 10.44 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 1.28 | (f) | | | 1.18 | (f) | | | 1.18 | (f) | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(i) | | | 13.97 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.48 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | 15.22 | | | | 10.67 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 0.99 | (f) | | | 0.89 | (f) | | | 0.89 | (f) | | | 2.13 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.07 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | 1.72 | | | | 2.03 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 15.23 | | | | 15.12 | | | | 130,262 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 2.30 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 12.09 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.22 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 1.91 | | | | 14.00 | | | | 18.70 | | | | 529,664 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 24 | |
B | | | 12.07 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | 1.94 | | | | 2.10 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 1.90 | | | | 13.97 | | | | 17.67 | | | | 43,198 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.19 | | | | — | |
C | | | 12.08 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.13 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 1.91 | | | | 13.99 | | | | 17.88 | | | | 61,572 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 1.33 | | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 13.52 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 13.99 | | | | 4.05 | (e) | | | 106 | | | | 1.37 | (f) | | | 0.80 | (f) | | | 0.80 | (f) | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 12.15 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | 1.98 | | | | 2.28 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 1.92 | | | | 14.07 | | | | 19.18 | | | | 7,593 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 2.26 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.28 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.09 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.81 | | | | 12.09 | | | | 9.74 | | | | 379,604 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 23 | |
B | | | 11.26 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.81 | | | | 12.07 | | | | 8.84 | | | | 33,989 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.53 | | | | — | |
C | | | 11.27 | | | | 0.20 | | | �� | — | | | | 0.81 | | | | 1.01 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.81 | | | | 12.08 | | | | 9.00 | | | | 53,435 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.70 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.33 | | | | 0.32 | | | | — | | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.15 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.82 | | | | 12.15 | | | | 10.22 | | | | 784 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 2.79 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.37 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.11 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 11.28 | | | | 10.82 | | | | 211,826 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 22 | |
B | | | 10.36 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 11.26 | | | | 9.93 | | | | 18,438 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.46 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.36 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.04 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 11.27 | | | | 10.12 | | | | 44,043 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.64 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.39 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.94 | | | | 11.33 | | | | 11.53 | | | | 375 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 2.73 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995—2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998—2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000—2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002—2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007—2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000—2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Equity Income Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 881.94 | | | $ | 5.83 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.59 | | | $ | 6.25 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 879.40 | | | $ | 8.85 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.37 | | | $ | 9.49 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 878.61 | | | $ | 9.31 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.87 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 883.14 | | | $ | 4.48 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.03 | | | $ | 4.80 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 880.99 | | | $ | 7.46 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.86 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 880.87 | | | $ | 6.06 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.34 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 883.09 | | | $ | 4.24 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.28 | | | $ | 4.55 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 884.36 | | | $ | 3.87 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.67 | | | $ | 4.15 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 4/29/05 – 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is designed to mirror the investable universe of the U.S.dollar-denominated leveraged loan market.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks a high level of current income.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Floating Rate A# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -15.03 | % | | | -1.85 | % |
Floating Rate A## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -17.58 | % | | | -2.60 | % |
Floating Rate B# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -15.80 | % | | | -2.63 | % |
Floating Rate B## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -19.80 | % | | | -3.02 | % |
Floating Rate C# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -15.80 | % | | | -2.60 | % |
Floating Rate C## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -16.60 | % | | | -2.60 | % |
Floating Rate I# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -14.92 | % | | | -1.67 | % |
Floating Rate R3# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -15.35 | % | | | -1.89 | % |
Floating Rate R4# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -15.15 | % | | | -1.78 | % |
Floating Rate R5# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -15.20 | % | | | -1.66 | % |
Floating Rate Y# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -14.89 | % | | | -1.60 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Michael Bacevich | | Frank Ossino |
Managing Director | | Senior Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Floating Rate Fund returned 5.58%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus its benchmark, the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index, which returned 2.58%, and the 5.56% average return of the Lipper Loan Participation Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
There are a number of factors that contributed to the Fund outperforming its benchmark over the period. Going into the end of 2008 we deliberately increased our cash position to 15% of the Fund. Early in 2009 we began reducing this cash position, and it currently stands at 7% as of April 2009. This reduction in cash, coupled with new inflows, was used to increase exposure to what we consider “core” credits (i.e. those credits that are typically liquid, large and seasoned issuers) and defensive sectors.
We also purchased quality high yield bonds at attractive yields, and new issue investment grade bonds to take advantage of record wide new issue spreads (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) in that sector. These investment grade purchases not only enhanced current yield, but also improved the overall credit quality of the Fund.
As conditions in the bank loan market improved, allowing for greater liquidity, we continued to de-risk the portfolio, selling high risk credits and sectors that were previously much less liquid. High risk sectors included: autos, diversified media, retail, and housing. We also took this opportunity to reduce exposure to
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second lien and unsecured loans as well as loans structured without any financial covenants.
What is the outlook?
The high yield bond and loan markets started the new year with a rally driven by retail inflows in both asset classes. While GDP (Gross Domestic Product) will likely be weak to negative for a couple of quarters, we feel that the credit markets should continue to thaw post massive government intervention. We are also seeing early signs of improvement in the economy. The lack of any supply overhang in the loan market and very limited “forced selling” should only support positive loan market technicals in the near term.
We will be watching the impact that new issuance in the loan market will have on prices as well as the continued increase in defaults.
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
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Rating | | Holdings |
BBB | | | 8.2 | % |
BB | | | 39.1 | |
B | | | 44.7 | |
CCC | | | 4.1 | |
D | | | 0.1 | |
Not Rated | | | 3.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Basic Materials | | | 11.9 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 1.8 | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 7.4 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 5.8 | |
Energy | | | 3.8 | |
Finance | | | 5.9 | |
Health Care | | | 12.5 | |
Services | | | 19.1 | |
Technology | | | 14.8 | |
Transportation | | | 2.9 | |
Utilities | | | 6.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 11.2 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (3.4 | ) |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust | | | | |
$ | 2,600 | | | 2.59%, 05/28/2037 ⌂†Δ | | $ | 65 | |
| | | | Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 0.70%, 01/09/2012 Δ | | | 2,766 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 16,890 | | | 1.99%, 02/01/2009 ⌂Δ | | | 8,445 | |
| | | | Helios Finance L.P. | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 2.80%, 10/20/2014 ⌂Δ | | | 587 | |
| | | | Structured Asset Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 4,453 | | | 2.94%, 02/25/2037 ⌂Δ | | | 82 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust | | | | |
| 4,363 | | | 2.69%, 03/25/2037 ⌂Δ | | | 51 | |
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| | | | | | | 11,996 | |
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| | | | Total asset & commercial mortgage backed securities (cost $35,879) | | $ | 11,996 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - 3.9% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | Anglo American Capital plc | | | | |
$ | 9,970 | | | 9.38%, 04/08/2014 §‡ | | $ | 10,346 | |
| | | | Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd. | | | | |
| 11,660 | | | 8.95%, 05/01/2014 ‡ | | | 12,069 | |
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| | | | | | | 22,415 | |
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| | | | Consumer Staples - 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 7.20%, 01/15/2014 §‡ | | | 5,213 | |
| 10,000 | | | 7.75%, 01/15/2019 §‡ | | | 10,470 | |
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| | | | | | | 15,683 | |
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| | | | Energy - 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 3,688 | | | 9.38%, 03/15/2019 ‡ | | | 4,119 | |
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| | | | Finance - 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Unicredito Italiano Capital Trust | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 9.20%, 10/05/2010 §‡♠ | | | 940 | |
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| | | | Services - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Allied Waste North America, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,000 | | | 7.88%, 04/15/2013 ‡ | | | 10,150 | |
| | | | Technology - 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | Qwest Corp. | | | | |
| 9,945 | | | 8.88%, 03/15/2012 ‡ | | | 10,094 | |
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| | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc. | | | | |
| 15,000 | | | 7.50%, 04/01/2014 ‡ | | | 16,113 | |
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| | | | | | | 26,207 | |
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| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $77,725) | | $ | 79,514 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 7.0% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific Corp. | | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | 8.13%, 05/15/2011 | | | 2,005 | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC | | | | |
| 3,875 | | | 9.50%, 12/01/2011 | | | 3,943 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,948 | |
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| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Albertson’s, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,405 | | | 7.50%, 02/15/2011 | | | 4,394 | |
| | | | Dollarama Group L.P. | | | | |
| 7,190 | | | 8.88%, 08/15/2012 ‡ | | | 6,831 | |
| | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,860 | | | 8.00%, 05/01/2016 | | | 1,804 | |
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| | | | | | | 13,029 | |
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| | | | Consumer Staples - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Appleton Papers, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 8.13%, 06/15/2011 | | | 1,200 | |
| | | | Dean Foods Co. | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 7.00%, 06/01/2016 | | | 3,900 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,100 | |
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| | | | Energy - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Ferrellgas L.P./Finance | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.75%, 05/01/2014 | | | 1,354 | |
| | | | Ferrellgas Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 2,470 | | | 6.75%, 05/01/2014 § | | | 2,229 | |
| 2,575 | | | 8.75%, 06/15/2012 | | | 2,356 | |
| | | | Inergy L.P. | | | | |
| 1,179 | | | 8.25%, 03/01/2016 | | | 1,170 | |
| 4,835 | | | 8.75%, 03/01/2015 § | | | 4,859 | |
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| | | | | | | 11,968 | |
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| | | | Finance - 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | LPL Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,685 | | | 10.75%, 12/15/2015 §‡ | | | 4,076 | |
| | | | Rent-A-Center, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,145 | | | 7.50%, 05/01/2010 ‡ | | | 4,155 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,231 | |
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| | | | Health Care - 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 6.30%, 10/01/2012 | | | 4,425 | |
| 3,000 | | | 7.88%, 02/01/2011 | | | 2,940 | |
| | | | Invacare Corp. | | | | |
| 5,820 | | | 9.75%, 02/15/2015 ‡ | | | 5,864 | |
| | | | Warner Chilcott Corp. | | | | |
| 4,510 | | | 8.75%, 02/01/2015 | | | 4,431 | |
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| | | | | | | 17,660 | |
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| | | | Services - 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | Affinion Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,305 | | | 11.50%, 10/15/2015 | | | 3,820 | |
| | | | DirecTV Holdings LLC | | | | |
| 7,000 | | | 8.38%, 03/15/2013 ‡ | | | 7,105 | |
| | | | Mandalay Resort Group | | | | |
| 3,025 | | | 6.50%, 07/31/2009 | | | 2,813 | |
| | | | Videotron Ltee | | | | |
| 4,500 | | | 6.88%, 01/15/2014 | | | 4,371 | |
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| | | | | | | 18,109 | |
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| | | | Technology - 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | CSC Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 17,265 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2014 §‡ | | | 17,610 | |
| | | | DaVita, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 6.63%, 03/15/2013 | | | 4,912 | |
| | | | Frontier Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 6.25%, 01/15/2013 | | | 4,750 | |
| 4,000 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2014 | | | 3,930 | |
| | | | Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 8.50%, 01/15/2013 § | | | 990 | |
| 5,000 | | | 8.88%, 01/15/2015 § | | | 4,925 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 7.0% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Technology - - 2.8% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | 5.48%, 02/15/2015 Δ | | $ | 1,220 | |
| | | | Mediacom LLC | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 9.50%, 01/15/2013 | | | 3,920 | |
| | | | MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. | | | | |
| 7,300 | | | 9.25%, 11/01/2014 § | | | 7,273 | |
| | | | Windstream Corp. | | | | |
| 7,500 | | | 8.13%, 08/01/2013 | | | 7,462 | |
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| | | | | | | 56,992 | |
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| | | | Utilities - 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Reliant Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,500 | | | 6.75%, 12/15/2014 | | | 4,343 | |
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| | | | Total corporate bonds: non-investment grade (cost $139,928) | | $ | 141,380 | |
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SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ — 80.7% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 10.5% | | | | |
| | | | Arizona Chemical Co. | | | | |
$ | 6,488 | | | 2.43%, 02/27/2013 ± | | $ | 5,158 | |
| 7,250 | | | 5.93%, 02/27/2014 ±⌂ | | | 3,897 | |
| | | | Boise Paper Holdings LLC | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 9.25%, 02/20/2015 ±⌂ | | | 1,730 | |
| | | | Brenntag Group | | | | |
| 589 | | | 2.50%, 01/12/2014 ± | | | 471 | |
| 2,411 | | | 3.18%, 12/23/2013 ± | | | 1,929 | |
| 10,000 | | | 5.50%, 12/22/2012 ± | | | 5,700 | |
| | | | Calumet Lubricants Co., L.P. | | | | |
| 805 | | | 1.28%, 12/29/2014 ± | | | 515 | |
| 6,020 | | | 5.24%, 01/03/2015 ± | | | 3,853 | |
| | | | Cenveo, Inc. | | | | |
| 13,354 | | | 5.73%, 06/21/2013 ± | | | 11,773 | |
| | | | Coffeyville Resources | | | | |
| 2,439 | | | 3.15%, 12/21/2010 ± | | | 2,014 | |
| 7,837 | | | 8.75%, 12/21/2013 ± | | | 6,470 | |
| | | | Cognis GMBH | | | | |
| 11,000 | | | 3.32%, 05/04/2014 ± | | | 7,744 | |
| | | | Columbian Chemicals Co. | | | | |
| 9,854 | | | 4.47%, 03/15/2013 ± | | | 6,011 | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific Corp. | | | | |
| 6,362 | | | 2.72%, 12/20/2013 ± | | | 5,908 | |
| 18,172 | | | 3.24%, 12/20/2012 ± | | | 16,877 | |
| | | | Goodyear Engineered Products | | | | |
| 1,111 | | | 2.97%, 07/31/2014 ± | | | 593 | |
| 7,757 | | | 3.04%, 07/31/2014 ± | | | 4,140 | |
| 4,000 | | | 6.22%, 07/31/2015 ± | | | 700 | |
| | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | | | | |
| 5,132 | | | 2.19%, 04/30/2014 ± | | | 4,281 | |
| | | | Graham Packaging Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 22,526 | | | 2.76%, 12/31/2011 *± | | | 20,330 | |
| | | | Hexion Specialty Chemicals | | | | |
| 1,463 | | | 3.44%, 05/05/2013 ± | | | 724 | |
| 16,654 | | | 3.50%, 05/05/2013 - 05/15/2013 *± | | | 8,261 | |
| | | | Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Term Loan C5 | | | | |
| 983 | | | 3.50%, 05/05/2013 ± | | | 481 | |
| | | | Huntsman International LLC | | | | |
| 18,768 | | | 2.18%, 04/19/2014 ± | | | 15,484 | |
| | | | Ineos Group | | | | |
| 7,122 | | | 7.50%, 12/16/2014 ± | | | 3,721 | |
| 7,123 | | | 8.00%, 12/16/2013 ± | | | 3,811 | |
| | | | ISP Chemco LLC | | | | |
| 6,788 | | | 2.74%, 05/31/2014 ± | | | 6,098 | |
| | | | Jarden Corp. | | | | |
| 7,201 | | | 2.97%, 01/24/2012 *± | | | 6,899 | |
| 7,837 | | | 3.72%, 01/24/2012 ± | | | 7,571 | |
| | | | John Maneely Co. | | | | |
| 8,692 | | | 4.11%, 12/08/2013 ± | | | 6,215 | |
| | | | Kranson Industries | | | | |
| 3,598 | | | 2.69%, 07/31/2013 ± | | | 3,059 | |
| | | | MacDermid, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,187 | | | 2.43%, 04/11/2014 ± | | | 6,112 | |
| | | | Mega Bloks, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,898 | | | 9.75%, 07/26/2012 ± | | | 1,551 | |
| | | | Newpage Corp. | | | | |
| 13,847 | | | 4.79%, 12/21/2014 *± | | | 10,697 | |
| | | | Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,226 | | | 2.78%, 11/01/2009 *± | | | 932 | |
| 2,068 | | | 2.82%, 11/01/2010 - 11/01/2011 *±Ψ | | | 1,341 | |
| 3,698 | | | 3.00%, 10/28/2009 *± | | | 2,755 | |
| 1,592 | | | 3.03%, 11/01/2011 *±Ψ | | | 1,084 | |
| 7,000 | | | 7.00%, 01/28/2010 *◊ | | | 7,035 | |
| | | | Solo Cup Co. | | | | |
| 6,532 | | | 4.72%, 02/27/2011 ± | | | 6,173 | |
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| | | | | | | 210,098 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods - 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Ewards Ltd. | | | | |
| 5,888 | | | 2.43%, 05/31/2014 ±⌂ | | | 3,474 | |
| | | | Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co. | | | | |
| 270 | | | 1.12%, 03/27/2014 ± | | | 140 | |
| 4,858 | | | 2.69%, 03/27/2014 ± | | | 2,516 | |
| | | | Lincoln Industries Corp. | | | | |
| 3,440 | | | 2.97%, 07/11/2014 ± | | | 2,752 | |
| 3,500 | | | 6.20%, 01/10/2015 ±⌂ | | | 2,555 | |
| | | | MacAndrews Amg Holdings LLC | | | | |
| 8,973 | | | 6.18%, 04/17/2012 ±⌂ | | | 6,102 | |
| | | | Nacco Material Handling Group | | | | |
| 7,700 | | | 3.64%, 03/22/2013 ±⌂ | | | 2,926 | |
| | | | Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,791 | | | 2.95%, 12/22/2010 ± | | | 4,227 | |
| | | | Yankee Candle Co. | | | | |
| 13,256 | | | 3.21%, 02/06/2014 ± | | | 10,858 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 35,550 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 6.8% | | | | |
| | | | AM General LLC | | | | |
| 11,791 | | | 3.84%, 09/30/2013 ± | | | 10,730 | |
| | | | American General Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 528 | | | 0.44%, 09/30/2012 ± | | | 480 | |
| | | | Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services | | | | |
| 6,218 | | | 3.50%, 02/07/2014 ± | | | 4,508 | |
| 1,970 | | | 4.49%, 02/07/2014 ± | | | 1,556 | |
| | | | Contech Construction Products | | | | |
| 3,649 | | | 2.47%, 01/31/2013 ± | | | 1,916 | |
| | | | Custom Building Products | | | | |
| 3,628 | | | 8.00%, 10/20/2011 ± | | | 2,811 | |
| 2,000 | | | 10.75%, 04/20/2012 ± | | | 1,130 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ — 80.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 6.8% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | David’s Bridal, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 4,364 | | | 2.88%, 01/25/2014 ± | | $ | 3,622 | |
| | | | Dollar General Corp. | | | | |
| 15,210 | | | 3.18%, 07/06/2014*± | | | 14,036 | |
| | | | Dollarama Group L.P. | | | | |
| 10,369 | | | 2.79%, 11/18/2011 *± | | | 9,877 | |
| | | | Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,537 | | | 2.25%, 03/16/2012 ± | | | 9,009 | |
| | | | Foster Wheeler LLC | | | | |
| 5,500 | | | 1.02%, 09/12/2011 ± | | | 5,005 | |
| | | | Hanesbrands, Inc. | | | | |
| 3,500 | | | 4.84%, 03/05/2014 ± | | | 3,095 | |
| 11,000 | | | 5.80%, 09/05/2011 *± | | | 10,734 | |
| | | | Lear Corp. | | | | |
| 16,287 | | | 3.21%, 04/25/2012 ± | | | 6,800 | |
| | | | Levi Strauss & Co. | | | | |
| 16,878 | | | 2.70%, 03/09/2014 ± | | | 11,983 | |
| | | | Michaels Stores, Inc. | | | | |
| 9,261 | | | 2.70%, 10/31/2013 ± | | | 6,483 | |
| | | | Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,102 | | | 3.20%, 11/03/2011 ± | | | 9,226 | |
| | | | Sports Authority, Inc. | | | | |
| 6,240 | | | 3.20%, 04/25/2013 ±⌂ | | | 2,652 | |
| | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | | |
| 14,167 | | | 1.37%, 06/02/2011 ± | | | 13,338 | |
| | | | Tensar Corp. | | | | |
| 3,066 | | | 4.54%, 10/28/2012 ±⌂ | | | 1,840 | |
| | | | Toys R Us, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,230 | | | 3.51%, 11/30/2008 ± | | | 6,322 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 137,153 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples - 4.7% | | | | |
| | | | American Seafoods Group | | | | |
| 2,799 | | | 1.75%, 09/30/2011 - 09/13/2012 ± | | | 2,567 | |
| 12,906 | | | 2.18%, 09/30/2012 ± | | | 11,874 | |
| | | | Dean Foods Co. | | | | |
| 8,744 | | | 2.71%, 03/29/2014 ± | | | 8,124 | |
| | | | Dole Food Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 2,880 | | | 1.14%, 04/12/2013 *± | | | 2,727 | |
| 5,887 | | | 7.96%, 04/12/2013 *± | | | 5,573 | |
| 18,121 | | | 7.97%, 04/12/2013 *± | | | 17,154 | |
| | | | Huish Detergents, Inc. | | | | |
| 7,824 | | | 2.18%, 04/25/2014 ± | | | 7,042 | |
| | | | Michael Foods, Inc. | | | | |
| 297 | | | 3.06%, 11/21/2010 ± | | | 296 | |
| | | | Van Houtte, Inc., First Lien Term Loan | | | | |
| 3,458 | | | 3.72%, 07/09/2014 ± | | | 2,871 | |
| | | | Van Houtte, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan | | | | |
| 472 | | | 3.72%, 07/09/2014 ± | | | 391 | |
| | | | WM Wrigley Jr. Co. | | | | |
| 37,588 | | | 6.50%, 10/06/2014 ± | | | 37,566 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 96,185 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 3.0% | | | | |
| | | | Big West Oil LLC | | | | |
| 5,482 | | | 4.50%, 02/02/2015 *±Ψ | | | 4,386 | |
| | | | Big West Oil LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
| 6,892 | | | 4.50%, 02/02/2015 *±Ψ | | | 5,513 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co. | | | | |
| 18,317 | | | 5.94%, 12/15/2009 *±Ψ | | | 14,351 | |
| 17,510 | | | 9.17%, 12/15/2009 *±Ψ | | | 17,777 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Dutch RC | | | | |
| 149 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±Ψ | | | 49 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Dutch Tranche A | | | | |
| 350 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±Ψ | | | 116 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., German B-1 | | | | |
| 428 | | | 6.00%, 12/20/2014 ±Ψ | | | 142 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., German B-2 | | | | |
| 428 | | | 6.00%, 12/20/2014 ±Ψ | | | 142 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., German B-3 | | | | |
| 428 | | | 6.00%, 12/20/2014 ±Ψ | | | 142 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Primary RC | | | | |
| 560 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±Ψ | | | 186 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Term Loan A | | | | |
| 1,066 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±Ψ | | | 354 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., U.S. B-1 | | | | |
| 1,859 | | | 7.00%, 12/20/2014 ±Ψ | | | 617 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., U.S. B-2 | | | | |
| 1,859 | | | 7.00%, 12/20/2014 ±Ψ | | | 617 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., U.S. B-3 | | | | |
| 1,859 | | | 7.00%, 12/20/2014 ±Ψ | | | 617 | |
| | | | Texas Petrochemicals L.P. | | | | |
| 9,774 | | | 3.00%, 06/27/2013 ± | | | 4,495 | |
| | | | Turbo Beta Ltd. | | | | |
| 5,049 | | | 14.50%, 03/12/2018 ±⌂† | | | 2,222 | |
| | | | Western Refining, Inc. | | | | |
| 12,399 | | | 8.25%, 03/06/2014 ± | | | 9,857 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 61,583 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 4.9% | | | | |
| | | | Amerigroup Corp. | | | | |
| 5,368 | | | 2.44%, 03/26/2012 *± | | | 5,167 | |
| | | | Ashtead Group plc | | | | |
| 6,062 | | | 3.13%, 08/21/2011 ± | | | 5,456 | |
| | | | BNY Convergex Group LLC | | | | |
| 2,192 | | | 3.43%, 09/30/2013 ± | | | 2,011 | |
| | | | BNY Convergex Group LLC & EZE Castle Software | | | | |
| 10,214 | | | 3.43%, 08/30/2013 ± | | | 9,372 | |
| | | | Brickman Group Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 6,818 | | | 2.43%, 01/23/2014 *± | | | 6,067 | |
| | | | Buckeye Check Cashing, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,555 | | | 3.71%, 05/01/2012 ±⌂ | | | 2,781 | |
| | | | Community Health Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 783 | | | 2.68%, 07/25/2014 *± | | | 704 | |
| 15,347 | | | 3.45%, 07/25/2014 *± | | | 13,799 | |
| | | | Crescent Resources LLC | | | | |
| 15,071 | | | 5.04%, 09/07/2012 ±• | | | 1,959 | |
| | | | Dollar Financial Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
| 1,859 | | | 3.97%, 10/30/2012 ± | | | 1,320 | |
| | | | Dollar Financial Corp., Term Loan | | | | |
| 2,528 | | | 3.97%, 10/30/2012 ± | | | 1,795 | |
| | | | Golden Gate National | | | | |
| 9,164 | | | 3.18%, 03/14/2011 *± | | | 7,881 | |
| | | | HMSC Corp. | | | | |
| 3,920 | | | 2.68%, 04/03/2014 ±⌂ | | | 1,921 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ — 80.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 4.9% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Hub International Holdings, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
$ | 893 | | | 3.72%, 06/12/2014 ± | | $ | 684 | |
| | | | Hub International Holdings, Inc., Term Loan | | | | |
| 3,975 | | | 3.72%, 06/14/2014 ± | | | 3,044 | |
| | | | LNR Properties Corp. | | | | |
| 15,720 | | | 4.00%, 06/29/2009 - 06/29/2011 ± | | | 8,036 | |
| | | | LPL Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,990 | | | 2.25%, 06/28/2013*◊ | | | 5,061 | |
| | | | Realogy Corp. | | | | |
| 2,060 | | | 0.35%, 10/05/2013 ± | | | 1,313 | |
| 7,651 | | | 4.18%, 10/05/2014 ± | | | 4,878 | |
| | | | Rent-A-Center, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,492 | | | 2.22%, 10/26/2012 ± | | | 7,982 | |
| | | | Sedgwick CMS Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 6,019 | | | 2.68%, 01/31/2013 ± | | | 5,146 | |
| | | | TransFirst Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,912 | | | 3.18%, 06/12/2014 ± | | | 2,702 | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.43%, 06/12/2015 ± | | | 150 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 99,229 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 11.6% | | | | |
| | | | AGA Medical Corp. | | | | |
| 5,175 | | | 2.91%, 04/26/2013 ± | | | 4,398 | |
| | | | Carestream Health, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,855 | | | 2.43%, 04/30/2013 - 10/12/2013 ± | | | 7,189 | |
| | | | Carl Zeiss | | | | |
| 5,718 | | | 2.93%, 03/14/2014 ±⌂ | | | 2,058 | |
EUR | 2,500 | | | 4.94%, 03/14/2014 ±⌂ | | | 265 | |
| | | | Center for Diagnostic Imaging | | | | |
| 4,391 | | | 4.72%, 12/31/2010 ±⌂ | | | 3,952 | |
| | | | DJO Finance LLC | | | | |
| 6,913 | | | 3.77%, 04/07/2013 ± | | | 6,077 | |
| | | | Fresenius SE | | | | |
| 18,500 | | | 6.75%, 10/01/2014*± | | | 18,406 | |
| | | | Generics International, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,963 | | | 4.72%, 11/19/2014 ±⌂ | | | 2,222 | |
| | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | |
| 27,036 | | | 3.47%, 11/17/2013 *± | | | 24,346 | |
| | | | Healthcare Partners LLC | | | | |
| 7,883 | | | 2.18%, 10/20/2013 ± | | | 6,760 | |
| | | | HealthSouth Corp. | | | | |
| 11,799 | | | 2.96%, 03/10/2013 *± | | | 10,560 | |
| | | | IASIS Healthcare Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 630 | | | 0.34%, 03/17/2014 ± | | | 557 | |
| 5,686 | | | 6.29%, 06/13/2014 ± | | | 2,938 | |
| | | | IASIS Healthcare Capital Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
| 2,346 | | | 2.43%, 03/17/2014 ± | | | 2,073 | |
| | | | IASIS Healthcare Capital Corp., Term Loan B | | | | |
| 6,779 | | | 2.43%, 03/17/2014 ± | | | 5,991 | |
| | | | Invacare Corp. | | | | |
| 1,608 | | | 3.21%, 02/07/2013 ± | | | 1,405 | |
| | | | Inverness Medical Innovation, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,895 | | | 2.78%, 06/27/2014 ± | | | 5,353 | |
| 8,575 | | | 4.74%, 06/26/2015 *± | | | 7,460 | |
| | | | Life Technologies Corp. | | | | |
| 19,385 | | | 5.25%, 11/23/2015 *± | | | 19,296 | |
| | | | LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,726 | | | 2.89%, 04/15/2012 ± | | | 8,220 | |
| | | | Multiplan Corp. | | | | |
| 11,132 | | | 2.94%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 9,704 | |
| | | | National Mentor | | | | |
| 397 | | | 0.36%, 06/27/2013 ± | | | 273 | |
| 6,426 | | | 3.22%, 06/27/2013 ± | | | 4,423 | |
| | | | National Renal Institutes, Inc. | | | | |
| 9,846 | | | 6.24%, 03/31/2013 ±⌂ | | | 5,317 | |
| | | | Orthofix Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,654 | | | 7.17%, 09/22/2013 ± | | | 5,301 | |
| | | | Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,888 | | | 2.21%, 07/01/2012 ± | | | 8,110 | |
| | | | Rite Aid Corp. | | | | |
| 4,194 | | | 2.20%, 06/01/2014 ± | | | 3,418 | |
| 3,980 | | | 6.00%, 06/04/2014 ± | | | 3,263 | |
| | | | Select Medical Corp. | | | | |
| 11,586 | | | 3.25%, 02/24/2012 ± | | | 10,157 | |
| | | | Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,864 | | | 2.67%, 06/15/2012 ± | | | 4,118 | |
| | | | Surgical Care Affiliates LLC | | | | |
| 5,895 | | | 3.22%, 12/29/2014 ± | | | 4,834 | |
| | | | United Surgical Partners International | | | | |
| 1,475 | | | 2.45%, 04/19/2014 ± | | | 1,283 | |
| 7,808 | | | 2.76%, 04/19/2014 ± | | | 6,754 | |
| | | | Vanguard Health Holdings Co. II LLC | | | | |
| 18,213 | | | 2.68%, 09/23/2011 ± | | | 17,166 | |
| | | | Viant Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 7,142 | | | 3.47%, 06/25/2014 ± | | | 5,250 | |
| | | | Warner Chilcott Corp. | | | | |
| 1,121 | | | 2.43%, 01/18/2012 ± | | | 1,059 | |
| 4,120 | | | 2.87%, 01/18/2012 ± | | | 3,893 | |
| | | | Youth & Family Centered Services, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,004 | | | 5.39%, 07/10/2013 ± | | | 1,664 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 235,513 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services - 17.7% | | | | |
| | | | 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,825 | | | 3.31%, 06/08/2012 ± | | | 3,786 | |
| | | | Acosta, Inc. | | | | |
| 11,843 | | | 2.68%, 12/06/2012 *± | | | 10,215 | |
| | | | Advanstar Holdings Corp. | | | | |
| 7,761 | | | 3.14%, 06/01/2014 ± | | | 3,104 | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.00%, 12/01/2014 ±⌂ | | | 180 | |
| | | | Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc. | | | | |
| 13,740 | | | 2.48%, 03/29/2013 ± | | | 11,862 | |
| | | | Affinion Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 17,732 | | | 3.73%, 10/17/2012 *± | | | 15,516 | |
| | | | Bresnan Communications LLC | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.00%, 03/29/2014*◊ | | | 1,580 | |
| | | | Cardinal Logistics Management | | | | |
| 5,139 | | | 4.22%, 09/23/2013 ±⌂† | | | 2,826 | |
| | | | Carmike Cinemas, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,570 | | | 5.19%, 09/29/2011 ± | | | 1,323 | |
| 5,375 | | | 6.13%, 05/19/2012 ± | | | 4,528 | |
| | | | Cebridge Communications LLC | | | | |
| 4,535 | | | 2.48%, 11/05/2013 ± | | | 4,131 | |
| 10,000 | | | 5.00%, 05/05/2014 ± | | | 7,961 | |
| | | | Cedar Fair L.P. | | | | |
| 9,461 | | | 2.43%, 06/12/2012 - 08/30/2012 ± | | | 8,341 | |
| | | | Cengage | | | | |
| 5,830 | | | 2.93%, 07/05/2014 ± | | | 4,271 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ — 80.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Services - 17.7% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Centaur LLC | | | | |
$ | 2,410 | | | 9.25%, 10/30/2012 ± | | $ | 1,446 | |
| 2,097 | | | 14.25%, 10/30/2013 ±⌂ | | | 315 | |
| | | | Clarke American Corp. | | | | |
| 18,658 | | | 3.33%, 02/28/2014 ± | | | 12,687 | |
| | | | CMP Susquehanna Corp. | | | | |
| 8,780 | | | 2.48%, 05/06/2013 ± | | | 3,749 | |
| | | | Cumulus Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 11,543 | | | 2.08%, 06/07/2013 ± | | | 6,580 | |
| | | | CW Media Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 7,880 | | | 4.47%, 02/15/2015 ± | | | 6,337 | |
| | | | Dex Media West LLC, Inc. | | | | |
| 15,000 | | | 7.00%, 10/24/2014 *± | | | 10,061 | |
| | | | Emdeon Business Services LLC | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 4.14%, 05/16/2014 ± | | | 3,280 | |
| 5,956 | | | 5.89%, 11/16/2013 ± | | | 5,405 | |
| | | | Energy Solutions, LLC, Add-On Letter of Credit | | | | |
| 1,514 | | | 0.50%, 06/07/2013 ± | | | 1,378 | |
| | | | F & W Publications, Inc. | | | | |
| 6,968 | | | 3.50%, 08/05/2012 ±⌂ | | | 1,951 | |
| 4,500 | | | 5.48%, 08/05/2012 ±⌂ | | | 225 | |
| | | | F & W Publications, Inc., Term Loan B Add- On | | | | |
| 1,466 | | | 3.48%, 08/05/2012 ±⌂ | | | 410 | |
| | | | Golden Nugget, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,545 | | | 2.23%, 06/22/2014 ±⌂ | | | 1,213 | |
| 1,452 | | | 2.40%, 06/22/2014 * ±⌂ | | | 692 | |
| 3,750 | | | 3.69%, 12/31/2014 ±⌂ | | | 600 | |
| | | | Gray Television, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,993 | | | 4.00%, 12/31/2014 ± | | | 4,342 | |
| | | | Greektown Holdings LLC, Incremental Term Loan | | | | |
| 2,200 | | | 0.00%, 12/03/2012 ±⌂Ω | | | 407 | |
| | | | Greektown Holdings LLC, Term Loan B | | | | |
| 2,493 | | | 0.00%, 12/03/2012 ±⌂Ω | | | 461 | |
| | | | Greenwood Racing, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,255 | | | 2.68%, 11/14/2011 ± | | | 8,717 | |
| | | | Hit Entertainment, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,475 | | | 3.49%, 08/26/2012 ±⌂ | | | 767 | |
| | | | Idearc, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,563 | | | 4.25%, 11/17/2014 ±Ω | | | 3,288 | |
| | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | | |
| 1,995 | | | 2.27%, 05/23/2013 ± | | | 1,229 | |
| | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan 1 | | | | |
| 3,691 | | | 2.18%, 05/23/2014 ± | | | 2,274 | |
| | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp., Term Loan B | | | | |
| 14,430 | | | 2.18%, 05/23/2014 ± | | | 8,889 | |
| | | | LBI Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,932 | | | 1.93%, 05/01/2012 ± | | | 6,252 | |
| | | | Nelson Education | | | | |
| 5,910 | | | 3.72%, 07/05/2014 ±⌂ | | | 3,546 | |
| | | | NEP Supershooters L.P. | | | | |
| 7,840 | | | 2.69%, 02/13/2014 ±⌂ | | | 6,625 | |
| | | | New World Gaming Partners Ltd. | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 6.71%, 03/31/2015 ±⌂ | | | 600 | |
| | | | New World Gaming Partners Ltd., Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
| 167 | | | 3.71%, 09/30/2014 ± | | | 80 | |
| | | | New World Gaming Partners Ltd., First Lien Term Loan | | | | |
| 823 | | | 3.71%, 09/30/2014 ± | | | 393 | |
| | | | Penton Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 6,909 | | | 3.23%, 02/06/2013 ± | | | 4,007 | |
| 4,000 | | | 6.04%, 02/06/2014 ±⌂ | | | 467 | |
| | | | Philosophy, Inc. | | | | |
| 6,276 | | | 2.43%, 03/17/2014 ± | | | 2,511 | |
| | | | Pinnacle Foods | | | | |
| 11,145 | | | 3.25%, 03/30/2014 ± | | | 9,264 | |
| | | | R.H. Donnelley, Inc. | | | | |
| 11,479 | | | 6.75%, 06/30/2011 ± | | | 7,632 | |
| | | | Raycom TV Broadcasting, Inc. | | | | |
| 14,229 | | | 2.00%, 07/27/2013 ±⌂ | | | 9,960 | |
| | | | Readers Digest Association, Inc. | | | | |
| 13,111 | | | 3.29%, 03/02/2014 ± | | | 4,458 | |
| 5,000 | | | 3.50%, 03/02/2013 *±⌂ | | | 1,100 | |
| | | | Regal Cinemas, Inc. | | | | |
| 24,886 | | | 4.97%, 10/27/2013 ± | | | 23,978 | |
| | | | Sabre, Inc. | | | | |
| 6,951 | | | 3.07%, 09/30/2014 ± | | | 3,835 | |
| | | | Sheridan Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,790 | | | 2.95%, 06/15/2014 ± | | | 6,483 | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.20%, 06/15/2015 ±⌂ | | | 1,100 | |
| | | | Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. | | | | |
| 9,250 | | | 2.69%, 12/20/2012 ± | | | 7,493 | |
| | | | Southern Graphic Systems | | | | |
| 2,958 | | | 4.02%, 12/30/2011 *± | | | 2,366 | |
| 1,543 | | | 4.02%, 12/30/2011 *±⌂ | | | 1,202 | |
| | | | Synagro Technologies, Inc. | | | | |
| 3,930 | | | 2.46%, 03/28/2014 ± | | | 2,554 | |
| | | | Telesat Canada | | | | |
| 5,957 | | | 3.55%, 09/01/2014 ± | | | 5,495 | |
| 454 | | | 4.22%, 09/01/2014 ± | | | 419 | |
| | | | Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,885 | | | 2.25%, 02/27/2014 ±⌂ | | | 3,825 | |
| | | | United Site Services, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,800 | | | 4.68%, 06/29/2013 ±⌂ | | | 810 | |
| | | | UPC Financing Partnership | | | | |
| 17,500 | | | 2.32%, 12/31/2014 - 12/31/2016 *± | | | 15,862 | |
| | | | Venetian Macau Ltd. | | | | |
| 10,868 | | | 2.68%, 05/25/2012 - 05/25/2013 ± | | | 7,880 | |
| | | | West Corp. | | | | |
| 24,808 | | | 2.83%, 10/24/2013* ± | | | 21,323 | |
| | | | WideOpenWest Finance LLC | | | | |
| 14,000 | | | 2.94%, 07/01/2014 *± | | | 10,453 | |
| 5,496 | | | 7.49%, 06/29/2015 ± | | | 2,075 | |
| | | | Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | | |
| 7,500 | | | 2.18%, 06/27/2014 ± | | | 5,062 | |
| | | | Yonkers Racing Corp. | | | | |
| 12,511 | | | 10.50%, 08/12/2011 *± | | | 12,166 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 357,603 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ - 80.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 10.7% | | | | |
| | | | Alaska Communication Systems Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 181 | | | 2.97%, 02/01/2012 ± | | $ | 165 | |
| | | | Alaska Communication Systems Holdings, Inc., Incremental Term Loan | | | | |
| 2,737 | | | 2.97%, 02/01/2012 *± | | | 2,489 | |
| | | | Alaska Communication Systems Holdings, Inc., Term Loan | | | | |
| 9,038 | | | 2.97%, 02/01/2012 *± | | | 8,219 | |
| | | | Canwest MediaWorks L.P. | | | | |
| 4,903 | | | 3.26%, 07/10/2014 ± | | | 1,863 | |
| | | | Caribe Information Investment, Inc. | | | | |
| 11,798 | | | 2.47%, 03/29/2013 ±⌂ | | | 5,899 | |
| | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC | | | | |
| 17,000 | | | 4.69%, 03/06/2014 *±Ψ | | | 14,389 | |
| | | | DaVita, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,769 | | | 1.93%, 10/05/2011 ± | | | 1,658 | |
| | | | Fleetcor Technologies Operating Co. LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
| 2,524 | | | 2.77%, 04/30/2013 *± | | | 2,246 | |
| | | | Fleetcor Technologies Operating Co. LLC, Term Loan B | | | | |
| 7,855 | | | 2.76%, 04/30/2013 *± | | | 6,991 | |
| | | | Gatehouse Media Operating, Inc. | | | | |
| 17,245 | | | 2.44%, 08/05/2014 ± | | | 4,193 | |
| 5,315 | | | 2.47%, 08/05/2014 ± | | | 1,292 | |
| | | | Infor Global Solutions | | | | |
| 983 | | | 3.27%, 07/28/2012 ± | | | 697 | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.02%, 03/02/2014 ± | | | 635 | |
| 3,000 | | | 6.68%, 03/02/2014 ± | | | 997 | |
| | | | Infor Global Solutions, Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
| 1,958 | | | 4.18%, 07/28/2012 ± | | | 1,449 | |
| | | | Infor Global Solutions, U.S. Term Loan | | | | |
| 3,753 | | | 4.18%, 07/28/2012 ± | | | 2,777 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 2.99%, 07/03/2012 *± | | | 1,847 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Term Loan B 2A | | | | |
| 7,338 | | | 2.99%, 01/03/2014 *± | | | 6,704 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Term Loan B 2B | | | | |
| 7,332 | | | 2.99%, 01/03/2014 *± | | | 6,698 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Term Loan B 2C | | | | |
| 7,332 | | | 2.99%, 01/03/2014 *± | | | 6,699 | |
| | | | Intesat Ltd. | | | | |
| 3,413 | | | 2.99%, 07/03/2012 ± | | | 3,151 | |
| | | | IPC Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 3,870 | | | 3.47%, 05/31/2014 ±⌂ | | | 2,121 | |
| | | | Kronos, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,774 | | | 3.47%, 06/12/2014 ± | | | 3,541 | |
| | | | Leap Wireless International, Inc. | | | | |
| 12,058 | | | 5.75%, 06/17/2013 ± | | | 11,541 | |
| | | | Level 3 Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 17,441 | | | 3.19%, 03/01/2014 *± | | | 13,920 | |
| 2,000 | | | 11.50%, 03/13/2014 ± | | | 2,030 | |
| | | | Mediacom Broadband LLC | | | | |
| 541 | | | 1.83%, 03/31/2010 ± | | | 528 | |
| 1,317 | | | 2.08%, 01/31/2015 ± | | | 1,172 | |
| 8,937 | | | 6.50%, 01/03/2016 ± | | | 8,697 | |
| | | | Mediacom Broadband LLC, Term Loan D1 | | | | |
| 3,399 | | | 2.08%, 01/31/2015 ± | | | 3,023 | |
| | | | Mediacom LLC | | | | |
| 1,740 | | | 1.58%, 09/30/2012 ± | | | 1,566 | |
| 6,801 | | | 1.83%, 01/31/2015 ± | | | 6,056 | |
| | | | MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. | | | | |
| 15,038 | | | 3.17%, 11/04/2013 ± | | | 14,016 | |
| | | | National Cinemedia, Inc. | | | | |
| 9,000 | | | 3.08%, 02/13/2015 ± | | | 7,925 | |
| | | | Ntelos, Inc. | | | | |
| 11,226 | | | 2.68%, 08/24/2011 ± | | | 10,693 | |
| | | | One Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 9,460 | | | 4.53%, 06/30/2012 ± | | | 5,865 | |
| | | | PAETEC Holding Corp. | | | | |
| 5,044 | | | 2.93%, 02/28/2013 ± | | | 4,170 | |
| | | | RCN Corp. | | | | |
| 9,386 | | | 3.50%, 04/19/2014 ± | | | 8,463 | |
| | | | Time Warner Telecom Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 13,597 | | | 2.43%, 01/07/2013 ± | | | 12,319 | |
| | | | Verint Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,388 | | | 3.70%, 05/23/2014 ± | | | 7,609 | |
| | | | Virgin Media Dover LLC | | | | |
| 6,969 | | | 4.60%, 09/03/2012 ± | | | 6,411 | |
| | | | Wind Acquisitions Holdings Finance S.A. | | | | |
| 6,481 | | | 8.36%, 12/12/2011 ± | | | 5,184 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 217,908 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 2.9% | | | | |
| | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | | |
| 10,880 | | | 2.36%, 04/25/2012 *± | | | 8,712 | |
| | | | Jacobson Cos. | | | | |
| 3,930 | | | 3.00%, 06/19/2014 ±⌂ | | | 2,368 | |
| | | | Kenan Advantage Group | | | | |
| 5,648 | | | 3.43%, 12/16/2011 ± | | | 4,518 | |
| | | | Louis US Holdco, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,481 | | | 3.43%, 11/04/2013 ± | | | 1,216 | |
| 828 | | | 4.22%, 11/04/2013 ±⌂ | | | 406 | |
| | | | MacQuarie Aircraft Leasing Finance S.A. | | | | |
| 18,291 | | | 2.00%, 11/29/2013 *±⌂ | | | 12,803 | |
| 4,970 | | | 4.43%, 11/29/2013 ±⌂ | | | 1,491 | |
| | | | Northwest Airlines Corp. | | | | |
| 10,153 | | | 2.46%, 12/31/2010 ± | | | 9,284 | |
| | | | RailAmerica Transportation | | | | |
| 730 | | | 5.20%, 06/30/2009 ± | | | 679 | |
| 11,270 | | | 5.44%, 06/30/2009 ± | | | 10,481 | |
| | | | United Air Lines, Inc. | | | | |
| 8,407 | | | 2.44%, 02/01/2014 *± | | | 4,192 | |
| | | | US Airways Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 9,855 | | | 2.94%, 03/23/2014 ± | | | 4,476 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 60,626 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 6.1% | | | | |
| | | | Astoria Generating Co. Acquisitions LLC | | | | |
| 5,695 | | | 2.20%, 02/23/2012 ± | | | 5,232 | |
| 16,500 | | | 4.20%, 08/23/2013 *± | | | 13,461 | |
| | | | Calpine Corp. | | | | |
| 33,361 | | | 4.10%, 03/29/2014 *± | | | 28,607 | |
| | | | Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Letter of Credit | | | | |
| 14,973 | | | 2.00%, 03/30/2013 ± | | | 13,514 | |
| | | | Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Term Loan | | | | |
| 1,010 | | | 1.93%, 03/30/2013 ± | | | 911 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ - 80.7% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 6.1% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Kgen LLC | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,375 | | | 2.09%, 02/01/2014 ± | | | | | | $ | 1,169 | |
| 2,241 | | | 2.19%, 02/01/2014 ± | | | | | | | 1,904 | |
| | | | NRG Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 20,093 | | | 1.12%, 02/01/2013 ± | | | | | | | 18,657 | |
| 4,574 | | | 2.72%, 02/01/2013 ± | | | | | | | 4,247 | |
| | | | Reliant Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 7,000 | | | 0.49%, 03/31/2014 ± | | | | | | | 6,218 | |
| | | | Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 22,754 | | | 3.97%, 10/10/2014 - 10/12/2014 ± | | | | | | | 15,384 | |
| | | | TPF Generation Holdings LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 7,358 | | | 2.43%, 12/15/2013 ± | | | | | | | 6,825 | |
| 6,314 | | | 4.68%, 12/21/2014 ± | | | | | | | 5,146 | |
| | | | TPF Generation Holdings LLC, Letter of Credit | | | | | | | | |
| 2,516 | | | 1.12%, 12/15/2013 ± | | | | | | | 2,333 | |
| | | | TPF Generation Holdings LLC, Revolver | | | | | | | | |
| 789 | | | 1.22%, 12/15/2011 ± | | | | | | | 732 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 124,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total senior floating rate interests: non-investment grade (cost $2,076,085) | | | | | | $ | 1,635,788 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 4 | | | Calpine Corp. • | | | | | | $ | 31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $—) | | | | | | $ | 31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $2,329,617) | | | | | | $ | 1,868,709 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 11.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds - 8.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 98,992 | | | JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 98,992 | |
| — | | | State Street Bank U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | — | |
| 80,025 | | | Wells Fargo Advantage Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | 80,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 179,017 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $37,322, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $38,024) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 37,322 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 37,322 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $10,439, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $10,675) | | | | | | | | |
| 10,439 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 10,439 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 47,761 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $226,778) | | | | | | $ | 226,778 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $2,556,395)▲ | | | 103.4 | % | | $ | 2,095,487 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (3.4 | )% | | | (69,670 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,025,817 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 2.83% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $2,567,005 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 17,063 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (488,581 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (471,518 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $5,113, which represents 0.25% of total net assets. |
|
• | | Currently non-income producing. For long-term debt securities, items identified are in default as to payment of interest and/or principal. |
|
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
|
Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
|
§ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $68,931, which represents 3.40% of total net assets. |
|
♠ | | Perpetual maturity security. Maturity date shown is the first call date. |
|
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $123,141. |
|
± | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the average coupon as of April 30, 2009. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | |
◊ | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents an estimated average coupon as of April 30, 2009. |
|
Ω | | Debt security in default due to bankruptcy. |
|
Ψ | | The company is in bankruptcy. The investment held by the fund is current with respect to interest payments. |
|
╬ | | All principal amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. |
|
| | EUR — EURO |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
06/2007 | | $ | 2,000 | | | Advanstar Holdings Corp., 5.00%, 12/01/2014 | | $ | 2,000 | |
02/2007 - 09/2007 | | $ | 7,250 | | | Arizona Chemical Co., 5.93%, 02/27/2014 | | | 7,175 | |
04/2007 | | $ | 2,600 | | | Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust, 2.59%, 05/28/2037 | | | 2,600 | |
03/2008 - 08/2008 | | $ | 4,000 | | | Boise Paper Holdings LLC, 9.25%, 02/20/2015 | | | 3,832 | |
04/2006 - 05/2008 | | $ | 8,555 | | | Buckeye Check Cashing, Inc., 3.71%, 05/01/2012 | | | 8,272 | |
03/2007 - 04/2008 | | $ | 5,139 | | | Cardinal Logistics Management, 4.22%, 09/23/2013 | | | 5,033 | |
03/2006 - 06/2007 | | $ | 11,798 | | | Caribe Information Investment, Inc., 2.47%, 03/29/2013 | | | 11,816 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 5,718 | | | Carl Zeiss, 2.93%, 03/14/2014 | | | 5,718 | |
03/2007 - 08/2007 | | $ | 2,500 | | | Carl Zeiss, 4.94%, 03/14/2014 | | | 3,356 | |
10/2007 - 04/2009 | | $ | 2,097 | | | Centaur LLC, 14.25%, 10/30/2013 | | | 2,067 | |
09/2006 - 04/2008 | | $ | 4,391 | | | Center for Diagnostic Imaging, 4.72%, 12/31/2010 | | | 4,249 | |
05/2007 - 09/2007 | | $ | 5,888 | | | Ewards Ltd., 2.43%, 05/31/2014 | | | 5,746 | |
02/2006 - 11/2006 | | $ | 6,968 | | | F & W Publications, Inc., 3.50%, 08/05/2012 | | | 6,973 | |
03/2007 - 08/2007 | | $ | 4,500 | | | F & W Publications, Inc., 5.48%, 08/05/2012 | | | 4,491 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 1,466 | | | F & W Publications, Inc., Term Loan B Add-On, 3.48%, 08/05/2012 | | | 1,466 | |
11/2007 | | $ | 2,963 | | | Generics International, Inc., 4.72%, 11/19/2014 | | | 2,933 | |
06/2007 - 07/2007 | | $ | 2,545 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., 2.23%, 06/22/2014 | | | 2,543 | |
06/2008 - 07/2008 | | $ | 1,452 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., 2.40%, 06/22/2014 | | | 1,452 | |
06/2007 | | $ | 3,750 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., 3.69%, 12/31/2014 | | | 3,750 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 16,890 | | | Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp., 1.99%, 02/01/2009 — Reg D | | | 16,890 | |
05/2008 | | $ | 2,200 | | | Greektown Holdings LLC, Incremental Term Loan, 0.00%, 12/03/2012 | | | 1,984 | |
06/2006 - 05/2008 | | $ | 2,493 | | | Greektown Holdings LLC, Term Loan B, 0.00%, 12/03/2012 | | | 2,421 | |
04/2007 | | $ | 5,000 | | | Helios Finance L.P., 2.80%, 10/20/2014 — 144A | | | 5,000 | |
08/2005 - 04/2007 | | $ | 1,475 | | | Hit Entertainment, Inc., 3.49%, 08/26/2012 | | | 1,475 | |
04/2007 | | $ | 3,920 | | | HMSC Corp., 2.68%, 04/03/2014 | | | 3,924 | |
05/2007 - 06/2007 | | $ | 3,870 | | | IPC Systems, Inc., 3.47%, 05/31/2014 | | | 3,879 | |
06/2007 | | $ | 3,930 | | | Jacobson Cos., 3.00%, 06/19/2014 | | | 3,930 | |
07/2007 - 09/2007 | | $ | 3,500 | | | Lincoln Industries Corp., 6.20%, 01/10/2015 | | | 3,472 | |
12/2006 | | $ | 828 | | | Louis US Holdco, Inc., 4.22%, 11/04/2013 | | | 828 | |
04/2007 - 01/2008 | | $ | 8,973 | | | MacAndrews Amg Holdings LLC, 6.18%, 04/17/2012 | | | 8,840 | |
03/2007 - 05/2007 | | $ | 18,291 | | | MacQuarie Aircraft Leasing Finance S.A., 2.00%, 11/29/2013 | | | 18,291 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 4,970 | | | MacQuarie Aircraft Leasing Finance S.A., 4.43%, 11/29/2013 | | | 4,970 | |
12/2006 - 06/2007 | | $ | 7,700 | | | Nacco Material Handling Group, 3.64%, 03/22/2013 | | | 7,713 | |
04/2006 - 12/2008 | | $ | 9,846 | | | National Renal Institutes, Inc., 6.24%, 03/31/2013 | | | 9,690 | |
07/2007 | | $ | 5,910 | | | Nelson Education, 3.72%, 07/05/2014 | | | 5,895 | |
02/2007 - 04/2007 | | $ | 7,840 | | | NEP Supershooters L.P., 2.69%, 02/13/2014 | | | 7,882 | |
07/2007 | | $ | 4,000 | | | New World Gaming Partners Ltd., 6.71%, 03/31/2015 | | | 4,000 | |
02/2007 - 05/2007 | | $ | 4,000 | | | Penton Media, Inc., 6.04%, 02/06/2014 | | | 4,047 | |
02/2006 - 05/2007 | | $ | 14,229 | | | Raycom TV Broadcasting, Inc., 2.00%, 07/27/2013 | | | 14,224 | |
03/2008 | | $ | 5,000 | | | Readers Digest Association, Inc., 3.50%, 03/02/2013 | | | 5,000 | |
06/2007 | | $ | 2,000 | | | Sheridan Group, Inc., 6.20%, 06/15/2015 | | | 2,000 | |
03/2007 - 04/2009 | | $ | 1,543 | | | Southern Graphic Systems, 4.02%, 12/30/2011 | | | 1,413 | |
10/2006 - 05/2007 | | $ | 6,240 | | | Sports Authority, Inc., 3.20%, 04/25/2013 | | | 6,241 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 4,453 | | | Structured Asset Securities Corp., 2.94%, 02/25/2037 | | | 4,393 | |
10/2005 - 06/2006 | | $ | 3,066 | | | Tensar Corp., 4.54%, 10/28/2012 | | | 3,066 | |
06/2007 - 08/2007 | | $ | 5,885 | | | Town Sports International Holdings, Inc., 2.25%, 02/27/2014 | | | 5,766 | |
06/2008 - 11/2008 | | $ | 5,049 | | | Turbo Beta Ltd., 14.50%, 03/12/2018 | | | 5,049 | |
07/2006 | | $ | 1,800 | | | United Site Services, Inc., 4.68%, 06/29/2013 | | | 1,782 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | | Shares/ | | | | | | |
Acquired | | | Par | | | Security | | Cost Basis | |
|
| 03/2007 | | | $ | 4,363 | | | Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust, 2.69%, 03/25/2037 | | $ | 4,212 | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $119,514 which represents 5.90% of total net assets.
| | |
♦ | | Senior floating rate interests in which the Fund invests generally pay interest rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States Banks, or (iii) the bank’s certificate of deposit rate. Senior floating rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The rate at which the borrower repays cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. The interest rate is the rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
|
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 179,048 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 1,897,618 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 18,821 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,095,487 | |
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Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 18,775 | |
Change in unrealized depreciation ♦ | | | (7,819 | ) |
Net purchases | | | 2,217 | |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | 5,648 | |
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Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 18,821 | |
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♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | (10,617 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $2,556,395) | | $ | 2,095,487 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 39,611 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 27,117 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 10,061 | |
Other assets | | | 163 | |
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Total assets | | | 2,172,439 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 140,175 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 2,519 | |
Investment management fees | | | 198 | |
Dividends | | | 2,697 | |
Distribution fees | | | 177 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 844 | |
Other liabilities | | | 12 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 146,622 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,025,817 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 3,039,864 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 3,439 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (556,578 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (460,908 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,025,817 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 2,400,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.29/$7.51 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 116,152 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 846,236 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.28 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 5,371 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 39,126 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.28 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 116,716 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 849,711 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.29 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 30,065 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 219,084 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.29 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 154 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,121 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.28 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 85 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 619 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.29 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 3 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 18 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.28 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 9,602 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 69,902 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 67 | |
Interest | | | 60,472 | |
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Total investment income | | | 60,539 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 5,206 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 798 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 827 | |
Class B | | | 176 | |
Class C | | | 3,808 | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | 7 | |
Accounting services | | | 152 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 117 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 25 | |
Audit fees | | | 36 | |
Other expenses | | | 557 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 11,712 | |
Expense waivers | | | (549 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (549 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 11,163 | |
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Net investment income | | | 49,376 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (226,193 | ) |
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Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (67 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (226,260 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 266,660 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 267 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 266,927 | |
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Net Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 40,667 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 90,043 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 49,376 | | | $ | 177,819 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (226,260 | ) | | | (277,685 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 266,927 | | | | (590,548 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 90,043 | | | | (690,414 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (21,421 | ) | | | (76,620 | ) |
Class B | | | (1,021 | ) | | | (2,991 | ) |
Class C | | | (22,140 | ) | | | (71,154 | ) |
Class I | | | (5,315 | ) | | | (16,773 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (20 | ) | | | (28 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (18 | ) | | | (24 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (1 | ) | | | (10 | ) |
Class Y | | | (2,631 | ) | | | (6,697 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (52,567 | ) | | | (174,297 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 98,962 | | | | (918,574 | ) |
Class B | | | (1,969 | ) | | | (14,370 | ) |
Class C | | | (39,273 | ) | | | (608,974 | ) |
Class I | | | 41,822 | | | | (155,838 | ) |
Class R3 | | | 532 | | | | 436 | |
Class R4 | | | 77 | | | | 657 | |
Class R5 | | | (68 | ) | | | (76 | ) |
Class Y | | | (28,036 | ) | | | 26,618 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 72,047 | | | | (1,670,121 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 109,523 | | | | (2,534,832 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,916,294 | | | | 4,451,126 | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,025,817 | | | $ | 1,916,294 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 3,439 | | | $ | 6,630 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Floating Rate Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 3.00%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Trade date for senior floating rate interests purchased in the primary market is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior floating rate loan interests purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the |
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| | | security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| d) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| e) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| f) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $123,141. |
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| h) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| i) | | Senior Floating Rate Interests — The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, may invest in senior floating rate interests. Senior floating rate interests hold the most senior position in the capital structure of a business entity (the “Borrower”), are typically secured by specific collateral and have a claim on the assets and/or stock of the Borrower that is senior to that held by subordinated debtholders and stockholders of the Borrower. Senior floating rate interests are typically structured and administered by a financial institution that acts as the agent of the lenders participating in the |
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| | | senior floating rate interest. Senior floating rate interests are typically rated below-investment-grade, which suggests they are more likely to default and generally pay higher interest rates than investment-grade loans. A default could lead to non-payment of income which would result in a reduction of income to the Fund and there can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. |
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| j) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| | | Senior floating rate interests or debt securities purchased to replace a prepaid loan or a debt security may have lower yields than the yield on the prepaid loan or debt security. Senior floating rate interests generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for the Borrower to repay, prepayments of senior floating rate interests may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior floating rate interests held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown in the Schedule of Investments. |
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| k) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| n) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 179,028 | | | $ | 252,120 | |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 10,319 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (319,708 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (738,445 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (1,047,834 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $1,361 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $1,361. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2014 | | $ | 1,227 | |
2015 | | | 48,277 | |
2016 | | | 270,204 | |
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Total | | $ | 319,708 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.6000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.5800 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.5700 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has permanently limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.00% | | 1.75% | | 1.75% | | 0.75% | | 1.25% | | 1.00% | | 0.85% | | 0.75% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.29 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.04 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.02 | ‡ |
Class I Shares | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.43 | § | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.24 | ** | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | †† | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | ‡‡ | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.01 | §§ |
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* | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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† | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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‡ | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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§ | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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** | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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†† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§§ | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $432 and contingent deferred sales charges of $291 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $26. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $3. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $846 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
| | | | |
| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 740,303 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 503,490 | |
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 60,450 | | | | 2,034 | | | | (48,520 | ) | | | — | | | | 13,964 | | | | 42,614 | | | | 5,242 | | | | (149,657 | ) | | | — | | | | (101,801 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 409,361 | | | $ | 13,580 | | | $ | (323,979 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 98,962 | | | $ | 388,034 | | | $ | 47,024 | | | $ | (1,353,632 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (918,574 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 591 | | | | 92 | | | | (982 | ) | | | — | | | | (299 | ) | | | 1,045 | | | | 190 | | | | (2,862 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,627 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 4,002 | | | $ | 613 | | | $ | (6,584 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,969 | ) | | $ | 9,526 | | | $ | 1,692 | | | $ | (25,588 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (14,370 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 15,146 | | | | 2,121 | | | | (23,505 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,238 | ) | | | 22,066 | | | | 5,084 | | | | (95,489 | ) | | | — | | | | (68,339 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 102,668 | | | $ | 14,103 | | | $ | (156,044 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (39,273 | ) | | $ | 202,059 | | | $ | 45,465 | | | $ | (856,498 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (608,974 | ) |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 13,055 | | | | 627 | | | | (7,590 | ) | | | — | | | | 6,092 | | | | 22,355 | | | | 1,270 | | | | (41,211 | ) | | | — | | | | (17,586 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 88,050 | | | $ | 4,188 | | | $ | (50,416 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,822 | | | $ | 201,916 | | | $ | 11,319 | | | $ | (369,073 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (155,838 | ) |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 99 | | | | 3 | | | | (24 | ) | | | — | | | | 78 | | | | 49 | | | | 3 | | | | (5 | ) | | | — | | | | 47 | |
Amount | | $ | 670 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | (158 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 532 | | | $ | 451 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | (44 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 436 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 28 | | | | 3 | | | | (18 | ) | | | — | | | | 13 | | | | 85 | | | | 3 | | | | (17 | ) | | | — | | | | 71 | |
Amount | | $ | 182 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | (122 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 77 | | | $ | 782 | | | $ | 25 | | | $ | (150 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 657 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10 | ) | | | — | | | | (10 | ) | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | (10 | ) | | | — | | | | (8 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (70 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (68 | ) | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | (91 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (76 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,354 | | | | 353 | | | | (5,894 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,187 | ) | | | 3,794 | | | | 635 | | | | (1,350 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,079 | |
Amount | | $ | 9,083 | | | $ | 2,342 | | | $ | (39,461 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (28,036 | ) | | $ | 32,823 | | | $ | 5,625 | | | $ | (11,830 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,618 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 48 | | | $ | 324 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 65 | | | $ | 561 | |
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7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | realized | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | Gain | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | (Loss) | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.13 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.37 | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | 0.16 | | | $ | 7.29 | | | | 5.58 | %(f) | | $ | 846,236 | | | | 1.06 | %(g) | | | 1.00 | %(g) | | | 1.00 | %(g) | | | 6.18 | %(g) | | | 33 | % |
B | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 7.28 | | | | 5.04 | (f) | | | 39,126 | | | | 1.90 | (g) | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 5.47 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 7.28 | | | | 5.04 | (f) | | | 849,711 | | | | 1.82 | (g) | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 5.47 | (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.16 | | | | 7.29 | | | | 5.69 | (f) | | | 219,084 | | | | 0.79 | (g) | | | 0.75 | (g) | | | 0.75 | (g) | | | 6.44 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 7.14 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 7.29 | | | | 5.29 | (f) | | | 1,121 | | | | 1.52 | (g) | | | 1.25 | (g) | | | 1.25 | (g) | | | 5.88 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 7.28 | | | | 5.43 | (f) | | | 619 | | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 6.14 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 7.15 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 7.29 | | | | 5.36 | (f) | | | 18 | | | | 0.99 | (g) | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 6.39 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.13 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 7.28 | | | | 5.58 | (f) | | | 69,902 | | | | 0.72 | (g) | | | 0.72 | (g) | | | 0.72 | (g) | | | 6.53 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.55 | | | | — | | | | (2.68 | ) | | | (2.13 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (2.66 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | (22.71 | ) | | | 728,882 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 6.02 | | | | 18 | |
B | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.47 | | | | — | | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (2.20 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (2.66 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | (23.30 | ) | | | 40,440 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 5.23 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.47 | | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (2.65 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | (23.24 | ) | | | 876,501 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 5.25 | | | | — | |
I | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.57 | | | | — | | | | (2.68 | ) | | | (2.11 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.66 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | (22.51 | ) | | | 171,007 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 6.28 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (2.14 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (2.65 | ) | | | 7.14 | | | | (22.80 | ) | | | 544 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 5.63 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (2.65 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | (22.63 | ) | | | 515 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 5.71 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 9.81 | | | | 0.56 | | | | — | | | | (2.68 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (2.66 | ) | | | 7.15 | | | | (22.55 | ) | | | 90 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 6.24 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.57 | | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (2.09 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (2.65 | ) | | | 7.13 | | | | (22.39 | ) | | | 98,315 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 6.23 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.66 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 9.79 | | | | 3.54 | | | | 1,996,644 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 6.61 | | | | 62 | |
B | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 9.79 | | | | 2.72 | | | | 71,403 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 5.84 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.59 | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 1,870,911 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 5.86 | | | | — | |
I | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.70 | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 9.79 | | | | 3.84 | | | | 406,906 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 6.88 | | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 10.09 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 9.79 | | | | 2.31 | (f) | | | 285 | | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 1.25 | (g) | | | 1.25 | (g) | | | 6.59 | (g) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 10.09 | | | | 0.56 | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | 2.42 | (f) | | | 10 | | | | 1.18 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 6.58 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 10.09 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 9.81 | | | | 2.90 | (f) | | | 205 | | | | 0.86 | (g) | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 0.85 | (g) | | | 6.81 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.69 | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | 3.73 | | | | 104,762 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 6.92 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 10.09 | | | | 0.62 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 10.11 | | | | 6.56 | | | | 1,500,394 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 6.71 | | | | 33 | |
B | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 10.11 | | | | 5.79 | | | | 42,182 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 5.84 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.55 | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 10.11 | | | | 5.86 | | | | 828,910 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 5.93 | | | | — | |
I(k) | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | 10.11 | | | | 1.21 | (f) | | | 61,805 | | | | 0.74 | (g) | | | 0.43 | (g) | | | 0.43 | (g) | | | 7.99 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.66 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.68 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 10.11 | | | | 7.00 | | | | 50,896 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 6.89 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) April 29, 2005, through October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 10.09 | | | | 3.06 | (f) | | | 169,485 | | | | 1.03 | (g) | | | 0.29 | (g) | | | 0.29 | (g) | | | 5.68 | (g) | | | 15 | |
B(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 10.08 | | | | 2.66 | (f) | | | 5,659 | | | | 1.89 | (g) | | | 1.04 | (g) | | | 1.04 | (g) | | | 4.91 | (g) | | | — | |
C(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 10.08 | | | | 2.67 | (f) | | | 92,710 | | | | 1.79 | (g) | | | 1.02 | (g) | | | 1.02 | (g) | | | 5.03 | (g) | | | — | |
Y(o) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 10.08 | | | | 3.10 | (f) | | | 10,062 | | | | 0.73 | (g) | | | 0.01 | (g) | | | 0.01 | (g) | | | 6.06 | (g) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(o) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) – (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Floating Rate Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,055.75 | | | $ | 5.09 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.83 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,050.39 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.11 | | | $ | 8.74 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,050.42 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.11 | | | $ | 8.74 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,056.89 | | | $ | 3.82 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.07 | | | $ | 3.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,052.92 | | | $ | 6.36 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.59 | | | $ | 6.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,054.30 | | | $ | 5.09 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.83 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,053.57 | | | $ | 4.32 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.57 | | | $ | 4.25 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,055.84 | | | $ | 3.67 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.22 | | | $ | 3.60 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Table of Contents
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 5/24/01—4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective—Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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| | Inception | | 1 | | 5 | | Since |
| | Date | | Year | | Year | | Inception |
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Fundamental Growth A# | | | 5/24/01 | | | | -36.18 | % | | | -1.75 | % | | | -2.13 | % |
Fundamental Growth A## | | | 5/24/01 | | | | -39.69 | % | | | -2.85 | % | | | -2.82 | % |
Fundamental Growth B# | | | 5/24/01 | | | | -36.65 | % | | | -2.48 | % | | | -2.84 | % |
Fundamental Growth B## | | | 5/24/01 | | | | -39.82 | % | | | -2.83 | % | | | -2.84 | % |
Fundamental Growth C# | | | 5/24/01 | | | | -36.71 | % | | | -2.46 | % | | | -2.84 | % |
Fundamental Growth C## | | | 5/24/01 | | | | -37.34 | % | | | -2.46 | % | | | -2.84 | % |
Fundamental Growth Y# | | | 5/24/01 | | | | -35.85 | % | | | -1.28 | % | | | -1.67 | % |
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# | | Without sales charge |
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## | | With sales charge |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Portfolio Manager
Francis J. Boggan, CFA
Senior Vice President, Partner
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund returned -2.11%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which returned -1.52% for the same period. The Fund also slightly underperformed the - -1.99% return of the average fund in the Lipper Large Cap Growth Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
After posting steep losses in 2008 and the first part of 2009 amid increasing signs of a deeper and more protracted recession, U.S. equities staged a sharp rebound in March as favorable news flow from a few large financial institutions signaled to investors that the troubled Financials sector may be starting to stabilize. Adding fuel to the recovery was the U.S. Treasury Department’s updated plan to clean up bank balance sheets.
In this environment, mid cap stocks (-0.2%) outperformed small (-8.4%) and large cap stocks (-8.5%), as measured by the S&P MidCap 400, Russell 2000 and S&P 500 indices, respectively. Growth stocks (-2%) significantly outperformed Value stocks
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(-13%), as measured by the Russell 1000 Growth and Russell 1000 Value indexes, respectively. Within the Russell 1000 Growth Index, four of the ten broad economic sectors posted positive returns. Materials (8%) and Consumer Discretionary (7%) had the strongest returns while Financials (-11%) and Energy (-9%) lagged the most.
The Fund underperformed the benchmark during the period due to weak stock selection across several sectors, particularly Health Care, Materials and Financials. Sector positioning, a result of bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection, contributed modestly to benchmark-relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) returns but not enough to offset results from stock selection. Our overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) allocations to Information Technology, Health Care and Telecommunication Services and our underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to Consumer Staples contributed the most to relative returns.
The three largest detractors from benchmark-relative performance were AFLAC (Financials), NII Holdings (Telecommunication Services) and JPMorgan Chase (Financials). Shares of AFLAC, a supplemental health and life insurance company, declined due to continued investor concerns over the company’s investment portfolio of European financial hybrid debt securities. We eliminated our position in NII Holdings, a wireless communication services provider in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Peru, amid concerns over the effects of a global economic slowdown on Latin American economies. Shares of global diversified bank JPMorgan Chase declined due to the company’s exposures to consumer and large corporate credit. We eliminated our position in the stock during the period. A notable detractor from absolute (i.e. total return) returns was Genzyme (Health Care).
Top contributors to relative and absolute performance included Kohl’s (Consumer Discretionary), Flowserve (Industrials) and Petrol Brasilieros (Energy). Shares of Kohl’s, a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store, rose following better-than-expected sales results and as investors began to anticipate a potential recovery in consumer spending. Shares of Flowserve, a manufacturer of flow control systems for the power, oil & gas, and chemical industries, rallied as investors’ concerns eased over the company’s capital expenditures across their end markets. Brazilian oil and gas exploration and producer Petrol Brasilieros benefited as oil prices rallied and investors focused on the firm’s large upstream potential.
What is the outlook?
While investors have stopped worrying—for the moment—about the solvency of the banking system and the freezing of global credit, that concern has shifted to implications of government involvement in private enterprise and the troubling trajectories of unemployment and corporate profits. The Fund seeks to add value through bottom-up security selection, with a goal of creating a diversified portfolio of high-quality growth companies with attractive valuations. Investment decisions are based primarily on independent, bottom-up, fundamental research. As of the end of the period, the Fund was most overweight Information Technology, Financials, and Energy and most underweight Consumer Staples, Industrials, and Utilities relative to the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Capital Goods | | | 8.5 | % |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 3.2 | |
Consumer Services | | | 1.2 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 2.1 | |
Energy | | | 10.0 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 4.4 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2.2 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 5.6 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.8 | |
Insurance | | | 3.8 | |
Materials | | | 3.4 | |
Media | | | 1.1 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 7.8 | |
Retailing | | | 5.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.6 | |
Software & Services | | | 15.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 18.1 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1.1 | |
Transportation | | | 1.0 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.4 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.8 | ) |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS—99.4% | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods—8.5% | | | | |
| 23 | | | Deere & Co. | | $ | 941 | |
| 14 | | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 930 | |
| 30 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 927 | |
| 13 | | | Precision Castparts Corp. | | | 936 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,734 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel—3.2% | | | | |
| 26 | | | Coach, Inc. • | | | 625 | |
| 17 | | | D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | 219 | |
| 10 | | | NIKE, Inc. Class B | | | 545 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,389 | |
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| | | | Consumer Services—1.2% | | | | |
| 10 | | | McDonald’s Corp. | | | 528 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials—2.1% | | | | |
| 22 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 587 | |
| 3 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 347 | |
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| | | | | | | 934 | |
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| | | | Energy—10.0% | | | | |
| 12 | | | Apache Corp. | | | 896 | |
| 29 | | | Atwood Oceanics, Inc. • | | | 654 | |
| 9 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 504 | |
| 16 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 472 | |
| 13 | | | Nabors Industries Ltd. • | | | 201 | |
| 18 | | | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. • | | | 536 | |
| 14 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR | | | 463 | |
| 3 | | | Transocean, Inc. • | | | 189 | |
| 11 | | | Ultra Petroleum Corp. • | | | 471 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,386 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing—4.4% | | | | |
| 39 | | | CVS/Caremark Corp. | | | 1,236 | |
| 13 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 676 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,912 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco—2.2% | | | | |
| 10 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 517 | |
| 12 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 427 | |
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| | | | | | | 944 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services—5.6% | | | | |
| 13 | | | Covidien Ltd. | | | 439 | |
| 17 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 531 | |
| 12 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | 402 | |
| 27 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 630 | |
| 11 | | | Wellpoint, Inc. • | | | 479 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,481 | |
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| | | | Household & Personal Products—1.8% | | | | |
| 16 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 771 | |
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| | | | Insurance—3.8% | | | | |
| 36 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | 1,049 | |
| 64 | | | Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | | 622 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,671 | |
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| | | | Materials—3.4% | | | | |
| 6 | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | | | 252 | |
| 7 | | | Monsanto Co. | | | 620 | |
| 7 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 614 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,486 | |
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| | | | Media—1.1% | | | | |
| 21 | | | Walt Disney Co | | | 464 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences—7.8% | | | | |
| 10 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 418 | |
| 8 | | | Amgen, Inc. • | | | 397 | |
| 25 | | | AstraZeneca plc ADR | | | 857 | |
| 17 | | | Celgene Corp. • | | | 709 | |
| 10 | | | Genzyme Corp. • | | | 507 | |
| 7 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 346 | |
| 4 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 180 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,414 | |
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| | | | Retailing—5.1% | | | | |
| 16 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | 730 | |
| 31 | | | Lowe’s Co., Inc. | | | 662 | |
| 40 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 815 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,207 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—3.6% | | | | |
| 46 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 721 | |
| 88 | | | Micron Technology, Inc. • | | | 427 | |
| 23 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 414 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,562 | |
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| | | | Software & Services—15.4% | | | | |
| 27 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | 786 | |
| 13 | | | Alliance Data Systems Corp. • | | | 532 | |
| 2 | | | Google, Inc. • | | | 919 | |
| 81 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 1,641 | |
| 68 | | | Oracle Corp. • | | | 1,305 | |
| 9 | | | Visa, Inc. | | | 611 | |
| 57 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 956 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,750 | |
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| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment—18.1% | | | | |
| 8 | | | Apple, Inc. • | | | 1,032 | |
| 69 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. • | | | 1,331 | |
| 54 | | | Corning, Inc. | | | 794 | |
| 47 | | | EMC Corp. • | | | 593 | |
| 42 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 1,507 | |
| 14 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 1,435 | |
| 23 | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | 419 | |
| 20 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 825 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,936 | |
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| | | | Telecommunication Services—1.1% | | | | |
| 18 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | 464 | |
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| | | | Transportation—1.0% | | | | |
| 13 | | | Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 464 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $44,656) | | $ | 43,497 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $44,656) | | $ | 43,497 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.4% | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements—1.4% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $148, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - - 6.50%, 2038—2039, value of $151) | | | | |
$ | 147 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 147 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.4% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements—1.4% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $177, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50%—6.50%, 2035—2039, FNMA 4.50%—6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $180) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 177 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 177 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $247, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00%—7.00%, 2021—2039, FNMA 6.00%—7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50%—7.00%, 2024—2039, value of $252) | | | | | | | | |
| 247 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 247 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $1) | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $53, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00%—15.00%, 2009—2021, FNMA 3.50%—15.50%, 2012—2039, value of $54) | | | | | | | | |
| 53 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 53 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $625) | | | | | | $ | 625 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $45,281) ▲ | | | 100.8 | % | | $ | 44,122 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (0.8 | )% | | | (367 | ) |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 43,755 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 4.83% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $46,761 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 2,670 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (5,309 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (2,639 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 43,497 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 625 | |
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Total | | $ | 44,122 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $45,281) | | $ | 44,122 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $—) | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 178 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 87 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 60 | |
Other assets | | | 58 | |
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Total assets | | | 44,506 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 614 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 107 | |
Investment management fees | | | 6 | |
Distribution fees | | | 3 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 21 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 751 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 43,755 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 65,245 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 91 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (20,422 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (1,159 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 43,755 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 300,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.41/$7.84 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 2,801 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 20,750 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 783 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,486 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 993 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,952 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.66 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,380 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,567 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 401 | |
Interest | | | 1 | |
Securities lending | | | 11 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | — | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 413 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 189 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 67 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 25 | |
Class B | | | 26 | |
Class C | | | 34 | |
Custodian fees | | | 4 | |
Accounting services | | | 2 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 20 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 11 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 382 | |
Expense waivers | | | (40 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (19 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (1 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (60 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 322 | |
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Net investment income | | | 91 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (14,004 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (14,004 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 11,706 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | — | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 11,706 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments | | | (2,298 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (2,207 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 91 | | | $ | (195 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (14,004 | ) | | | (6,345 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 11,706 | | | | (20,038 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,207 | ) | | | (26,578 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (4,325 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (1,393 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (1,555 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (42 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | — | | | | (7,315 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,420 | ) | | | 4,220 | |
Class B | | | (544 | ) | | | (339 | ) |
Class C | | | (977 | ) | | | 1,595 | |
Class Y | | | 512 | | | | 11,577 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (3,429 | ) | | | 17,053 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (5,636 | ) | | | (16,840 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 49,391 | | | | 66,231 | |
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End of period | | $ | 43,755 | | | $ | 49,391 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | $ | 91 | | | $ | — | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income—Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation—The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions—The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending—The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market |
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| | | prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account—Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements—A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts—The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders—Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157—Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4—In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161—In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging |
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| | | Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| l) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
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| a) | | Federal Income Taxes—For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | October 31, 2008 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 6,221 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 1,094 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
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| | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (4,937 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (14,346 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (19,283 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts—In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $195 and decrease paid in capital by $195. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward—At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 4,937 | |
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Total | | $ | 4,937 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48—On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements—Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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On first $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.7475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.7450 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement—Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives a fee of 0.01% on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| c) | | Operating Expenses—Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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1.45% | | | 2.20 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 1.05 | % |
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| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly—The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
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Class A Shares | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.95 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.32 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.25 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.08 | |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares—HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $13 and contingent deferred sales charges of $4 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $1. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions—Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $60 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements—(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return | | Transfer Agent | | |
| | Payment from | | Excluding | | Allocation | | Total Return |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from | | Methodology | | Excluding Payment |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the | | Reimbursements for | | from Affiliate for |
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| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2004 | | October 31, 2004 |
Class A | | | 0.28 | % | | | 26.24 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 2.21 | % |
Class B | | | 0.29 | | | | 25.34 | | | | — | | | | 1.48 | |
Class C | | | 0.29 | | | | 25.32 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.53 | |
Class Y | | | 0.28 | | | | 26.83 | | | | — | | | — |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 27,873 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 29,613 | |
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
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| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 232 | | | | — | | | | (600 | ) | | | — | | | | (368 | ) | | | 755 | | | | 357 | | | | (799 | ) | | | — | | | | 313 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,568 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,988 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,420 | ) | | $ | 8,345 | | | $ | 4,174 | | | $ | (8,299 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,220 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 34 | | | | — | | | | (122 | ) | | | — | | | | (88 | ) | | | 77 | | | | 118 | | | | (243 | ) | | | — | | | | (48 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 218 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (762 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (544 | ) | | $ | 819 | | | $ | 1,320 | | | $ | (2,478 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (339 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 78 | | | | — | | | | (237 | ) | | | — | | | | (159 | ) | | | 210 | | | | 126 | | | | (206 | ) | | | — | | | | 130 | |
Amount | | $ | 494 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,471 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (977 | ) | | $ | 2,279 | | | $ | 1,405 | | | $ | (2,089 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,595 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 819 | | | | — | | | | (830 | ) | | | — | | | | (11 | ) | | | 1,387 | | | | 4 | | | | (27 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,364 | |
Amount | | $ | 5,905 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,393 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 512 | | | $ | 11,816 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | (280 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,577 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 6 | | | $ | 41 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 5 | | | $ | 58 | |
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7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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8. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Financial Highlights—(Unaudited)
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For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.57 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | 7.41 | | | | (2.11 | )%(e) | | $ | 20,750 | | | | 1.69 | %(f) | | | 1.35 | %(f) | | | 1.35 | %(f) | | | 0.51 | %(f) | | | 63 | % |
B | | | 7.18 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 7.00 | | | | (2.51 | ) (e) | | | 5,486 | | | | 2.58 | (f) | | | 1.95 | (f) | | | 1.95 | (f) | | | (0.10 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.18 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 7.00 | | | | (2.51 | ) (e) | | | 6,952 | | | | 2.40 | (f) | | | 2.13 | (f) | | | 2.13 | (f) | | | (0.28 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.82 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 7.66 | | | | (1.92 | ) (e) | | | 10,567 | | | | 1.04 | (f) | | | 1.04 | (f) | | | 1.04 | (f) | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 13.95 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.85 | ) | | | (4.86 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (6.38 | ) | | | 7.57 | | | | (38.66 | ) | | | 23,989 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 110 | |
B | | | 13.40 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.61 | ) | | | (4.70 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (6.22 | ) | | | 7.18 | | | | (39.11 | ) | | | 6,254 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.19 | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.41 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.62 | ) | | | (4.71 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (6.23 | ) | | | 7.18 | | | | (39.16 | ) | | | 8,276 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.27 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.93 | ) | | | (4.93 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (6.45 | ) | | | 7.82 | | | | (38.24 | ) | | | 10,872 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.02 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 2.93 | | | | 2.93 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.93 | | | | 13.95 | | | | 26.59 | (g) | | | 39,831 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 159 | |
B | | | 10.66 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 2.84 | | | | 2.74 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.74 | | | | 13.40 | | | | 25.70 | (g) | | | 12,307 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.22 | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.67 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 2.83 | | | | 2.74 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.74 | | | | 13.41 | | | | 25.68 | (g) | | | 13,703 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.22 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 2.99 | | | | 3.05 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.05 | | | | 14.27 | | | | 27.18 | (g) | | | 390 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.26 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | 11.02 | | | | 8.07 | | | | 40,215 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 123 | |
B | | | 9.94 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.72 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 7.24 | | | | 13,162 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.94 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.73 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.73 | | | | 10.67 | | | | 7.34 | | | | 13,065 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 11.22 | | | | 8.57 | | | | 487 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.56 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.14 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.12 | | | | 10.26 | | | | 12.31 | | | | 50,067 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 112 | |
B | | | 8.92 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 9.94 | | | | 11.44 | | | | 15,156 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.92 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 9.94 | | | | 11.44 | | | | 16,737 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.28 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 10.44 | | | | 12.86 | | | | 473 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.27 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 8.94 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 9.14 | | | | 2.24 | (g) | | | 67,212 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.62 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 104 | |
B | | | 8.79 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.13 | | | | 8.92 | | | | 1.48 | (g) | | | 18,610 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.78 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.14 | | | | 8.92 | | | | 1.59 | (g) | | | 23,901 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.28 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.04 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 9.28 | | | | 2.65 | | | | 815 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)—(continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 978.86 | | | $ | 6.62 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,018.10 | | | $ | 6.75 | | | | 1.35 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 974.93 | | | $ | 9.54 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,015.12 | | | $ | 9.74 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 974.93 | | | $ | 10.43 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,014.23 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.79 | | | $ | 5.10 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,019.63 | | | $ | 5.20 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/00 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI AC (All Country) World Telecommunication Services Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index which measures the performance of companies within the telecommunications sector across both developed and emerging market countries. The index is calculated to exclude companies and share classes which cannot be freely purchased by foreigners.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective – Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Global Communications A# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -45.77 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | -6.53 | % |
Global Communications A## | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -48.75 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | -7.15 | % |
Global Communications B# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -46.18 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | NA | * |
Global Communications B## | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -48.74 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | NA | * |
Global Communications C# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -46.26 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | -7.22 | % |
Global Communications C## | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -46.77 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | -7.22 | % |
Global Communications Y# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -45.64 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | -6.11 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Portfolio Manager
Archana Basi, CFA
Senior Vice President, Partner
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Global Communications Fund returned -4.21%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Free Telecommunication Services Index, which returned 0.71% for the same period. The Fund also underperformed the 12.98% return of the average fund in the Lipper Telecommunications Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Broad U.S. equity markets fell during the period, but this overall decline masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Telecommunication Services stocks outperformed the
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broader U.S. market, which returned -8.5% during the period, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, and the world market return of -3.0%, as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index. Within the MSCI All Country World Free Telecommunication Services Index, Wireless Telecommunications (1.3%) was the stronger industry, followed by the Diversified Telecommunications industry (0.4%).
The Fund’s underperformance was driven by security selection, which was weak in both Wireless Telecommunications and Diversified Telecommunications. The largest detractors from relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) and absolute (i.e. total return) performance were Vimpel-Communications, NII Holdings, and Mobile Telesystems. Shares of Russian mobile operator Vimpel-Communications fell amid concerns of declining local currency revenues. Shares of Latin American wireless communications provider NII Holdings fell amid concerns of increased churn and lower average revenue per user stemming from currency and economic issues in Mexico and Brazil. Despite increases in revenue over the past year, our position in Moscow-based mobile telecommunications services provider Mobile Telesystems detracted from performance as the impact of negative currency effects weighed on the stock’s price.
The Fund benefited from a number of holdings in emerging markets countries, where demand for telecommunication services continues to grow. Top contributors to relative performance during the period included Millicom International Cellular, Telekomunikasi Indo, and Equinix. Shares of mobile telephony services provider Millicom International Cellular rose after it announced that it would consider divesting its less profitable Asian operations. Telekomunikasi Indo, an Indonesian telecommunications and information network provider, performed well after signing a cooperation agreement with Telekom Malaysia Berhad. Shares of California-based data center and Internet exchange services company Equinix rose as the company announced earnings estimates above analysts’ expectations for the second quarter of 2009. The Fund continued to own positions in all three companies at the end of the period. South Africa-based telecommunications company MTN Group contributed significantly to absolute returns.
What is the outlook?
Telecommunications companies, with their strong balance sheets and seemingly secure dividend yields, should be well positioned to withstand a prolonged economic downturn relative to other companies. The negative economic environment may help reduce competition for the larger players in the sector as newcomers may struggle for funding.
We expect to see next generation network development and spectrum auctions in the next few years with mobile capital expenditures falling to offset fixed line spending. We believe merger and acquisition activity will continue, although more so in Europe than in the U.S. There is also complex regulatory uncertainty on a range of topics from termination fees for mobile contracts in Europe to subsidies for rural local exchange carriers in the U.S.
We continue to favor stocks in emerging markets given the favorable relative growth outlook in many of these countries, despite slowing global economic growth and signs of some weakening in emerging economies.
At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).
The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Alternative Carriers | | | 2.9 | % |
Cable & Satellite | | | 2.1 | |
Integrated Telecommunication Services | | | 48.8 | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 6.3 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 38.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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Brazil | | | 11.8 | % |
France | | | 7.2 | |
Germany | | | 5.4 | |
India | | | 4.8 | |
Indonesia | | | 4.5 | |
Israel | | | 6.1 | |
Italy | | | 4.0 | |
Luxembourg | | | 6.9 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.4 | |
Russia | | | 5.6 | |
South Africa | | | 6.5 | |
Spain | | | 8.5 | |
Turkey | | | 2.1 | |
United States | | | 23.6 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS — 89.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 43 | | | Brasil Telecom S.A. ADR | | | | | | $ | 804 | |
| 29 | | | Tele Norte Leste Participacoes S.A. ADR | | | | | | | 454 | |
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| | | | France — 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 56 | | | France Telecom S.A. | | | | | | | 1,253 | |
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| | | | Germany — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 78 | | | Deutsche Telekom AG | | | | | | | 941 | |
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| | | | Indonesia — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 27 | | | P.T. Telekomunikasi Indonesia ADR | | | | | | | 779 | |
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| | | | Israel — 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | Cellcom Israel Ltd. | | | | | | | 309 | |
| 46 | | | Partner Communications Co., Ltd. ADR | | | | | | | 749 | |
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| | | | Italy — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 767 | | | Telecom Italia S.p.A. | | | | | | | 686 | |
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| | | | Luxembourg — 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 25 | | | Millicom International Cellular S.A. | | | | | | | 1,197 | |
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| | | | Netherlands — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Koninklijke (Royal) KPN N.V. | | | | | | | 245 | |
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| | | | Russia — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Mobile Telesystems OJSC ADR | | | | | | | 665 | |
| 33 | | | Vimpel-Communications ADR | | | | | | | 308 | |
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| | | | South Africa — 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 86 | | | MTN Group Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,120 | |
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| | | | Spain — 8.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 26 | | | Telefonica S.A. ADR | | | | | | | 1,472 | |
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| | | | Turkey — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 29 | | | Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ADR | | | | | | | 365 | |
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| | | | United States — 23.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 19 | | | American Tower Corp. Class A • | | | | | | | 592 | |
| 12 | | | CenturyTel, Inc. | | | | | | | 334 | |
| 12 | | | Comcast Corp. Special Class A | | | | | | | 175 | |
| 16 | | | Equinix, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,092 | |
| 50 | | | NII Holdings, Inc. Class B • | | | | | | | 815 | |
| 103 | | | Qwest Communications International, Inc. | | | | | | | 401 | |
| 6 | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc. | | | | | | | 185 | |
| 54 | | | TW Telecom, Inc. • | | | | | | | 496 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $23,076) | | | | | | $ | 15,437 | |
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PREFERRED STOCKS — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 32 | | | Telemar Norte Leste S.A. | | | | | | $ | 796 | |
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| | | | Total preferred stocks (cost $907) | | | | | | $ | 796 | |
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WARRANTS-4.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | India 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 56 | | | Citigroup Global Certificate — Bharti Televentures ⌂• | | | | | | $ | 843 | |
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| | | | Total warrants (cost $641) | | | | | | $ | 843 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $24,624) | | | | | | $ | 17,076 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $35, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $35) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 35 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 35 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $41, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $42) | | | | | | | | |
| 41 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 41 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $58, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $59) | | | | | | | | |
| 58 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 58 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $-, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $-) | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $12, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $13) | | | | | | | | |
| 12 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 12 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $146) | | | | | | $ | 146 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $24,770)▲ | | | 99.2 | % | | $ | 17,222 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.8 | % | | | 131 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 17,353 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 74.84% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $24,850 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 352 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (7,980 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (7,628 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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08/2005 - 01/2008 | | | 56 | | | Citigroup Global Certificate Bharti Televentures - 144A Warrants | | $ | 641 | |
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The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $843 which represents 4.86% of total net assets.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
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Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
Euro (Sell) | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 170 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | $ | 1 | |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Alternative Carriers | | | 2.9 | % |
Cable & Satellite | | | 2.1 | |
Integrated Telecommunication Services | | | 48.8 | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 6.3 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 38.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 13,772 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 3,450 | |
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Total | | $ | 17,222 | |
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Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 1 | |
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Total | | $ | 1 | |
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* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $24,770) | | $ | 17,222 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $–) | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 254 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 32 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 106 | |
Other assets | | | 62 | |
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Total assets | | | 17,678 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | — | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 258 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 38 | |
Investment management fees | | | 3 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 25 | |
Total liabilities | | | 325 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 17,353 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 31,635 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 129 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (6,864 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (7,547 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 17,353 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 300,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 4.89/$5.17 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 2,357 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 11,525 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 4.70 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 498 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,343 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 4.72 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 651 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,074 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 4.97 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 83 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 411 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 345 | |
Interest | | | — | |
Securities lending | | | 2 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (42 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 305 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 81 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 55 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 15 | |
Class B | | | 12 | |
Class C | | | 17 | |
Custodian fees | | | 5 | |
Accounting services | | | 1 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 21 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 4 | |
Other expenses | | | 11 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 223 | |
Expense waivers | | | (56 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (28 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (1 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (85 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 138 | |
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Net investment income | | | 167 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (3,832 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (8 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (3,840 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 2,379 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 10 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 2,389 | |
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Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (1,451 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (1,284 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 167 | | | $ | 1,059 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (3,840 | ) | | | (2,455 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 2,389 | | | | (22,152 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,284 | ) | | | (23,548 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (674 | ) | | | (31 | ) |
Class B | | | (123 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (151 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (26 | ) | | | (9 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1,352 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (282 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (502 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (43 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (974 | ) | | | (2,219 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,584 | ) | | | 1,151 | |
Class B | | | (286 | ) | | | 6 | |
Class C | | | (745 | ) | | | (1,389 | ) |
Class Y | | | 6 | | | | 83 | |
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Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (2,609 | ) | | | (149 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (4,867 | ) | | | (25,916 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 22,220 | | | | 48,136 | |
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End of period | | $ | 17,353 | | | $ | 22,220 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 129 | | | $ | 936 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Global Communications Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report.
The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company.
Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years.
Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors.
A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time.
Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate.
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| m) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
3. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 391 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 2,179 | | | | 153 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 933 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (2,944 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (10,013 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (12,024 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $80 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $80. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 2,944 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,944 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.7975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.7950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.60% | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.63 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.33 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.33 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.17 | |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $11 and contingent deferred sales charges of $5 from the Fund. |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $1. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $39 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.02 | % | | | 39.00 | % |
Class B | | | 0.02 | | | | 37.99 | |
Class C | | | 0.02 | | | | 37.94 | |
Class Y | | | 0.02 | | | | 39.55 | |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 2,836 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 6,074 | |
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6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 208 | | | | 120 | | | | (674 | ) | | | — | | | | (346 | ) | | | 1,270 | | | | 113 | | | | (1,406 | ) | | | — | | | | (23 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 986 | | | $ | 582 | | | $ | (3,152 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,584 | ) | | $ | 11,947 | | | $ | 1,149 | | | $ | (11,945 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,151 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 16 | | | | 20 | | | | (104 | ) | | | — | | | | (68 | ) | | | 155 | | | | 21 | | | | (191 | ) | | | — | | | | (15 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 73 | | | $ | 95 | | | $ | (454 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (286 | ) | | $ | 1,385 | | | $ | 210 | | | $ | (1,589 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 58 | | | | 22 | | | | (258 | ) | | | — | | | | (178 | ) | | | 269 | | | | 33 | | | | (513 | ) | | | — | | | | (211 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 279 | | | $ | 105 | | | $ | (1,129 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (745 | ) | | $ | 2,451 | | | $ | 323 | | | $ | (4,163 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,389 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 12 | | | | 5 | | | | (17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 107 | | | | 5 | | | | (119 | ) | | | — | | | | (7 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 56 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | (76 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 1,142 | | | $ | 51 | | | $ | (1,110 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 83 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 15 | | | $ | 69 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 6 | | | $ | 53 | |
7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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8. | | Proposed Reorganization: |
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| | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”). |
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| | In connection with the mergers, effective as of the close of business on or about April 30, 2009, all shares of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund will no longer be sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) or be eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds. |
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| | The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) with respect to each Acquired Fund. If approved, each Reorganization is expected to occur on or about August 28, 2009. |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | If each Reorganization Agreement is approved by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund, the Reorganization Agreement contemplates: (1) the transfer of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund with and into the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund having equal net asset value of the Acquired Fund; (2) the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of each Acquired Fund; and (3) the distribution of shares of the Acquiring Fund to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund. Each shareholder of an Acquired Fund would receive shares of the Acquiring Fund equal in value to the shares of the Acquired Fund held by that shareholder as of the closing date of the respective Reorganization. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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— Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 5.39 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.30 | ) | | $ | (0.23 | ) | | $ | (0.27 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.27 | ) | | $ | (0.50 | ) | | $ | 4.89 | | | | (4.21) | %(e) | | $ | 11,525 | | | | 2.23 | %(f) | | | 1.30 | %(f) | | | 1.30 | %(f) | | | 2.09 | %(f) | | | 16 | % |
B | | | 5.16 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 4.70 | | | | (4.56 | ) (e) | | | 2,343 | | | | 3.13 | (f) | | | 1.91 | (f) | | | 1.91 | (f) | | | 1.48 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 5.15 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 4.72 | | | | (4.62 | ) (e) | | | 3,074 | | | | 2.93 | (f) | | | 2.11 | (f) | | | 2.11 | (f) | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 5.52 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 4.97 | | | | (4.17 | ) (e) | | | 411 | | | | 1.37 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 2.12 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.99 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | (5.39 | ) | | | (5.11 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (5.60 | ) | | | 5.39 | | | | (48.60 | ) | | | 14,567 | | | | 1 .66 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 66 | |
B | | | 10.61 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | (5.17 | ) | | | (4.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (5.45 | ) | | | 5.16 | | | | (49.00 | ) | | | 2,920 | | | | 2.53 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.10 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.59 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (5.17 | ) | | | (4.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (5.44 | ) | | | 5.15 | | | | (49.00 | ) | | | 4,274 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 1.90 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.23 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | (5.45 | ) | | | (5.18 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (5.71 | ) | | | 5.52 | | | | (48.34 | ) | | | 459 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 2.79 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 8.05 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 3.07 | | | | 3.09 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.94 | | | | 10.99 | | | | 39.03 | (g) | | | 29,950 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 102 | |
B | | | 7.81 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.97 | | | | 2.93 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 2.80 | | | | 10.61 | | | | 38.02 | (g) | | | 6,161 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.80 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.93 | | | | 2.92 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 2.79 | | | | 10.59 | | | | 37.97 | (g) | | | 11,019 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.34 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 8.23 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 3.10 | | | | 3.20 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 3.00 | | | | 11.23 | | | | 39.58 | (g) | | | 1,006 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.88 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 7.12 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.03 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.93 | | | | 8.05 | | | | 14.60 | | | | 17,091 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 104 | |
B | | | 6.92 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 13.93 | | | | 4,124 | | | | 2.87 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.18 | | | | — | |
C | | | 6.91 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.94 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 7.80 | | | | 13.74 | | | | 5,321 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.01 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.27 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | 0.92 | | | | 1.09 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.96 | | | | 8.23 | | | | 15.14 | | | | 992 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 2.09 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 5.48 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.69 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.64 | | | | 7.12 | | | | 31.01 | | | | 15,986 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 45 | |
B | | | 5.34 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.58 | | | | 6.92 | | | | 29.92 | | | | 2,815 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | |
C | | | 5.33 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.58 | | | | 6.91 | | | | 29.97 | | | | 2,765 | | | | 2.94 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 1.08 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 5.60 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.75 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 1.67 | | | | 7.27 | | | | 31.36 | | | | 638 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 2.10 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 (h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 4.67 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.81 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.81 | | | | 5.48 | | | | 17.34 | | | | 8,929 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 85 | |
B | | | 4.58 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.76 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.76 | | | | 5.34 | | | | 16.59 | | | | 1,482 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | |
C | | | 4.57 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.76 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.76 | | | | 5.33 | | | | 16.63 | | | | 1,306 | | | | 2.97 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 4.74 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.86 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.86 | | | | 5.60 | | | | 18.14 | | | | 170 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.69 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(h) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Global Communications Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 957.88 | | | $ | 6.31 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.34 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | | 1.30 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 954.43 | | | $ | 9.25 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.32 | | | $ | 9.54 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 953.78 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.33 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 958.27 | | | $ | 5.82 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.84 | | | $ | 6.00 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 11/28/07 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI World Value Index is a broad-based, unmanaged, market capitalization weighted, total return index that measures the performance of both developed and emerging stock markets, excluding the U.S. The index is calculated to exclude companies and share classes which cannot be freely purchased by foreigners.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks a high level of current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Global Enhanced Dvd A# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -39.81 | % | | | -32.22 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd A## | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -43.12 | % | | | -34.87 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd B# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -40.19 | % | | | -32.66 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd B## | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -42.97 | % | | | -34.41 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd C# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -40.19 | % | | | -32.66 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd C## | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -40.75 | % | | | -32.66 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd I# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -39.54 | % | | | -31.97 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd R3# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -40.02 | % | | | -32.49 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd R4# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -39.90 | % | | | -32.31 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd R5# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -39.72 | % | | | -32.13 | % |
Global Enhanced Dvd Y# | | | 11/28/07 | | | | -39.54 | % | | | -31.97 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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Portfolio Manager
Paul Bukowski
Vice President
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund returned -14.85%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI World Value Index, which returned -6.41% for the same period.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
During the period, the Fund’s relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) underperformance was driven by security selection in the Technology, Telecommunications, Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors. Among the largest detractors to returns were an overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) in ING Groep NV (Financial) and underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to Sprint Nextel (Telecom). ING’s stock has fallen with worries over the company’s Variable Annuity book of business and losses in ING’s investment portfolio. Sprint’s extensive cost cutting measures and strong customer gains in its mobile unit helped the company report smaller losses than expected by Wall Street analysts.
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This underperformance was offset by favorable security selection in the Health Care sector. From a country perspective, stock selection within the United States and Canada detracted from performance while an overweight to Brazilian stocks added to performance.
Among the largest contributors to returns relative to the benchmark were under weights in Citigroup and HSBC Holdings (Financial). Both stocks have fallen significantly with worries about the companies’ viability in the current economic landscape.
What is the outlook?
The impressive rally that began in March raises the question: has the market bottomed? It is our belief that the long-term, sustainable growth of the market comes from fundamentally sound and growing earnings. Looking first at the characteristics of the companies that led this rally and then at the aggregate earnings growth of the market, leads us to believe that the current market rally cannot be sustained and that the Fund’s relative performance will improve as the market returns to working its way through its traditional, fundamentally-based, long-term investment cycle.
In March, stocks with the lowest quality ratings, the lowest profitability, and the highest debt-to-equity ratios led the rally; and we do not believe that type of leadership is sustainable. We look for companies generating good cash flows with strong underlying fundamentals to lead us out of this recession, the same type of companies in which we invest: high dividend paying, profitable, and attractively priced with sound management discipline.
Furthermore, the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
The overall market environment looks very challenging. In the short term, investors should expect continued market volatility on both an absolute (i.e. total return) and relative basis. However, we believe patient investors willing to endure this short-term volatility will be rewarded in the long run from high quality, fundamentally sound companies which are providing their investors an attractive dividend — the stocks that we favor.
Diversification by Industry — Long Positions
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 2.7 | % |
Banks | | | 10.3 | |
Basic Materials | | | 0.6 | |
Capital Goods | | | 10.8 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 2.5 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 3.7 | |
Consumer Services | | | 3.0 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 5.5 | |
Energy | | | 21.6 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.2 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.5 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.9 | |
Insurance | | | 6.9 | |
Materials | | | 5.8 | |
Media | | | 1.9 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 10.0 | |
Real Estate | | | 4.6 | |
Retailing | | | 2.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 3.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 7.2 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 11.6 | |
Transportation | | | 1.8 | |
Utilities | | | 10.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.4 | |
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Total Long Positions | | | 141.2 | |
Short Positions | | | (40.8 | ) |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry — Securities Sold Short
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.1 | % |
Banks | | | 0.4 | |
Capital Goods | | | 3.2 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.3 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.3 | |
Consumer Services | | | 1.7 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 0.2 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 0.4 | |
Energy | | | 5.1 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.5 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 1.9 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 0.6 | |
Insurance | | | 0.2 | |
Materials | | | 2.0 | |
Media | | | 1.1 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 2.5 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.0 | |
Retailing | | | 1.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.7 | |
Software & Services | | | 3.0 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 3.9 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 3.4 | |
Transportation | | | 0.6 | |
Utilities | | | 3.7 | |
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Total | | | 40.8 | % |
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Diversification by Country — Long Positions
as of April 30, 2009
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Country | | Net Assets |
Australia | | | 1.0 | % |
Brazil | | | 0.3 | |
Canada | | | 5.8 | |
Chile | | | 1.1 | |
China | | | 1.2 | |
Finland | | | 1.1 | |
France | | | 6.0 | |
Germany | | | 3.1 | |
Greece | | | 0.2 | |
Hong Kong | | | 0.9 | |
India | | | 0.6 | |
Italy | | | 1.5 | |
Japan | | | 11.0 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.5 | |
Mexico | | | 0.5 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.2 | |
New Zealand | | | 0.2 | |
Norway | | | 0.5 | |
Philippines | | | 0.4 | |
Portugal | | | 0.2 | |
South Africa | | | 0.6 | |
South Korea | | | 0.6 | |
Spain | | | 1.3 | |
Sweden | | | 1.7 | |
Switzerland | | | 1.6 | |
United Kingdom | | | 10.0 | |
United States | | | 85.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.4 | |
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Total Long Positions | | | 141.2 | |
Short Positions | | | (40.8 | ) |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Country — Securities Sold Short
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Canada | | | 1.5 | % |
China | | | 0.6 | |
India | | | 0.5 | |
Ireland | | | 0.5 | |
Japan | | | 0.1 | |
Mexico | | | 0.5 | |
United States | | | 37.1 | |
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Total | | | 40.8 | % |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
LONG POSITIONS — 138.8% | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS — 138.8% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 2.7% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ADR ‡ | | $ | 61 | |
| 4 | | | Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | 43 | |
| 1 | | | Toyota Motor Corp ADR ‡ | | | 51 | |
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| | | | Banks — 10.3% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Ameris Bancorp ‡ | | | 4 | |
| 5 | | | Banco Bilboa Vizcaya — SP ADR ‡ | | | 51 | |
| — | | | Banco de Chile ADR ‡ | | | 17 | |
| — | | | Banco Santander Chili S.A. ADR ‡ | | | 17 | |
| — | | | Bank of Hawaii Corp. ‡ | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Bank of Montreal ‡ | | | 31 | |
| 1 | | | BB&T Corp. ‡ | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ‡ | | | 25 | |
| — | | | Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. ‡ | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. ‡ | | | 11 | |
| — | | | FirstMerit Corp. ‡ | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Hancock Holding Co. ‡ | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Iberiabank Corp. ‡ | | | 5 | |
| 33 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR ‡ | | | 177 | |
| 5 | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. ADR ‡ | | | 21 | |
| 2 | | | National Bank of Greece S.A. ADR ‡ | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Royal Bank of Canada ‡ | | | 47 | |
| 1 | | | Sterling Bancshares, Inc. ‡ | | | 5 | |
| — | | | SunTrust Banks, Inc. ‡ | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank ADR ‡ | | | 53 | |
| — | | | Trustmark Corp. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| — | | | US Bancorp | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | Westpac Banking Corp. ADR ‡ | | | 57 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 595 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials — 0.6% | | | | |
| 2 | | | RPM International, Inc. ‡ | | | 33 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 10.8% | | | | |
| 1 | | | 3M Co. ‡ | | | 30 | |
| 4 | | | Aircastle Ltd. ‡ | | | 24 | |
| 1 | | | Boeing Co. ‡ | | | 38 | |
| — | | | Caterpillar, Inc. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Crane Co. ‡ | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Eaton Corp. | | | 29 | |
| 1 | | | Emerson Electric Co. ‡ | | | 51 | |
| — | | | Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. ADR ‡ | | | 7 | |
| 2 | | | General Electric Co. ‡ | | | 23 | |
| — | | | Honeywell International, Inc. ‡ | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Hubbell, Inc. Class B ‡ | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | Ingersoll-Rand Co. Class A ‡ | | | 20 | |
| 3 | | | Insteel Industries, Inc. ‡ | | | 20 | |
| 6 | | | Masco Corp. ‡ | | | 52 | |
| — | | | Northrop Grumman Corp. ‡ | | | 18 | |
| 3 | | | Oshkosh Corp. ‡ | | | 27 | |
| 3 | | | PACCAR, Inc. ‡ | | | 100 | |
| 1 | | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. ‡ | | | 35 | |
| — | | | Siemens AG ADR ‡ | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | Textron, Inc. ‡ | | | 16 | |
| 7 | | | Tomkins plc ADR ‡ | | | 66 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 627 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 2.5% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Avery Dennison Corp. ‡ | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | Corporate Executive Board Co. ‡ | | | 21 | |
| 2 | | | Pitney Bowes, Inc. ‡ | | | 40 | |
| 2 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. ‡ | | | 21 | |
| 2 | | | Steelcase, Inc. ‡ | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Waste Management, Inc. ‡ | | | 28 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 144 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 3.7% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Eastman Kodak Co. ‡ | | | 15 | |
| 4 | | | Jones Apparel Group, Inc. ‡ | | | 36 | |
| 3 | | | Lennar Corp. ‡ | | | 25 | |
| 2 | | | Mattel, Inc. ‡ | | | 26 | |
| — | | | National Presto Industries, Inc. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Panasonic Corp. ‡ | | | 24 | |
| — | | | Polaris Industries, Inc. ‡ | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Sony Corp. ADR ‡ | | | 33 | |
| — | | | Stanley Works ‡ | | | 14 | |
| — | | | V.F. Corp. ‡ | | | 19 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 206 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services — 3.0% | | | | |
| 2 | | | International Game Technology ‡ | | | 25 | |
| 2 | | | McDonald’s Corp. ‡ | | | 129 | |
| 1 | | | Starwood Hotels & Resorts ‡ | | | 18 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 172 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials — 5.5% | | | | |
| — | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ‡ | | | 12 | |
| 2 | | | Bank of America Corp. ‡ | | | 21 | |
| 1 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. ‡ | | | 15 | |
| — | | | BlackRock, Inc. ‡ | | | 13 | |
| 3 | | | Compass Diversified Holdings ‡ | | | 29 | |
| — | | | Eaton Vance Corp. ‡ | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Franklin Resources, Inc. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Morgan Stanley ‡ | | | 43 | |
| 2 | | | NYSE Euronext ‡ | | | 53 | |
| 2 | | | Orix Corp. ADR ‡ | | | 51 | |
| 1 | | | Prospect Capital Corp. ‡ | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | SEI Investments Co. ‡ | | | 22 | |
| 1 | | | Waddell and Reed Financial, Inc. Class A ‡ | | | 31 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 314 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 21.6% | | | | |
| 4 | | | BP plc ADR ‡ | | | 184 | |
| 1 | | | Chevron Corp. ‡ | | | 66 | |
| — | | | CNOOC Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | 47 | |
| 1 | | | ConocoPhillips Holding Co. ‡ | | | 23 | |
| 3 | | | DHT Maritime, Inc. ‡ | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. ‡ | | | 64 | |
| — | | | EnCana Corp. ADR ‡ | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Enerplus Resources Fund ‡ | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Eni S.p.A. ADR | | | 32 | |
| 1 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. ‡ | | | 73 | |
| — | | | Frontline Ltd. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| 3 | | | General Maritime Corp. ‡ | | | 32 | |
| — | | | Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 57 | |
| 1 | | | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. ‡ | | | 14 | |
| 4 | | | Pengrowth Energy Trust ‡ | | | 30 | |
| — | | | PetroChina Co. Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | 30 | |
| 6 | | | Precision Drilling Trust ‡ | | | 26 | |
| 1 | | | Repsol-YPF S.A. ADR ‡ | | | 23 | �� |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
LONG POSITIONS — 138.8% — (continued) | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS — 138.8% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 21.6% — (continued) | | | | |
| 2 | | | Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR ‡ | | $ | 107 | |
| 1 | | | Sasol Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | 32 | |
| 4 | | | Ship Finance International, Ltd. ‡ | | | 36 | |
| 2 | | | Spectra Energy Corp. ‡ | | | 30 | |
| 1 | | | StatoilHydro ASA-ADR ‡ | | | 25 | |
| 2 | | | Sunoco, Inc. | | | 55 | |
| 4 | | | Total S.A. ADR ‡ | | | 192 | |
| 3 | | | Vaalco Energy, Inc. •‡ | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,247 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 1.2% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Supervalu, Inc. ‡ | | | 40 | |
| 1 | | | Sysco Corp. ‡ | | | 30 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 70 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 6.5% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Coca-Cola Co. ‡ | | | 43 | |
| — | | | Companhia de Bebidas das Americas ADR ‡ | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | H.J. Heinz Co. ‡ | | | 24 | |
| 2 | | | Kraft Foods, Inc. ‡ | | | 46 | |
| 1 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 39 | |
| — | | | PepsiCo, Inc. ‡ | | | 14 | |
| 2 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. ‡ | | | 65 | |
| 2 | | | Reynolds American, Inc. ‡ | | | 63 | |
| 3 | | | Unilever N.V. NY Shares ADR ‡ | | | 68 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 377 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 1.5% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. ‡ | | | 52 | |
| 1 | | | Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. ‡ | | | 19 | |
| — | | | Fresenius Medical Care AG ADR | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Landauer, Inc. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 87 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products — 0.9% | | | | |
| — | | | Clorox Co. ‡ | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. ‡ | | | 39 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 54 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance — 6.9% | | | | |
| — | | | Aflac, Inc. ‡ | | | 10 | |
| 11 | | | Allianz SE ADR ‡ | | | 96 | |
| 2 | | | Allstate Corp. ‡ | | | 35 | |
| 1 | | | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. ‡ | | | 27 | |
| 3 | | | Axa ADR ‡ | | | 46 | |
| — | | | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. ‡ | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Brown & Brown, Inc. ‡ | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | Chubb Corp. | | | 27 | |
| 1 | | | Cincinnati Financial Corp. ‡ | | | 19 | |
| — | | | Harleysville Group, Inc. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Old Republic International Corp. ‡ | | | 15 | |
| 3 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. ‡ | | | 33 | |
| 1 | | | Sun Life Financial ‡ | | | 23 | |
| — | | | Travelers Cos., Inc. ‡ | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Unitrin, Inc. ‡ | | | 23 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 397 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials — 5.8% | | | | |
| 1 | | | ArcelorMittal ADR ‡ | | | 29 | |
| 1 | | | Cemex S.A. de C.V. ADR •‡ | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Compass Minerals Group, Inc. | | | 33 | |
| 5 | | | Dow Chemical Co. ‡ | | | 79 | |
| 1 | | | E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. ‡ | | | 24 | |
| — | | | Lubrizol Corp. ‡ | | | 20 | |
| 1 | | | MeadWestvaco Corp. ‡ | | | 14 | |
| — | | | Nucor Corp. ‡ | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | Olin Corp. ‡ | | | 15 | |
| 2 | | | Southern Copper Corp. ‡ | | | 37 | |
| 1 | | | Syngenta AG ADR ‡ | | | 28 | |
| — | | | Weyerhaeuser Co. ‡ | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | Worthington Industries, Inc. ‡ | | | 21 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 336 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media — 1.9% | | | | |
| 1 | | | A.H. Belo Corp. Class A ‡ | | | 3 | |
| 6 | | | CBS Corp. Class B ‡ | | | 41 | |
| 1 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | | | 17 | |
| — | | | Meredith Corp. ‡ | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Sham Communications, Inc. ‡ | | | 21 | |
| — | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc. ‡ | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | Time Warner, Inc. ‡ | | | 13 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 109 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 10.0% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Biovail Corp. ‡ | | | 51 | |
| 4 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. ‡ | | | 75 | |
| 2 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. ‡ | | | 70 | |
| — | | | Johnson & Johnson ‡ | | | 22 | |
| 3 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. ‡ | | | 66 | |
| 2 | | | Novartis AG ADR ‡ | | | 61 | |
| 11 | | | Pfizer, Inc. ‡ | | | 149 | |
| 3 | | | Sanofi-Aventis S.A. ADR ‡ | | | 84 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 578 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate — 4.6% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. ‡ | | | 29 | |
| 1 | | | Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp. ‡ | | | 7 | |
| 3 | | | Apartment Investment & Management Co. ‡ | | | 22 | |
| 2 | | | Duke Realty, Inc. ‡ | | | 16 | |
| — | | | Entertainment Properties Trust ‡ | | | 6 | |
| — | | | HCP, Inc. ‡ | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Health Care, Inc. ‡ | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Hospitality Properties Trust ‡ | | | 14 | |
| 5 | | | HRPT Properties Trust ‡ | | | 22 | |
| — | | | Inland Real Estate Corp. ‡ | | | 3 | |
| 4 | | | Lexington Realty Trust ‡ | | | 13 | |
| 2 | | | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. ‡ | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | MFA Mortgage Investments, Inc. ‡ | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. ‡ | | | 31 | |
| 3 | | | Northstar Realty Finance Corp. ‡ | | | 9 | |
| 3 | | | Resource Capital Corp. ‡ | | | 9 | |
| 5 | | | UDR, Inc. ‡ | | | 50 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 266 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing — 2.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Asbury Automotive Group ‡ | | | 11 | |
| — | | | Barnes & Noble, Inc. ‡ | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Genuine Parts Co. ‡ | | | 15 | |
| — | | | Home Depot, Inc. ‡ | | | 7 | |
| — | | | J.C. Penney Co., Inc. ‡ | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Limited Brands, Inc. ‡ | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Macy’s, Inc. ‡ | | | 18 | |
| 3 | | | OfficeMax, Inc. ‡ | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ‡ | | | 11 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 119 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
LONG POSITIONS — 138.8% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS — 138.8% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | Analog Devices, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | $ | 14 | |
| 3 | | | Intel Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 52 | |
| 2 | | | Intersil Corp. | | | | | | | 28 | |
| 1 | | | Linear Technology Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Microchip Technology, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 135 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 14 | |
| 2 | | | infoGROUP, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Infosys Technologies Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 32 | |
| 2 | | | Paychex, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 60 | |
| 1 | | | S.p.A. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 33 | |
| 8 | | | United Online, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 44 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 190 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | Canon, Inc. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 102 | |
| 1 | | | Fujifilm Holdings Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 16 | |
| — | | | Hitachi Ltd. ‡ | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 2 | | | Jabil Circuit, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 19 | |
| 1 | | | Molex, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 19 | |
| 4 | | | Nokia Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 62 | |
| 10 | | | Seagate Technology ‡ | | | | | | | 83 | |
| 12 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 101 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 418 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 11.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | Alaska Communication Systems Holdings, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 12 | |
| 2 | | | AT&T, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 54 | |
| 4 | | | BT Group plc ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 61 | |
| 1 | | | CenturyTel, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 26 | |
| 1 | | | China Telecom Corp. Ltd. ADR •‡ | | | | | | | 41 | |
| 2 | | | Deutsche Telekom AG ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 20 | |
| 1 | | | Embarq Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 53 | |
| 1 | | | France Telecom S.A. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 27 | |
| 7 | | | Frontier Communications Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 46 | |
| 1 | | | Hutchinson Telecom Internation Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 41 | |
| 1 | | | Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Portugal Telecom S.A. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 10 | |
| 2 | | | SK Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 33 | |
| 1 | | | Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 11 | |
| 4 | | | Telecom Italia S.p.A. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 53 | |
| 1 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 23 | |
| 6 | | | Vodafone Group plc ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 114 | |
| 2 | | | Windstream Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 668 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. ‡ | | | | | | | 26 | |
| 1 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 23 | |
| 2 | | | Horizon Lines, Inc. Class A ‡ | | | | | | | 10 | |
| 3 | | | Lan Airlines S.A. ADR ‡ | | | | | | | 27 | |
| 1 | | | Pacer International, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 101 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 10.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | AGL Resources, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 31 | |
| 1 | | | Allete, Inc. | | | | | | | 20 | |
| 2 | | | Ameren Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 35 | |
| 1 | | | American Electric Power Co., Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 27 | |
| 3 | | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 32 | |
| — | | | CIA Saneamento Basico De Estado de Sao Paulo ‡ | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Consolidated Edison, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 45 | |
| 1 | | | DTE Energy Co. ‡ | | | | | | | 29 | |
| — | | | National Grid plc ‡ | | | | | | | 11 | |
| 4 | | | NiSource, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 42 | |
| 1 | | | OGE Energy Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 33 | |
| 1 | | | Oneok, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 14 | |
| 2 | | | Pepco Holdings, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 21 | |
| 2 | | | Pinnacle West Capital Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 57 | |
| 1 | | | Progress Energy, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 42 | |
| 1 | | | SCANA Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 27 | |
| 3 | | | Southern Co. ‡ | | | | | | | 85 | |
| 2 | | | TECO Energy, Inc. ‡ | | | | | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | Vectren Corp. ‡ | | | | | | | 21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 597 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $10,686) | | | | | | $ | 7,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $10,686) | | | | | | $ | 7,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 136 | | | State Street Bank U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $136) | | | | | | $ | 136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long positions (cost $10,822)▲ | | | 141.2 | % | | $ | 8,131 | |
| | | | Securities sold short (proceeds $2,652)▲ | | | (40.8 | )% | | | (2,351 | ) |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (0.4 | )% | | | (21 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 5,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — 40.8% | | | | |
COMMON STOCK — 40.8% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Dana Holding Corp.• | | $ | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Tenneco Automotive, Inc.• | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Signature Bank• | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Texas Capital Bankshares, Inc.• | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 3.2% | | | | |
| — | | | Astec Industries, Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | BE Aerospace, Inc.• | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Colfax Corp.• | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Enpro Industries, Inc.• | | | 5 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — 40.8% — (continued) | | | | |
COMMON STOCK — 40.8% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 3.2% — (continued) | | | | |
| — | | | ESCO Technologies, Inc.• | | $ | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Flow International Corp.• | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | General Cable Corp.• | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Hexcel Corp.• | | | 7 | |
| 8 | | | JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. ADR• | | | 26 | |
| — | | | Kadant, Inc.• | | | 4 | |
| 2 | | | McDermott International, Inc.• | | | 37 | |
| — | | | Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Moog, Inc. Class A• | | | 6 | |
| — | | | RBS Bearings, Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Tecumseh Products Co. Class A • | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Titan International, Inc. | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Titan Machinery, Inc.• | | | 5 | |
| — | | | TransDigm Group, Inc.• | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Trimas Corp.• | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 184 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 1.3% | | | | |
| 3 | | | Cenveo, Inc.• | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Consolidated Graphics, Inc.• | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Covanta Holding Corp.• | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Navigant Consulting, Inc.• | | | 11 | |
| 2 | | | Spherion Corp.• | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Stericycle, Inc.• | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Waste Connections, Inc.• | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 72 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 1.3% | | | | |
| — | | | Coach, Inc.• | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Gildan Activewear, Inc.• | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Hanesbrands, Inc.• | | | 17 | |
| — | | | Jakks Pacific, Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Mohawk Industries, Inc.• | | | 26 | |
| — | | | Universal Electronics, Inc.• | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 74 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services — 1.7% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Cheesecake Factory, Inc.• | | | 17 | |
| 2 | | | Gaylord Entertainment Co.• | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Scientific Games Corp. Class A• | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | Sonic Corp.• | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Starbucks Corp.• | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Texas Roadhouse, Inc.• | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 95 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples — 0.2% | | | | |
| — | | | Seaboard Corp. | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials — 0.4% | | | | |
| — | | | Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| — | | | PHH Corp.• | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Riskmetrics Group, Inc.• | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 5.1% | | | | |
| — | | | Bill Barrett Corp.• | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Bristow Group, Inc.• | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Bronco Drilling Co., Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.• | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | CNX Gas Corp.• | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Continental Resources, Inc.• | | | 20 | |
| 3 | | | Exco Resources, Inc.• | | | 33 | |
| 1 | | | Forest Oil Corp.• | | | 19 | |
| — | | | Goodrich Petroleum Corp.• | | | 7 | |
| 4 | | | Hercules Offshore, Inc.• | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Newfield Exploration Co.• | | | 10 | |
| 4 | | | Parker Drilling Co.• | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Petrohawk Energy Corp.• | | | 27 | |
| 1 | | | Quicksilver Resources, Inc.• | | | 8 | |
| 2 | | | Sandridge Energy, Inc.• | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Southwestern Energy Co.• | | | 21 | |
| 1 | | | Suncor Energy, Inc. ADR | | | 29 | |
| 1 | | | TETRA Technologies, Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Ultra Petroleum Corp.• | | | 19 | |
| 1 | | | Williams Cos., Inc. | | | 20 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 295 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 0.5% | | | | |
| 1 | | | United Natural Foods, Inc.• | | | 31 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 1.9% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Chiquita Brands International, Inc.• | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Dr Pepper Snapple Group• | | | 31 | |
| 1 | | | Hain Celestial Group, Inc.• | | | 19 | |
| — | | | Hansen National Corp.• | | | 10 | |
| 2 | | | Omega Protein Corp.• | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Smart Balance, Inc.• | | | 15 | |
| 2 | | | Smithfield Foods, Inc.• | | | 21 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 110 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 0.6% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Boston Scientific Corp.• | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Emeritus Corp.• | | | 12 | |
| — | | | Hologic, Inc.• | | | 7 | |
| — | | | NuVasive, Inc.• | | | 7 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance — 0.2% | | | | |
| — | | | Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.• | | | 5 | |
| 3 | | | Conseco, Inc.• | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | PMA Capital Corp. Class A• | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials — 2.0% | | | | |
| — | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Buckeye Technologies, Inc.• | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Haynes International, Inc.• | | | 11 | |
| 2 | | | Headwaters, Inc.• | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | Intrepid Potash, Inc.• | | | 30 | |
| 1 | | | Rockwood Holdings, Inc.• | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | RTI International Metals, Inc.• | | | 12 | |
| 16 | | | Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.• | | | 1 | |
| 4 | | | Sterlite Industries Ltd. | | | 32 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 115 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media — 1.1% | | | | |
| 2 | | | CTC Media, Inc.• | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | DISH Network Corp.• | | | 15 | |
| 2 | | | Lakes Entertainment, Inc.• | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Liberty Media Corp. — Capital• | | | 24 | |
| — | | | Scholastic Corp. | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 63 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — 40.8% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK — 40.8% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.• | | | | | | $ | 21 | |
| 2 | | | Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.• | | | | | | | 7 | |
| 3 | | | Cypress Bioscience• | | | | | | | 19 | |
| 5 | | | DURECT Corp.• | | | | | | | 11 | |
| 5 | | | Elan Corp. plc ADR• | | | | | | | 29 | |
| 1 | | | Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.• | | | | | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Questcor Pharmaceuticals• | | | | | | | 3 | |
| 2 | | | Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.• | | | | | | | 20 | |
| 3 | | | SuperGen, Inc.• | | | | | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Xenoport, Inc.• | | | | | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 141 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | | | | | 27 | |
| 1 | | | Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | | | | | 14 | |
| — | | | Equity Residential Properties Trust | | | | | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | | | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 60 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | AnnTaylor Stores Corp.• | | | | | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Audiovox Corp. Class A• | | | | | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | Chico’s FAS, Inc.• | | | | | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | Collective Brands, Inc.• | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Dress Barn, Inc.• | | | | | | | 12 | |
| 2 | | | Sally Beauty Co., Inc.• | | | | | | | 11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 60 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | Atheros Communications, Inc.• | | | | | | | 7 | |
| 6 | | | Atmel Corp.• | | | | | | | 22 | |
| 1 | | | Diodes, Inc.• | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 3 | | | LSI Corp.• | | | | | | | 13 | |
| 3 | | | Micron Technology, Inc.• | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Microsemi Corp.• | | | | | | | 12 | |
| — | | | Rambus, Inc.• | | | | | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Silicon Laboratories, Inc.• | | | | | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Class A• | | | | | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Ariba, Inc.• | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc.• | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Computer Sciences Corp.• | | | | | | | 33 | |
| — | | | IAC/Interactive Corp.• | | | | | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Internet Capital• | | | | | | | 12 | |
| 2 | | | Liquidity Services, Inc.• | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 5 | | | LivePerson, Inc.• | | | | | | | 12 | |
| — | | | Mercadolibre, Inc.• | | | | | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | Red Hat, Inc.• | | | | | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Valueclick, Inc.• | | | | | | | 10 | |
| 3 | | | VeriFone Holdings, Inc.• | | | | | | | 24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | Agilent Technologies, Inc.• | | | | | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | Cogent, Inc.• | | | | | | | 7 | |
| 2 | | | Cogo Group, Inc.• | | | | | | | 14 | |
| — | | | Coherent, Inc.• | | | | | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Hughes Communications Inc.• | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Intermec, Inc.• | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Juniper Networks, Inc.• | | | | | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Polycom, Inc.• | | | | | | | 27 | |
| 1 | | | Research In Motion Ltd.• | | | | | | | 39 | |
| 3 | | | SanDisk Corp.• | | | | | | | 49 | |
| 13 | | | Sanmina-Sci Corp.• | | | | | | | 7 | |
| 4 | | | Sycamore Networks, Inc.• | | | | | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Trimble Navigation Ltd.• | | | | | | | 16 | |
| — | | | ViaSat, Inc.• | | | | | | | 6 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 227 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 11 | | | Cincinnati Bell, Inc.• | | | | | | | 30 | |
| 1 | | | Crown Castle International Corp.• | | | | | | | 28 | |
| 1 | | | iPCS, Inc.• | | | | | | | 19 | |
| — | | | Leap Wireless International, Inc.• | | | | | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | NII Holdings, Inc. Class B• | | | | | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | SBA Communications Corp.• | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 5 | | | Sprint Nextel Corp.• | | | | | | | 23 | |
| 3 | | | Telmex Internacional | | | | | | | 29 | |
| 1 | | | US Cellular Corp.• | | | | | | | 24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 196 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | American Commercial Lines, Inc.• | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.• | | | | | | | 17 | |
| — | | | Kirby Corp.• | | | | | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | AES Corp.• | | | | | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | Allegheny Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Avista Corp. | | | | | | | 13 | |
| 9 | | | Dynegy Holdings, Inc.• | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | El Paso Electric Co.• | | | | | | | 17 | |
| — | | | EQT Corp. | | | | | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | ITC Holdings Corp. | | | | | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 23 | |
| — | | | Northwest Natural Gas Co. | | | | | | | 18 | |
| 4 | | | Reliant Resources, Inc.• | | | | | | | 20 | |
| — | | | South Jersey Industries, Inc. | | | | | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | Wisconsin Energy Corp. | | | | | | | 31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 213 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stock (proceeds $2,652) | | | | | | $ | 2,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total securities sold short (proceeds $2,652) | | | 40.8 | % | | $ | 2,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of long position investments in foreign securities represents 53.10% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
9
The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $8,157 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 1,028 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (3,405 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (2,377 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
|
• | | Currently not paying a dividend. |
|
‡ | | All or a portion of this security is held in a segregated account to cover the Fund’s short position. |
|
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Country — Long Positions
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Australia | | | 1.0 | % |
Brazil | | | 0.3 | |
Canada | | | 5.8 | |
Chile | | | 1.1 | |
China | | | 1.2 | |
Finland | | | 1.1 | |
France | | | 6.0 | |
Germany | | | 3.1 | |
Greece | | | 0.2 | |
Hong Kong | | | 0.9 | |
India | | | 0.6 | |
Italy | | | 1.5 | |
Japan | | | 11.0 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.5 | |
Mexico | | | 0.5 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.2 | |
New Zealand | | | 0.2 | |
Norway | | | 0.5 | |
Philippines | | | 0.4 | |
Portugal | | | 0.2 | |
South Africa | | | 0.6 | |
South Korea | | | 0.6 | |
Spain | | | 1.3 | |
Sweden | | | 1.7 | |
Switzerland | | | 1.6 | |
United Kingdom | | | 10.0 | |
United States | | | 85.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.4 | |
| | | | |
Total Long Positions | | | 141.2 | |
Short Positions | | | (40.8 | ) |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Diversification by Country — Securities Sold Short
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Canada | | | 1.5 | % |
China | | | 0.6 | |
India | | | 0.5 | |
Ireland | | | 0.5 | |
Japan | | | 0.1 | |
Mexico | | | 0.5 | |
United States | | | 37.1 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 40.8 | % |
| | | | |
|
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels |
|
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 8,131 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 8,131 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Securities sold short — Level 1 | | $ | 2,351 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 2,351 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $10,822) | | $ | 8,131 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 299 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 40 | |
Other assets | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 8,472 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $2,652) | | | 2,351 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 352 | |
Investment management fees | | | 1 | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Dividends and interest on short positions | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 9 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,713 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,759 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 10,927 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 38 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (2,816 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (2,390 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 5,759 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 850,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 5.21/$5.51 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 873 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,552 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.21 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 33 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 171 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.21 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 33 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 171 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.22 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 33 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 174 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.21 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 33 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 172 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.21 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 33 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 173 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.21 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 33 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 173 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.22 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 33 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 173 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 280 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (7 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 273 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 29 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 6 | |
Class B | | | 1 | |
Class C | | | 1 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 3 | |
Accounting services | | | — | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Interest and dividend expense | | | 6 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 14 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 64 | |
Expense waivers | | | (29 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (29 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 35 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 238 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (3,475 | ) |
Net realized gain on securities sold short | | | 1,109 | |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | — | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (2,366 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 2,279 | |
Net unrealized depreciation of securities sold short | | | (1,153 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | — | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 1,126 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (1,240 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (1,002 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | November 28, | |
| | Period Ended | | | 2007** | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | through | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 238 | | | $ | 759 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (2,366 | ) | | | (482 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 1,126 | | | | (3,516 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,002 | ) | | | (3,239 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (167 | ) | | | (454 | ) |
Class B | | | (6 | ) | | | (16 | ) |
Class C | | | (6 | ) | | | (16 | ) |
Class I | | | (6 | ) | | | (18 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (6 | ) | | | (16 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (6 | ) | | | (17 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (6 | ) | | | (17 | ) |
Class Y | | | (7 | ) | | | (18 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (210 | ) | | | (572 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 167 | | | | 8,354 | |
Class B | | | 6 | | | | 316 | |
Class C | | | 6 | | | | 316 | |
Class I | | | 6 | | | | 318 | |
Class R3 | | | 6 | | | | 316 | |
Class R4 | | | 6 | | | | 317 | |
Class R5 | | | 6 | | | | 317 | |
Class Y | | | 7 | | | | 318 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 210 | | | | 10,572 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (1,002 | ) | | | 6,761 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 6,761 | | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 5,759 | | | $ | 6,761 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 10 | |
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** | | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | This Fund’s shares were not offered to the public for the period from November 27, 2007 through April 30, 2009. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The |
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| | | circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets — (continued)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| f) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund had no illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets — (continued)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| l) | | Securities Sold Short — As part of its principal investment strategy, the Fund will enter into short sales. In a short sale, the Fund sells a borrowed security (typically from a broker or other institution). The Fund may not always be able to borrow the security at a particular time or at an acceptable price. Thus, there is a risk that the fund may be unable to implement its investment strategy due to the lack of available stocks or for other reasons. After selling the borrowed security, the Fund is obligated to “cover” the short sale by purchasing the security and returning the security to the lender. If a security sold short increases in price, the Fund may have to cover its short position at a higher price than the short sale price, resulting in a loss. Because the Fund’s loss on a short sale arises from increases in the value of the security sold short, such loss is theoretically unlimited. In certain cases, purchasing a security to cover a short position can itself cause the price of the security to rise further, thereby exacerbating the loss. |
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| | | Short sales also involve other costs. The Fund must normally repay to the lender an amount equal to any dividends or interest that accrues while the loan is outstanding. In addition, to borrow the security, the Fund may be required to pay a premium. The Fund also will incur transaction costs in effecting short sales. The amount of any ultimate gain for the |
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| | | Fund resulting from a short sale will be decreased, and the amount of any ultimate loss will be increased, by the amount of the premiums, dividends, interest or expenses the Fund may be required to pay in connection with the short sale. Until the Fund replaces a borrowed security, it is required to maintain a segregated account of cash or liquid assets to cover the Fund’s short position. Securities held in a segregated account can not be sold while the position they are covering is outstanding, unless they are replaced with similar securities. Additionally, the Fund must maintain a sufficient liquid asset (less any additional collateral held by the broker) to cover the short sale obligation. This may limit the Fund’s investment flexibility, as well as its ability to meet redemption or other current obligations. |
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| | | Dividends declared on short positions existing on the record date are recorded on the ex-dividend date as an expense on the Statement of Operations. |
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| m) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
3. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 * |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 572 | |
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* | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 10 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (464 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (3,502 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (3,956 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets — (continued)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $177, increase accumulated net realized gain by $32, and increase paid in capital by $145. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 464 | |
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Total | | $ | 464 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 1.00 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.95 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.90 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.88 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.87 | % |
| | | HIFSCO has voluntarily agreed to waive 100% of the management fees through February 28, 2010. |
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| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.60% | | 2.35% | | 2.35% | | 1.35% | | 1.85% | | 1.60% | | 1.35% | | 1.25% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Six-Month | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.17 | % | | | 0.58 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.33 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.33 | ‡ |
Class I Shares | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.33 | § |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.03 | ** |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.73 | †† |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.43 | ‡‡ |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.33 | §§ |
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* | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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† | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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‡ | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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§ | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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** | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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†† | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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‡‡ | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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§§ | | From November 28, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets — (continued)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges in an amount that rounds to zero and contingent deferred sales charges in an amount that rounds to zero from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated an amount, which rounds to zero, for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. Affiliate Holdings:
| As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class A | | | 873 | |
Class B | | | 33 | |
Class C | | | 33 | |
Class I | | | 33 | |
Class R3 | | | 33 | |
Class R4 | | | 33 | |
Class R5 | | | 33 | |
Class Y | | | 33 | |
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6. Investment Transactions:
| For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 2,327 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 1,936 | |
7. Capital Share Transactions:
| The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 31 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 31 | | | | 790 | | | | 52 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 842 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 167 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 167 | | | $ | 7,900 | | | $ | 454 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,354 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 316 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 316 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 318 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 316 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 317 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 317 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 318 | |
8. Line of Credit:
| The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
9. Industry Classifications:
| Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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— Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 6.34 | | | $ | 0.21 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1.14 | ) | | $ | (0.93 | ) | | $ | (0.20 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.20 | ) | | $ | (1.13 | ) | | $ | 5.21 | | | | (14.85) | %(e) | | $ | 4,552 | | | | 2.17 | %(f) | | | 1.17 | %(f) | | | 0.68 | %(f) | | | 8.11 | %(f) | | | 34 | % |
B | | | 6 33 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 5.21 | | | | (15.03 | ) (e) | | | 171 | | | | 2.92 | (f) | | | 1.92 | (f) | | | 1.43 | (f) | | | 7.36 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 6 33 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 5.21 | | | | (15.03 | ) (e) | | | 171 | | | | 2.92 | (f) | | | 1.92 | (f) | | | 1.43 | (f) | | | 7.36 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 6.34 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 5.22 | | | | (14.58 | ) (e) | | | 174 | | | | 1.92 | (f) | | | 0.92 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | 8.36 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 6.34 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 5.21 | | | | (15.04 | ) (e) | | | 172 | | | | 2.62 | (f) | | | 1.62 | (f) | | | 1.13 | (f) | | | 7.66 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 6.34 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 5.21 | | | | (14.92 | ) (e) | | | 173 | | | | 2.32 | (f) | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 7.96 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 6.34 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 5.21 | | | | (14.79 | ) (e) | | | 173 | | | | 2.02 | (f) | | | 1.02 | (f) | | | 0.53 | (f) | | | 8.26 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 6.34 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 5.22 | | | | (14.58 | ) (e) | | | 173 | | | | 1.92 | (f) | | | 0.92 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | 8.36 | (f) | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) November 28, 2007, through October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(g) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.74 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.10 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 6.34 | | | | (32.37 | ) (e) | | | 5,343 | | | | 2.09 | (f) | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | 0 .58 | (f) | | | 9.20 | (f) | | | 70 | |
B(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.68 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.16 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (3.67 | ) | | | 6 33 | | | | (32.86 | ) (e) | | | 202 | | | | 2.84 | (f) | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | 1.33 | (f) | | | 8.45 | (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.68 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.16 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (3.67 | ) | | | 6 33 | | | | (32.86 | ) (e) | | | 202 | | | | 2.84 | (f) | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | 1.33 | (f) | | | 8.45 | (f) | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.76 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.08 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 6.34 | | | | (32.24 | ) (e) | | | 203 | | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | 0.33 | (f) | | | 9.45 | (f) | | | — | |
R3(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.71 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 6.34 | | | | (32.60 | ) (e) | | | 202 | | | | 2.54 | (f) | | | 1.54 | (f) | | | 1.03 | (f) | | | 8.75 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.73 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.11 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 6.34 | | | | (32.44 | ) (e) | | | 203 | | | | 2.24 | (f) | | | 1.24 | (f) | | | 0.73 | (f) | | | 9.05 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.75 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.09 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 6.34 | | | | (32.29 | ) (e) | | | 203 | | | | 1.94 | (f) | | | 0.94 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | 9.35 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.76 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.08 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 6.34 | | | | (32.24 | ) (e) | | | 203 | | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | 0.33 | (f) | | | 9.45 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2007. |
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Global Enhanced Dividend Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 851.51 | | | $ | 5.37 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.99 | | | $ | 5.86 | | | | 1.17 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 849.73 | | | $ | 8.81 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.27 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 849.73 | | | $ | 8.81 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.27 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 854.19 | | | $ | 4.23 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.23 | | | $ | 4.61 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 849.56 | | | $ | 7.43 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.76 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 850.84 | | | $ | 6.06 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.25 | | | $ | 6.61 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 852.13 | | | $ | 4.68 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.74 | | | $ | 5.11 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 854.19 | | | $ | 4.23 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.23 | | | $ | 4.61 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
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Performance Overview(1) 2/29/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI All Country World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets, consisting of 25 emerging market country indices.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Global Equity A# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -37.69 | % | | | -31.56 | % |
Global Equity A## | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -41.11 | % | | | -34.80 | % |
Global Equity B# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -38.17 | % | | | -32.07 | % |
Global Equity B## | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -41.25 | % | | | -34.40 | % |
Global Equity C# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -38.17 | % | | | -32.07 | % |
Global Equity C## | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -38.78 | % | | | -32.07 | % |
Global Equity I# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -37.57 | % | | | -31.39 | % |
Global Equity R3# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -37.94 | % | | | -31.80 | % |
Global Equity R4# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -37.76 | % | | | -31.62 | % |
Global Equity R5# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -37.57 | % | | | -31.44 | % |
Global Equity Y# | | | 2/29/08 | | | | -37.55 | % | | | -31.37 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | |
Cheryl M. Duckworth, CFA | | Mark D. Mandel, CFA | |
Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Global Equity Fund returned -1.82%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index, which returned -3.00% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -3.36% return of the average fund in the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Broad U.S. equity markets fell during the period, but this overall decline masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. In this environment, sector returns within the MSCI All Country World Index diverged widely for the six-month period ending April 30. Weakness in Financials (-11%), Health Care (-10%), and Utilities (-8%) overshadowed relative strength in Materials (+11%), Information Technology (+7%), and Consumer Discretionary (+4%).
The Fund’s outperformance versus the benchmark was driven by security selection, which was most favorable in Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, and Financials. Offsetting this was weaker stock selection within the Industrials, Utilites, and Telecommunication Services sectors. Sector allocation was modestly additive due to our underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) exposures to the Financials, Consumer Staples, and Utilities sectors.
Top contributors to relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance during the period included Schering Plough (Health Care), Vale (Materials), and DnB NOR (Financials). Schering-Plough’s share price jumped after receiving a takeover offer by Merck. Diversified Brazilian metals and mining company Vale benefited from a rebound in Brazilian iron-exports to China and optimism that recent government stimulus announcements will further boost global demand. Investors’ belief in the relative strength of DnB NOR, a Norway-based financial services company, led shares higher. Goldman Sachs
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(Financials) was a top contributor to absolute (i.e. total return) performance.
The largest detractors from relative returns were Japan Tobacco (Consumer Discretionary), ACE (Financials), and Popular (Financials). Shares of cigarette and tobacco products company Japan Tobacco fell on pressure from declining domestic tobacco sales volumes and the negative impact from a strong Japanese yen. We eliminated our position during the period. Shares of worldwide property/casualty insurance and reinsurance provider ACE fell on concerns about the impact of various government programs and falling book value. Popular, a diversified U.S. financial services company targeting the Hispanic market, reduced its dividend by 75 percent, causing shares to decline significantly. Capital One (Financials) was among the top detractors from absolute performance as the company announced disappointing quarterly results and forecast higher losses in 2009.
What is the outlook?
It is increasingly clear that the U.S. is in a deep recession, notwithstanding the recent stock market rally. Unemployment is rising sharply, the housing slowdown continues, and the consumer spending is contracting. The government is reshaping the financial playing field through actions ranging from stimulus packages to massive loans to impaired private sector companies, all taken with an eye towards thawing frozen credit markets and expanding purchasing power. These moves will help mitigate some of the negative economic pressures, and while the outlook remains uncertain, markets have begun to anticipate a recovery.
In this environment, the Fund ended the period most overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) the Health Care, Energy, and Materials sectors and most underweight the Consumer Staples, Industrials, and Telecommunication Services sectors. The Fund’s largest absolute weightings were in the Financials and Energy sectors.
At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).
The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 1.8 | % |
Banks | | | 9.2 | |
Basic Materials | | | 0.1 | |
Capital Goods | | | 5.2 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 0.5 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.7 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4.4 | |
Energy | | | 11.9 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.8 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6.7 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 3.9 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.1 | |
Insurance | | | 2.9 | |
Materials | | | 7.3 | |
Media | | | 1.6 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 9.7 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.7 | |
Retailing | | | 4.6 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 0.9 | |
Software & Services | | | 5.2 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 5.4 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 4.2 | |
Transportation | | | 3.3 | |
Utilities | | | 4.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.0 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.4 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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Australia | | | 0.6 | % |
Austria | | | 0.5 | |
Belgium | | | 0.5 | |
Bermuda | | | 0.1 | |
Brazil | | | 3.1 | |
Canada | | | 4.8 | |
China | | | 1.6 | |
Denmark | | | 1.0 | |
France | | | 3.3 | |
Germany | | | 2.7 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1.2 | |
India | | | 0.5 | |
Indonesia | | | 0.1 | |
Ireland | | | 0.6 | |
Israel | | | 1.0 | |
Italy | | | 1.2 | |
Japan | | | 3.7 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.7 | |
Malaysia | | | 0.4 | |
Netherlands | | | 0.2 | |
Norway | | | 1.0 | |
Panama | | | 0.1 | |
Russia | | | 1.2 | |
Singapore | | | 0.5 | |
South Africa | | | 0.4 | |
South Korea | | | 0.4 | |
Spain | | | 0.8 | |
Sweden | | | 1.1 | |
Switzerland | | | 3.2 | |
Taiwan | | | 0.5 | |
Thailand | | | 0.4 | |
Turkey | | | 0.4 | |
United Kingdom | | | 8.6 | |
United States | | | 50.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.0 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.4 | |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS - 95.5% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components - 1.8% | | | | |
| — | | | Daimler AG | | $ | 14 | |
| 6 | | | Ford Motor Co. • | | | 38 | |
| 4 | | | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | | | 125 | |
| — | | | Johnson Controls, Inc. | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Michelin (C.G.D.E.) Class B | | | 45 | |
| 1 | | | Peugeot S.A. | | | 22 | |
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| | | | Banks - 8.6% | | | | |
| 8 | | | Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A. | | | 26 | |
| 1 | | | Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A. ADR Class E | | | 14 | |
| 24 | | | Bangkok Bank plc | | | 59 | |
| 3 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | 92 | |
| — | | | BNP Paribas | | | 14 | |
| 13 | | | Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. | | | 22 | |
| 10 | | | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 64 | |
| 21 | | | DNB Nor ASA | | | 131 | |
| — | | | First Citizens Bancshares Class A | | | 14 | |
| 4 | | | First National Financial, Inc. | | | 38 | |
| — | | | Gronlandsbanken | | | 22 | |
| — | | | HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR | | | 33 | |
| 6 | | | HSBC Holding plc | | | 46 | |
| 7 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo | | | 23 | |
| 7 | | | Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo S.A. ADR | | | 91 | |
| 4 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 23 | |
| 6 | | | Nordea Bank AB | | | 48 | |
| 3 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd. | | | 12 | |
| — | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 7 | |
| 7 | | | Popular, Inc. | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Ringkjoebing Landbobank | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Societe Generale Class A | | | 34 | |
| 4 | | | Sparebanken Midt-Norge | | | 16 | |
| 7 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 111 | |
| 2 | | | Sydbank A/S | | | 39 | |
| 1 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 55 | |
| 2 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank ADR | | | 65 | |
| 2 | | | Webster Financial Corp. | | | 10 | |
| 4 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 88 | |
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| — | | | Rio Tinto plc ADR | | | 14 | |
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| — | | | Alstom RGPT | | | 9 | |
| — | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 9 | |
| 3 | | | BAE Systems plc | | | 16 | |
| — | | | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 43 | |
| — | | | Deere & Co. | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Flowserve Corp | | | 3 | |
| 11 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 138 | |
| 7 | | | Hino Motors Ltd. | | | 22 | |
| 1 | | | Hochtief AG | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 36 | |
| 1 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 33 | |
| — | | | Ingersoll-Rand Co. Class A | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 84 | |
| 1 | | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 28 | |
| 1 | | | Pentair, Inc. | | | 26 | |
| — | | | Precision Castparts Corp. | | | 21 | |
| — | | | Raytheon Co. | | | 21 | |
| 1 | | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 16 | |
| 3 | | | Rolls-Royce Group plc | | | 14 | |
| 234 | | | Rolls-Royce Group-C Share Entitlement ⌂† | | | — | |
| 1 | | | Siemens AG | | | 67 | |
| — | | | SPX Corp. | | | 1 | |
| 1 | | | Teledyne Technologies, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | United Technologies Corp. | | | 64 | |
| — | | | Vinci S.A. | | | 17 | |
| 2 | | | Volvo Ab Class B | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 754 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services - 0.0% | | | | |
| — | | | Manpower, Inc. | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel - 0.5% | | | | |
| 36 | | | Anta Sports Products Ltd. | | | 30 | |
| 55 | | | China Dongxiang Group Co. | | | 27 | |
| 16 | | | Peace Mark Holdings Ltd. ⌂† | | | — | |
| 7 | | | Ports Design Ltd. | | | 11 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 68 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services - 0.7% | | | | |
| — | | | DineEquity, Inc. | | | 10 | |
| 104 | | | NagaCorp Ltd. | | | 10 | |
| 7 | | | Shangri-La Asia Ltd. | | | 10 | |
| 8 | | | Thomas Cook Group plc | | | 31 | |
| 1 | | | WMS Industries, Inc. • | | | 33 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 94 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials - 4.2% | | | | |
| 1 | | | African Bank Investments Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| 3 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 72 | |
| 2 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 20 | |
| 4 | | | BM & F Bovespa S.A. | | | 17 | |
| 2 | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 113 | |
| 6 | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc. | | | 50 | |
| 1 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 122 | |
| — | | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 12 | |
| 2 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 66 | |
| — | | | Moody’s Corp. | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | MSCI, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
| 3 | | | Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. • | | | 61 | |
| 2 | | | UBS AG • | | | 29 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 595 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 11.9% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Baker Hughes, Inc. | | | 28 | |
| 7 | | | BG Group plc | | | 109 | |
| 9 | | | BP plc | | | 62 | |
| 2 | | | BP plc ADR | | | 83 | |
| 1 | | | Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | | | 17 | |
| 3 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. ADR | | | 123 | |
| 1 | | | Canadian Oil SandsTrust | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 40 | |
| 66 | | | China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. | | | 183 | |
| — | | | ConocoPhillips Holding Co. | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Consol Energy, Inc. | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Devon Energy Corp. | | | 74 | |
| — | | | Enbridge Energy Management • | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | EnCana Corp. ADR | | | 26 | |
| — | | | Eni S.p.A. ADR | | | 19 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 11.9% — (continued) | | | | |
| 2 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | $ | 103 | |
| 1 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 68 | |
| 1 | | | Halliburton Co. | | | 26 | |
| — | | | Hess Corp. | | | 15 | |
| — | | | Husky Energy, Inc. | | | 9 | |
| 10 | | | Lundin Petroleum Ab • | | | 65 | |
| 1 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 17 | |
| — | | | Newfield Exploration Co. • | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Noble Energy, Inc. | | | 56 | |
| 6 | | | OAO Gazprom Class S ADR | | | 101 | |
| 1 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 37 | |
| 2 | | | OMV AG | | | 75 | |
| — | | | Peabody Energy Corp. | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Petro-Canada | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR | | | 29 | |
| — | | | Reliance Industries GDR § | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 37 | |
| 1 | | | Suncor Energy, Inc. ADR | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | Talisman Energy, Inc. | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Total S.A. ADR | | | 39 | |
| — | | | Transocean, Inc. • | | | 11 | |
| — | | | Ultra Petroleum Corp. • | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | 9 | |
| 2 | | | Weatherford International Ltd. | | | 33 | |
| 1 | | | Williams Cos., Inc. | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Woodside Petroleum Ltd. | | | 13 | |
| — | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 7 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,706 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing - 0.8% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Tesco plc | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Walgreen Co. | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 75 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 115 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 6.7% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 41 | |
| 5 | | | British American Tobacco plc | | | 127 | |
| 1 | | | Carlsberg A/S Class B | | | 54 | |
| 6 | | | China Mengniu Dairy Co. | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. | | | 21 | |
| 16 | | | Cott Corp. | | | 33 | |
| — | | | General Mills, Inc. | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Groupe Danone ⌂ | | | 16 | |
| — | | | Hain Celestial Group, Inc. • | | | 5 | |
| — | | | Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 6 | |
| 4 | | | Imperial Tobacco Group plc | | | 100 | |
| 2 | | | Kellogg Co. | | | 84 | |
| — | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 6 | |
| 13 | | | Marine Harvest • | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Molson Coors Brewing Co. | | | 9 | |
| 5 | | | Nestle S.A. | | | 179 | |
| 3 | | | Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. | | | 85 | |
| 2 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 77 | |
| 22 | | | Premier Foods plc | | | 12 | |
| — | | | Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. • | | | 26 | |
| 1 | | | Smithfield Foods, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
| 2 | | | Swedish Match Ab | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Unilever N.V. CVA | | | 25 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 970 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 3.9% | | | | |
| — | | | Amerisource Bergen Corp. | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Baxter International, Inc. | | | 71 | |
| — | | | Beckman Coulter, Inc. | | | 21 | |
| — | | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 14 | |
| — | | | Community Health Systems, Inc. • | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Coventry Health Care, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
| 2 | | | Covidien Ltd. | | | 64 | |
| — | | | Eclipsys Corp. • | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A • | | | 7 | |
| 2 | | | Hospira, Inc. • | | | 53 | |
| — | | | Humana, Inc. • | | | 14 | |
| 3 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 103 | |
| 2 | | | SSL International plc | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | 27 | |
| — | | | Synthes, Inc. | | | 29 | |
| 5 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 119 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 572 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products - 0.1% | | | | |
| — | | | Herbalife Ltd. | | | 4 | |
| — | | | Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | | | 10 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance - - 2.9% | | | | |
| 3 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 131 | |
| 1 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 54 | |
| 2 | | | Hilltop Holdings, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
| 4 | | | Lancashire Holdings Ltd. • | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 21 | |
| 1 | | | Paris RE Holdings Ltd. | | | 24 | |
| — | | | Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. | | | 4 | |
| 1 | | | Travelers Cos., Inc. | | | 45 | |
| 2 | | | Unum Group | | | 25 | |
| — | | | Zurich Financial Services AG | | | 40 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 412 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials - - 7.3% | | | | |
| — | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Agrium, Inc. | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Albemarle Corp. | | | 19 | |
| 2 | | | Aquarius Platinum Ltd. | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | ArcelorMittal ADR | | | 16 | |
| — | | | Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | BASF SE | | | 25 | |
| 1 | | | BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR | | | 37 | |
| 1 | | | BHP Billiton plc | | | 27 | |
| 2 | | | Celanese Corp. | | | 37 | |
| 1 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 18 | |
| 8 | | | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ADR | | | 127 | |
| 2 | | | CRH plc | | | 42 | |
| 1 | | | Croda International plc | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | FMC Corp. | | | 62 | |
| — | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | | | 9 | |
| 85 | | | Huabao International Holdings Ltd. | | | 60 | |
| — | | | Monsanto Co. | | | 26 | |
| 1 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | 55 | |
| — | | | Newmont Mining Corp. | | | 10 | |
| — | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 43 | |
| 1 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. ADR | | | 43 | |
| 1 | | | Praxair, Inc. | | | 42 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Materials - 7.3% — (continued) | | | | |
| 5 | | | Rexam plc | | $ | 21 | |
| 5 | | | Rhodia S.A. | | | 27 | |
| 1 | | | Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 28 | |
| 2 | | | Rio Tinto plc | | | 74 | |
| 1 | | | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | 57 | |
| 1 | | | Umicore | | | 26 | |
| 2 | | | Vedanta Resources plc | | | 34 | |
| 1 | | | Xstrata plc | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,045 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Media - 1.6% | | | | |
| — | | | Arbitron, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | CBS Corp. Class B | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A | | | 18 | |
| — | | | Comcast Corp. Special Class A | | | 4 | |
| — | | | DirecTV Group, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Discovery Communications, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Elsevier N.V. | | | 3 | |
| 2 | | | Informa Group plc | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Marvel Entertainment, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
| 1 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | | | 32 | |
| 4 | | | Reed Elsevier Capital, Inc. ⌂ | | | 33 | |
| — | | | Scripps Networks Interactive Class A | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | SES Global S.A. | | | 40 | |
| — | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc. | | | 9 | |
| 1 | | | Time Warner, Inc. | | | 12 | |
| — | | | Viacom, Inc. Class B • | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Vivendi S.A. | | | 13 | |
| 1 | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | WPP plc | | | 9 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 225 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 9.7% | | | | |
| — | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Amgen, Inc. • | | | 50 | |
| 1 | | | Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 29 | |
| 1 | | | AstraZeneca plc | | | 36 | |
| 1 | | | AstraZeneca plc ADR | | | 38 | |
| — | | | Cephalon, Inc. • | | | 23 | |
| 3 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 51 | |
| 3 | | | Eisai Co., Ltd. | | | 93 | |
| 6 | | | Elan Corp. plc ADR • | | | 33 | |
| 3 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 83 | |
| 1 | | | Forest Laboratories, Inc. • | | | 30 | |
| — | | | Genzyme Corp. • | | | 24 | |
| 1 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. • | | | 40 | |
| — | | | H. Lundbeck A/S | | | 6 | |
| — | | | Ipsen | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Laboratorios Almiral S.A. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Medicines Co. • | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 29 | |
| — | | | OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | PAREXEL International Corp. • | | | 6 | |
| 8 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 100 | |
| 1 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 54 | |
| 1 | | | Sanofi-Aventis S.A. | | | 39 | |
| 1 | | | Sanofi-Aventis S.A. ADR | | | 41 | |
| 8 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 186 | |
| 3 | | | Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | | 47 | |
| 3 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 136 | |
| 1 | | | UCB S.A. | | | 30 | |
| 1 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 16 | |
| 2 | | | Wyeth | | | 82 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,400 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate - 1.7% | | | | |
| — | | | AMB Property Corp. | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Boston Properties, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| 7 | | | Brasil Brokers Participacoes • | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | China Resources Land Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| 6 | | | DB Rreef Trust | | | 3 | |
| 2 | | | Diamondrock Hospitality | | | 14 | |
| — | | | Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Equity Residential Properties Trust | | | 1 | |
| — | | | Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Class A | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Kerry Properties Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 3 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 32 | |
| 1 | | | Link Reit | | | 2 | |
| 4 | | | Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | | | 52 | |
| — | | | Public Storage | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Regency Centers Corp. | | | 6 | |
| — | | | RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 5 | |
| 2 | | | Sino-Ocean Land Holdings Ltd. | | | 2 | |
| — | | | Spazio Investment N.V. | | | — | |
| — | | | Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| — | | | Unibail | | | 45 | |
| — | | | Vornado Realty Trust | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Westfield Group | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 244 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing - 4.6% | | | | |
| — | | | Advance Automotive Parts, Inc. | | | 12 | |
| 2 | | | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 25 | |
| — | | | AutoZone, Inc. • | | | 57 | |
| 2 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 84 | |
| 6 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 87 | |
| 2 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 58 | |
| 1 | | | Hot Topic, Inc. • | | | 14 | |
| 6 | | | Kingfisher plc | | | 16 | |
| 1 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | 40 | |
| — | | | Lotte Shopping Co. • | | | 24 | |
| 10 | | | Marks & Spencer Group plc | | | 47 | |
| — | | | Next plc | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Pinault-Printemps-Redoute S.A. | | | 41 | |
| 1 | | | Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 21 | |
| — | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 11 | |
| 4 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 78 | |
| 1 | | | Target Corp. | | | 28 | |
| 1 | | | TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 16 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 666 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.9% | | | | |
| — | | | Atheros Communications, Inc. • | | | 7 | |
| 1 | | | Lam Research Corp. • | | | 24 | |
| 1 | | | Marvell Technology Group Ltd. • | | | 10 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.5% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.9% - (continued) | | | | |
| 2 | | | Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | | $ | 30 | |
| 2 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. • | | | 9 | |
| — | | | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | 37 | |
| 1 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 129 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services - 5.2% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | 60 | |
| 1 | | | Adobe Systems, Inc. • | | | 18 | |
| — | | | Alliance Data Systems Corp. • | | | 19 | |
| 1 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 46 | |
| 1 | | | BMC Software, Inc. • | | | 18 | |
| 1 | | | DST Systems, Inc. • | | | 19 | |
| 3 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc. • | | | 57 | |
| 1 | | | Equinix, Inc. • | | | 39 | |
| — | | | Google, Inc. • | | | 35 | |
| — | | | Mastercard, Inc. | | | 2 | |
| 6 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 117 | |
| — | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | 3 | |
| 4 | | | Oracle Corp. • | | | 85 | |
| — | | | Red Hat, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
| — | | | Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. ADR • | | | 9 | |
| 2 | | | Symantec Corp. • | | | 34 | |
| 1 | | | Visa, Inc. | | | 53 | |
| 6 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 103 | |
| 2 | | | Yahoo!, Inc. • | | | 22 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 747 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 5.4% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Apple, Inc. • | | | 118 | |
| 7 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. • | | | 142 | |
| 5 | | | Corning, Inc. | | | 67 | |
| 1 | | | Dell, Inc. • | | | 14 | |
| 3 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 117 | |
| — | | | High Technology Computer Corp. | | | 6 | |
| 3 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 10 | |
| 8 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. GDR § | | | 52 | |
| — | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 17 | |
| 5 | | | Motorola, Inc. | | | 29 | |
| — | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 100 | |
| 1 | | | Research In Motion Ltd. • | | | 39 | |
| 4 | | | Seagate Technology | | | 34 | |
| 1 | | | Western Digital Corp. • | | | 28 | |
| — | | | Yaskawa Electric Corp. | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 781 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services - 3.9% | | | | |
| — | | | American Tower Corp. Class A • | | | 14 | |
| 1 | | | Brasil Telecom S.A. ADR | | | 20 | |
| — | | | Cellcom Israel Ltd. | | | 7 | |
| — | | | CenturyTel, Inc. | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | China Mobile Ltd. | | | 8 | |
| 2 | | | Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | France Telecom S.A. | | | 30 | |
| 1 | | | Koninklijke (Royal) KPN N.V. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Millicom International Cellular S.A. | | | 48 | |
| 2 | | | Mobile Telesystems OJSC ADR | | | 74 | |
| 4 | | | MTN Group Ltd. | | | 51 | |
| 1 | | | NII Holdings, Inc. Class B • | | | 20 | |
| 1 | | | P.T. Telekomunikasi Indonesia ADR | | | 19 | |
| 1 | | | Partner Communications Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 18 | |
| 2 | | | Qwest Communications International, Inc. | | | 10 | |
| 1 | | | Tele Norte Leste Participacoes S.A. ADR | | | 11 | |
| 75 | | | Telecom Italia S.p.A. | | | 67 | |
| 1 | | | Telefonica S.A. | | | 23 | |
| 1 | | | Telefonica S.A. ADR | | | 35 | |
| 4 | | | Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ADR | | | 54 | |
| 1 | | | TW Telecom, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
| 1 | | | Vimpel-Communications ADR | | | 8 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 566 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 3.3% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Abertis Infraestructuras S.A. | | | 30 | |
| 1 | | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 50 | |
| 9 | | | China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. | | | 20 | |
| 7 | | | Covenant Transport • | | | 13 | |
| 2 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. • | | | 10 | |
| — | | | East Japan Railway Co. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | easyJet plc • | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 21 | |
| 1 | | | FedEx Corp. | | | 34 | |
| 1 | | | Forward Air Corp. | | | 15 | |
| 2 | | | Hub Group, Inc. • | | | 41 | |
| — | | | Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. | | | 1 | |
| 2 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 59 | |
| — | | | Japan Airport Terminal | | | 2 | |
| 3 | | | JetBlue Airways Corp. • | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Kuehne & Nagel International AG | | | 57 | |
| 16 | | | PLUS Expressways Berhad | | | 15 | |
| 1 | | | Ryanair Holdings plc ADR • | | | 16 | |
| — | | | Sumitomo Warehouse | | | 1 | |
| — | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | | 21 | |
| 2 | | | US Airways Group, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
| 9 | | | YRC Worldwide, Inc. • | | | 26 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 466 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 4.5% | | | | |
| — | | | American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 10 | |
| — | | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 3 | |
| 1 | | | CIA Saneamento Minas Gerais | | | 8 | |
| — | | | CMS Energy Corp. | | | 3 | |
| 4 | | | Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais ADR | | | 58 | |
| — | | | DPL, Inc. | | | 6 | |
| 3 | | | E.On AG | | | 95 | |
| — | | | Electricite de France | | | 6 | |
| 2 | | | Eni S.p.A. | | | 50 | |
| — | | | EQT Corp. | | | 14 | |
| 2 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | 89 | |
| 1 | | | FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 26 | |
| — | | | FPL Group, Inc. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Gaz de France | | | 37 | |
| 1 | | | International Power plc | | | 5 | |
| 1 | | | N.V. Energy, Inc. | | | 8 | |
| 2 | | | National Grid plc | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | Northeast Utilities | | | 17 | |
| 1 | | | PG&E Corp. | | | 23 | |
| — | | | PPL Corp. | | | 7 | |
| — | | | Questar Corp. | | | 11 | |
| 1 | | | Red Electrica Corporacion S.A. | | | 28 | |
| 1 | | | Severn Trent plc | | | 8 | |
| 2 | | | Snam Rete Gas S.p.A — Rights | | | 2 | |
| 2 | | | Snam Rete Gas S.p.A. | | | 9 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.5% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - - 4.5% - (continued) | | | | |
| — | | | Southern Co. | | $ | 7 | |
| 13 | | | Tenaga Nasional Bhd | | | 27 | |
| 7 | | | Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. | | | 28 | |
| — | | | UniSource Energy Corp. | | | 13 | |
| — | | | Wisconsin Energy Corp. | | | 6 | |
| 1 | | | Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 14 | |
| 25 | | | YTL Power International Berhad | | | 14 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 655 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $16,059) | | $ | 13,727 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials - 0.2% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Banco Itau Holding | | $ | 34 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services - 0.1% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Telemar Norte Leste S.A. | | | 19 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total preferred stocks (cost $77) | | $ | 53 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
WARRANTS - 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Energy 0.0% | | | | |
| — | | | Deutsche — CW17 Oil & Natural Gas Corp. ⌂• | | $ | 6 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services 0.2% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Citigroup Global Certificate — Bharti Televentures ⌂• | | | 14 | |
| — | | | JP Morgan International Derivative — Bharti Airtel Ltd. ⌂• | | | 7 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total warrants (cost $31) | | $ | 27 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | | |
| $ 2 | | | 5.70%, 05/01/2017 | | $ | 1 | |
| | | | Simon Property Group L.P. | | | | |
| 1 | | | 6.13%, 05/30/2018 | | | 1 | |
| | | | Vornado Realty Trust | | | | |
| 1 | | | 2.85%, 04/01/2027 ۞ | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $3) | | $ | 3 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Banks - 0.6% | | | | |
| 1 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund | | | 59 | |
| 1 | | | SPDR S&P Retail ETF | | | 24 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $79) | | $ | 83 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $16,249) | | $ | 13,893 | |
|
SHORT-TERM INVES TMENTS - 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $67, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $68) | | | | |
| $ 67 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 67 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $80, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $82) | | | | |
| 80 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 80 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $112, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $114) | | | | |
| 112 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 112 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $-, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $-) | | | | |
| — | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | — | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $24, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $25) | | | | |
| 24 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | 24 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 283 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $283) | | $ | 283 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $16,532)▲ | | | 98.6 | % | | $ | 14,176 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.4 | % | | | 199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 14,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 46.41% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $16,737 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 817 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (3,378 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (2,561 | ) |
| | | |
† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $0, which represents 0.00% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $14, which represents 0.10% of total net assets. |
|
§ | | Securities contain some restrictions as to public resale. These securities comply with Regulation S, rules governing offers and sales made outside the United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, and are determined to be liquid. At April 30, 2009, the market value of these securities amounted to $52 or 0.36% of total net assets. |
|
۞ | | Convertible security. |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | | Shares/ | | | | | | |
Acquired | | | Par | | | Security | | Cost Basis | |
| 02/2008 - 01/2009 | | | | 1 | | | Citigroup Global Certificate — Bharti Televentures — 144A Warrants | | $ | 18 | |
| 06/2008 - 07/2008 | | | | — | | | Deutsche — CW17 Oil & Natural Gas Corp. — 144A Warrants | | | 7 | |
| 03/2009 | | | | — | | | Groupe Danone | | | 16 | |
| 01/2009 - 03/2009 | | | | — | | | JP Morgan International Derivative — Bharti Airtel Ltd. — 144A Warrants | | | 6 | |
| 02/2008 - 05/2008 | | | | 16 | | | Peace Mark Holdings Ltd. | | | 16 | |
| 07/2008 - 04/2009 | | | | 4 | | | Reed Elsevier Capital, Inc. | | | 34 | |
| 08/2008 - 02/2009 | | | | 234 | | | Rolls-Royce Group-C Share Entitlement | | | — | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $76 which represents 0.53% of total net assets.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
Australian Dollar (Sell) | | $ | 25 | | | $ | 24 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | $ | (1 | ) |
British Pound (Sell) | | | 27 | | | | 27 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | — | |
British Pound (Sell) | | | 28 | | | | 28 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Buy) | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Euro (Sell) | | | 14 | | | | 14 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong Dollar (Buy) | | | 70 | | | | 70 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong Dollar (Buy) | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 26 | | | | 26 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Swiss Franc (Buy) | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
S&P 500 Mini | | | 1 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 6 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
|
| | Cash of $5 was pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Australia | | | 0.6 | % |
Austria | | | 0.5 | |
Belgium | | | 0.5 | |
Bermuda | | | 0.1 | |
Brazil | | | 3.1 | |
Canada | | | 4.8 | |
China | | | 1.6 | |
Denmark | | | 1.0 | |
France | | | 3.3 | |
Germany | | | 2.7 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1.2 | |
India | | | 0.5 | |
Indonesia | | | 0.1 | |
Ireland | | | 0.6 | |
Israel | | | 1.0 | |
Italy | | | 1.2 | |
Japan | | | 3.7 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.7 | |
Malaysia | | | 0.4 | |
Netherlands | | | 0.2 | |
Norway | | | 1.0 | |
Panama | | | 0.1 | |
Russia | | | 1.2 | |
Singapore | | | 0.5 | |
South Africa | | | 0.4 | |
South Korea | | | 0.4 | |
Spain | | | 0.8 | |
Sweden | | | 1.1 | |
Switzerland | | | 3.2 | |
Taiwan | | | 0.5 | |
Thailand | | | 0.4 | |
Turkey | | | 0.4 | |
United Kingdom | | | 8.6 | |
United States | | | 50.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.0 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.4 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 9,436 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 4,740 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | — | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 14,176 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 6 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 6 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 1 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | — | |
Net realized loss | | | (1 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 2 | |
Net sales | | | (1 | ) |
| | | |
Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | — | |
| | | |
| | | | |
| | | |
♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | — | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $16,532) | | $ | 14,176 | |
Cash | | | 5 | * |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $16) | | | 16 | |
| | | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 269 | |
| | | |
Fund shares sold | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | 42 | |
Variation margin | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 102 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 14,610 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 1 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 222 | |
Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 10 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 235 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 14,375 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 22,179 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 52 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (5,506 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (2,350 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 14,375 | |
| | | |
|
Shares authorized | | | 850,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.36/$6.73 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,029 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 12,907 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.35 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 34 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 217 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.35 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 44 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 282 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.36 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 31 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 195 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.36 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 194 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.36 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 193 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.36 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 193 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.36 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 194 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Cash of $5 was designated to cover open futures contracts. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 193 | |
Interest | | | 1 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (14 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 180 | |
| | | |
|
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 61 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 2 | |
Distribution fees | |
Class A | | | 14 | |
Class B | | | 1 | |
Class C | | | 1 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 12 | |
Accounting services | | | 1 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 49 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 10 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 155 | |
Expense waivers | | | (51 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | — | |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (51 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 104 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 76 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (4,188 | ) |
Net realized loss on futures | | | (17 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 3 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (4,202 | ) |
| | | |
|
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 3,899 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of futures | | | 2 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (2 | ) |
|
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 3,899 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (303 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (227 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | For the Period | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | February 29, | |
| | Period Ended | | | 2008** | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | through | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 76 | | | $ | 99 | |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (4,202 | ) | | | (1,314 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | 3,899 | | | | (6,249 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (227 | ) | | | (7,464 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | | (131 | ) | | | — | |
Class B | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class I | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (3 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (143 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 493 | | | | 19,466 | |
Class B | | | 1 | | | | 331 | |
Class C | | | 60 | | | | 341 | |
Class I | | | 3 | | | | 304 | |
Class R3 | | | 3 | | | | 300 | |
Class R4 | | | 2 | | | | 300 | |
Class R5 | | | 2 | | | | 300 | |
Class Y | | | 3 | | | | 300 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 567 | | | | 21,642 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 197 | | | | 14,178 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 14,178 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 14,375 | | | $ | 14,178 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 119 | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
** | | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
|
| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
|
| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
|
| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV.
Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time.
Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates.
Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time.
Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors.
A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time.
Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
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April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
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price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors.
| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| g) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the |
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Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV.
The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund.
Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote).
| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| k) | | Prepayment Risks — Certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. The potential for the value of a debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
“Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are:
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate.
FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value.
Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments.
FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented.
| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related |
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contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard.
| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
3. | Futures and Options: |
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| | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
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4. | Federal Income Taxes: |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes.
| b) | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 121 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (1,096 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (6,459 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (7,434 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $20, increase accumulated net realized gain by $10, and decrease paid in capital by $30. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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2016 | | $ | 1,096 | |
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Total | | $ | 1,096 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after October 31, 2008. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax year ended October 31, 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in |
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accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington.
The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.9500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.8475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.8450 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.65% | | | 2.40 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.30 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows:
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Class A Shares | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.56 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.33 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.34 | ‡ |
Class I Shares | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.31 | § |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | ** |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | †† |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | ‡‡ |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | §§ |
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* | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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† | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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‡ | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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§ | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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** | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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†† | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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‡‡ | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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§§ | | From February 29, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $5 and contingent deferred sales charges of $1 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $1. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers.
| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $1 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows:
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| | Shares |
Class A | | | 1,810 | |
Class B | | | 30 | |
Class C | | | 30 | |
Class I | | | 30 | |
Class R3 | | | 30 | |
Class R4 | | | 30 | |
Class R5 | | | 30 | |
Class Y | | | 30 | |
7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 9,363 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 8,921 | |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | |
Shares | | | 70 | | | | 22 | | | | (10 | ) | | | — | | | | 82 | | | | 1,961 | | | | — | | | | (14 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,947 | |
Amount | | $ | 420 | | | $ | 130 | | | $ | (57 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 493 | | | $ | 19,595 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (129 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,466 | |
Class B | |
Shares | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34 | |
Amount | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (31 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 331 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 331 | |
Class C | |
Shares | | | 18 | | | | — | | | | (9 | ) | | | — | | | | 9 | | | | 35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35 | |
Amount | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (52 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 341 | |
Class I | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 31 | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 311 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (7 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 304 | |
Class R3 | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Amount | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 300 | |
Class R4 | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 300 | |
Class R5 | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 300 | |
Class Y | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 300 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 300 | |
9. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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10. | | Proposed Reorganization: |
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| | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”). |
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| | The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund. |
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| | If each Reorganization Agreement is approved by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund, the Reorganization Agreement contemplates: (1) the transfer of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund with and into the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund having equal net asset value of the Acquired Fund; (2) the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of each Acquired Fund; and (3) the distribution of shares of the Acquiring Fund to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund. Each shareholder of an Acquired Fund |
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would receive shares of the Acquiring Fund equal in value to the shares of the Acquired Fund held by that shareholder as of the closing date of the respective Reorganization.
11. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - | |
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| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
A | | $ | 6.55 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | 6.36 | | | | (1.82) | %(e) | | $ | 12,907 | | | | 2.36 | %(f) | | | 1.57 | %(f) | | | 1.57 | %(f) | | | 1.22 | %(f) | | | 70 | % |
B | | | 6.51 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 6.35 | | | | (2.08 | ) (e) | | | 217 | | | | 3.21 | (f) | | | 2.40 | (f) | | | 2.40 | (f) | | | 0.37 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 6.51 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 6.35 | | | | (2.07 | ) (e) | | | 282 | | | | 3.25 | (f) | | | 2.40 | (f) | | | 2.40 | (f) | | | 0.38 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 6.56 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | (1.69 | ) (e) | | | 195 | | | | 2.09 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.48 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 6.53 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | (1.93 | ) (e) | | | 194 | | | | 2.79 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 0.88 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 6.54 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | (1.78 | ) (e) | | | 193 | | | | 2.48 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.13 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 6.55 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | (1.63 | ) (e) | | | 193 | | | | 2.18 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.38 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 6.56 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | (1.66 | ) (e) | | | 194 | | | | 2.09 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.48 | (f) | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) February 29, 2008, through October 31, 2008 |
A(g) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (3.50 | ) | | | (3.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.45 | ) | | | 6.55 | | | | (34.50 | ) (e) | | | 12,746 | | | | 1.92 | (f) | | | 1.56 | (f) | | | 1.56 | (f) | | | 0.78 | (f) | | | 56 | |
B(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | (3.49 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | 6.51 | | | | (34.90 | ) (e) | | | 223 | | | | 2.70 | (f) | | | 2.34 | (f) | | | 2.34 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | (3.49 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | 6.51 | | | | (34.90 | ) (e) | | | 225 | | | | 2.71 | (f) | | | 2.34 | (f) | | | 2.34 | (f) | | | 0.02 | (f) | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (3.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.44 | ) | | | 6.56 | | | | (34.40 | ) (e) | | | 199 | | | | 1.67 | (f) | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | — | |
R3(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (3.50 | ) | | | (3.47 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.47 | ) | | | 6.53 | | | | (34.70 | ) (e) | | | 196 | | | | 2.36 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 0.47 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (3.50 | ) | | | (3.46 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.46 | ) | | | 6.54 | | | | (34.60 | ) (e) | | | 196 | | | | 2.06 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 0.72 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (3.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.45 | ) | | | 6.55 | | | | (34.50 | ) (e) | | | 196 | | | | 1.76 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 0.97 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (3.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.44 | ) | | | 6.56 | | | | (34.40 | ) (e) | | | 197 | | | | 1.66 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.07 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on February 29, 2008. |
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Global Equity Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 981.80 | | | $ | 7.71 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.00 | | | $ | 7.85 | | | | 1.57 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 979.15 | | | $ | 11.77 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.89 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 979.28 | | | $ | 11.77 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.89 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.10 | | | $ | 6.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.34 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.72 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.37 | | | $ | 9.49 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.20 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.61 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.70 | | | $ | 6.88 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | $ | 7.00 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.37 | | | $ | 6.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.34 | | | $ | 6.50 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/00 - 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI Finance ex Real Estate Index includes only companies in both the MSCI Developed Index and in the Banks, Diversified Financials or Insurance industry groups. The constituents of this index will represent 85% of the market capitalization of all companies in these specific countries and industry groups.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective – Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Global Financial Services A# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -39.21 | % | | | -5.01 | % | | | -2.56 | % |
Global Financial Services A## | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -42.55 | % | | | -6.08 | % | | | -3.21 | % |
Global Financial Services B# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -39.44 | % | | | -5.55 | % | | NA | * |
Global Financial Services B## | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -42.37 | % | | | -5.84 | % | | NA | * |
Global Financial Services C# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -39.72 | % | | | -5.73 | % | | | -3.27 | % |
Global Financial Services C## | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -40.30 | % | | | -5.73 | % | | | -3.27 | % |
Global Financial Services Y# | | | 10/31/00 | | | | -39.00 | % | | | -4.61 | % | | | -2.13 | % |
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NA | | Not Applicable |
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* | | Inception returns are not applicable for Class B because after 8 years Class B converts to Class A. |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Portfolio Manager
Mark T. Lynch, CFA
Senior Vice President, Partner,
Global Industry Analyst
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund returned -8.77%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI Finance ex-Real Estate Index, which returned -15.04% for the same period. The Fund underperformed the -7.01% return of the average fund in the Lipper Global Financial Services Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The six-month period ending April 30, 2009 was one of the most volatile in recent history for the financial sector. Deleveraging across the financial sector accelerated into the fourth quarter of 2008, limiting the availability of credit to even the most secure corporate borrowers and exacerbating a slowdown across the broader economy. Many investors responded to the financial crisis by shedding risk broadly, increasing exposure to cash, and selling equities with little regard for the quality or valuation of their holdings. After plunging for much of the first quarter of 2009, global equities, including global financial stocks, staged a sharp
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rebound in March and April as favorable news flow from a few global banks signaled to investors that the troubled Financials sector may start to stabilize. Further boosting stocks was the U.S. Treasury Department’s updated plan to clean up bank balance sheets and some encouraging economic data.
In this environment, all six of the industries in the MSCI Finance ex-Real Estate Index posted negative returns during the period. Diversified Financial Services (-35%), Consumer Finance (-29%), Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (-25%), and Commercial Banks (-16%) were hit the hardest. Capital Markets (-2%) and Insurance (-7%) performed better.
Outperformance against the benchmark was driven by security selection, which was strong within five of the six industries. Security selection was strongest in Commercial Banks, Capital Markets, and Insurance. Industry allocation detracted slightly from results as an underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) allocation to Captial Markets and an overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to Consumer Finance was only partially offset by an underweight to Diversified Financial Services.
Top contributors to benchmark-relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance included Itau Unibanco Banco (Commercial Banks), Goldman Sachs (Diversified Financial Serivces), and DnB NOR (Commercial Banks). Not holding Bank of America (Diversifed Financial Services) during the period also aided relative returns. Shares of Itau Unibanco Banco rebounded in March on positive sentiment from the G-20 summit regarding efforts to revive the global economy. Shares of Goldman Sachs benefited from the firm’s relatively healthy balance sheet and news that it was exploring ways to pay back its government TARP loans sooner than had been anticipated. Norwegian-based financial services company DnB NOR performed well due to the relatively mild credit deterioration in the Norwegian market. Another top contributor to absolute (i.e. total return) performance was Sweden-based Nordea Bank (Commercial Banks).
Webster Financial (Commercial Banks), Capital One Financial (Diversified Financial Services), and Discover Financial Services (Diversified Financial Services) were among the top detractors from relative performance during the period. Shares of Connecticut-based Webster Financial declined due to significant writedowns on their investment portfolio and larger-than-expected losses on loans. Diversified banking company Capital One announced disappointing quarterly results and forecast higher credit losses in 2009. We eliminated the position. Shares of credit card issuer Discover Financial Services fell due to higher than expected delinquencies. Other top detractors from absolute performance included insurance company ACE (Insurance) and diversified financial services company JPMorgan Chase (Diversified Financial Services).
What is the outlook?
The past year has been extremely volatile and complex for the financial sector. As the Financial Industry remains under unusual stress, we believe this creates buying opportunities to purchase solid companies at attractive valuations. We continuously seek to upgrade the Fund by adding good companies on price weakness and trimming into strength.
Fund positioning is generated through a bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process. At the end of the period we were overweight Commercial Banks, Thrifts & Mortgage Finance, and Consumer Finance and underweight Insurance, Capital Markets, and Diversified Financial Services.
Our holdings are geographically diverse. At the end of the period, we remained overweight to Emerging Markets, Canada, and Europe ex U.K., and underweight to Japan, the United Kingdom, and Asia Pacific ex Japan.
At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).
The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund.
Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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Brazil | | | 7.2 | % |
Canada | | | 12.6 | |
Denmark | | | 5.1 | |
France | | | 2.1 | |
Germany | | | 5.8 | |
Norway | | | 7.7 | |
Panama | | | 0.3 | |
Singapore | | | 3.9 | |
Sweden | | | 3.5 | |
Switzerland | | | 5.3 | |
Thailand | | | 4.3 | |
United Kingdom | | | 5.7 | |
United States | | | 32.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.2 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | — | |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 93.4% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil - 4.8% | | | | |
| 105 | | | Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A. | | $ | 344 | |
| 36 | | | Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo S.A. ADR | | | 494 | |
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| | | | Canada - 12.6% | | | | |
| 30 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | 853 | |
| 54 | | | First National Financial, Inc. | | | 476 | |
| 3 | | | Gluskin Sheff Associates, Inc. | | | 26 | |
| 22 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank ADR | | | 855 | |
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| | | | Denmark - 5.1% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Gronlandsbanken | | | 282 | |
| 1 | | | Ringkjoebing Landbobank | | | 82 | |
| 31 | | | Sydbank A/S | | | 524 | |
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| | | | France - 2.1% | | | | |
| 3 | | | BNP Paribas | | | 175 | |
| 4 | | | Societe Generale Class A | | | 190 | |
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| | | | Germany - 5.8% | | | | |
| 14 | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 1,013 | |
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| | | | Norway - 7.7% | | | | |
| 183 | | | DNB Nor ASA | | | 1,142 | |
| 49 | | | Sparebanken Midt-Norge | | | 220 | |
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| | | | Panama - 0.3% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A. ADR Class E | | | 53 | |
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| | | | Singapore - 3.9% | | | | |
| 107 | | | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 682 | |
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| | | | Sweden - 3.5% | | | | |
| 81 | | | Nordea Bank AB | | | 606 | |
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| | | | Switzerland - 5.3% | | | | |
| 19 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 630 | |
| 16 | | | Paris RE Holdings Ltd. | | | 307 | |
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| | | | Thailand - 4.3% | | | | |
| 316 | | | Bangkok Bank plc | | | 763 | |
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| | | | United Kingdom - 5.7% | | | | |
| 46 | | | Lancashire Holdings Ltd. • | | | 321 | |
| 44 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 685 | |
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| | | | United States - 32.3% | | | | |
| 14 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 634 | |
| 15 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 403 | |
| 148 | | | Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. | | | 249 | |
| 77 | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc. | | | 625 | |
| 3 | | | Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 258 | |
| 7 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 841 | |
| 28 | | | Hilltop Holdings, Inc. • | | | 314 | |
| 41 | | | Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. • | | | 781 | |
| 43 | | | Popular, Inc. | | | 124 | |
| 15 | | | Travelers Cos., Inc. | | | 609 | |
| 57 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement ⌂† | | | 6 | |
| 26 | | | Webster Financial Corp. | | | 134 | |
| 34 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 688 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $20,648) | | $ | 16,389 | |
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PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.4% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil - 2.4% | | | | |
| 30 | | | Banco Itau Holding | | $ | 418 | |
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| | | | Total preferred stocks (cost $611) | | $ | 418 | |
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WARRANTS - 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | United States 0.0% | | | | |
| 7 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement ⌂•† | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total warrants (cost $—) | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $21,259) | | $ | 16,807 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 4.2% | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 4.2% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $174, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $177) | | | | |
$ | 174 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 174 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $208, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $212) | | | | |
| 208 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 208 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $291, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $296) | | | | |
| 290 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 290 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $1) | | | | |
| 1 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | 1 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.2% - (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 4.2% - (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $63, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $64) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 63 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 63 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $736) | | | | | | $ | 736 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $21,995)▲ | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 17,543 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | — | % | | | (9 | ) |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100 .0 | % | | $ | 17,534 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 63.54% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $22,617 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 1,347 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (6,421 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (5,074 | ) |
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† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $6, which represents 0.03% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
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| 04/2008 | | | | 57 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement | | $ | 500 | |
| 04/2008 | | | | 7 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement Warrants | | $ | — | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $6 which represents 0.03% of total net assets.
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Asset Management & Custody Banks | | | 6.0 | % |
Consumer Finance | | | 3.6 | |
Diversified Banks | | | 46.0 | |
Investment Banking & Brokerage | | | 4.8 | |
Other Diversified Financial Services | | | 2.4 | |
Property & Casualty Insurance | | | 8.9 | |
Regional Banks | | | 6.2 | |
Reinsurance | | | 5.0 | |
Specialized Finance | | | 10.2 | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance | | | 2.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.2 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | — | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 9,178 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 8,359 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 6 | |
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Total | | $ | 17,543 | |
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Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 3 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 3 | |
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Balance as of April 30, 2009. | | $ | 6 | |
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♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to asset still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 3 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $21,995) | | $ | 17,543 | |
Cash | | | 10 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $5) | | | 5 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 45 | |
Other assets | | | 68 | |
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Total assets | | | 17,671 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 33 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 82 | |
Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 19 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 137 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 17,534 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 36,769 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 127 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (14,910 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (4,452 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 17,534 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 300,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.04/$6.39 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,804 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 10,900 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.93 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 337 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,000 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.90 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 541 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,196 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.10 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 236 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,438 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 331 | |
Interest | | | — | |
Securities lending | | | — | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (30 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 301 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 78 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 48 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 14 | |
Class B | | | 10 | |
Class C | | | 16 | |
Custodian fees | | | 6 | |
Accounting services | | | 1 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 25 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 8 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 209 | |
Expense waivers | | | (53 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (23 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (76 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 133 | |
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Net investment income | | | 168 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (8,470 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 9 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (8,461 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 5,322 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | — | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 5,322 | |
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Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (3,139 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (2,971 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 660 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (8,461 | ) | | | (6,360 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 5,322 | | | | (13,584 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,971 | ) | | | (19,284 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (404 | ) | | | (356 | ) |
Class B | | | (74 | ) | | | (16 | ) |
Class C | | | (102 | ) | | | (30 | ) |
Class Y | | | (50 | ) | | | (23 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (2,764 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (428 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (593 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (166 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (630 | ) | | | (4,376 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (3,616 | ) | | | 9,173 | |
Class B | | | (286 | ) | | | 1,146 | |
Class C | | | (486 | ) | | | 2,692 | |
Class Y | | | 405 | | | | 874 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (3,983 | ) | | | 13,885 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (7,584 | ) | | | (9,775 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 25,118 | | | | 34,893 | |
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End of period | | $ | 17,534 | | | $ | 25,118 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 127 | | | $ | 589 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation – The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the |
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| | | value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
| f) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities – The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 – Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 – In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 – In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| l) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 681 | | | $ | 200 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 3,695 | | | | 1,748 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 589 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (5,826 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (10,397 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (15,634 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $20 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $20. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 5,826 | |
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Total | | $ | 5,826 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 – On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements – Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.7975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.7950 | % |
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| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement – Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.60% | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.63 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.66 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.33 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.33 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.18 | |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $31 and contingent deferred sales charges of $9 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $1. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions – Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $37 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.02 | % | | | 8.40 | % |
Class B | | | 0.02 | | | | 7.73 | |
Class C | | | 0.02 | | | | 7.55 | |
Class Y | | | 0.02 | | | | 8.89 | |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 9,382 | |
Sales Proceeds for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 14,459 | |
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6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Share | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 250 | | | | 66 | | | | (963 | ) | | | — | | | | (647 | ) | | | 2,959 | | | | 259 | | | | (2,492 | ) | | | — | | | | 726 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,354 | | | $ | 372 | | | $ | (5,342 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,616 | ) | | $ | 28,547 | | | $ | 2,953 | | | $ | (22,327 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,173 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 22 | | | | 12 | | | | (92 | ) | | | — | | | | (58 | ) | | | 169 | | | | 37 | | | | (85 | ) | | | — | | | | 121 | |
Amount | | $ | 118 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | (474 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (286 | ) | | $ | 1,534 | | | $ | 417 | | | $ | (805 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,146 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 64 | | | | 15 | | | | (176 | ) | | | — | | | | (97 | ) | | | 425 | | | | 52 | | | | (213 | ) | | | — | | | | 264 | |
Amount | | $ | 335 | | | $ | 82 | | | $ | (903 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (486 | ) | | $ | 4,096 | | | $ | 582 | | | $ | (1,986 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,692 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 188 | | | | 9 | | | | (153 | ) | | | — | | | | 44 | | | | 94 | | | | 16 | | | | (23 | ) | | | — | | | | 87 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,063 | | | $ | 50 | | | $ | (708 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 405 | | | $ | 911 | | | $ | 190 | | | $ | (227 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 874 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 17 | | | $ | 88 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 12 | | | $ | 116 | |
7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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8. | | Proposed Reorganization: |
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| | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”). |
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| | In connection with the mergers, effective as of the close of business on or about April 30, 2009, all shares of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund will no longer be sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) or be eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds. |
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| | The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) with respect to each Acquired Fund. If approved, each Reorganization is expected to occur on or about August 28, 2009. |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | If each Reorganization Agreement is approved by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund, the Reorganization Agreement contemplates: (1) the transfer of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund with and into the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund having equal net asset value of the Acquired Fund; (2) the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of each Acquired Fund; and (3) the distribution of shares of the Acquiring Fund to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund. Each shareholder of an Acquired Fund would receive shares of the Acquiring Fund equal in value to the shares of the Acquired Fund held by that shareholder as of the closing date of the respective Reorganization. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) |
A | | $ | 6.87 | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.68 | ) | | $ | (0.62 | ) | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | (0.83 | ) | | $ | 6.04 | | | | (8.77 | )%(f) | | $ | 10,900 | | | | 2.18 | %(g) | | | 1.37 | %(g) | | | 1.37 | %(g) | | | 2.09 | %(g) | | | 53 | % |
B | | | 6.74 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 5.93 | | | | (8.89 | ) (f) | | | 2,000 | | | | 3.39 | (g) | | | 1.66 | (g) | | | 1.66 | (g) | | | 1.81 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 6.69 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 5.90 | | | | (9.17 | ) (f) | | | 3,196 | | | | 2.92 | (g) | | | 2.13 | (g) | | | 2.13 | (g) | | | 1.33 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 6.99 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 6.10 | | | | (8.72 | ) (f) | | | 1,438 | | | | 1.42 | (g) | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 2.17 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (e) |
A | | | 14.16 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | (5.76 | ) | | | (5.56 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (7.29 | ) | | | 6.87 | | | | (44.03 | ) | | | 16,849 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 132 | |
B | | | 13.87 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (5.65 | ) | | | (5.49 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.64 | ) | | | (7.13 | ) | | | 6.74 | | | | (44.25 | ) | | | 2,662 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.69 | | | | — | |
C | | | 13.82 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (5.61 | ) | | | (5.48 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.65 | ) | | | (7.13 | ) | | | 6.69 | | | | (44.39 | ) | | | 4,267 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 1.43 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.35 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | (5.84 | ) | | | (5.59 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.77 | ) | | | (7.36 | ) | | | 6.99 | | | | (43.70 | ) | | | 1,340 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 2.59 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
A | | | 14.01 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | 0.94 | | | | 1.11 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | 14.16 | | | | 8.42 | (h) | | | 24,420 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 104 | |
B | | | 13.74 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.00 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | 13.87 | | | | 7.75 | (h) | | | 3,803 | | | | 2.62 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 0.70 | | | | — | |
C | | | 13.73 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.98 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 13.82 | | | | 7.57 | (h) | | | 5,164 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.16 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 14.35 | | | | 8.91 | (h) | | | 1,506 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.85 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 |
A | | | 11.60 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.52 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 2.41 | | | | 14.01 | | | | 21.87 | | | | 21,369 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 52 | |
B | | | 11.39 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.39 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | 13.74 | | | | 21.06 | | | | 3,828 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.49 | | | | — | |
C | | | 11.39 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.37 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 2.34 | | | | 13.73 | | | | 20.88 | | | | 4,082 | | | | 2.65 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.73 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.59 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 2.43 | | | | 14.16 | | | | 22.24 | | | | 942 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.52 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 11.60 | | | | 12.39 | | | | 13,958 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 33 | |
B | | | 10.26 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 11.39 | | | | 11.58 | | | | 3,147 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.26 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 11.39 | | | | 11.58 | | | | 2,769 | | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.55 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.36 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 1.18 | | | | 11.73 | | | | 12.91 | | | | 773 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.30 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 9.71 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.81 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 10.44 | | | | 8.42 | | | | 12,910 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 85 | |
B | | | 9.55 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.74 | | | | (0.03 | ) | �� | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | 10.26 | | | | 7.71 | | | | 3,043 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.44 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.55 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.74 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | 10.26 | | | | 7.71 | | | | 2,459 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.44 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | 10.55 | | | | 9.06 | | | | 642 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.54 | | | | — | |
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 912.34 | | | $ | 6.49 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.00 | | | $ | 6.85 | | | | 1.37 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 911.06 | | | $ | 7.86 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.56 | | | $ | 8.30 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 908.31 | | | $ | 10.07 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.23 | | | $ | 10.63 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 912.82 | | | $ | 5.69 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.84 | | | $ | 6.00 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 - 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI World Growth Index is a broad-based unmanaged market capitalization-weighted total return index which measures the performance of growth securities in 23 developed-country global equity markets including the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Far East.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks growth of captial.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Global Growth A# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -46.45 | % | | | -4.71 | % | | | -0.86 | % | | | 2.56 | % |
Global Growth A## | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -49.39 | % | | | -5.78 | % | | | -1.42 | % | | | 2.02 | % |
Global Growth B# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -46.73 | % | | | -5.38 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Global Growth B## | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -49.39 | % | | | -5.69 | % | | NA | * | | NA | * |
Global Growth C# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -46.92 | % | | | -5.42 | % | | | -1.56 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
Global Growth C## | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -47.45 | % | | | -5.42 | % | | | -1.56 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
Global Growth R3# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -46.63 | % | | | -4.55 | % | | | -0.51 | % | | | 2.94 | % |
Global Growth R4# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -46.59 | % | | | -4.48 | % | | | -0.48 | % | | | 2.97 | % |
Global Growth R5# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -46.39 | % | | | -4.29 | % | | | -0.38 | % | | | 3.07 | % |
Global Growth Y# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -46.30 | % | | | -4.23 | % | | | -0.34 | % | | | 3.10 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Andrew S. Offit, CPA | | Jean-Marc Berteaux | | Matthew D. Hudson, CFA |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Global Growth Fund returned -1.71%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI World Growth Index, which returned -3.87% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -4.35% return of the average fund in the Lipper Global Large Cap Growth Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Over the six-month period to April 30, global equities declined amid increasing signs of a deeper and more protracted recession and then rebounded in March and April as governments around the world increased their involvement to help mitigate the financial crisis. Some
encouraging economic data added fuel to the recovery. In this environment, the MSCI World Growth Index (-3.9%) outperformed the MSCI World Value Index (-6.4%). Within the MSCI World Growth Index, seven out of ten sectors posted negative returns. Utilities (-15%), Health Care (-11%), and Financials (-11%) fell the most, while Materials (10%), Information Technology (5%), and Telecommunication Services (4%) were the only sectors to post positive returns.
The Fund’s outperformance versus the MSCI World Growth Index was driven primarily by security selection, which was positive in eight of ten sectors. Selection was strongest in Health Care, Financials, and Energy. This was partially offset by weaker stock selection in Consumer Discretionary and Materials. Sector allocation,
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which is a residual of bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) security selection, also contributed positively to relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance. The Fund’s overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to Telecommunication Services and underweights (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to Utilities and Consumer Staples helped benchmark-relative returns.
MetroPCS (Telecommunications), Wyeth (Health Care), and Vestas Wind Systems (Industrials) were the leading contributors to benchmark-relative performance. Shares of wireless telecommunications services provider MetroPCS rose as the company benefited from consumers who are trading down to cheaper phone service amid the global recession. Shares of U.S. pharmaceutical company Wyeth rose upon the announcement of Pfizer’s agreement to purchase the company. Shares of Denmark-based wind power equipment and services company Vestas outperformed due to sustained top-line growth and solid long-term fundamentals. Top absolute (i.e. total return) contributors included diversified financial services company Goldman Sachs (Financials) and BHP Billiton (Industrials).
The top detractors from the Fund’s relative performance were Las Vegas Sands (Consumer Discretionary), Wells Fargo (Financials), and Vimpel-Communications (Telecommunication Services). Shares of Las Vegas Sands, a developer and operator of hotel, gaming, and resort businesses, fell due to disappointing earnings and concerns that the company’s balance sheet was overstretched. Diversified financial services company Wells Fargo saw its shares fall sharply as investors became concerned about the potential negative impact of the Wachovia acquisition on the company’s balance sheet. Shares of Russian wireless operator Vimpel-Communications fell amid significant economic uncertainty in Russia and weakness in the ruble relative to the U.S. dollar. Significant detractors from absolute returns included software company Electronic Arts (Information Technology) and biopharmaceutical company Celgene (Health Care). We eliminated our positions in Las Vegas Sands and Wells Fargo.
What is the outlook?
We believe that government action is, in small increments, helping to reduce the probability of a worst-case outcome for the economy. Against this backdrop, we continue to seek globally competitive growth companies within growing sectors.
Portfolio construction is a bottom-up process based on intensive company research. Allocations among sectors are the result of individual stock decisions. At the end of the period, our stock-by-stock investment process resulted in greater-than-benchmark weights in Telecommunication Services, Health Care, and Energy stocks. The Fund held below-benchmark weights in Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Consumer Discretionary names. While still underweight relative to the benchmark, exposure to Consumer Discretionary increased during the period through purchases of high quality retailers as we are beginning to see signs of an improving economy. Top retail positions at the end of April included Lowe’s and Li & Fung.
Telecommunication Services was the Fund’s largest overweight as of April 30, with significant positions in wireless communications service provider MetroPCS and wireless communication infrastructure company American Tower.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Automobiles & Components | | | 1.6 | % |
Banks | | | 2.0 | |
Capital Goods | | | 10.9 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.5 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4.1 | |
Energy | | | 9.7 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2.3 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 4.9 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 4.3 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 2.6 | |
Insurance | | | 3.0 | |
Materials | | | 7.8 | |
Media | | | 1.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 11.2 | |
Retailing | | | 4.6 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.8 | |
Software & Services | | | 8.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 8.8 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 7.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Australia | | | 1.7 | % |
Brazil | | | 0.8 | |
Canada | | | 4.7 | |
China | | | 0.7 | |
Denmark | | | 2.2 | |
France | | | 3.2 | |
Germany | | | 5.7 | |
Hong Kong | | | 0.8 | |
Israel | | | 1.7 | |
Japan | | | 4.6 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.5 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.2 | |
Norway | | | 1.0 | |
Spain | | | 2.2 | |
Switzerland | | | 4.6 | |
Taiwan | | | 1.1 | |
United Kingdom | | | 7.1 | |
United States | | | 53.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 97.5% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components - 1.6% | | | | |
| 104 | | | Daimler AG | | $ | 3,726 | |
| 482 | | | Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. * | | | 2,514 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,240 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks - 2.0% | | | | |
| 217 | | | Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo S.A. ADR | | | 2,978 | |
| 312 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 4,819 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,797 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 10.9% | | | | |
| 64 | | | Alstom RGPT | | | 3,992 | |
| 65 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 3,822 | |
| 105 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 4,328 | |
| 129 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 4,221 | |
| 84 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 6,573 | |
| 44 | | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 1,996 | |
| 83 | | | Siemens AG | | | 5,576 | |
| 167 | | | Sunpower Corp. • | | | 4,564 | |
| 95 | | | Vestas Wind Systems A/S • | | | 6,199 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 41,271 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services - 0.5% | | | | |
| 138 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 2,031 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Diversified Financials - 4.1% | | | | |
| 41 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 5,243 | |
| 166 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 5,475 | |
| 149 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 4,898 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,616 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 9.7% | | | | |
| 293 | | | BG Group plc | | | 4,676 | |
| 116 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 5,324 | |
| 81 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 4,460 | |
| 129 | | | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. • | | | 3,909 | |
| 133 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 6,501 | |
| 342 | | | Seadrill Ltd. | | | 3,652 | |
| 88 | | | Total S.A. | | | 4,386 | |
| 113 | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 3,924 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,832 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing - 2.3% | | | | |
| 420 | | | Koninklijke Ahold N.V. | | | 4,600 | |
| 94 | | | Metro AG | | | 4,014 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,614 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 4.9% | | | | |
| 246 | | | British American Tobacco plc | | | 5,936 | |
| 46 | | | Carlsberg A/S Class B | | | 2,221 | |
| 70 | | | Groupe Danone ⌂ | | | 3,347 | |
| 213 | | | Nestle S.A. | | | 6,957 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,461 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 4.3% | | | | |
| 97 | | | Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. | | | 3,774 | |
| 17 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. • | | | 2,501 | |
| 157 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | 5,259 | |
| 219 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 5,151 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,685 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products - 2.6% | | | | |
| 80 | | | Clorox Co. | | | 4,473 | |
| 140 | | | Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | | | 5,481 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,954 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance - 3.0% | | | | |
| 30 | | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs NPV | | | 4,126 | |
| 425 | | | Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. | | | 2,622 | |
| 158 | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 4,563 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,311 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials - 7.8% | | | | |
| 122 | | | Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 3,541 | |
| 314 | | | BHP Billiton plc | | | 6,519 | |
| 83 | | | Monsanto Co. | | | 7,063 | |
| 62 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 5,353 | |
| 54 | | | Praxair, Inc. | | | 4,044 | |
| 73 | | | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | 3,524 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 30,044 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Media - 1.5% | | | | |
| 358 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A | | | 5,536 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 11.2% | | | | |
| 108 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 4,516 | |
| 78 | | | Allergan, Inc. | | | 3,658 | |
| 114 | | | Amgen, Inc. • | | | 5,511 | |
| 59 | | | Celgene Corp. • | | | 2,516 | |
| 255 | | | CSL Ltd. | | | 6,360 | |
| 218 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 3,650 | |
| 98 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. • | | | 4,470 | |
| 46 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 5,741 | |
| 145 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 6,342 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 42,764 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing - 4.6% | | | | |
| 51 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 1,965 | |
| 182 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 2,821 | |
| 73 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 3,114 | |
| 46 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | 2,095 | |
| 1,140 | | | Li & Fung Ltd. | | | 3,203 | |
| 221 | | | Lowe’s Co., Inc. | | | 4,758 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,956 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.8% | | | | |
| 175 | | | Altera Corp. | | | 2,854 | |
| 386 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 4,077 | |
| | | | | | | |
| �� | | | | | | 6,931 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services - 8.4% | | | | |
| 101 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc. • | | | 2,045 | |
| 14 | | | Google, Inc. • | | | 5,631 | |
| 15 | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | 4,006 | |
| 505 | | | Oracle Corp. • | | | 9,773 | |
| 78 | | | Visa, Inc. ‡ | | | 5,047 | |
| 338 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 5,665 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 32,167 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 8.8% | | | | |
| 40 | | | Apple, Inc. • | | | 5,021 | |
| 469 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc.• | | | 9,057 | |
| 151 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 5,436 | |
| 255 | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | 4,661 | |
| 126 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | 5,333 | |
| 58 | | | Research In Motion Ltd. • | | | 4,003 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,511 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services - 7.5% | | | | |
| 213 | | | American Tower Corp. Class A • | | | 6,774 | |
| 608 | | | MetroPCS Communications, Inc. • | | | 10,391 | |
| 40 | | | Millicom International Cellular S.A. | | | 1,929 | |
| 257 | | | Softbank Corp. | | | 4,067 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 97.5% - (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services - 7.5% - (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 289 | | | Telefonica S.A. | | | | | | $ | 5,481 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 28,642 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $400,414) | | | | | | $ | 372,363 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $400,414) | | | | | | $ | 372,363 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,756, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $1,791) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,756 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 1,756 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,101, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $2,143) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,101 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2,101 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,936, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $2,994) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,935 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2,935 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $10, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $10) | | | | | | | | |
| 10 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 10 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $633, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $646) | | | | | | | | |
| 633 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 633 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $7,435) | | | | | | $ | 7,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $407,849) ▲ | | | 99.4 | % | | $ | 379,798 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.6 | % | | | 2,210 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 382,008 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 43.65% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $413,856 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 22,779 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (56,837 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (34,058 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
|
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $623. |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
09/2008 - 12/2008 | | | 70 | | | Groupe Danone | | $ | 4,730 | |
| | |
| | The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $3,347 which represents 0.88% of total net assets. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | (Depreciation) | |
Euro (Buy) | | $ | 764 | | | $ | 769 | | | 05/04/09 | | $ | (5 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 119 | | | | 120 | | | 05/08/09 | | | 1 | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 484 | | | | 482 | | | 05/04/09 | | | (2 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (6 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of | |
Country | | Net Assets | |
Australia | | | 1.7 | % |
Brazil | | | 0.8 | |
Canada | | | 4.7 | |
China | | | 0.7 | |
Denmark | | | 2.2 | |
France | | | 3.2 | |
Germany | | | 5.7 | |
Hong Kong | | | 0.8 | |
Israel | | | 1.7 | |
Japan | | | 4.6 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.5 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.2 | |
Norway | | | 1.0 | |
Spain | | | 2.2 | |
Switzerland | | | 4.6 | |
Taiwan | | | 1.1 | |
United Kingdom | | | 7.1 | |
United States | | | 53.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
| | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 244,664 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 135,134 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 379,798 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 1 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 7 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 7 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $407,849) | | $ | 379,798 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $—) | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 2,920 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 54 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,324 | |
Other assets | | | 116 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 384,214 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 7 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 1,663 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 240 | |
Investment management fees | | | 53 | |
Distribution fees | | | 14 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 229 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,206 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 382,008 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 568,066 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 1,338 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (159,364 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (28,032 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 382,008 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 450,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 10.32/$10.92 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 18,115 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 186,916 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.45 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,886 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 17,827 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.47 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,602 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 24,645 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.76 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 18 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.80 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 4 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 48 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.91 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.95 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 13,930 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 152,548 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3,637 | |
Interest | | | 10 | |
Securities lending | | | 19 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (334 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 3,332 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,537 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 816 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 226 | |
Class B | | | 94 | |
Class C | | | 123 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 17 | |
Accounting services | | | 29 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 50 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 7 | |
Audit fees | | | 10 | |
Other expenses | | | 100 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 3,009 | |
Expense waivers | | | (517 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (477 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (6 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (1,000 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 2,009 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,323 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (108,340 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 14 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (108,326 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 98,633 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 13 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 98,646 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (9,680 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (8,357 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,323 | | | $ | (1,079 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (108,326 | ) | | | (50,551 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 98,646 | | | | (377,759 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (8,357 | ) | | | (429,389 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (52,363 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (8,994 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (8,596 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (19,921 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (89,877 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (20,137 | ) | | | 22,809 | |
Class B | | | (4,845 | ) | | | (13,917 | ) |
Class C | | | (4,584 | ) | | | 235 | |
Class R3 | | | 7 | | | | 9 | |
Class R4 | | | 37 | | | | 17 | |
Class R5 | | | (5 | ) | | | 11 | |
Class Y | | | 17,332 | | | | 69,486 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (12,195 | ) | | | 78,650 | |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (20,552 | ) | | | (440,616 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 402,560 | | | | 843,176 | |
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End of period | | $ | 382,008 | | | $ | 402,560 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,338 | | | $ | 15 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities - The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $623. |
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| k) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| n) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 18,484 | | | $ | 15,315 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 71,393 | | | | 22,227 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (45,031 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (132,670 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (177,701 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $1,095, increase accumulated net realized gain by $79, and decrease paid in capital by $1,174. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 45,031 | |
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Total | | $ | 45,031 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.48% | | 2.23% | | 2.23% | | 1.73% | | 1.43% | | 1.13% | | 1.13% |
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| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.53 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.46 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.26 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.15 | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 1.65 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.34 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.84 | |
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* | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $136 and contingent deferred sales charges of $14 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $17. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $384 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.26 | % | | | 35.50 | % |
Class B | | | 0.27 | | | | 34.45 | |
Class C | | | 0.27 | | | | 34.58 | |
Class Y | | | 0.25 | | | | 36.28 | |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | 1 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
| | | | |
| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 150,830 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 156,153 | |
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7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 997 | | | | — | | | | (3,160 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,163 | ) | | | 2,818 | | | | 2,438 | | | | (4,703 | ) | | | — | | | | 553 | |
Amount | | $ | 9,434 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (29,571 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (20,137 | ) | | $ | 51,785 | | | $ | 50,714 | | | $ | (79,690 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,809 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 64 | | | | — | | | | (628 | ) | | | — | | | | (564 | ) | | | 198 | | | | 457 | | | | (1,596 | ) | | | — | | | | (941 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 549 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,394 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,845 | ) | | $ | 3,339 | | | $ | 8,763 | | | $ | (26,019 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (13,917 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 162 | | | | — | | | | (693 | ) | | | — | | | | (531 | ) | | | 221 | | | | 419 | | | | (744 | ) | | | — | | | | (104 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,417 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,001 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,584 | ) | | $ | 3,869 | | | $ | 8,096 | | | $ | (11,730 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 235 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 8 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 27 | | | | — | | | | (27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 37 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37 | | | $ | 516 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (500 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 17 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,619 | | | | — | | | | (870 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,749 | | | | 4,002 | | | | 907 | | | | (210 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,699 | |
Amount | | $ | 26,032 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (8,700 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,332 | | | $ | 53,425 | | | $ | 19,921 | | | $ | (3,860 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 69,486 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 220 | | | $ | 2,064 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 649 | | | $ | 11,746 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) |
A | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.22 | ) | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | 10.32 | | | | (1.71) | %(f) | | $ | 186,916 | | | | 1.93 | %(g) | | | 1.07 | %(g) | | | 1.07 | %(g) | | | 0.76 | %(g) | | | 42 | % |
B | | | 9.64 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 9.45 | | | | (1.97 | ) (f) | | | 17,827 | | | | 3.03 | (g) | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | 0.32 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.68 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 9.47 | | | | (2.17 | ) (f) | | | 24,645 | | | | 2.53 | (g) | | | 1.97 | (g) | | | 1.97 | (g) | | | (0.16 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 10.97 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 10.76 | | | | (1.91 | ) (f) | | | 18 | | | | 2.29 | (g) | | | 1.36 | (g) | | | 1.36 | (g) | | | 0.68 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 11.01 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 10.80 | | | | (1.91 | ) (f) | | | 48 | | | | 1.42 | (g) | | | 1.42 | (g) | | | 1.42 | (g) | | | 0.51 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 11.10 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.91 | | | | (1.71 | ) (f) | | | 6 | | | | 1.08 | (g) | | | 1.08 | (g) | | | 1.08 | (g) | | | 0.73 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.14 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.95 | | | | (1.71 | ) (f) | | | 152,548 | | | | 0.97 | (g) | | | 0.97 | (g) | | | 0.97 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (e) |
A | | | 24.97 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (11.78 | ) | | | (11.81 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (14.47 | ) | | | 10.50 | | | | (52.57 | ) | | | 212,910 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 82 | |
B | | | 23.27 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (10.83 | ) | | | (10.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (13.63 | ) | | | 9.64 | | | | (52.83 | ) | | | 23,614 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 23.40 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (10.90 | ) | | | (11.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (13.72 | ) | | | 9.68 | | | | (52.94 | ) | | | 30,334 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.16 | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 26.02 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (12.31 | ) | | | (12.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (15.05 | ) | | | 10.97 | | | | (52.69 | ) | | | 10 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.73 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 26.09 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (12.37 | ) | | | (12.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (15.08 | ) | | | 11.01 | | | | (52.66 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 26.15 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (12.44 | ) | | | (12.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (15.05 | ) | | | 11.10 | | | | (52.40 | ) | | | 12 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 26.19 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (12.46 | ) | | | (12.39 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (15.05 | ) | | | 11.14 | | | | (52.31 | ) | | | 135,673 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
A | | | 19.35 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 6.69 | | | | 6.60 | | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 5.62 | | | | 24.97 | | | | 35.85 | (h) | | | 492,466 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 85 | |
B | | | 18.23 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 6.28 | | | | 6.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 5.04 | | | | 23.27 | | | | 34.81 | (h) | | | 78,931 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.19 | | | | (1.33 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 18.31 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 6.30 | | | | 6.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 5.09 | | | | 23.40 | | | | 34.94 | (h) | | | 75,742 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | — | |
R3(i) | | | 20.00 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | 6.16 | | | | 6.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.02 | | | | 26.02 | | | | 30.10 | (f) | | | 13 | | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | (0.78 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4(j) | | | 20.00 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 6.18 | | | | 6.09 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.09 | | | | 26.09 | | | | 30.45 | (f) | | | 13 | | | | 1.34 | (g) | | | 1.34 | (g) | | | 1.34 | (g) | | | (0.47 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R5(k) | | | 20.00 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 6.18 | | | | 6.15 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6.15 | | | | 26.15 | | | | 30.75 | (f) | | | 13 | | | | 1.05 | (g) | | | 1.05 | (g) | | | 1.05 | (g) | | | (0.17 | ) (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 20.14 | | | | — | | | | 0.06 | | | | 6.97 | | | | 7.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 6.05 | | | | 26.19 | | | | 36.61 | (h) | | | 195,998 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (e) |
A | | | 16.80 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.76 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 2.55 | | | | 19.35 | | | | 16.58 | | | | 417,840 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 125 | |
B | | | 15.93 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.66 | | | | 2.49 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 2.30 | | | | 18.23 | | | | 15.80 | | | | 74,805 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.18 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 16.01 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.66 | | | | 2.49 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 2.30 | | | | 18.31 | | | | 15.72 | | | | 66,121 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 17.46 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 2.91 | | | | 2.97 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 2.68 | | | | 20.14 | | | | 17.25 | | | | 169,270 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 16.49 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.31 | | | | 16.80 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 419,648 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 270 | |
B | | | 15.77 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.16 | | | | 15.93 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 78,986 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 15.84 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.17 | | | | 16.01 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 71,623 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 17.06 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.40 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.40 | | | | 17.46 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 83,896 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.87 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 |
A | | | 13.96 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.59 | | | | 2.53 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.53 | | | | 16.49 | | | | 18.12 | | | | 466,013 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.62 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 271 | |
B | | | 13.45 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.32 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.32 | | | | 15.77 | | | | 17.25 | | | | 90,179 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.49 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.50 | | | | 2.35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.35 | | | | 15.84 | | | | 17.42 | | | | 87,518 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.24 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.34 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 2.69 | | | | 2.72 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.72 | | | | 17.06 | | | | 18.97 | | | | 58,791 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Global Growth Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.85 | | | $ | 5.26 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.48 | | | $ | 5.35 | | | | 1.07 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.29 | | | $ | 7.21 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.50 | | | $ | 7.35 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 978.30 | | | $ | 9.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.02 | | | $ | 9.84 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.85 | | | $ | 6.67 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.05 | | | $ | 6.80 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.92 | | | $ | 6.97 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.75 | | | $ | 7.10 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.88 | | | $ | 5.30 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.43 | | | $ | 5.40 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.94 | | | $ | 4.76 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.98 | | | $ | 4.85 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 5/01/00 - 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
S&P North American Health Care Sector Index is a modified capitalization-weighted index based on United States headquartered health care companies. Stocks in the index are weighted such that each stock is no more than 7.5% of the market capitalization as of the most recent reconstitution date. The companies included in the index must be common stocks and be traded on the American Stock Exchange, Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange and meet certain established market capitalization levels.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Global Health A# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.34 | % | | | -0.90 | % | | | 5.45 | % |
Global Health A## | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -29.44 | % | | | -2.02 | % | | | 4.79 | % |
Global Health B# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.91 | % | | | -1.66 | % | | NA | * |
Global Health B## | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -29.41 | % | | | -1.96 | % | | NA | * |
Global Health C# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.92 | % | | | -1.65 | % | | | 4.68 | % |
Global Health C## | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -26.62 | % | | | -1.65 | % | | | 4.68 | % |
Global Health I# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.14 | % | | | -0.71 | % | | | 5.57 | % |
Global Health R3# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.57 | % | | | -0.80 | % | | | 5.78 | % |
Global Health R4# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.29 | % | | | -0.61 | % | | | 5.90 | % |
Global Health R5# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.04 | % | | | -0.45 | % | | | 5.99 | % |
Global Health Y# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -25.01 | % | | | -0.42 | % | | | 6.01 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | | | | | |
Robert L. Deresiewicz | | Ann C. Gallo | | Jean M. Hynes, CFA | | Kirk J. Mayer, CFA |
Vice President | | Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Global Health Fund returned -7.45%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, slightly underperforming its benchmark, the S&P North American Health Care Sector Index, which returned -7.16% for the same period. The Fund also underperformed the -5.65% return of the average fund in the Lipper Global Health and Biotechnology peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
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Why did the Fund perform this way?
It has been a tough environment for investors across the board over the last six months, and health care has certainly not been spared. At the end of 2008, deleveraging across the financial sector accelerated, limiting the availability of credit and exacerbating a slowdown across the broader economy. Many investors responded to the financial crisis by shedding risk broadly, increasing exposure to cash, and selling equities with little regard for the quality or valuation of their holdings. More recently, deteriorating global growth, troubles in the U.S. automotive industry, and flu concerns were offset by renewed optimism driven by better-than-feared corporate earnings and signs that the global banking system and economy may be starting to stabilize.
Soon after taking office, the Obama administration unveiled a proposed budget, which calls for funding for a national health insurance program. Health care stocks tumbled on the heels of the news. While HMO stocks were the hardest hit, selling was indiscriminate, as industries that stand to benefit from health care reform, such as generic drug makers, were dragged down in the sell-off. Health Care stocks, as measured by the S&P North American Health Care Sector Index (“Index”), fell during the period. Health Care stocks outperformed the broader U.S. market, which returned -8.53%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, but trailed the world market return of -5.09%, as measured by the MSCI World Index. Within the Index, the Health Care Technology industry was the best performer, while Health Care Equipment & Supplies, Biotechnology, Life Sciences Tools & Services, and Pharmaceuticals stocks lagged.
The Fund slightly underperformed the benchmark. Weak stock selection in Biotechnology and Health Care Equipment & Suppliers and overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) positions to Health Care Providers & Services and Health Care Equipment & Suppliers more than offset strong stock selection in Pharmaceuticals and Health Care Providers & Services.
Holdings of Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Tenet Healthcare, and Celera as well as an underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) position in acquired pharmaceutical company Wyeth detracted from benchmark-relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance. Shares of New York-based biopharmaceutical company Progenics Pharmaceuticals fell due to disappointing earnings and a delay in the approval process to expand usage of its drug, Relistor. Shares of hospital and health care facilities operator Tenet Healthcare declined due to weak earnings announcements and guidance below analyst estimates. Shares in molecular diagnostics company Celera fell during the period after the company announced 2009 guidance below analysts’ expectations. Top detractors from absolute (i.e. total return) performance included medical technology firm Medtronic, biotechnology company Amgen, and health care products company Covidien.
Holdings of Schering-Plough, Walgreens, and Coventry were among the top contributors to benchmark-relative performance during the period. Shares of global health care company Schering-Plough jumped after it announced a definitive merger agreement with Merck. Drugstore chain Walgreens performed well due to earnings that were slightly better than expectations. Shares of diversified managed health care company Coventry rebounded during the period after beating analysts’ first quarter earnings estimates. Opportunistic positions in Abbott Laboratories and Pfizer as well as not holding pharmaceutical giant Merck also aided relative performance. Top contributors to absolute performance included Schering-Plough, leading biotechnology company Genentech, and biopharmaceutical company Cougar Biotechnology.
What is the outlook?
In our opinion, we will need to closely watch U.S. health care reform, as well as the toll of the financial crisis on countries whose governments pay for pharmaceuticals, excluding the U.S. The Obama administration wants to expand health care coverage to all Americans and hopes to fund this plan with cuts to other parts of health care, including drugs.
Similar to 2008, we expect 2009 to be a volatile year for health care service stocks. As it was in 2008, our strategy will be to take advantage of this volatility by adding to existing or initiating new positions in stocks that are discounting a panic-driven, improbably negative outcome. Within the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sub-sectors we may be entering a period where strong performance is not as concentrated and is more broadly diversified across stocks. Given an extended period of underperformance, major pharmaceuticals in particular should begin to turn more positive as new product pipelines provide upside potential long term. Within the Medical Technologies sub-sector, most stocks have become attractively valued so we continue to look for companies with underappreciated franchises or promising R&D projects.
At the end of the period the Fund was most overweight Health Care Equipment & Supplies and Biotechnology and underweight Pharmaceuticals, Life Science Tools & Services, and Health Care Providers & Services names relative to the benchmark.
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Biotechnology | | | 20.7 | % |
Drug Retail | | | 2.3 | |
Health Care Distributors | | | 2.1 | |
Health Care Equipment | | | 25.6 | |
Health Care Facilities | | | 1.4 | |
Health Care Services | | | 1.0 | |
Health Care Supplies | | | 0.7 | |
Health Care Technology | | | 0.4 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 0.4 | |
Managed Health Care | | | 8.9 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 35.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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Country | | Net Assets |
Belgium | | | 1.2 | % |
Cayman Islands | | | 1.4 | |
China | | | 0.5 | |
Denmark | | | 0.6 | |
France | | | 2.7 | |
Germany | | | 1.0 | |
Ireland | | | 1.4 | |
Israel | | | 3.5 | |
Italy | | | 0.7 | |
Japan | | | 7.6 | |
Spain | | | 0.4 | |
Switzerland | | | 2.2 | |
United Kingdom | | | 1.1 | |
United States | | | 74.6 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS - 98.9% | | | | |
| | | | Biotechnology - 20.7% | | | | |
| 250 | | | 3SBio, Inc. ADR • | | $ | 1,773 | |
| 411 | | | Amgen, Inc. • | | | 19,931 | |
| 384 | | | Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 4,204 | |
| 731 | | | Celera Corp. • | | | 5,912 | |
| 65 | | | Cephalon, Inc. • | | | 4,248 | |
| 155 | | | Cougar Biotechnology, Inc. • | | | 5,419 | |
| 850 | | | Cytokinetics, Inc. • | | | 1,582 | |
| 122 | | | Genzyme Corp. • | | | 6,479 | |
| 122 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. • | | | 5,565 | |
| 1,087 | | | Incyte Corp. • | | | 2,566 | |
| 820 | | | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Class B • | | | 2,453 | |
| 69 | | | OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 2,306 | |
| 495 | | | Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 2,715 | |
| 233 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 3,084 | |
| 347 | | | Seattle Genetics, Inc. • | | | 3,202 | |
| 173 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 5,326 | |
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| 273 | | | Walgreen Co. | | | 8,587 | |
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| | | | Health Care Distributors - 2.1% | | | | |
| 115 | | | Amerisource Bergen Corp. | | | 3,858 | |
| 116 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 3,913 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,771 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment - 25.6% | | | | |
| 335 | | | Baxter International, Inc. | | | 16,225 | |
| 143 | | | Beckman Coulter, Inc. | | | 7,537 | |
| 57 | | | Becton, Dickinson & Co. | | | 3,453 | |
| 259 | | | China Medical Technologies, Inc. ADR | | | 5,067 | |
| 351 | | | Covidien Ltd. | | | 11,560 | |
| 120 | | | DiaSorin S.p.A. | | | 2,670 | |
| 275 | | | Hospira, Inc. • | | | 9,052 | |
| 556 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 17,776 | |
| 184 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | 6,164 | |
| 272 | | | Symmetry Medical, Inc. • | | | 1,976 | |
| 43 | | | Synthes, Inc. | | | 4,343 | |
| 662 | | | Volcano Corp. • | | | 8,730 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 94,553 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Facilities - 1.4% | | | | |
| 117 | | | Community Health Systems, Inc. • | | | 2,679 | |
| 490 | | | Health Management Associates, Inc. Class A • | | | 2,290 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,969 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Services - 1.0% | | | | |
| 100 | | | Fresenius Medical Care AG ADR | | | 3,840 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Supplies - 0.7% | | | | |
| 82 | | | Inverness Medical Innovation, Inc. • | | | 2,661 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Technology - 0.4% | | | | |
| 101 | | | Eclipsys Corp. • | | | 1,330 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4% | | | | |
| 136 | | | PAREXEL International Corp. • | | | 1,351 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Managed Health Care - 8.9% | | | | |
| 552 | | | Coventry Health Care, Inc. • | | | 8,781 | |
| 259 | | | Health Net, Inc. • | | | 3,734 | |
| 141 | | | Humana, Inc. • | | | 4,060 | |
| 697 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 16,388 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 32,963 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals - 35.4% | | | | |
| 105 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 4,382 | |
| 110 | | | Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 3,564 | |
| 115 | | | AstraZeneca plc ADR | | | 4,032 | |
| 475 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 7,941 | |
| 222 | | | Eisai Co., Ltd. | | | 5,968 | |
| 867 | | | Elan Corp. plc ADR • | | | 5,123 | |
| 128 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 4,227 | |
| 372 | | | Forest Laboratories, Inc. • | | | 8,075 | |
| 132 | | | H. Lundbeck A/S | | | 2,393 | |
| 88 | | | Ipsen | | | 3,605 | |
| 166 | | | Laboratorios Almiral S.A. | | | 1,496 | |
| 386 | | | Medicines Co. • | | | 3,851 | |
| 691 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 9,226 | |
| 29 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 3,607 | |
| 216 | | | Sanofi-Aventis S.A. ADR | | | 6,209 | |
| 943 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 21,710 | |
| 637 | | | Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | | 10,959 | |
| 293 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 12,844 | |
| 167 | | | UCB S.A. | | | 4,547 | |
| 175 | | | Wyeth | | | 7,416 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 131,175 | |
| | | | | | | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $464,934) | | $ | 365,965 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $464,934) | | $ | 365,965 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $512, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $522) | | | | |
$ | 512 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 512 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $613, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $625) | | | | |
| 613 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 613 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $856, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $873) | | | | |
| 856 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 856 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $3, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $3) | | | | |
| 3 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | 3 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.6% - (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 0.6% - (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $185, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $188) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 185 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 185 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 2,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $2,169) | | | | | | $ | 2,169 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $467,103) ▲ | | | 99.5 | % | | $ | 368,134 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.5 | % | | | 1,814 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 369,948 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 24.32% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $475,913 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 12,529 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (120,308 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (107,779 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Belgium | | | 1.2 | % |
Cayman Islands | | | 1.4 | |
China | | | 0.5 | |
Denmark | | | 0.6 | |
France | | | 2.7 | |
Germany | | | 1.0 | |
Ireland | | | 1.4 | |
Israel | | | 3.5 | |
Italy | | | 0.7 | |
Japan | | | 7.6 | |
Spain | | | 0.4 | |
Switzerland | | | 2.2 | |
United Kingdom | | | 1.1 | |
United States | | | 74.6 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 316,368 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 51,766 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 368,134 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $467,103) | | $ | 368,134 | |
Cash | | | 5 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 1,553 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 494 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 946 | |
Other assets | | | 102 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 371,234 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 1,008 | |
Investment management fees | | | 54 | |
Distribution fees | | | 28 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 196 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,286 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 369,948 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 598,359 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (915 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (128,527 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (98,969 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 369,948 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 11.15/$11.79 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 21,744 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 242,362 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.24 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,238 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 33,158 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.26 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,268 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 74,603 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.27 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 986 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 11,111 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.59 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 65 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 750 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.71 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 422 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,940 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.81 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 122 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,442 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.83 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 134 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,582 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Statements of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3,094 | |
Interest | | | 4 | |
Securities lending | | | 147 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (63 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 3,182 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,340 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 694 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 328 | |
Class B | | | 191 | |
Class C | | | 406 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 5 | |
Custodian fees | | | 9 | |
Accounting services | | | 37 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 65 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 8 | |
Audit fees | | | 11 | |
Other expenses | | | 131 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 4,226 | |
Expense waivers | | | (40 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (84 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (5 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (129 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 4,097 | |
| | | |
Net investment loss | | | (915 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (119,822 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 106 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (119,716 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 69,831 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (79 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 69,752 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (49,964 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (50,879 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (915 | ) | | $ | (2,072 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (119,716 | ) | | | 23,413 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 69,752 | | | | (281,548 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (50,879 | ) | | | (260,207 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (14,159 | ) | | | (35,144 | ) |
Class B | | | (2,332 | ) | | | (6,084 | ) |
Class C | | | (4,728 | ) | | | (10,053 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,547 | ) | | | (1,046 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (23 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (189 | ) | | | (36 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (65 | ) | | | (26 | ) |
Class Y | | | (7,032 | ) | | | (14,030 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (30,075 | ) | | | (66,426 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (20,556 | ) | | | (40,482 | ) |
Class B | | | (6,598 | ) | | | (11,375 | ) |
Class C | | | (6,571 | ) | | | 3,916 | |
Class I | | | (27,760 | ) | | | 37,815 | |
Class R3 | | | 307 | | | | 521 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,545 | | | | 4,527 | |
Class R5 | | | 152 | | | | 1,511 | |
Class Y | | | (132,012 | ) | | | 14,054 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (191,493 | ) | | | 10,487 | |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (272,447 | ) | | | (316,146 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 642,395 | | | | 958,541 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 369,948 | | | $ | 642,395 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment loss | | $ | (915 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Global Health Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation – The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. |
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| | | Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 – Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 – In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 – In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| l) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 18,256 | | | $ | 6,779 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 48,170 | | | | 21,945 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain | | $ | 30,075 | |
Unrealized Depreciation* | | $ | (177,532 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (147,457 | ) |
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* | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
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| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $2,063, decrease accumulated net realized loss by $706, and decrease paid in capital by $1,357. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - The Fund had no capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes as of October 31, 2008. |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 – On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements – Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.7975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.7950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement – Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.60% | | 2.35% | | 2.35% | | 1.35% | | 1.85% | | 1.55% | | 1.25% | | 1.20% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.63 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.34 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.34 | |
Class I Shares | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.14 | * | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.77 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.45 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.17 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.10 | |
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* | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $160 and contingent deferred sales charges of $52 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 |
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| | | years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $8. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions – Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $642 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.01 | % | | | 9.94 | % |
Class B | | | 0.01 | | | | 8.90 | |
Class C | | | 0.01 | | | | 9.09 | |
Class I | | | 0.01 | | | | 10.46 | |
Class Y | | | 0.01 | | | | 10.44 | |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 247,450 | |
Sales Proceeds for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 477,064 | |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,927 | | | | 1,127 | | | | (4,924 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,870 | ) | | | 6,482 | | | | 1,678 | | | | (11,571 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,411 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 22,007 | | | $ | 12,851 | | | $ | (55,414 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (20,556 | ) | | $ | 104,793 | | | $ | 28,823 | | | $ | (174,098 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (40,482 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 104 | | | | 203 | | | | (941 | ) | | | — | | | | (634 | ) | | | 338 | | | | 351 | | | | (1,509 | ) | | | — | | | | (820 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,098 | | | $ | 2,130 | | | $ | (9,826 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,598 | ) | | $ | 5,133 | | | $ | 5,622 | | | $ | (22,130 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (11,375 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 436 | | | | 363 | | | | (1,443 | ) | | | — | | | | (644 | ) | | | 1,437 | | | | 515 | | | | (1,782 | ) | | | — | | | | 170 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,649 | | | $ | 3,822 | | | $ | (15,042 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,571 | ) | | $ | 21,700 | | | $ | 8,271 | | | $ | (26,055 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,916 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 316 | | | | 131 | | | | (2,820 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,373 | ) | | | 4,410 | | | | 49 | | | | (1,892 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,567 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,750 | | | $ | 1,501 | | | $ | (33,011 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (27,760 | ) | | $ | 63,808 | | | $ | 851 | | | $ | (26,844 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,815 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 29 | | | | 2 | | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | 27 | | | | 35 | | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amount | | $ | 328 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | (45 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 307 | | | $ | 557 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | (43 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 521 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 144 | | | | 16 | | | | (33 | ) | | | — | | | | 127 | | | | 294 | | | | 2 | | | | (26 | ) | | | — | | | | 270 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,737 | | | $ | 189 | | | $ | (381 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,545 | | | $ | 4,897 | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | (406 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,527 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 23 | | | | 6 | | | | (15 | ) | | | — | | | | 14 | | | | 110 | | | | 1 | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | 86 | |
Amount | | $ | 271 | | | $ | 65 | | | $ | (184 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 152 | | | $ | 1,917 | | | $ | 25 | | | $ | (431 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,511 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 17 | | | | 583 | | | | (12,040 | ) | | | — | | | | (11,440 | ) | | | 29 | | | | 777 | | | | (28 | ) | | | — | | | | 778 | |
Amount | | $ | 203 | | | $ | 7,032 | | | $ | (139,247 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (132,012 | ) | | $ | 519 | | | $ | 14,028 | | | $ | (493 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,054 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 294 | | | $ | 3,350 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 324 | | | $ | 5,117 | |
7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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8. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 12.69 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.91 | ) | | $ | (0.93 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.61 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.61 | ) | | $ | (1.54 | ) | | $ | 11.15 | | | | (7.45 | )%(f) | | $ | 242,362 | | | | 1.58 | %(g) | | | 1.55 | %(g) | | | 1.55 | %(g) | | | (0.29 | )%(g) | | | 47 | % |
B | | | 11.74 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 10.24 | | | | (7.73 | ) (f) | | | 33,158 | | | | 2.56 | (g) | | | 2.09 | (g) | | | 2.09 | (g) | | | (0.85 | ) (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.78 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.52 | ) | | | 10.26 | | | | (7.88 | ) (f) | | | 74,603 | | | | 2.29 | (g) | | | 2.29 | (g) | | | 2.29 | (g) | | | (1.03 | ) (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 12.81 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 11.27 | | | | (7.38 | ) (f) | | | 11,111 | | | | 1.27 | (g) | | | 1.27 | (g) | | | 1.27 | (g) | | | (0.08 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 13.19 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.60 | ) | | | 11.59 | | | | (7.63 | ) (f) | | | 750 | | | | 1.83 | (g) | | | 1.83 | (g) | | | 1.83 | (g) | | | (0.46 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 13.29 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | 11.71 | | | | (7.41 | ) (f) | | | 4,940 | | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | (0.10 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 13.38 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 11.81 | | | | (7.28 | ) (f) | | | 1,442 | | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 0.17 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.40 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 11.83 | | | | (7.27 | ) (f) | | | 1,582 | | | | 0.98 | (g) | | | 0.98 | (g) | | | 0.98 | (g) | | | 0.11 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 18.85 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.83 | ) | | | (4.86 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (6.16 | ) | | | 12.69 | | | | (27.59 | ) | | | 299,699 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 67 | |
B | | | 17.67 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.45 | ) | | | (4.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (5.93 | ) | | | 11.74 | | | | (28.17 | ) | | | 45,475 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.24 | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 17.71 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.49 | ) | | | (4.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (5.93 | ) | | | 11.78 | | | | (28.10 | ) | | | 93,208 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 18.96 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (4.86 | ) | | | (4.85 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (6.15 | ) | | | 12.81 | | | | (27.36 | ) | | | 43,036 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 19.59 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.07 | ) | | | (5.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (6.40 | ) | | | 13.19 | | | | (27.78 | ) | | | 503 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 19.66 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.07 | ) | | | (5.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (6.37 | ) | | | 13.29 | | | | (27.52 | ) | | | 3,921 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 19.70 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (5.05 | ) | | | (5.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (6.32 | ) | | | 13.38 | | | | (27.18 | ) | | | 1,449 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 19.74 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (5.09 | ) | | | (5.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (6.34 | ) | | | 13.40 | | | | (27.23 | ) | | | 155,104 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 17.84 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.69 | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 18.85 | | | | 9.96 | (h) | | | 509,341 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 41 | |
B | | | 16.92 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.43 | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 17.67 | | | | 8.92 | (h) | | | 82,932 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 16.93 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.46 | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 17.71 | | | | 9.11 | (h) | | | 137,101 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.99 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 17.86 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.78 | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | 18.96 | | | | 10.48 | (h) | | | 15,017 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | |
R3(i) | | | 18.27 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.32 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.32 | | | | 19.59 | | | | 7.22 | (f) | | | 112 | | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | (0.50 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4(j) | | | 18.27 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.39 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.39 | | | | 19.66 | | | | 7.61 | (f) | | | 494 | | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | — | (g) | | | — | |
R5(k) | | | 18.27 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.43 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.43 | | | | 19.70 | | | | 7.83 | (f) | | | 434 | | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | 1.14 | (g) | | | — | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 18.57 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.85 | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 1.17 | | | | 19.74 | | | | 10.45 | (h) | | | 213,110 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 16.50 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.41 | | | | 2.34 | | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 1.34 | | | | 17.84 | | | | 14.96 | | | | 370,285 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 30 | |
B | | | 15.81 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.11 | | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 1.11 | | | | 16.92 | | | | 14.10 | | | | 80,574 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.32 | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 15.81 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.12 | | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 16.93 | | | | 14.17 | | | | 97,956 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.31 | | | | (1.25 | ) | | | — | |
I(l) | | | 17.34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.52 | | | | 17.86 | | | | 3.00 | (f) | | | 785 | | | | 1.26 | (g) | | | 1.15 | (g) | | | 1.15 | (g) | | | (0.20 | ) (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 17.05 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.53 | | | | 2.52 | | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 18.57 | | | | 15.56 | | | | 192,814 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 15.00 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.27 | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 1.50 | | | | 16.50 | | | | 15.67 | | | | 209,835 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 50 | |
B | | | 14.50 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 1.31 | | | | 15.81 | | | | 14.86 | | | | 71,204 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 14.51 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 1.30 | | | | 15.81 | | | | 14.78 | | | | 72,546 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.41 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.42 | | | | 2.41 | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 1.64 | | | | 17.05 | | | | 16.19 | | | | 169,698 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 13.80 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.26 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.20 | | | | 15.00 | | | | 9.21 | | | | 170,672 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 41 | |
B | | | 13.43 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | 14.50 | | | | 8.49 | | | | 66,035 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.44 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | 14.51 | | | | 8.49 | | | | 61,390 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.09 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.38 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.32 | | | | 15.41 | | | | 9.88 | | | | 1,299 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Global Health Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 925.48 | | | $ | 7.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.10 | | | $ | 7.75 | | | | 1.55 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 922.71 | | | $ | 9.96 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.43 | | | $ | 10.43 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 921.23 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.43 | | | $ | 11.43 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 926.23 | | | $ | 6.06 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.49 | | | $ | 6.35 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 923.72 | | | $ | 8.72 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.71 | | | $ | 9.14 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 925.88 | | | $ | 6.68 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | $ | 7.00 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 927.17 | | | $ | 5.30 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.29 | | | $ | 5.55 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 927.28 | | | $ | 4.68 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.93 | | | $ | 4.90 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 5/01/00 - 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
S&P North American Technology Sector Index is a modified capitalization-weighted index based on United States-headquartered technology companies. Stocks in the index are weighted such that each stock is no more than 8.5% of the market capitalization as of the most recent reconstitution date. The companies included in the index must be common stocks and traded on the American Stock Exchange, Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange and meet certain established market capitalization levels.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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| | Date | | Year | | Year | | Inception |
Global Technology A# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -33.66 | % | | | -1.85 | % | | | -9.55 | % |
Global Technology A## | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -37.31 | % | | | -2.96 | % | | | -10.12 | % |
Global Technology B# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -34.08 | % | | | -2.51 | % | | NA | * |
Global Technology B## | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -37.38 | % | | | -2.91 | % | | NA | * |
Global Technology C# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -34.32 | % | | | -2.72 | % | | | -10.29 | % |
Global Technology C## | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -34.97 | % | | | -2.72 | % | | | -10.29 | % |
Global Technology Y# | | | 5/01/00 | | | | -33.60 | % | | | -1.58 | % | | | -9.23 | % |
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* | | 10 year and inception returns are not applicable for Class B because after 8 years Class B converts to Class A. |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Portfolio Managers
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John F. Averill, CFA | | Anita M. Killian, CFA | | Nicolas B. Boullet |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner | | Assistant Vice President |
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Bruce L. Glazer | | Scott E. Simpson* | | |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner | | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Global Technology Fund returned 6.25%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the S&P North American Technology Sector Index, which returned 7.36% for the same period. The Fund also underperformed the 10.44% return of the average fund in the Lipper Global Science and Technology Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Broad U.S. equity markets fell during the period, but this overall decline masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Technology stocks outperformed the broader U.S. market, which returned -8.5% during the period, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, and the world market return of -5.1%, as measured by the MSCI World Index. During the period the Fund was hurt by weak security selection in the Communications Equipment, IT Services, and Software industries. However, this was somewhat offset by an overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to
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Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment and Diversified Consumer Services.
Research In Motion, Cisco Systems, and Accenture were top detractors from benchmark-relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance during the period. Shares of Canada-based wireless telecommunications manufacturer and service provider Research In Motion fell after the company lowered its forecast for quarterly revenues and earnings due to currency headwinds and economic weakness in the U.S., but shares rose in early April as the company announced earnings estimates above analyst expectations. Computer hardware maker Cisco Systems’ stock weakened after the company missed its first quarter sales estimates and lowered its profit and sales forecasts for the year. Shares of consulting and technology services firm Accenture fell after the company lowered its outlook for 2009 amid a weak macroeconomic environment and slowing demand for its management consulting and outsourcing services. Software provider Microsoft and hardware maker Hewlett-Packard were among top detractors from absolute (i.e. total return) performance.
Apple, Western Digital, and ITT Educational Services were among the top contributors to benchmark-relative performance during the period. Shares of Apple rose after the consumer electronics company posted higher-than-expected profit and revenue for the second fiscal quarter. Disk drive manufacturer Western Digital exceeded earnings expectations as the firm cut costs and aligned production in response to slowing demand. Shares of ITT Educational Services, a technology-oriented post-secondary degree programs provider, rose as the company reported higher-than-expected earnings boosted by increasing enrollment and demand. Wireless telecommunications products and services company QUALCOMM and leading glass technology company Corning contributed to absolute performance.
What is the outlook?
Many of the Fund’s top holdings are high quality, larger cap names with healthy balance sheets. We believe that such names will have a greater chance of not only withstanding the economic downturn, but taking market share as weaker competitors flounder. Our top holdings are concentrated in the U.S. as Asia has become a difficult market and demand in emerging markets is rapidly declining.
At the end of the period the Fund was most overweight the IT Services and Communications Equipment industries and most underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) Internet Software & Services names relative to the S&P North American Technology Index.
At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).
The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund.
* | | It is anticipated that on June 30, 2009, Scott Simpson will withdraw as a partner of Wellington Management Company, LLP. Other members of the existing portfolio management team have taken over his responsibilities. |
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Application Software | | | 1.1 | % |
Communications Equipment | | | 24.2 | |
Computer Hardware | | | 20.3 | |
Computer Storage & Peripherals | | | 3.8 | |
Data Processing & Outsourced Services | | | 11.6 | |
Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | 1.2 | |
Home Entertainment Software | | | 2.7 | |
Human Resource & Employment Services | | | 0.6 | |
Internet Software & Services | | | 2.8 | |
IT Consulting & Other Services | | | 3.2 | |
Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.2 | |
Semiconductors | | | 8.7 | |
Systems Software | | | 16.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.6 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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Country | | Net Assets |
Canada | | | 2.9 | % |
China | | | 1.0 | |
Japan | | | 0.2 | |
South Korea | | | 2.3 | |
Taiwan | | | 2.6 | |
United States | | | 88.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.6 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Schedule of Investments
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS - 97.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Application Software - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 13 | | | Adobe Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | $ | 364 | |
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| | | | Communications Equipment -24.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 165 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,190 | |
| 97 | | | Corning, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,421 | |
| 77 | | | Motorola, Inc. | | | | | | | 423 | |
| 55 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,323 | |
| 14 | | | Research In Motion Ltd. • | | | | | | | 980 | |
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| | | | Computer Hardware -20.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 22 | | | Apple, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,713 | |
| 47 | | | Dell, Inc. • | | | | | | | 547 | |
| 73 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | | | | | 2,609 | |
| 35 | | | High Technology Computer Corp. | | | | | | | 477 | |
| 6 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | | | | | 630 | |
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| | | | Computer Storage & Peripherals -3.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | | | | | 258 | |
| 61 | | | Seagate Technology | | | | | | | 495 | |
| 24 | | | Western Digital Corp. • | | | | | | | 566 | |
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| | | | Data Processing & Outsourced Services -11.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 18 | | | Alliance Data Systems Corp. • | | | | | | | 744 | |
| 18 | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | | | | | 619 | |
| 4 | | | DST Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 162 | |
| — | | | Mastercard, Inc. | | | | | | | 68 | |
| 12 | | | Visa, Inc. | | | | | | | 767 | |
| 97 | | | Western Union Co. | | | | | | | 1,625 | |
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| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services -1.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 147 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 425 | |
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| | | | Home Entertainment Software -2.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 25 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc. • | | | | | | | 505 | |
| — | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 80 | |
| 7 | | | Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. ADR • | | | | | | | 349 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 934 | |
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| | | | Human Resource & Employment Services -0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 5 | | | Manpower, Inc. | | | | | | | 220 | |
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| | | | Internet Software & Services - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 8 | | | Equinix, Inc. • | | | | | | | 544 | |
| 1 | | | Google, Inc. • | | | | | | | 418 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 962 | |
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| | | | IT Consulting & Other Services - 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 37 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | | | | | 1,095 | |
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| | | | Semiconductor Equipment -1.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | Lam Research Corp. • | | | | | | | 399 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors -8.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 15 | | | Atheros Communications, Inc. • | | | | | | | 251 | |
| 39 | | | Marvell Technology Group Ltd. • | | | | | | | 431 | |
| 44 | | | Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | | | | | | | 592 | |
| 91 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. • | | | | | | | 492 | |
| 2 | | | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 787 | |
| 25 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | | | | | 457 | |
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| | | | Systems Software - 16.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 8 | | | BMC Software, Inc. • | | | | | | | 260 | |
| 121 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | | | | | 2,441 | |
| 106 | | | Oracle Corp. • | | | | | | | 2,044 | |
| 19 | | | Red Hat, Inc. • | | | | | | | 320 | |
| 36 | | | Symantec Corp. • | | | | | | | 616 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 5,681 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $31,579) | | | | | | $ | 33,707 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $31,579) | | | | | | $ | 33,707 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements -0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $41, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $42) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 41 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 41 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $49, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $50) | | | | | | | | |
| 49 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 49 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $68, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $70) | | | | | | | | |
| 68 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 68 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $-, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $-) | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $15, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $15) | | | | | | | | |
| 15 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 15 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 173 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $173) | | | | | | $ | 173 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $31,752) ▲ | | | 98.4 | % | | $ | 33,880 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.6 | % | | | 565 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 34,445 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 9.00% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange.
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $33,738 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 3,421 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (3,279 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 142 | |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Canada | | | 2.9 | % |
China | | | 1.0 | |
Japan | | | 0.2 | |
South Korea | | | 2.3 | |
Taiwan | | | 2.6 | |
United States | | | 88.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.6 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 31,937 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 1,943 | |
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Total | | $ | 33,880 | |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $31,752) | | $ | 33,880 | |
Cash | | | — | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $112) | | | 112 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 674 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 131 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 11 | |
Other assets | | | 93 | |
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Total assets | | | 34,901 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 328 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 89 | |
Investment management fees | | | 5 | |
Distribution fees | | | 3 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 31 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 456 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 34,445 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 94,804 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (31 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (62,456 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | 2,128 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 34,445 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 300,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 4.08/$4.31 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 5,129 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 20,918 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 3.83 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,247 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 4,777 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 3.79 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,935 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 7,339 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 4.21 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 335 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,411 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 171 | |
Interest | | | 1 | |
Securities lending | | | — | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (5 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 167 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 139 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 134 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 24 | |
Class B | | | 23 | |
Class C | | | 33 | |
Custodian fees | | | 8 | |
Accounting services | | | 2 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 25 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 11 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 403 | |
Expense waivers | | | (114 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (90 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (1 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (205 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 198 | |
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Net investment loss | | | (31 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (15,504 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 2 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (15,502 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 17,396 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | — | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 17,396 | |
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Net Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 1,894 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 1,863 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six- | | | | |
| | Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (31 | ) | | $ | (496 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (15,502 | ) | | | (6,581 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 17,396 | | | | (27,536 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,863 | | | | (34,613 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,626 | ) | | | (4,831 | ) |
Class B | | | (955 | ) | | | (3,074 | ) |
Class C | | | (524 | ) | | | (838 | ) |
Class Y | | | 306 | | | | (752 | ) |
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Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (2,799 | ) | | | (9,495 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (936 | ) | | | (44,108 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 35,381 | | | | 79,489 | |
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End of period | | $ | 34,445 | | | $ | 35,381 | |
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Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment loss | | $ | (31 | ) | | $ | — | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Global Technology Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates.
Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in |
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| | | book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| i) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are:
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| k) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
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| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (44,968 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (17,254 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (62,222 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $496, increase accumulated net realized gain by $13, and decrease paid in capital by $509. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2009 | | $ | 5,132 | |
2010 | | | 34,893 | |
2016 | | | 4,943 | |
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Total | | $ | 44,968 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements.
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.7975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.7950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.60% | | 2.35% | | 2.35% | | 1.20% |
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| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.30 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.99 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.30 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.09 | |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $23 and contingent deferred sales charges of $6 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $2. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $71 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.04 | % | | | 27.46 | % |
Class B | | | 0.04 | | | | 26.57 | |
Class C | | | 0.04 | | | | 26.25 | |
Class Y | | | 0.04 | | | | 27.96 | |
5. Investment Transactions:
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
| | | | |
| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 56,999 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 59,647 | |
6. Capital Share Transactions:
The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3,235 | | | | — | | | | (3,635 | ) | | | — | | | | (400 | ) | | | 1,924 | | | | — | | | | (2,860 | ) | | | — | | | | (936 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 11,783 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (13,409 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,626 | ) | | $ | 11,500 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (16,331 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,831 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 79 | | | | — | | | | (380 | ) | | | — | | | | (301 | ) | | | 177 | | | | — | | | | (753 | ) | | | — | | | | (576 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 268 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,223 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (955 | ) | | $ | 984 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,058 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,074 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 176 | | | | — | | | | (339 | ) | | | — | | | | (163 | ) | | | 234 | | | | — | | | | (402 | ) | | | — | | | | (168 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 598 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,122 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (524 | ) | | $ | 1,308 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,146 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (838 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 166 | | | | — | | | | (82 | ) | | | — | | | | 84 | | | | 120 | | | | — | | | | (233 | ) | | | — | | | | (113 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 618 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (312 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 306 | | | $ | 694 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,446 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (752 | ) |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 154 | | | $ | 529 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 229 | | | $ | 1,331 | |
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7. Line of Credit:
The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility.
8. Proposed Reorganization:
At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved the reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization”) of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) with and into The Hartford Global Equity Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).
In connection with the mergers, effective as of the close of business on or about April 30, 2009, all shares of The Hartford Global Communications Fund, The Hartford Global Financial Services Fund and The Hartford Global Technology Fund will no longer be sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) or be eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds.
The Board of Directors has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about August 4, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) with respect to each Acquired Fund. If approved, each Reorganization is expected to occur on or about August 28, 2009.
If each Reorganization Agreement is approved by the shareholders of the respective Acquired Fund, the Reorganization Agreement contemplates: (1) the transfer of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund with and into the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund having equal net asset value of the Acquired Fund; (2) the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of each Acquired Fund; and (3) the distribution of shares of the Acquiring Fund to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund. Each shareholder of an Acquired Fund would receive shares of the Acquiring Fund equal in value to the shares of the Acquired Fund held by that shareholder as of the closing date of the respective Reorganization.
9. Industry Classifications:
Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — | | | | |
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| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 3.84 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.24 | | | $ | 0.24 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.24 | | | $ | 4.08 | | | | 6.25 | %(e) | | $ | 20,918 | | | | 2.38 | %(f) | | | 0.98 | %(f) | | | 0.98 | %(f) | | | 0.10 | %(f) | | | 184 | % |
B | | | 3.62 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 3.83 | | | | 5.80 | (e) | | | 4,777 | | | | 3.37 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | (0.40 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 3.59 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 3.79 | | | | 5.57 | (e) | | | 7,339 | | | | 2.88 | (f) | | | 1.99 | (f) | | | 1.99 | (f) | | | (0.91 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 3.97 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 4.21 | | | | 6.05 | (e) | | | 1,411 | | | | 1.22 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | (0.18 | ) (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 7.23 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.35 | ) | | | (3.39 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.39 | ) | | | 3.84 | | | | (46.89 | ) | | | 21,246 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 160 | |
B | | | 6.85 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.15 | ) | | | (3.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.23 | ) | | | 3.62 | | | | (47.15 | ) | | | 5,603 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.96 | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 6.82 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.15 | ) | | | (3.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.23 | ) | | | 3.59 | | | | (47.36 | ) | | | 7,537 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.27 | | | | (1.44 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.45 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.46 | ) | | | (3.48 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.48 | ) | | | 3.97 | | | | (46.71 | ) | | | 995 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 5.67 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.56 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.56 | | | | 7.23 | | | | 27.51 | (g) | | | 46,765 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.44 | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 146 | |
B | | | 5.41 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.44 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.44 | | | | 6.85 | | | | 26.62 | (g) | | | 14,552 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 2.05 | | | | (1.47 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 5.40 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.42 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.42 | | | | 6.82 | | | | 26.30 | (g) | | | 15,462 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.31 | | | | (1.75 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 5.82 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.63 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.63 | | | | 7.45 | | | | 28.01 | (g) | | | 2,710 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 4.97 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.70 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.70 | | | | 5.67 | | | | 14.08 | | | | 33,424 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.36 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 144 | |
B | | | 4.77 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.64 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.64 | | | | 5.41 | | | | 13.42 | | | | 12,729 | | | | 2.96 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 4.77 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.63 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.63 | | | | 5.40 | | | | 13.21 | | | | 11,521 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.24 | | | | (1.67 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 5.09 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.73 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.73 | | | | 5.82 | | | | 14.34 | | | | 1,137 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 4.42 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.55 | | | | 4.97 | | | | 12.44 | | | | 27,620 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | — | | | | 132 | |
B | | | 4.28 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.49 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.49 | | | | 4.77 | | | | 11.45 | | | | 12,409 | | | | 3.05 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 4.28 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.49 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.49 | | | | 4.77 | | | | 11.45 | | | | 10,712 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 4.51 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.58 | | | | 5.09 | | | | 12.86 | | | | 938 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 4.68 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 4.42 | | | | (5.56 | ) | | | 31,418 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | 165 | |
B | | | 4.56 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 4.28 | | | | (6.14 | ) | | | 12,978 | | | | 2.96 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (2.07 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 4.56 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 4.28 | | | | (6.14 | ) | | | 13,891 | | | | 2.62 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (2.07 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 4.75 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 4.51 | | | | (5.05 | ) | | | 1,186 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Global Technology Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,062.50 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.93 | | | $ | 4.90 | | | | 0.98 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,058.01 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.35 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,055.71 | | | $ | 10.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.92 | | | $ | 9.94 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,060.45 | | | $ | 6.13 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.84 | | | $ | 6.01 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 5/28/04 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Growth Allocation A# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -31.13 | % | | | -0.43 | % |
Growth Allocation A## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -34.92 | % | | | -1.57 | % |
Growth Allocation B# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -31.66 | % | | | -1.12 | % |
Growth Allocation B## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -34.95 | % | | | -1.46 | % |
Growth Allocation C# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -31.63 | % | | | -1.11 | % |
Growth Allocation C## | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -32.29 | % | | | -1.11 | % |
Growth Allocation I# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -30.93 | % | | | -0.24 | % |
Growth Allocation R3# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -31.42 | % | | | -0.63 | % |
Growth Allocation R4# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -31.11 | % | | | -0.43 | % |
Growth Allocation R5# | | | 5/28/04 | | | | -30.93 | % | | | -0.29 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these classes. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund returned - -1.75%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -1.70%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Fed’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 80% equities and 20% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down - -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down “only” -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our
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investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performers at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. The Fund also benefited from its allocation to TIPS.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objective and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it really behaves. During the period, underlying fund selection detracted from our overall performance.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. That was the case during the six-month period ended April 30, and no hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was required.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
We believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 0.6 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 0.2 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 21.2 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 0.2 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 3.5 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 3.0 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.9 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 7.1 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 2.8 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 5.4 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 3.8 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 3.9 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 4.3 | |
The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y | | | 0.5 | |
The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 1.7 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 4.5 | |
The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | 2.5 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 4.0 | |
The Hartford SmallCap Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.1 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 11.7 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 14.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.0 | |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 99.2% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS — 81.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 4,640 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 114,711 | |
| 97 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 872 | |
| 2,086 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 18,924 | |
| 1,328 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 18,148 | |
| 1,807 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 16,321 | |
| 631 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 4,831 | |
| 3,485 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 38,163 | |
| 1,255 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 15,160 | |
| 1,630 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 29,384 | |
| 2,100 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 21,314 | |
| 2,969 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 23,190 | |
| 159 | | | The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 2,477 | |
| 1,438 | | | The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 9,042 | |
| 3,697 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 24,509 | |
| 1,645 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 21,560 | |
| 24 | | | The Hartford SmallCap Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 434 | |
| 9,967 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 80,331 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $672,169) | | | | | | $ | 439,371 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS — 18.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,916 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 20,524 | |
| 1,496 | | | The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 13,640 | |
| 6,559 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 63,036 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $103,624) | | | | | | $ | 97,200 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $775,793) | | | | | | $ | 536,571 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 127 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 3,166 | |
| 30 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 1,036 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $8,046) | | | | | | $ | 4,202 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $783,839) | | | | | | $ | 540,773 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $783,839) ▲ | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 540,773 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | — | % | | | (103 | ) |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 540,670 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $784,390 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 710 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (244,327 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (243,617 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 540,773 | |
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Total | | $ | 540,773 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $8,046) | | $ | 4,202 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $775,793) | | | 536,571 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 3 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 847 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 237 | |
Other assets | | | 123 | |
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Total assets | | | 541,983 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 1,055 | |
Investment management fees | | | 12 | |
Distribution fees | | | 48 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 198 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,313 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 540,670 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 791,598 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (55 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (7,807 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (243,066 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 540,670 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 450,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.04/$8.50 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 38,752 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 311,412 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.01 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 10,378 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 83,082 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.00 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 16,652 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 133,165 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.00 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 178 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,424 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.98 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 57 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 455 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.00 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 944 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 7,547 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.03 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 447 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,585 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 105 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 8,627 | |
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Total investment income | | | 8,732 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 380 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 635 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 370 | |
Class B | | | 397 | |
Class C | | | 645 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | 8 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | 31 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 57 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 6 | |
Audit fees | | | 10 | |
Other expenses | | | 124 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 2,663 | |
Expense waivers | | | (138 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (12 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (150 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 2,513 | |
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Net investment income | | | 6,219 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (7,231 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (23 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (7,254 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (13,976 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (13,976 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (21,230 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (15,011 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 6,219 | | | $ | 5,854 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (7,254 | ) | | | 36,540 | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (13,976 | ) | | | (361,257 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (15,011 | ) | | | (318,863 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (6,850 | ) | | | (17,401 | ) |
Class B | | | (892 | ) | | | (4,046 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,565 | ) | | | (6,814 | ) |
Class I | | | (34 | ) | | | (31 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (131 | ) | | | (51 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (78 | ) | | | (26 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (7,321 | ) | | | (27,626 | ) |
Class B | | | (2,009 | ) | | | (7,937 | ) |
Class C | | | (3,309 | ) | | | (13,242 | ) |
Class I | | | (29 | ) | | | (44 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | (3 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (122 | ) | | | (69 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (66 | ) | | | (38 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (22,408 | ) | | | (77,330 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,216 | | | | 50,492 | |
Class B | | | (1,326 | ) | | | 9,391 | |
Class C | | | (5,973 | ) | | | 14,661 | |
Class I | | | 199 | | | | 1,089 | |
Class R3 | | | 378 | | | | 28 | |
Class R4 | | | 3,018 | | | | 6,717 | |
Class R5 | | | 864 | | | | 3,083 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 1,376 | | | | 85,461 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (36,043 | ) | | | (310,732 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 576,714 | | | | 887,446 | |
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End of period | | $ | 540,671 | | | $ | 576,714 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | (55 | ) | | $ | 3,277 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 31,057 | | | $ | 11,270 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 46,273 | | | | 14,424 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
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| | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 3,277 | |
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain | | $ | 12,856 | |
Unrealized Depreciation* | | $ | (229,641 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (213,508 | ) |
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* | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $24,055 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $24,055. |
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| d) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.50% | | 2.25% | | 2.25% | | 1.25% | | 1.81% | | 1.51% | | 1.21% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $894 and contingent deferred sales charges of $144 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $60. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $633 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 22,894 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 37,141 | |
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 5,116 | | | | 1,811 | | | | (6,545 | ) | | | — | | | | 382 | | | | 8,156 | | | | 3,356 | | | | (7,836 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,676 | |
Amount | | $ | 39,217 | | | $ | 13,786 | | | $ | (48,787 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,216 | | | $ | 95,331 | | | $ | 43,714 | | | $ | (88,553 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,492 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 691 | | | | 372 | | | | (1,260 | ) | | | — | | | | (197 | ) | | | 1,707 | | | | 883 | | | | (1,974 | ) | | | — | | | | 616 | |
Amount | | $ | 5,210 | | | $ | 2,803 | | | $ | (9,339 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,326 | ) | | $ | 20,111 | | | $ | 11,427 | | | $ | (22,147 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,391 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,879 | | | | 587 | | | | (3,329 | ) | | | — | | | | (863 | ) | | | 4,885 | | | | 1,351 | | | | (5,357 | ) | | | — | | | | 879 | |
Amount | | $ | 14,285 | | | $ | 4,415 | | | $ | (24,673 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,973 | ) | | $ | 56,954 | | | $ | 17,474 | | | $ | (59,767 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,661 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 32 | | | | 8 | | | | (15 | ) | | | — | | | | 25 | | | | 122 | | | | 6 | | | | (30 | ) | | | — | | | | 98 | |
Amount | | $ | 249 | | | $ | 63 | | | $ | (113 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 199 | | | $ | 1,352 | | | $ | 75 | | | $ | (338 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,089 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | 51 | | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 2 | |
Amount | | $ | 409 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (33 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | (7 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 28 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 460 | | | | 34 | | | | (114 | ) | | | — | | | | 380 | | | | 707 | | | | 9 | | | | (174 | ) | | | — | | | | 542 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,567 | | | $ | 253 | | | $ | (802 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,018 | | | $ | 8,547 | | | $ | 120 | | | $ | (1,950 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,717 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 149 | | | | 19 | | | | (60 | ) | | | — | | | | 108 | | | | 320 | | | | 5 | | | | (40 | ) | | | — | | | | 285 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,126 | | | $ | 144 | | | $ | (406 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 864 | | | $ | 3,486 | | | $ | 65 | | | $ | (468 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,083 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | | Dollars | |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 75 | | | $ | 562 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 110 | | | $ | 1,271 | |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000's) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 8.58 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.28 | ) | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.36 | ) | | $ | (0.54 | ) | | $ | 8.04 | | | | (1.75) | %(f) | | $ | 311,412 | | | | 0.72 | %(g) | | | 0.68 | %(g) | | | 0.68 | %(g) | | | 2.71 | %(g) | | | 4 | % |
B | | | 8.48 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 8.01 | | | | (2.08 | ) (f) | | | 83,082 | | | | 1.56 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | 1.99 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.48 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 8.00 | | | | (2.13 | ) (f) | | | 133,165 | | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | 1.43 | (g) | | | 1.43 | (g) | | | 1.98 | (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 8.57 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 8.00 | | | | (1.60 | ) (f) | | | 1,424 | | | | 0.31 | (g) | | | 0.31 | (g) | | | 0.31 | (g) | | | 2.95 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 8.51 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 7.98 | | | | (1.92 | ) (f) | | | 455 | | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 0.90 | (g) | | | 0.90 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 8.56 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 8.00 | | | | (1.82 | ) (f) | | | 7,547 | | | | 0.64 | (g) | | | 0.64 | (g) | | | 0.64 | (g) | | | 2.38 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 8.60 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 8.03 | | | | (1.62 | ) (f) | | | 3,585 | | | | 0.34 | (g) | | | 0.34 | (g) | | | 0.34 | (g) | | | 2.85 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.51 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (4.81 | ) | | | (4.67 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (5.93 | ) | | | 8.58 | | | | (35.00 | ) | | | 329,312 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 13 | |
B | | | 14.37 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (4.74 | ) | | | (4.71 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (5.89 | ) | | | 8.48 | | | | (35.52 | ) | | | 89,717 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | |
C | | | 14.37 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (4.75 | ) | | | (4.71 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (5.89 | ) | | | 8.48 | | | | (35.50 | ) | | | 148,584 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | |
I | | | 14.49 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | (4.98 | ) | | | (4.61 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.31 | ) | | | (5.92 | ) | | | 8.57 | | | | (34.75 | ) | | | 1,310 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.97 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 14.46 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (4.87 | ) | | | (4.69 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (5.95 | ) | | | 8.51 | | | | (35.32 | ) | | | 49 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 14.51 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | | | | (5.08 | ) | | | (4.65 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (5.95 | ) | | | 8.56 | | | | (34.95 | ) | | | 4,825 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 14.54 | | | | 0.46 | | | | — | | | | (5.09 | ) | | | (4.63 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.31 | ) | | | (5.94 | ) | | | 8.60 | | | | (34.78 | ) | | | 2,917 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.63 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 12.66 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.37 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 1.85 | | | | 14.51 | | | | 19.35 | | | | 503,345 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 39 | |
B | | | 12.57 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 1.80 | | | | 14.37 | | | | 18.40 | | | | 143,140 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | |
C | | | 12.57 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 1.80 | | | | 14.37 | | | | 18.44 | | | | 238,997 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | |
I | | | 12.67 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.40 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 1.82 | | | | 14.49 | | | | 19.71 | | | | 804 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 12.59 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.87 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.87 | | | | 14.46 | | | | 14.85 | (f) | | | 53 | | | | 0.95 | (g) | | | 0.93 | (g) | | | 0.93 | (g) | | | (0.26 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 12.59 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.92 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.92 | | | | 14.51 | | | | 15.25 | (f) | | | 325 | | | | 0.66 | (g) | | | 0.65 | (g) | | | 0.65 | (g) | | | (0.01 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 12.59 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.95 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.95 | | | | 14.54 | | | | 15.49 | (f) | | | 782 | | | | 0.38 | (g) | | | 0.38 | (g) | | | 0.38 | (g) | | | 0.25 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.27 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.53 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.39 | | | | 12.66 | | | | 13.64 | | | | 370,088 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 13 | |
B | | | 11.19 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 12.57 | | | | 12.96 | | | | 107,818 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.19 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 12.57 | | | | 12.96 | | | | 181,434 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | |
I(k) | | | 12.16 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.51 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.51 | | | | 12.67 | | | | 4.19 | (f) | | | 10 | | | | 0.66 | (g) | | | 0.42 | (g) | | | 0.42 | (g) | | | 0.16 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.36 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.94 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 11.27 | | | | 9.12 | | | | 205,331 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 1 | |
B | | | 10.34 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 11.19 | | | | 8.37 | | | | 65,739 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.33 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 11.19 | | | | 8.47 | | | | 100,339 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) May 28, 2004, through October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.36 | | | | 10.36 | | | | 3.60 | (f) | | | 43,279 | | | | 0.72 | (g) | | | 0.63 | (g) | | | 0.63 | (g) | | | 0.13 | (g) | | | — | |
B(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.34 | | | | 10.34 | | | | 3.40 | (f) | | | 14,177 | | | | 1.52 | (g) | | | 1.28 | (g) | | | 1.28 | (g) | | | (0.53 | ) (g) | | | — | |
C(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.33 | | | | 10.33 | | | | 3.30 | (f) | | | 21,221 | | | | 1.44 | (g) | | | 1.28 | (g) | | | 1.28 | (g) | | | (0.52 | ) (g) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on May 28, 2004. |
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.45 | | | $ | 3.34 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.42 | | | $ | 3.40 | | | | 0.68 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 979.19 | | | $ | 6.87 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | $ | 7.00 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 978.72 | | | $ | 7.01 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.70 | | | $ | 7.15 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I. | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 984.04 | | | $ | 1.52 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.25 | | | $ | 1.55 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.81 | | | $ | 4.42 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 981.83 | | | $ | 3.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.62 | | | $ | 3.20 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.84 | | | $ | 1.67 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.10 | | | $ | 1.70 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U. S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is an unmanaged broad-based market value-weighted index that tracks the total return performance of non-investment grade, fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar denominated and nonconvertible debt registered with the SEC.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks high current income. Growth of capital is a secondary objective.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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High Yield A# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -15.87 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 2.59 | % |
High Yield A## | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -19.65 | % | | | -0.25 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 2.14 | % |
High Yield B# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -16.36 | % | | | -0.04 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
High Yield B## | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -20.19 | % | | | -0.33 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
High Yield C# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -16.54 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
High Yield C## | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -17.31 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
High Yield I# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -15.49 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.66 | % |
High Yield R3# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -16.09 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.86 | % |
High Yield R4# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -15.84 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.93 | % |
High Yield R5# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -15.67 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.98 | % |
High Yield Y# | | | 9/30/98 | | | | -15.59 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 3.00 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 5/31/07. Performance prior to 5/31/07 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class A performance. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Mark Niland, CFA | | James Serhant, CFA |
Managing Director | | Senior Vice President, Senior Investment Analyst |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford High Yield Fund returned 8.94%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index returned 16.02% while the average return of the Lipper High Current Yield Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was 9.13%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The Fund underperformed its benchmark during the period due to both sector and security selection. The Fund maintained a more defensive posture with respect to both of these, favoring defensive sectors such as Healthcare, Consumer Staples and Cable at the expense of cyclical and out-of-favor sectors, and shorter-duration securities where refinancing visibility was strong. Specifically, the Fund was underweight the benchmark in the Financial Sector, which grew from just around 6% of the benchmark at the end of October 2008 to just over 11% as of April 30, 2009. This was driven primarily by fallen angels (securities that were investment-
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grade when issued but have since been downgraded). These securities are primarily the subordinated issues of household-name banks which entered the index at depressed prices and then rallied in the beginning of 2009.
Other sector underweights that created a drag on performance were Automotive and Retail, where our defensive security selection compounded a lower overall allocation to these sectors, which also rallied from previously depressed prices. The Fund’s higher quality bias is also shown in its CCC rated (S&P) allocation, which has remained steady in the 15-18% range while the Index’s CCC-exposure has grown from 20% to 25%. This has hurt the Fund’s benchmark relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance as CCC-credits have outperformed thus far in 2009, with this segment of the index up 25% vs. 16.02% in the Barclays Capital U. S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index overall.
What is the outlook?
We expect corporate credit defaults to head higher, though a re-opening of the Corporate Bond Markets to corporate issuers has allowed some companies that were on the brink of default to meet upcoming maturities through re-financing in the public debt markets, thereby forestalling some defaults that looked imminent when the markets were shut in late 2008.
While the re-opening of the Corporate Bond Markets is a welcome sign to the broader economy, we believe there is risk inherent in the over-supply of newly issued bonds in the market as nearly every company that needs to re-finance debt over the next couple of years is looking to extend the maturity profile of its debt obligations with the resurgent demand.
This risk is exemplified by the disappearance of new-issue premiums (i.e. a company’s new bonds price with a higher yield than its existing bonds), as the pendulum has swung in favor of issuers of debt rather than investors. In the absence of a company’s ability to access the new issue market, High Yield issuers will likely continue to seek to exchange near-term maturities for longer-dated debt that is placed higher in a company’s capital structure.
The financial and consumer discretionary sectors have come very far, very fast, and it seems reasonable that in the face of a still uncertain economy, there could be a pull-back. The coming second quarter 2009 earnings season will shed important light on the outlook for economic activity. In this type of environment, there will certainly be some additional volatility in the price performance of high yield bonds, but also pockets of opportunity.
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
| | Long-Term |
Rating | | Holdings |
A | | | 0.2 | % |
BBB | | | 5.5 | |
BB | | | 32.3 | |
B | | | 43.4 | |
CCC | | | 15.6 | |
CC | | | 0.1 | |
D | | | 2.6 | |
Not Rated | | | 0.3 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Basic Materials | | | 6.6 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 1.3 | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 10.4 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.7 | |
Energy | | | 8.9 | |
Finance | | | 6.1 | |
Health Care | | | 10.8 | |
Services | | | 13.5 | |
Technology | | | 23.4 | |
Transportation | | | 2.0 | |
Utilities | | | 6.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8.3 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (2.5 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Distribution by Security Type
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Category | | Net Assets |
Asset & Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 0.2 | % |
Common Stocks | | | 0.0 | |
Corporate Bonds: Investment Grade | | | 6.4 | |
Corporate Bonds: Non-Investment Grade | | | 79.7 | |
Preferred Stock | | | 0.0 | |
Senior Floating Rate Interests: Non-Investment Grade | | | 7.9 | |
Warrant | | | 0.0 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8.3 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (2.5 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES -0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage | | | | |
$ | 5,856 | | | 9.75%, 01/25/2039 ⌂► | | $ | 586 | |
| | | | Soundview NIM Trust | | | | |
| 920 | | | 8.25%, 12/25/2036 ⌂• | | | — | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 586 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total asset & commercial mortgage backed securities (cost $1,429) | | $ | 586 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - 6.4% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 850 | | | 6.88%, 02/01/2014 ‡ | | $ | 841 | |
| 1,020 | | | 8.25%, 04/01/2015 | | | 1,005 | |
| | | | Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 8.95%, 05/01/2014 ‡ | | | 1,035 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,881 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Phillips Van-Heusen Corp. | | | | |
| 1,895 | | | 7.75%, 11/15/2023 ‡ | | | 1,294 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 7.75%, 01/15/2019 ■‡ | | | 1,256 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Capital Trust II | | | | |
| 3,700 | | | 5.79%, 06/01/2012 ‡♠Δ | | | 1,830 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services - 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | Allied Waste North America, Inc. | | | | |
| 820 | | | 6.88%, 06/01/2017 ‡ | | | 796 | |
| 2,425 | | | 7.88%, 04/15/2013 ‡ | | | 2,461 | |
| | | | Wynn Las Vegas LLC | | | | |
| 1,235 | | | 6.63%, 12/01/2014 | | | 1,025 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,282 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | Qwest Corp. | | | | |
| 4,980 | | | 7.25%, 10/15/2035 | | | 3,548 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | American Airlines, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 7.86%, 10/01/2011 | | | 996 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Williams Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 805 | | | 7.25%, 02/01/2017 | | | 729 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $17,056) | | $ | 16,816 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 79.7% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 5.5% | | | | |
| | | | Cenveo, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | 10.50%, 08/15/2016 ■ | | | 670 | |
| | | | Crown Americas, Inc. | | | | |
| 850 | | | 7.63%, 11/15/2013 | | | 859 | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific Corp. | | | | |
| 2,950 | | | 7.00%, 01/15/2015 ■ | | | 2,802 | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC | | | | |
| 1,130 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2016 ■ | | | 1,130 | |
| 725 | | | 9.50%, 12/01/2011 | | | 738 | |
| | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.32%, 12/01/2009 Δ | | | 1,973 | |
| | | | Graham Packaging Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 1,790 | | | 8.50%, 10/15/2012 | | | 1,539 | |
| | | | Huntsman International LLC | | | | |
| 675 | | | 7.38%, 01/01/2015 | | | 439 | |
| 520 | | | 7.88%, 11/15/2014 | | | 343 | |
| | | | Nalco Co. | | | | |
| 925 | | | 7.75%, 11/15/2011 | | | 934 | |
| | | | Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. | | | | |
| 825 | | | 8.25%, 05/15/2013 | | | 837 | |
| | | | Peabody Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 980 | | | 6.88%, 03/15/2013 | | | 960 | |
| | | | Potlatch Corp. | | | | |
| 650 | | | 13.00%, 12/01/2009 ⌂Δ | | | 675 | |
| | | | Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 725 | | | 6.88%, 05/01/2014 | | | 681 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,580 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | L-3 Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 2,300 | | | 6.13%, 07/15/2013 - 01/15/2014 | | | 2,192 | |
| | | | Transdigm, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,290 | | | 7.75%, 07/15/2014 | | | 1,261 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,453 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 8.5% | | | | |
| | | | Albertson’s, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,290 | | | 7.50%, 02/15/2011 | | | 1,287 | |
| | | | Alliance One International, Inc. | | | | |
| 905 | | | 8.50%, 05/15/2012 | | | 805 | |
| | | | Amerigas Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 650 | | | 7.13%, 05/20/2016 | | | 629 | |
| 755 | | | 7.25%, 05/20/2015 | | | 738 | |
| | | | Aramark Corp. | | | | |
| 2,730 | | | 5.00%, 06/01/2012 | | | 2,423 | |
| | | | D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,965 | | | 4.88%, 01/15/2010 | | | 2,921 | |
| | | | Dollarama Group L.P. | | | | |
| 1,540 | | | 8.88%, 08/15/2012 | | | 1,463 | |
| | | | ESCO Corp. | | | | |
| 2,060 | | | 8.63%, 12/15/2013 ■ | | | 1,669 | |
| | | | Ingles Markets, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | 8.88%, 05/15/2017 * | | | 1,062 | |
| | | | KB Home & Broad Home Corp. | | | | |
| 1,625 | | | 6.38%, 08/15/2011 | | | 1,552 | |
| | | | Pulte Homes, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,825 | | | 7.88%, 08/01/2011 | | | 1,820 | |
| | | | SGS International, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,825 | | | 12.00%, 12/15/2013 | | | 970 | |
| | | | Stater Brothers Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,080 | | | 8.13%, 06/15/2012 | | | 1,066 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE — 79.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical — 8.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 3,040 | | | 7.50%, 11/15/2014 | | $ | 2,949 | |
| 665 | | | 8.00%, 05/01/2016 | | | 645 | |
| | | | United Components, Inc. | | | | |
| 985 | | | 9.38%, 06/15/2013 | | | 542 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,541 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples — 3.4% | | | | |
| | | | Appleton Papers, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,170 | | | 8.13%, 06/15/2011 | | | 702 | |
| | | | Constellation Brands, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,905 | | | 8.38%, 12/15/2014 | | | 1,924 | |
| | | | Dean Foods Co. | | | | |
| 1,025 | | | 7.00%, 06/01/2016 | | | 999 | |
| | | | Dean Holding Co. | | | | |
| 950 | | | 6.63%, 05/15/2009 | | | 950 | |
| | | | Dole Food Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 1,145 | | | 13.88%, 03/15/2014 ■ | | | 1,205 | |
| | | | SPX Corp. | | | | |
| 950 | | | 7.63%, 12/15/2014 | | | 938 | |
| | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,225 | | | 10.50%, 03/01/2014 ■ | | | 2,325 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,043 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 8.4% | | | | |
| | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 2,350 | | | 7.00%, 08/15/2014 | | | 2,168 | |
| 1,590 | | | 7.63%, 07/15/2013 | | | 1,518 | |
| | | | Encore Acquisition Co. | | | | |
| 1,250 | | | 7.25%, 12/01/2017 | | | 1,038 | |
| | | | Ferrellgas Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 1,235 | | | 6.75%, 05/01/2014 ■ | | | 1,115 | |
| 1,700 | | | 8.75%, 06/15/2012 | | | 1,556 | |
| | | | Inergy L.P. | | | | |
| 2,240 | | | 8.25%, 03/01/2016 | | | 2,223 | |
| 810 | | | 8.75%, 03/01/2015 ■ | | | 814 | |
| | | | Newfield Exploration Co. | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 6.63%, 09/01/2014 | | | 1,196 | |
| | | | Petrohawk Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 1,700 | | | 9.13%, 07/15/2013 | | | 1,666 | |
| | | | Plains Exploration & Production Co. | | | | |
| 850 | | | 7.63%, 06/01/2018 | | | 737 | |
| 840 | | | 7.75%, 06/15/2015 | | | 769 | |
| | | | Sonat, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,340 | | | 7.63%, 07/15/2011 | | | 4,296 | |
| | | | Targa Resources Partners | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 8.25%, 07/01/2016 ■ | | | 1,027 | |
| | | | Tesoro Corp. | | | | |
| 2,550 | | | 6.63%, 11/01/2015 | | | 2,142 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,265 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 5.1% | | | | |
| | | | American Real Estate Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 1,230 | | | 7.13%, 02/15/2013 | | | 1,033 | |
| | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. | | | | |
| 4,930 | | | 5.70%, 01/15/2010 | | | 4,634 | |
| | | | Hub International Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,415 | | | 9.00%, 12/15/2014 ■ | | | 984 | |
| | | | LPL Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,005 | | | 10.75%, 12/15/2015 ■ | | | 3,484 | |
| | | | Rent-A-Center, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,055 | | | 7.50%, 05/01/2010 | | | 1,058 | |
| | | | United Rentals North America, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,150 | | | 6.50%, 02/15/2012 | | | 1,029 | |
| | | | Yankee Acquisition Corp. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 8.50%, 02/15/2015 | | | 1,058 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,280 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care — 8.9% | | | | |
| | | | Biomet, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,670 | | | 10.38%, 10/15/2017 | | | 1,607 | |
| | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | |
| 3,864 | | | 7.88%, 02/01/2011 | | | 3,787 | |
| 980 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2019 ■ | | | 986 | |
| 4,380 | | | 9.25%, 11/15/2016 | | | 4,336 | |
| | | | HealthSouth Corp. | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 10.75%, 06/15/2016 | | | 1,326 | |
| | | | IASIS Healthcare Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 1,995 | | | 8.75%, 06/15/2014 | | | 1,960 | |
| | | | Invacare Corp. | | | | |
| 1,820 | | | 9.75%, 02/15/2015 | | | 1,834 | |
| | | | Multiplan Corp. | | | | |
| 2,005 | | | 10.38%, 04/15/2016 ■ | | | 1,764 | |
| | | | Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,490 | | | 7.75%, 07/15/2015 | | | 2,278 | |
| | | | Reable Therapeutics Finance LLC | | | | |
| 1,480 | | | 11.75%, 11/15/2014 | | | 955 | |
| | | | Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 840 | | | 11.00%, 01/15/2014 | | | 872 | |
| | | | Warner Chilcott Corp. | | | | |
| 1,930 | | | 8.75%, 02/01/2015 | | | 1,896 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,601 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services — 10.1% | | | | |
| | | | Affinion Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,510 | | | 11.50%, 10/15/2015 | | | 3,247 | |
| | | | AMC Entertainment, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,235 | | | 11.00%, 02/01/2016 | | | 1,210 | |
| | | | Corrections Corp. of America | | | | |
| 1,165 | | | 6.25%, 03/15/2013 | | | 1,121 | |
| | | | DirecTV Holdings LLC | | | | |
| 775 | | | 7.63%, 05/15/2016 | | | 767 | |
| 1,420 | | | 8.38%, 03/15/2013 | | | 1,441 | |
| | | | Echostar DBS Corp. | | | | |
| 1,380 | | | 7.75%, 05/31/2015 | | | 1,311 | |
| | | | FireKeepers Development Authority | | | | |
| 1,120 | | | 13.88%, 05/01/2015 ■ | | | 806 | |
| | | | Harland Clarke Holdings | | | | |
| 2,020 | | | 9.50%, 05/15/2015 | | | 1,212 | |
| | | | Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,020 | | | 8.00%, 06/15/2020 | | | 1,949 | |
| | | | MGM Mirage, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,800 | | | 6.00%, 10/01/2009 | | | 2,352 | |
| | | | Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,630 | | | 8.75%, 10/01/2013 | | | 1,573 | |
| | | | Sheridan Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,600 | | | 10.25%, 08/15/2011 ⌂ | | | 992 | |
| | | | SunGard Data Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,213 | | | 10.25%, 08/15/2015 | | | 1,055 | |
| | | | TL Acquisitions, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,780 | | | 10.50%, 01/15/2015 ■ | | | 1,211 | |
| | | | US Oncology, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,035 | | | 9.00%, 08/15/2012 | | | 1,020 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE — 79.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Services - 10.1% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Videotron Ltee | | | | |
$ | 1,735 | | | 6.88%, 01/15/2014 | | $ | 1,685 | |
| 900 | | | 9.13%, 04/15/2018 ■ | | | 935 | |
| | | | Virgin Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,290 | | | 6.50%, 11/15/2016۞■ | | | 1,669 | |
| | | | West Corp. | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 9.50%, 10/15/2014 | | | 1,041 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,597 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 20.7% | | | | |
| | | | Canwest MediaWorks L.P. | | | | |
| 1,800 | | | 9.25%, 08/01/2015 ■ | | | 166 | |
| | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC | | | | |
| 3,755 | | | 8.00%, 04/30/2012 ■Ψ | | | 3,530 | |
| 2,910 | | | 10.88%, 09/15/2014 ■Ψ | | | 2,895 | |
| | | | Citizens Communications Co. | | | | |
| 920 | | | 7.88%, 01/15/2027 | | | 717 | |
| | | | Cricket Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,015 | | | 9.38%, 11/01/2014 | | | 1,995 | |
| | | | CSC Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 3,760 | | | 7.63%, 04/01/2011 | | | 3,760 | |
| 2,800 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2014 ■ | | | 2,856 | |
| | | | DaVita, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | 6.63%, 03/15/2013 | | | 1,081 | |
| | | | Frontier Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 2,030 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2014 | | | 1,994 | |
| | | | General Cable Corp. | | | | |
| 1,350 | | | 7.13%, 04/01/2017 | | | 1,175 | |
| | | | Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd. | | | | |
| 3,280 | | | 11.50%, 06/15/2016 ■ | | | 3,231 | |
| | | | Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co. | | | | |
| 3,405 | | | 8.50%, 01/15/2013 ■ | | | 3,371 | |
| 3,700 | | | 8.88%, 01/15/2015 ■ | | | 3,644 | |
| | | | Lender Process Services | | | | |
| 1,025 | | | 8.13%, 07/01/2016 | | | 1,015 | |
| | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,085 | | | 12.25%, 03/15/2013 | | | 3,687 | |
| | | | Mediacom LLC | | | | |
| 3,525 | | | 7.88%, 02/15/2011 | | | 3,490 | |
| | | | MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,060 | | | 9.25%, 11/01/2014 | | | 2,063 | |
| | | | Qwest Communications International, Inc. | | | | |
| 415 | | | 7.50%, 02/15/2014 | | | 385 | |
| | | | Sanmina-Sci Corp. | | | | |
| 1,430 | | | 4.07%, 06/15/2014 ■Δ | | | 987 | |
| | | | Seagate Technology International | | | | |
| 2,255 | | | 10.00%, 05/01/2014 *■ | | | 2,221 | |
| | | | Sprint Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 2,985 | | | 8.38%, 03/15/2012 | | | 2,862 | |
| 4,200 | | | 8.75%, 03/15/2032 | | | 3,192 | |
| | | | Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 10.75%, 12/01/2015 ■ | | | 1,248 | |
| | | | Windstream Corp. | | | | |
| 2,995 | | | 8.63%, 08/01/2016 | | | 2,980 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 54,545 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | Bristow Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,290 | | | 7.50%, 09/15/2017 | | | 1,045 | |
| | | | Continental Airlines, Inc. | | | | |
| 481 | | | 6.80%, 08/02/2018 | | | 327 | |
| 994 | | | 7.03%, 06/15/2011 | | | 815 | |
| 1,602 | | | 7.37%, 12/15/2015 | | | 993 | |
| | | | Kansas City Southern De Mexico S.A. | | | | |
| 655 | | | 12.50%, 04/01/2016 ■ | | | 632 | |
| | | | United Air Lines, Inc. | | | | |
| 348 | | | 7.19%, 04/01/2011 | | | 334 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,146 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 6.2% | | | | |
| | | | AES Corp. | | | | |
| 1,875 | | | 8.00%, 10/15/2017 | | | 1,716 | |
| | | | Atlas Pipeline Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 1,600 | | | 8.13%, 12/15/2015 | | | 968 | |
| | | | Copano Energy LLC | | | | |
| 1,135 | | | 8.13%, 03/01/2016 | | | 1,033 | |
| | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 6.50%, 09/01/2012 | | | 1,254 | |
| | | | Mirant North America LLC | | | | |
| 2,400 | | | 7.38%, 12/31/2013 | | | 2,310 | |
| | | | NRG Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 4,550 | | | 7.25%, 02/01/2014 | | | 4,391 | |
| | | | Reliant Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,700 | | | 6.75%, 12/15/2014 | | | 2,606 | |
| 451 | | | 9.24%, 07/02/2017 | | | 426 | |
| | | | Texas Competitive Electric Co. | | | | |
| 3,185 | | | 10.25%, 11/01/2015 | | | 1,807 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,511 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: non-investment grade (cost $211,594) | | $ | 210,562 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 7.9% | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 1.4% | | | | |
| | | | Hanesbrands, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 1,100 | | | 4.84%, 03/05/2014 ± | | $ | 973 | |
| 1,594 | | | 5.80%, 09/05/2011 *± | | | 1,555 | |
| | | | Lear Corp. | | | | |
| 2,792 | | | 3.21%, 04/25/2012 *± | | | 1,166 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,694 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples - 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Dole Food Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 86 | | | 1.14%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 81 | |
| 150 | | | 7.96%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 142 | |
| 558 | | | 7.97%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 529 | |
| | | | WM Wrigley Jr. Co. | | | | |
| 1,333 | | | 6.50%, 10/06/2014 *± | | | 1,332 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,084 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co. | | | | |
| 696 | | | 5.25%, 12/15/2009 *±Ψ | | | 706 | |
| | | | Turbo Beta Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,262 | | | 14.50%, 03/12/2018 ±⌂† | | | 555 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,261 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Amerigroup Corp. | | | | |
| 355 | | | 2.44%, 03/26/2012 ± | | | 342 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ — 7.9% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Fresenius SE | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,800 | | | 6.75%, 10/01/2014 *± | | | | | | $ | 1,791 | |
| | | | IASIS Healthcare Capital Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 2,192 | | | 6.29%, 06/13/2014 *± | | | | | | | 1,132 | |
| | | | Inverness Medical Innovation, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,291 | | | 4.74%, 06/26/2015 *± | | | | | | | 1,123 | |
| | | | Life Technologies Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,107 | | | 5.25%, 11/23/2015 ± | | | | | | | 1,102 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,148 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Services — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Marquee Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 2,797 | | | 6.32%, 06/13/2012 *± | | | | | | | 1,721 | |
| | | | Venetian Macau Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
| 419 | | | 2.68%, 05/25/2012 ± | | | | | | | 304 | |
| | | | Venetian Macau Ltd., Incremental Term Loan B | | | | | | | | |
| 297 | | | 2.68%, 05/25/2013 ± | | | | | | | 215 | |
| | | | Venetian Macau Ltd., Term Loan | | | | | | | | |
| 726 | | | 2.68%, 05/25/2013 ± | | | | | | | 526 | |
| | | | WideOpenWest Finance LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 1,484 | | | 7.49%, 06/29/2015 ± | | | | | | | 560 | |
| | | | Yonkers Racing Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,434 | | | 10.50%, 08/12/2011 *± | | | | | | | 1,394 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 4,720 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,494 | | | 12.50%, 12/15/2014 *± | | | | | | | 995 | |
| | | | Infor Lux Bond Co. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,776 | | | 8.43%, 09/02/2014 ±⌂ | | | | | | | 169 | |
| | | | Level 3 Communications Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 700 | | | 11.50%, 03/13/2014 *± | | | | | | | 711 | |
| | | | Mediacom Broadband LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 436 | | | 1.83%, 03/31/2010 ± | | | | | | | 425 | |
| | | | Wind Acquisitions Holdings Finance S.A. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,750 | | | 8.36%, 12/12/2011 ± | | | | | | | 1,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total senior floating rate interests: non-investment grade (cost $26,151) | | | | | | $ | 20,949 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | AboveNet, Inc. ⌂• | | | | | | $ | 37 | |
| — | | | XO Holdings, Inc. • | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $-) | | | | | | $ | 37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 52 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | | | $ | 43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total preferred stocks (cost $668) | | | | | | $ | 43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | AboveNet, Inc. ⌂• | | | | | | $ | 7 | |
| — | | | XO Holdings, Inc. ⌂• | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total warrants (cost $-) | | | | | | $ | 7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $256,898) | | | | | | $ | 249,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 8.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds — 8.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 10,107 | | | JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 10,107 | |
| — | | | State Street Bank U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | — | |
| 11,553 | | | Wells Fargo Advantage Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | 11,553 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 21,660 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 300 | | | 0.18%, 07/16/2009 □○ | | | | | | $ | 300 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $21,960) | | | | | | $ | 21,960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $278,858) ▲ | | | 102.5 | % | | $ | 270,960 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (2.5 | )% | | | (6,629 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 264,331 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 5.05% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $279,930 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 8,656 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (17,626 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (8,970 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $555, which represents 0.21% of total net assets. |
|
• | | Currently non-income producing. For long-term debt securities, items identified are in default as to payment of interest and/or principal. |
|
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
|
Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | |
■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $50,633, which represents 19.16% of total net assets. |
|
♠ | | Perpetual maturity security. Maturity date shown is the first call date. |
|
۞ | | Convertible security. |
|
► | | The interest rates disclosed for interest only strips represent effective yields based upon estimated future cash flows at April 30, 2009. |
|
○ | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
|
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $9,468. |
|
± | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the average coupon as of April 30, 2009. |
|
Ψ | | The company is in bankruptcy. The investment held by the fund is current with respect to interest payments. |
|
□ | | Security pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 1 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 1 | |
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 140 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | | (30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
| 09/2007 - 03/2008 | | | | 1 | | | AboveNet, Inc. | | $ | — | |
| 09/2007 - 03/2008 | | | | — | | | AboveNet, Inc. Warrants | | | — | |
| 11/2006 - 08/2007 | | | $ | 5,856 | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage, 9.75%, 01/25/2039 - 144A | | | 515 | |
| 03/2007 - 03/2009 | | | $ | 1,776 | | | Infor Lux Bond Co., 8.43%, 09/02/2014 | | | 1,521 | |
| 05/2001 - 11/2001 | | | $ | 650 | | | Potlatch Corp., 13.00%, 12/01/2009 | | | 646 | |
| 06/2005 - 04/2009 | | | $ | 1,600 | | | Sheridan Group, Inc., 10.25%, 08/15/2011 | | | 1,474 | |
| 02/2007 | | | $ | 920 | | | Soundview NIM Trust, 8.25%, 12/25/2036 - 144A | | | 914 | |
| 06/2008 - 11/2008 | | | $ | 1,262 | | | Turbo Beta Ltd., 14.50%, 03/12/2018 | | | 1,262 | |
| 05/2006 | | | | — | | | XO Holdings, Inc. Warrants | | | — | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $3,021 which represents 1.14% of total net assets.
| | |
♦ | | Senior floating rate interests in which the Fund invests generally pay interest rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States Banks, or (iii) the bank’s certificate of deposit rate. Senior floating rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The rate at which the borrower repays cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. The interest rate is the rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized |
| | Market | | Contract | | Delivery | | Appreciation/ |
Description | | Value ╪ | | Amount | | Date | | (Depreciation) |
Euro (Sell) | | $ | 835 | | | $ | 820 | | | | 05/27/09 | | | $ | (15 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 21,740 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 241,129 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 8,091 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 270,960 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 1 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 1 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 30 | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 15 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 45 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 4,738 | |
Net realized loss | | | (53 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 594 | |
Net purchases | | | 2,671 | |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | 141 | |
| | | |
Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 8,091 | |
| | | |
|
♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | (6 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $278,858) | | $ | 270,960 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $49) | | | 48 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 3,095 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 2,812 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 5,804 | |
Variation margin | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 100 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 282,819 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 15 | |
Bank overdraft — U.S. Dollars | | | 1 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 17,678 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 220 | |
Investment management fees | | | 30 | |
Dividends | | | 234 | |
Distribution fees | | | 16 | |
Variation margin | | | 2 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 91 | |
Other liabilities | | | 201 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 18,488 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 264,331 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 385,931 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 407 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (114,065 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (7,942 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 264,331 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 5.71/$5.97 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 30,559 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 174,458 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.70 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,351 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 19,086 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.70 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 6,417 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 36,570 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.72 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 196 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,122 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.71 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 57 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.71 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 14 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.71 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 8 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 5.71 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 5,779 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 33,016 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 10,684 | |
Securities lending | | | 24 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 10,708 | |
| | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 660 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 249 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 152 | |
Class B | | | 85 | |
Class C | | | 131 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 4 | |
Accounting services | | | 17 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 45 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 3 | |
Audit fees | | | 4 | |
Other expenses | | | 34 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 1,384 | |
Expense waivers | | | (171 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (27 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (198 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 1,186 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 9,522 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (33,323 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures | | | 1,435 | |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (40 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (31,928 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 43,927 | |
Net unrealized depreciation of futures | | | (291 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 7 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 43,643 | |
| | | |
Net Gain on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 11,715 | |
| | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 21,237 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 9,522 | | | $ | 17,427 | |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (31,928 | ) | | | (22,497 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | 43,643 | | | | (48,390 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 21,237 | | | | (53,460 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (6,288 | ) | | | (12,185 | ) |
Class B | | | (848 | ) | | | (1,900 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,263 | ) | | | (2,233 | ) |
Class I | | | (43 | ) | | | (34 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class Y | | | (1,252 | ) | | | (770 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (9,696 | ) | | | (17,125 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 50,212 | | | | (5,268 | ) |
Class B | | | 634 | | | | (5,433 | ) |
Class C | | | 13,338 | | | | (3,638 | ) |
Class I | | | 305 | | | | 878 | |
Class R3 | | | 39 | | | | 8 | |
Class R4 | | | 5 | | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Class Y | | | 17,241 | | | | 11,813 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 81,774 | | | | (1,638 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 93,315 | | | | (72,223 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 171,016 | | | | 243,239 | |
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End of period | | $ | 264,331 | | | $ | 171,016 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 407 | | | $ | 581 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford High Yield Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Trade date for senior floating rate interests purchased in the primary market is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior floating rate loan interests purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into. |
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| | | Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund had no outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $9,468. |
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| k) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| l) | | Senior Floating Rate Interests —The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, may invest in senior floating rate interests. Senior floating rate interests hold the most senior position in the capital structure of a business entity (the “Borrower”), are typically secured by specific collateral and have a claim on the assets and/or stock of the Borrower that is senior to that held by subordinated debtholders and stockholders of the Borrower. Senior floating rate interests are typically structured and administered by a financial institution that acts as the agent of the lenders participating in the senior floating rate interest. Senior floating rate interests are typically rated below-investment-grade, which suggests they are more likely to default and generally pay higher interest rates than investment-grade loans. A default could lead to non-payment of income which would result in a reduction of income to the Fund and there can be no assurance that the |
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| | | liquidation of any collateral would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. |
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| m) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| | | Senior floating rate interests or debt securities purchased to replace a prepaid loan or a debt security may have lower yields than the yield on the prepaid loan or debt security. Senior floating rate interests generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for the Borrower to repay, prepayments of senior floating rate interests may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior floating rate interests held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown in the Schedule of Investments. |
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| n) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| o) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| p) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| q) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 17,209 | | | $ | 18,374 | |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 805 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (80,815 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (52,902 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (132,912 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $124, increase accumulated net realized gain by $15,926, and decrease paid in capital by $16,050. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2009 | | $ | 1,643 | |
2010 | | | 25,246 | |
2011 | | | 28,570 | |
2014 | | | 3,595 | |
2016 | | | 21,761 | |
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Total | | $ | 80,815 | |
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| | | Based on certain provisions in the Internal Revenue Code, various limitations regarding the future utilization of the Fund carryforwards may apply. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund had $16,050 in expired capital loss carryforwards. |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.70 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.65 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.60 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.58 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.57 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.15% | | 1.90% | | 1.90% | | 0.90% | | 1.40% | | 1.10% | | 0.90% | | 0.90% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.07 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 1.98 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.75 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.85 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.84 | |
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* | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $235 and contingent deferred sales charges of $23 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $11. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $235 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from Payment | | |
| | from Affiliate for | | |
| | Transfer Agent | | |
| | Allocation | | Total Return |
| | Methodology | | Excluding Payment |
| | Reimbursements for | | from Affiliate for |
| | the Year Ended | | the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2004 | | October 31, 2004 |
Class A | | | 0.01 | % | | | 9.25 | % |
Class B | | | — | | | | 8.45 | |
Class C | | | 0.10 | | | | 8.44 | |
6. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 2 | |
Class R5 | | | 2 | |
7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 207,041 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 121,110 | |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 18,415 | | | | 987 | | | | (10,096 | ) | | | — | | | | 9,306 | | | | 10,759 | | | | 1,429 | | | | (12,581 | ) | | | — | | | | (393 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 98,752 | | | $ | 5,311 | | | $ | (53,851 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,212 | | | $ | 74,918 | | | $ | 10,120 | | | $ | (90,306 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,268 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 758 | | | | 120 | | | | (763 | ) | | | — | | | | 115 | | | | 316 | | | | 197 | | | | (1,272 | ) | | | — | | | | (759 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 4,062 | | | $ | 642 | | | $ | (4,070 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 634 | | | $ | 2,252 | | | $ | 1,397 | | | $ | (9,082 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,433 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 4,234 | | | | 163 | | | | (1,904 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,493 | | | | 1,843 | | | | 205 | | | | (2,556 | ) | | | — | | | | (508 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 22,685 | | | $ | 874 | | | $ | (10,221 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,338 | | | $ | 13,308 | | | $ | 1,452 | | | $ | (18,398 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,638 | ) |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 74 | | | | 8 | | | | (27 | ) | | | — | | | | 55 | | | | 142 | | | | 5 | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | 122 | |
Amount | | $ | 392 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | (130 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 305 | | | $ | 1,016 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | (169 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 878 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | |
Amount | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 39 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3,454 | | | | 231 | | | | (330 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,355 | | | | 2,333 | | | | 112 | | | | (639 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,806 | |
Amount | | $ | 17,772 | | | $ | 1,244 | | | $ | (1,775 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,241 | | | $ | 15,615 | | | $ | 778 | | | $ | (4,580 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,813 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | | Dollars | |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 141 | | | $ | 755 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 246 | | | $ | 1,796 | |
9. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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10. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 5.52 | | | $ | 0.27 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | (0.28 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.28 | ) | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | 5.71 | | | | 8.94 | %(e) | | $ | 174,458 | | | | 1.37 | %(f) | | | 1.14 | %(f) | | | 1.14 | %(f) | | | 10.22 | %(f) | | | 72 | % |
B | | | 5.51 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 5.70 | | | | 8.63 | (e) | | | 19,086 | | | | 2.26 | (f) | | | 1.75 | (f) | | | 1.75 | (f) | | | 9.67 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 5.51 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 5.70 | | | | 8.54 | (e) | | | 36,570 | | | | 2.02 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 9.44 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 5.53 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 5.72 | | | | 9.05 | (e) | | | 1,122 | | | | 0.89 | (f) | | | 0.89 | (f) | | | 0.89 | (f) | | | 10.50 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 5.52 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 8.80 | (e) | | | 57 | | | | 1.82 | (f) | | | 1.39 | (f) | | | 1.39 | (f) | | | 9.87 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 5.53 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 8.76 | (e) | | | 14 | | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 1.10 | (f) | | | 1.10 | (f) | | | 10.25 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 5.53 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 8.86 | (e) | | | 8 | | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 10.52 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 5.53 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 8.90 | (e) | | | 33,016 | | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 10.49 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 7.92 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 5.52 | | | | (24.40 | ) | | | 117,343 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 8.07 | | | | 111 | |
B | | | 7.91 | | | | 0.53 | | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (1.88 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 5.51 | | | | (25.00 | ) | | | 17,838 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 7.34 | | | | — | |
C | | | 7.91 | | | | 0.53 | | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (1.88 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 5.51 | | | | (25.01 | ) | | | 21,634 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 7.30 | | | | — | |
I | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 5.53 | | | | (24.11 | ) | | | 777 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 8.82 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.56 | | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (2.41 | ) | | | 5.52 | | | | (24.70 | ) | | | 14 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 7.93 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.59 | | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 5.53 | | | | (24.32 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 8.15 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 5.53 | | | | (24.16 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 8.35 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 5.53 | | | | (24.09 | ) | | | 13,394 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 8.57 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 7.92 | | | | 7.36 | (h) | | | 171,505 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 7.26 | | | | 145 | |
B | | | 7.92 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 7.91 | | | | 6.56 | (h) | | | 31,591 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 6.51 | | | | — | |
C | | | 7.92 | | | | 0.53 | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 7.91 | | | | 6.63 | (h) | | | 35,066 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 6.58 | | | | — | |
I(i) | | | 8.25 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 7.93 | | | | (0.76 | ) (e) | | | 149 | | | | 0.95 | (f) | | | 0.75 | (f) | | | 0.75 | (f) | | | 8.07 | (f) | | | — | |
R3(j) | | | 8.04 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.93 | | | | 4.49 | (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1.66 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 1.40 | (f) | | | 6.99 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(k) | | | 8.04 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.93 | | | | 4.75 | (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1.34 | (f) | | | 1.10 | (f) | | | 1.10 | (f) | | | 7.29 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(l) | | | 8.04 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.93 | | | | 4.96 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | 0.85 | (f) | | | 0.85 | (f) | | | 7.54 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.92 | | | | 0.71 | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | 7.93 | | | | 7.96 | (h) | | | 4,897 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 7.62 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 7.76 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 7.93 | | | | 9.57 | | | | 190,479 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 6.87 | | | | 147 | |
B | | | 7.74 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.67 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 7.92 | | | | 8.90 | | | | 37,189 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 6.10 | | | | — | |
C | | | 7.75 | | | | 0.49 | | | | — | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 7.92 | | | | 8.84 | | | | 39,991 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 6.15 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.75 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 7.92 | | | | 10.11 | | | | 24,374 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 7.33 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 8.18 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 7.76 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 188,599 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 5.86 | | | | 113 | |
B | | | 8.17 | | | | 0.42 | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 7.74 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 47,071 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 5.09 | | | | — | |
C | | | 8.17 | | | | 0.42 | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 7.75 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 50,945 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 5.18 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 8.17 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 7.75 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 25,974 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 6.40 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 (g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 7.94 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 8.18 | | | | 9.26 | (h) | | | 247,364 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 6.03 | | | | 86 | |
B | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.65 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 8.17 | | | | 8.45 | (h) | | | 63,972 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 5.32 | | | | — | |
C | | | 7.93 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 8.17 | | | | 8.54 | (h) | | | 71,673 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 5.40 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.94 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 8.17 | | | | 9.72 | | | | 16,410 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 6.13 | | | | — | |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford High Yield Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,089.40 | | | $ | 5.90 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.14 | | | $ | 5.70 | | | | 1.14 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,086.28 | | | $ | 9.05 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.11 | | | $ | 8.74 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,085.40 | | | $ | 9.82 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.37 | | | $ | 9.49 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,090.50 | | | $ | 4.61 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.38 | | | $ | 4.45 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,088.03 | | | $ | 7.19 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.90 | | | $ | 6.95 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,087.56 | | | $ | 5.69 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.33 | | | $ | 5.50 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,088.63 | | | $ | 4.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,089.01 | | | $ | 4.24 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.72 | | | $ | 4.10 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 5/31/07 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital Municipal Non-Investment Grade Debt Index is an unmanaged index made up of bonds that are non-investment grade, unrated, or rated below Ba1 by Moody’s Investors Service with a remaining maturity of at least one year.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective – Seeks to provide a high level of current income which is generally exempt from federal income taxes. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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High Yield Municipal Bond A# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -13.31 | % | | | -11.13 | % |
High Yield Municipal Bond A## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -17.21 | % | | | -13.24 | % |
High Yield Municipal Bond B# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -14.02 | % | | | -11.83 | % |
High Yield Municipal Bond B## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -18.10 | % | | | -13.52 | % |
High Yield Municipal Bond C# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -14.09 | % | | | -11.82 | % |
High Yield Municipal Bond C## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -14.91 | % | | | -11.82 | % |
High Yield Municipal Bond I# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -13.12 | % | | | -10.87 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and I shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | |
Christopher Bade | | Charles Grande* | |
Vice President | | Executive Vice President | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund returned 1.42%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus its benchmark, the Barclays Capital Municipal Non-Investment Grade Debt Index, which returned -4.20%, and the - -0.25% average return of the Lipper High Yield Municipal Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The Fund’s performance can be divided into two distinct periods. The first period, November through December 2008, was characterized by weak liquidity, and historically wide spreads (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) in the municipal market, due to the general economic weakness and an investor flight to quality.
During the latter part of 2008 a large number of mutual funds were selling high yield municipal bonds at any price to raise cash to meet significant fund redemptions. This selling pressure and a severe lack of demand for lower rated bonds pushed yields significantly higher (prices lower) and credit spreads wider (the incremental yield an investor receives for taking on greater credit risk). The Fund’s underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to lower rated credits compared to the benchmark resulted in outperformance. Towards the end of
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2008, the Fund held 31% in non-investment grade bonds versus over 90% for the benchmark. In addition, the strategy of lowering our duration (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) and increasing our cash position helped to limit underperformance during this time of rising yields.
The second distinct period of performance occurred from January through April 2009 as market prices rebounded off their lows in 2008. During this period the market saw a positive reversal of municipal mutual fund flows and improved liquidity in the market. A renewed appetite for riskier credits led to spread tightening (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving closer together) and better overall performance for high yield municipal bonds. Also, the greatly improved liquidity in the market allowed us to reposition the Fund for improved performance.
The Fund’s primary sources of outperformance relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the benchmark over the full six-month period were security selection, curve positioning and reduced exposures to underperforming sectors. Security selection in health care, education, tobacco and industrial revenue bonds were positive contributors as spreads tightened in these sectors. Longer maturity bond exposures (18+ years) outperformed due to a flattening of the municipal curve, which was amplified with the introduction of the taxable Build America Bonds (BABs) in April that tipped the supply/demand imbalance as BABs replaced some of the tax-exempt supply.
Drags on performance relative to the benchmark over the period included holding high levels of cash later in the period as municipal bonds continued to rally in 2009, exposure to the City of Detroit Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, which were downgraded to Non-Investment Grade in 2009, and exposure to Special Assessment Bonds that continued to be negatively impacted by the national housing slowdown and increasing delinquencies and foreclosures.
However, the Fund’s underweight to non-rated, special assessment bonds and industrial revenue bonds helped to mitigate underperformance relative to the benchmark during the period.
What is the outlook?
During this period of weak credit conditions and limited high yield municipal issuance, we continue to actively purchase high quality municipal bonds at wider spreads, which has contributed to an increase in the Fund’s overall credit rating (from Baa3 to Baa1). We still remain very cautious on high yield municipal credit given our general negative outlook on credit fundamentals. Budget challenges for state and local governments, downward ratings migration, and the ongoing “headline risk” will keep credit spreads wide and potentially cause them to widen further. However, we will selectively purchase lower rated credits and good credits in distressed sectors that we deem to be undervalued and are likely to outperform during this credit cycle. A stronger technical market going forward should allow us to trade more effectively in high yield municipal bonds.
Municipal bonds continue to present an excellent relative value versus taxable alternatives. Plus, the favorable steepness in the municipal curve coupled with wider credit spreads more fully compensates investors for the additional duration and credit risks in the market. Although we do not expect many defaults during this recession, we do expect that the weakening of credit fundamentals will certainly lead to downward ratings migration. However, we believe that the announcement of higher federal taxes under the Obama administration will make municipal bonds an even more attractive long-term investment.
* Effective June 26, 2009, Charles Grande will no longer manage assets for the Fund.
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
| | Long-Term |
Rating | | Holdings |
AAA | | | 5.1 | % |
AA | | | 10.5 | |
A | | | 26.0 | |
BBB | | | 25.6 | |
BB | | | 10.6 | |
B | | | 5.1 | |
CCC | | | 0.6 | |
Not Rated | | | 16.5 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Airport Revenues | | | 4.7 | % |
General Obligations | | | 10.7 | |
Health Care/Services | | | 21.0 | |
Higher Education (Univ., Dorms, etc.) | | | 16.0 | |
Housing (HFA’S, etc.) | | | 1.2 | |
Industrial | | | 7.0 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 10.1 | |
Public Facilities | | | 1.2 | |
Refunded With U.S. Government Securities | | | 4.5 | |
Special Tax Assessment | | | 5.6 | |
Tax Allocation | | | 2.8 | |
Transportation | | | 2.2 | |
Utilities - - Electric | | | 3.7 | |
Utilities - Water and Sewer | | | 0.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7.4 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.2 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Distribution by State
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of |
State | | Net Assets |
Alaska | | | 0.3 | % |
Arizona | | | 2.6 | |
California | | | 6.6 | |
Colorado | | | 1.6 | |
Delaware | | | 0.8 | |
District of Columbia | | | 0.8 | |
Florida | | | 8.4 | |
Georgia | | | 2.2 | |
Idaho | | | 0.7 | |
Illinois | | | 5.0 | |
Indiana | | | 0.8 | |
Kansas | | | 0.1 | |
Louisiana | | | 2.5 | |
Maryland | | | 0.4 | |
Massachusetts | | | 1.8 | |
Michigan | | | 5.8 | |
Minnesota | | | 0.3 | |
Missouri | | | 0.4 | |
Nebraska | | | 0.8 | |
Nevada | | | 0.6 | |
New Hampshire | | | 0.1 | |
New Jersey | | | 3.1 | |
New Mexico | | | 1.4 | |
New York | | | 8.1 | |
North Carolina | | | 0.4 | |
Ohio | | | 3.4 | |
Oklahoma | | | 0.1 | |
Other U.S. Territories | | | 0.9 | |
Pennsylvania | | | 2.2 | |
Rhode Island | | | 2.6 | |
South Carolina | | | 0.5 | |
South Dakota | | | 1.9 | |
Texas | | | 12.0 | |
Utah | | | 1.6 | |
Virginia | | | 1.5 | |
Washington | | | 2.5 | |
West Virginia | | | 0.8 | |
Wisconsin | | | 5.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7.4 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.2 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS—91.4% | | | | |
| | | | Alaska — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Auth, | | | | |
$ | 375 | | | 5.75%, 09/01/2033 | | $ | 381 | |
| | | | Anchorage Alaska, | | | | |
| 605 | | | 5.25%, 08/01/2028 | | | 636 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,017 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Arizona — 2.6% | | | | |
| | | | Arizona State Transportation Board Highway Rev, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 5.25%, 07/01/2025 | | | 3,221 | |
| | | | Estrella Mountain Ranch Community GO, | | | | |
| 265 | | | 6.20%, 07/15/2032 ⌂ | | | 176 | |
| | | | Mohave County Industrial DA Correctional Fac Contract, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 8.00%, 05/01/2025 | | | 3,171 | |
| | | | Pinal County Electric Dist #4, | | | | |
| 1,150 | | | 6.00%, 12/01/2038 | | | 932 | |
| | | | Scottsdale, AZ, IDA, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.25%, 09/01/2030 | | | 867 | |
| | | | Show Low Bluff, AZ, Community Fac Dist Special Assessment, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.60%, 07/01/2031 ⌂ | | | 125 | |
| | | | Tartesso West Community Facilities Dist, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.90%, 07/15/2032 ⌂ | | | 632 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,124 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | California — 6.6% | | | | |
| | | | California State, | | | | |
| 4,985 | | | 6.50%, 04/01/2033 | | | 5,361 | |
| | | | California State Public Works Board, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.25%, 04/01/2034 | | | 2,027 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, California Baptist University, | | | | |
| 2,800 | | | 5.50%, 11/01/2038 | | | 1,692 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Drew School, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.30%, 10/01/2037 | | | 157 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Huntington Park Rev, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.15%, 07/01/2030 | | | 134 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, | | | | |
| 4,100 | | | 7.25%, 10/01/2032 | | | 3,186 | |
| | | | Morongo Band of Mission Indians Enterprise Rev, | | | | |
| 1,595 | | | 6.50%, 03/01/2028 ■ | | | 1,153 | |
| | | | Perris, CA, Public FA Local Agency Rev, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.80%, 09/01/2038 ⌂ | | | 712 | |
| | | | Rialto, CA, Redev Agency, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.88%, 09/01/2033 | | | 1,701 | |
| | | | San Jose Redev Agency, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.50%, 08/01/2023 | | | 525 | |
| | | | Santa Cruz County Redev Agency, | | | | |
| 1,335 | | | 6.63%, 09/01/2029 | | | 1,397 | |
| | | | Torrance USD, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.38%, 08/01/2024 | | | 534 | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.50%, 08/01/2025 | | | 1,599 | |
| | | | Turlock, CA, Health Facilities Rev, | | | | |
| 2,675 | | | 5.38%, 10/15/2034 | | | 1,908 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,086 | |
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| | | | Colorado — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | Baptist Road Rural Transportation Auth, Sales & Use Tax Rev, | | | | |
| 800 | | | 5.00%, 12/01/2026 | | | 454 | |
| | | | Colorado E-470 Public Highway Auth Rev, | | | | |
| 1,875 | | | 5.50%, 09/01/2024 | | | 1,652 | |
| | | | Colorado Educational & Cultural FA Rev, Charter School-Windsor Academy Proj, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.70%, 05/01/2037 ⌂ | | | 335 | |
| | | | Colorado Health FA Rev, | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 5.50%, 05/15/2028 | | | 2,021 | |
| | | | Denver, CO, City & County Special Fac Airport AMT, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.25%, 10/01/2032 | | | 257 | |
| | | | North Range, CO, Metropolitan Dist #2, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 12/15/2027 ⌂ | | | 311 | |
| | | | Park Meadows, CO, Business Improvement Dist Shared Sales Tax Rev, | | | | |
| 360 | | | 5.35%, 12/01/2031 | | | 222 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,252 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Delaware — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Delaware Transportation Auth, | | | | |
| 1,180 | | | 5.00%, 07/01/2025 | | | 1,274 | |
| | | | Millsboro, DE, Special Obligation Plantation Lakes Special Development, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.45%, 07/01/2036 ⌂ | | | 284 | |
| | | | Sussex County, DE, Del Rev, | | | | |
| 1,235 | | | 5.90%, 01/01/2026 | | | 883 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,441 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | District of Columbia — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp, | | | | |
| 3,460 | | | 6.50%, 05/15/2033 | | | 2,571 | |
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| | | | Florida — 8.4% | | | | |
| | | | Beeline Community Development Dist, | | | | |
| 1,220 | | | 7.00%, 05/01/2037 | | | 902 | |
| | | | Colonial Country Club Community Development Dist, Capital Improvement Rev, | | | | |
| 2,105 | | | 6.40%, 05/01/2033 | | | 2,048 | |
| | | | Florida Village Community Development, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.50%, 05/01/2033 | | | 932 | |
| | | | Florida Village Community Development Dist No 8, | | | | |
| 2,855 | | | 6.38%, 05/01/2038 | | | 2,087 | |
| | | | Highlands County, FL, Adventist Health, | | | | |
| 125 | | | 5.25%, 11/15/2036 | | | 147 | |
| | | | Jacksonville, FL, Econ Development Community Health Care Facilities, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.25%, 09/01/2027 | | | 1,626 | |
| | | | Lakeland Florida Retirement Community Rev, | | | | |
| 1,750 | | | 6.38%, 01/01/2043 | | | 1,249 | |
| | | | Lee County, FL, Industrial Development Auth, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.25%, 06/15/2027 | | | 610 | |
| | | | Magnolia Creek, FL, Community Development Dist Capital Improvement, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.90%, 05/01/2039 ⌂ | | | 292 | |
| | | | Miami-Dade County Aviation Rev, | | | | |
| 2,470 | | | 5.50%, 10/01/2036 * | | | 2,375 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.4% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Florida — 8.4% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Miami-Dade County, FL, Educational Facilities Auth, | | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | 5.75%, 04/01/2028 | | $ | 3,075 | |
| | | | Orange County, FL, Health Care FA Rev, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.50%, 07/01/2038 ⌂ | | | 119 | |
| | | | Palm Beach County, FL, Health FA Rev Waterford Proj, | | | | |
| 2,400 | | | 5.88%, 11/15/2037 | | | 1,627 | |
| | | | Parker Road, FL, Community Development Dist Cap Improvement Ser A, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.60%, 05/01/2038 ⌂ | | | 106 | |
| | | | Putnam County, FL, DA, | | | | |
| 3,125 | | | 5.35%, 03/15/2042 | | | 3,174 | |
| | | | River Bend Community Development Dist, Capital Improvement Rev, | | | | |
| 1,990 | | | 7.13%, 11/01/2015 | | | 1,292 | |
| | | | Seminole Tribe of Florida, | | | | |
| 4,500 | | | 5.25%, 10/01/2027 ■ | | | 3,151 | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.50%, 10/01/2024 ■ | | | 751 | |
| | | | Six Mile Creek, FL, Community Development Dist, | | | | |
| 1,525 | | | 5.88%, 05/01/2038 ⌂ | | | 715 | |
| | | | St. Johns County, FL, IDA, | | | | |
| 1,765 | | | 5.00%, 02/15/2027 | | | 1,151 | |
| | | | Sweetwater Creek, FL, Community Development Dist Captial Improvement Rev, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.50%, 05/01/2038 ⌂ | | | 543 | |
| | | | Tolomato, FL, Community Development Dist, | | | | |
| 800 | | | 6.65%, 05/01/2040 | | | 536 | |
| | | | University Square Community Development, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.88%, 05/01/2038 | | | 286 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,794 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Georgia — 2.2% | | | | |
| | | | Atlanta Airport Revenues, | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 7.00%, 01/01/2030 Δ | | | 5,000 | |
| | | | Augusta, GA, Airport Rev AMT, | | | | |
| 165 | | | 5.35%, 01/01/2028 | | | 113 | |
| 230 | | | 5.45%, 01/01/2031 | | | 153 | |
| | | | Dekalb County Development, | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.00%, 07/01/2034 | | | 1,496 | |
| | | | Marietta, GA, DA, | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 7.00%, 06/15/2030 | | | 1,166 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,928 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Idaho — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | Idaho Arts Charter School, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.25%, 12/01/2028 | | | 768 | |
| | | | Idaho Board Bank Auth, | | | | |
| 1,465 | | | 5.63%, 09/15/2026 | | | 1,619 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,387 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Illinois — 5.0% | | | | |
| | | | Aurora Illinois Tax Increment Rev, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.75%, 12/30/2027 | | | 749 | |
| | | | Belleville, IL, Tax Increment, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.70%, 05/01/2036 ⌂ | | | 692 | |
| | | | Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Special Fac Rev, American Airlines Inc., | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.50%, 12/01/2030 | | | 94 | |
| | | | Chicago, IL, O’Hare Int’l Airport Rev, | | | | |
| 2,210 | | | 6.00%, 01/01/2017 | | | 2,255 | |
| | | | Hampshire, IL, Special Service Area #13, Tuscany Woods Proj, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.75%, 03/01/2037 ⌂ | | | 115 | |
| | | | Hampshire, IL, Special Service Area #16, Prairie Ridge Proj, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2046 ⌂ | | | 116 | |
| | | | Illinois FA Rev, | | | | |
| 1,800 | | | 5.38%, 08/15/2039 — 11/15/2039 | | | 1,456 | |
| 6,000 | | | 5.50%, 08/15/2030 | | | 5,077 | |
| | | | Illinois FA, Children’s Memorial Hospital Ser B, | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.50%, 08/15/2028 | | | 1,385 | |
| | | | Illinois Financial Auth Rev, | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 5.25%, 11/01/2039 * | | | 1,154 | |
| 1,070 | | | 5.38%, 07/01/2033 | | | 994 | |
| 1,400 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2038 | | | 1,422 | |
| 190 | | | 6.25%, 02/01/2033 | | | 181 | |
| | | | Springfield, IL, Water Rev, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.25%, 03/01/2026 | | | 523 | |
| | | | University of Illinois Rev, | | | | |
| 1,205 | | | 5.75%, 04/01/2038 | | | 1,275 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,488 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Indiana — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Indiana Municipal Power Agency, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.75%, 01/01/2034 | | | 1,008 | |
| | | | University of Southern Indiana, | | | | |
| 1,065 | | | 5.00%, 10/01/2022 — 10/01/2023. | | | 1,105 | |
| | | | Vigo County, IN, Union Hospital, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.70%, 09/01/2037 ■ | | | 332 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,445 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Kansas — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Olathe, KS, Tax Increment Rev, West Village Center, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 09/01/2026 ⌂ | | | 341 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Louisiana — 2.5% | | | | |
| | | | Colonial Pinnacle Community Development Dist, | | | | |
| 2,655 | | | 6.75%, 05/01/2023 | | | 1,867 | |
| | | | Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development, | | | | |
| 6,000 | | | 6.75%, 11/01/2032 | | | 4,155 | |
| | | | Louisiana Public Fac Auth, Susla Fac Inc, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.75%, 07/01/2039 ⌂ | | | 343 | |
| | | | New Orleans Aviation Board Revenues, | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 6.00%, 01/01/2023 | | | 2,557 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,922 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Maryland — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Maryland State Community Development Admin, | | | | |
| 605 | | | 4.38%, 09/01/2016 | | | 627 | |
| | | | Maryland State Health & Higher Education FA Rev, | | | | |
| 770 | | | 6.00%, 01/01/2028 | | | 666 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,293 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.4% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Massachusetts — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Massachusetts State Health & Education Facilities, | | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | 5.13%, 07/01/2033 | | $ | 834 | |
| 3,000 | | | 5.50%, 10/01/2024 | | | 3,049 | |
| 2,355 | | | 8.00%, 10/01/2039 | | | 2,434 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Michigan — 5.8% | | | | |
| | | | Detroit, MI, GO, | | | | |
| 12,175 | | | 5.00%, 04/01/2016 | | | 9,723 | |
| | | | Flint Michigan International Academy, | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 5.75%, 10/01/2037 | | | 1,689 | |
| | | | Michigan Public Educational Facilities, | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 6.50%, 09/01/2037 ■ | | | 3,729 | |
| | | | Michigan State Hospital FA, McLaren Health Care, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 5.63%, 05/15/2028 | | | 2,825 | |
| | | | Royal Oak Hospital Financial Auth, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 8.25%, 09/01/2039 | | | 2,217 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,183 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Minnesota — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | Baytown Township, MN, | | | | |
| 750 | | | 7.00%, 08/01/2038 | | | 587 | |
| | | | Falcon Heights, MN, Lease Rev, | | | | |
| 525 | | | 6.00%, 11/01/2037 | | | 366 | |
| | | | Minneapolis, MN, Multifamily Housing Rev AMT, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.40%, 04/01/2028 | | | 143 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,096 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Missouri — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Branson Hills, MO, Infrastructure Fac, | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.50%, 04/01/2027 ⌂ | | | 65 | |
| | | | Branson, MO, Regional Airport Transportation Development AMT, | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 6.00%, 07/01/2025 | | | 863 | |
| | | | Kansas City, MO, Tax Increment Rev Maincor Proj Ser A, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.25%, 03/01/2018 | | | 398 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,326 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Nebraska — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Madison County Hospital Auth, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 1,760 | |
| | | | Omaha Public Power Dist, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.50%, 02/01/2033 | | | 1,055 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,815 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Nevada — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Las Vegas, NV, Special Improvement Dist #808 & 810, Summerlin Village, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.13%, 06/01/2031 ⌂ | | | 260 | |
| | | | Mesquite Special Improvement Dist #07-01, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.00%, 08/01/2027 | | | 334 | |
| | | | Sparks Tourism Improvement, | | | | |
| 2,240 | | | 6.75%, 06/15/2028 | | | 1,544 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,138 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | New Hampshire — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | New Hampshire State Business Fin Rev AMT, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.20%, 05/01/2027 | | | 164 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Jersey — 3.1% | | | | |
| | | | Burlington County, NJ, Bridge Commission Econ Development Rev, The Evergreen Proj, | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.63%, 01/01/2038 | | | 944 | |
| | | | New Jersey Econ DA, | | | | |
| 4,800 | | | 6.25%, 09/15/2019 | | | 3,640 | |
| | | | New Jersey Health Care Facilities FA, | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 6.63%, 07/01/2038 | | | 3,098 | |
| | | | New Jersey Health Care Services FA, | | | | |
| 800 | | | 5.50%, 07/01/2030 | | | 576 | |
| | | | New Jersey State Educational FA Rev, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 7.50%, 12/01/2032 | | | 1,967 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,225 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | New Mexico — 1.4% | | | | |
| | | | Los Alamos County, NM, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 5.88%, 06/01/2027 | | | 3,203 | |
| | | | Montecito Estates Public Improvement Rev, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.00%, 10/01/2037 ⌂ . | | | 687 | |
| | | | Otero County NM Jail Proj Rev, | | | | |
| 1,370 | | | 6.00%, 04/01/2028 | | | 981 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,871 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | New York — 8.1% | | | | |
| | | | Erie County, NY, IDA Global Concepts Charter School Proj, | | | | |
| 2,100 | | | 6.25%, 10/01/2037 | | | 1,521 | |
| | | | Genesee County, NY, IDA Civic Fac Rev, United Memorial Medical Center, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 12/01/2027 | | | 330 | |
| | | | Long Island Power Auth, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 6.25%, 04/01/2033 | | | 3,249 | |
| | | | Nassau County, NY, IDA Continuing Care Retirement, | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 6.70%, 01/01/2043 | | | 1,857 | |
| | | | Nassau County, NY, IDA Continuing Care Retirement, Amsterdam at Harborside, Ser A, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.50%, 01/01/2027 | | | 793 | |
| | | | New York State Dormitory Auth Non State Supported Debt, NYU Hospital Center Ser B, | | | | |
| 750 | | | 5.63%, 07/01/2037 | | | 572 | |
| | | | New York State Dormitory Auth Non State Supported Debt, Orange Regional Med Center, | | | | |
| 3,125 | | | 6.13%, 12/01/2029 | | | 2,427 | |
| | | | New York State Dormitory Auth Rev Non St Supported Debt, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 2,097 | |
| | | | New York, NY, GO, | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 6.25%, 10/15/2028 | | | 4,379 | |
| | | | New York, NY, IDA American Airlines JFK International Airport AMT, | | | | |
| 515 | | | 7.13%, 08/01/2011 | | | 480 | |
| 9,000 | | | 7.63%, 08/01/2025 | | | 6,859 | |
| 1,725 | | | 8.00%, 08/01/2012 | | | 1,568 | |
| | | | Ulster County, NY, IDA, | | | | |
| 3,250 | | | 6.00%, 09/15/2037 — 09/15/2042 | | | 2,139 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,271 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.4% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | North Carolina — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Albemarle, NC, Hospital Auth Healthcare, | | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | 5.25%, 10/01/2038 | | $ | 717 | |
| | | | Mecklenburg County, NC, | | | | |
| 790 | | | 5.00%, 02/01/2024 | | | 832 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,549 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Ohio — 3.4% | | | | |
| | | | Buckeye Tobacco Settlement FA, | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 5.88%, 06/01/2047 | | | 2,794 | |
| 9,500 | | | 6.50%, 06/01/2047 | | | 5,860 | |
| | | | Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Rev, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 5.50%, 12/01/2036 | | | 3,018 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,672 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Oklahoma — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Oklahoma Development FA, Hospital Rev Great Plains Regional Medical Center, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.13%, 12/01/2036 | | | 348 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Other U. S. Territories — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | Puerto Rico Commonwealth, | | | | |
| 3,570 | | | 5.50%, 07/01/2032 | | | 3,143 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Pennsylvania — 2.2% | | | | |
| | | | Allegheny County, PA, Higher Education Building Auth, | | | | |
| 1,150 | | | 5.00%, 03/01/2033 | | | 1,093 | |
| | | | Erie Higher Educational Building Auth, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.50%, 03/15/2038 | | | 807 | |
| | | | Northampton County, PA, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 5.50%, 08/15/2035 | | | 2,484 | |
| | | | Pennsylvania State Higher Educational FA Rev, | | | | |
| 855 | | | 5.75%, 07/01/2028 | | | 697 | |
| | | | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, | | | | |
| 1,335 | | | 6.00%, 06/01/2028 | | | 1,450 | |
| | | | Philadelphia GO, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.00%, 07/15/2028 | | | 1,088 | |
| | | | Philadelphia, PA, IDA, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.25%, 05/01/2037 | | | 313 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,932 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Rhode Island — 2.6% | | | | |
| | | | Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 7.00%, 05/15/2039 | | | 2,026 | |
| | | | Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Funding Corp, | | | | |
| 945 | | | 6.00%, 06/01/2023 | | | 855 | |
| | | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp, | | | | |
| 8,000 | | | 6.25%, 06/01/2042 | | | 5,902 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,783 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | South Carolina — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Lancaster County, SC, Sun City Assessment, | | | | |
| 1,987 | | | 7.70%, 11/01/2017 | | | 1,640 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | South Dakota — 1.9% | | | | |
| | | | South Dakota Educational Enhancement Funding Corp, | | | | |
| 6,030 | | | 6.50%, 06/01/2032 | | | 4,502 | |
| | | | South Dakota Housing DA, | | | | |
| 1,985 | | | 6.13%, 05/01/2033 | | | 2,091 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,593 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Texas — 12.0% | | | | |
| | | | Brazos County Health Facilities Development Corp, | | | | |
| 3,260 | | | 5.50%, 01/01/2038 | | | 2,543 | |
| | | | Brazos County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp, | | | | |
| 3,310 | | | 5.50%, 01/01/2033 | | | 2,647 | |
| | | | Burnet County, TX, Public Fac Proj Rev, | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 7.75%, 08/01/2029 | | | 3,715 | |
| | | | Clifton Higher Education Fin Corp, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 8.75%, 02/15/2028 | | | 1,965 | |
| | | | Corpus Christi, TX, Independent School Dist, | | | | |
| 2,665 | | | 5.00%, 08/15/2026 | | | 2,732 | |
| | | | Dallas County Utility & Reclamation Dist, | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | 5.38%, 02/15/2029 | | | 4,532 | |
| | | | Dallas Fort Worth, TX, International Airport, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 6.00%, 11/01/2032 | | | 2,922 | |
| | | | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, International Airport AMT, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.15%, 01/01/2016 | | | 1,731 | |
| | | | Garza County, TX, Public Fac Corp Rev, | | | | |
| 350 | | | 5.75%, 10/01/2025 | | | 333 | |
| | | | Guadalupe County, TX, Board Managers Joint Rev , | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.50%, 08/15/2036 | | | 1,902 | |
| | | | Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Fac Baylor CLG Medicine, | | | | |
| 2,855 | | | 5.63%, 11/15/2032 | | | 2,853 | |
| | | | Houston, TX, Airport System Rev, | | | | |
| 6,500 | | | 6.75%, 07/01/2021 | | | 4,929 | |
| | | | La Vernia Texas Higher Education, | | | | |
| 2,105 | | | 9.00%, 08/15/2038 | | | 2,119 | |
| | | | Lower Colorado River Auth Rev, | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 7.25%, 05/15/2037 | | | 3,263 | |
| | | | Maverick County, TX, Public Fac Corp Proj Rev, | | | | |
| 1,495 | | | 6.25%, 02/01/2024 | | | 1,138 | |
| | | | Travis County, TX, Health Fac, Querencia | | | | |
| | | | Barton Creek Project, | | | | |
| 600 | | | 5.65%, 11/15/2035 | | | 359 | |
| | | | Willacy County, TX, GO, | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 6.88%, 09/01/2028 | | | 1,832 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 41,515 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utah — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | Provo, UT, Lakeview Charter School, | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 5.63%, 07/15/2037 | | | 878 | |
| | | | Provo, UT, Renaissance Charter School, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.63%, 07/15/2037 | | | 131 | |
| | | | Utah County, UT, Charter School Rev, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.00%, 02/15/2038 | | | 705 | |
| | | | Utah State Charter School FA Charter School Rev, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 6.75%, 08/15/2028 | | | 1,611 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 91.4% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Utah — 1.6% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Utah State Charter School Financing Auth, Channing Hall Ser A, | | | | |
$ | 750 | | | 5.88%, 07/15/2027 ■ | | $ | 523 | |
| 700 | | | 6.00%, 07/15/2037 ■ | | | 465 | |
| | | | Utah State Charter School Financing Auth, Summit Academy Ser A, | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.80%, 06/15/2038 | | | 1,019 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,332 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Virginia — 1.5% | | | | |
| | | | James City County, VA, Econ DA Residential Care Fac, | | | | |
| 675 | | | 5.40%, 07/01/2027 | | | 416 | |
| | | | Lexington, VA, IDA Residential Care Fac Rev, | | | | |
| 1,050 | | | 5.50%, 01/01/2037 | | | 686 | |
| | | | Norfolk, VA, Redev & Housing Auth Rev, | | | | |
| 2,005 | | | 6.13%, 01/01/2035 | | | 1,450 | |
| | | | Peninsula, VA, Turn Center Community Dev DA, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 6.45%, 09/01/2037 | | | 200 | |
| | | | Virginia State Residential Auth, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 11/01/2024 | | | 545 | |
| | | | Washington County Hospital Fac Revenues, | | | | |
| 1,750 | | | 7.75%, 07/01/2038 | | | 1,789 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,086 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Washington — 2.5% | | | | |
| | | | Skagit County, WA, Public Hospital Rev, | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.75%, 12/01/2032 | | | 1,531 | |
| | | | Washington Health Care Facilities Auth, | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 6.25%, 10/01/2028 | | | 4,342 | |
| | | | Washington State Health Care FA Rev, | | | | |
| 3,600 | | | 6.13%, 08/15/2037 | | | 2,841 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,714 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | West Virginia — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | West Virginia State Hospital FA Rev Thomas Health Systems, | | | | |
| 3,500 | | | 6.50%, 10/01/2028 — 10/01/2038 | | | 2,726 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wisconsin — 5.8% | | | | |
| | | | Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp of WI, | | | | |
| 13,565 | | | 6.13%, 06/01/2027 ‡ | | | 14,490 | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.38%, 06/01/2032 | | | 1,123 | |
| | | | Wisconsin State General Fund, | | | | |
| 185 | | | 5.75%, 05/01/2033 | | | 192 | |
| 1,295 | | | 6.00%, 05/01/2036 | | | 1,363 | |
| | | | Wisconsin State Health & Educational FA Rev, | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 5.50%, 08/15/2023 | | | 2,270 | |
| | | | Wisconsin State Health & Educational Fac Auth, Wellington Homes Wis LLC, | | | | |
| 600 | | | 6.75%, 09/01/2037 | | | 427 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,865 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total municipal bonds (cost $363,529) | | $ | 314,393 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $363,529) | | $ | 314,393 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 7.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds — 7.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 25,427 | | | State Street Bank Tax Free Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 25,427 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $25,427) | | | | | | $ | 25,427 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $388,956) ▲ | | | 98.8 | % | | $ | 339,820 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.2 | % | | | 4,033 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 343,853 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $388,956 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 5,709 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (54,845 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (49,136 | ) |
| | | |
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $10,104, which represents 2.94% of total net assets. |
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $3,568. |
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Belleville, IL, Tax Increment, 5.70%, 05/01/2036 | | $ | 994 | |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 100 | | | Branson Hills, MO, Infrastructure Fac, 5.50%, 04/01/2027 | | | 100 | |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | Colorado Educational & Cultural FA Rev, Charter School-Windsor Academy Proj, 5.70%, 05/01/2037 — 144A | | | 500 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
9
The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Schedule of Investments – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
| 11/2007 | | | $ | 265 | | | Estrella Mountain Ranch Community GO, 6.20%, 07/15/2032 | | $ | | 265 |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 200 | | | Hampshire, IL, Special Service Area #13, Tuscany Woods Proj, 5.75%, 03/01/2037 | | | | 200 |
| 07/2007 | | | $ | 200 | | | Hampshire, IL, Special Service Area #16, Prairie Ridge Proj, 6.00%, 03/01/2046 | | | | 201 |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | Las Vegas, NV, Special Improvement Dist #808 & 810, Summerlin Village, 6.13%, 06/01/2031 | | | | 498 |
| 07/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | Louisiana Public Fac Auth, Susla Fac Inc, 5.75%, 07/01/2039 — 144A | | | | 503 |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | Magnolia Creek, FL, Community Development Dist Capital Improvement, 5.90%, 05/01/2039 | | | | 496 |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | Millsboro, DE, Special Obligation Plantation Lakes Special Development, 5.45%, 07/01/2036 | | | | 500 |
| 12/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Montecito Estates Public Improvement Rev, 7.00%, 10/01/2037 | | | | 1,000 |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | North Range, CO, Metropolitan Dist #2, 5.50%, 12/15/2027 | | | | 499 |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | Olathe, KS, Tax Increment Rev, West Village Center, 5.50%, 09/01/2026 | | | | 498 |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 200 | | | Orange County, FL, Health Care FA Rev, 5.50%, 07/01/2038 | | | | 195 |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 200 | | | Parker Road, FL, Community Development Dist Cap Improvement Ser A, 5.60%, 05/01/2038 | | | | 199 |
| 11/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Perris, CA, Public FA Local Agency Rev, 5.80%, 09/01/2038 | | | | 1,000 |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 200 | | | Show Low Bluff, AZ, Community Fac Dist Special Assessment, 5.60%, 07/01/2031 — 144A | | | | 200 |
| 06/2007 — 10/2007 | | | $ | 1,525 | | | Six Mile Creek, FL, Community Development Dist, 5.88%, 05/01/2038 | | | | 1,450 |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Sweetwater Creek, FL, Community Development Dist Captial Improvement Rev, 5.50%, 05/01/2038 | | | | 1,000 |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Tartesso West Community Facilities Dist, 5.90%, 07/15/2032 | | | | 1,000 |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $6,969 which represents 2.03% of total net assets.
| | | | |
AMT | | — | | Alternative Minimum Tax |
DA | | — | | Development Authority |
FA | | — | | Finance Authority |
GO | | — | | General Obligations |
IDA | | — | | Industrial Development Authority Bond |
USD | | — | | United School District |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 25,427 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 314,393 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 339,820 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
10
The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $388,956) | | $ | 339,820 | |
Cash | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 4,996 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 3,169 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 6,509 | |
Other assets | | | 80 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 354,574 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 9,516 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 308 | |
Investment management fees | | | 31 | |
Dividends | | | 606 | |
Distribution fees | | | 23 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 23 | |
Other liabilities | | | 214 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 10,721 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 343,853 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 418,608 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 93 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (25,712 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (49,136 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 343,853 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 650,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.15/$7.48 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 27,646 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 197,684 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.15 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 873 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,241 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.15 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 12,320 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 88,144 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.16 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,233 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 51,784 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
11
The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 10,434 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 10,434 | |
| | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 831 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 80 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 213 | |
Class B | | | 25 | |
Class C | | | 392 | |
Custodian fees | | | 2 | |
Accounting services | | | 27 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 48 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 25 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 1,647 | |
Expense waivers | | | (245 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | (1 | ) |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (246 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 1,401 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 9,033 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (12,506 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (12,506 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 8,194 | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 8,194 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (4,312 | ) |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 4,721 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 9,033 | | | $ | 11,520 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (12,506 | ) | | | (12,685 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 8,194 | | | | (56,281 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 4,721 | | | | (57,446 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (5,322 | ) | | | (6,892 | ) |
Class B | | | (135 | ) | | | (156 | ) |
Class C | | | (2,142 | ) | | | (2,367 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,564 | ) | | | (2,152 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (9,163 | ) | | | (11,567 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 28,715 | | | | 164,319 | |
Class B | | | 1,607 | | | | 4,369 | |
Class C | | | 12,587 | | | | 81,960 | |
Class I | | | (1,238 | ) | | | 59,280 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 41,671 | | | | 309,928 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 37,229 | | | | 240,915 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 306,624 | | | | 65,709 | |
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End of period | | $ | 343,853 | | | $ | 306,624 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 93 | | | $ | 223 | |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. Organization:
| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
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| | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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c) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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d) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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e) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $3,568. |
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f) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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g) | | Prepayment Risks — Certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. The potential for the value of a debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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h) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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i) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate.
FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| k) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
3. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 * |
Tax Exempt Income † | | $ | 10,972 | | | $ | 584 | |
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† | | The Fund designates these distributions as exempt interest pursuant to IRC Sec. 852(b)(5). |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 917 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (13,206 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (57,329 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (69,618 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $231, decrease accumulated net realized loss by $237, and increase paid in capital by $6. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2015 | | $ | 284 | |
2016 | | | 12,922 | |
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Total | | $ | 13,206 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.5500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.5000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.4750 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.4550 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.4450 | % |
| | | HIFSCO had voluntarily agreed to waive 0.20% of the management fees until February 28, 2009. |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I |
1.00% | | 1.75% | | 1.75% | | 0.75% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows:
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.25 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.00 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.01 | ‡ |
Class I Shares | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.00 | § |
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* | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $796 and contingent deferred sales charges of $97 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $15. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions – Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $79 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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5. Investment Transactions:
| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 91,846 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 43,755 | |
6. Capital Share Transactions:
The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 9,579 | | | | 439 | | | | (5,944 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,074 | | | | 25,895 | | | | 436 | | | | (7,649 | ) | | | — | | | | 18,682 | |
Amount | | $ | 66,559 | | | $ | 3,045 | | | $ | (40,889 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 28,715 | | | $ | 225,224 | | | $ | 3,641 | | | $ | (64,546 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 164,319 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 301 | | | | 11 | | | | (81 | ) | | | — | | | | 231 | | | | 575 | | | | 10 | | | | (84 | ) | | | — | | | | 501 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,086 | | | $ | 74 | | | $ | (553 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,607 | | | $ | 5,013 | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | (727 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,369 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3,092 | | | | 154 | | | | (1,469 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,777 | | | | 10,561 | | | | 131 | | | | (1,336 | ) | | | — | | | | 9,356 | |
Amount | | $ | 21,635 | | | $ | 1,068 | | | $ | (10,116 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,587 | | | $ | 91,857 | | | $ | 1,083 | | | $ | (10,980 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 81,960 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,850 | | | | 163 | | | | (2,208 | ) | | | — | | | | (195 | ) | | | 8,828 | | | | 182 | | | | (2,309 | ) | | | — | | | | 6,701 | |
Amount | | $ | 12,921 | | | $ | 1,134 | | | $ | (15,293 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,238 | ) | | $ | 76,859 | | | $ | 1,510 | | | $ | (19,089 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,280 | |
7. Line of Credit:
| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Financial Highlights – (Unaudited)
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 0.21 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | 7.15 | | | | 1 .42 | %(e) | | $ | 197,684 | | | | 0 .91 | %(f) | | | 0 .75 | %(f) | | | 0 .75 | %(f) | | | 6 .15 | %(f) | | | 16 | % |
B | | | 7.26 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.15 | | | | 1 .15 | (e) | | | 6,241 | | | | 1 .73 | (f) | | | 1 .57 | (f) | | | 1 .57 | (f) | | | 5 .33 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.27 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 7.15 | | | | 1 .03 | (e) | | | 88,144 | | | | 1 .68 | (f) | | | 1 .52 | (f) | | | 1 .52 | (f) | | | 5 .38 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 7.27 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.16 | | | | 1 .65 | (e) | | | 51,784 | | | | 0 .67 | (f) | | | 0 .51 | (f) | | | 0 .51 | (f) | | | 6 .38 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.46 | | | | 0.49 | | | | — | | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | 7.27 | | | | (18.60 | ) | | | 171,281 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 5.61 | | | | 65 | |
B | | | 9.46 | | | | 0.42 | | | | — | | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (2.20 | ) | | | 7.26 | | | | (19.36 | ) | | | 4,664 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 4.81 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.46 | | | | 0.42 | | | | — | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | 7.27 | | | | (19.24 | ) | | | 76,650 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 4.86 | | | | — | |
I | | | 9.47 | | | | 0.51 | | | | — | | | | (2.19 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (2.20 | ) | | | 7.27 | | | | (18.50 | ) | | | 54,029 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 5.84 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) May 31, 2007, through October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(g) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 9.46 | | | | (3 .41 | ) (e) | | | 46,261 | | | | 1 .03 | (f) | | | 0 .25 | (f) | | | 0 .25 | (f) | | | 4 .83 | (f) | | | 23 | |
B(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 9.46 | | | | (3 .71 | ) (e) | | | 1,333 | | | | 1 .82 | (f) | | | 1 .00 | (f) | | | 1 .00 | (f) | | | 4 .05 | (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 9.46 | | | | (3 .71 | ) (e) | | | 11,236 | | | | 1 .81 | (f) | | | 1 .00 | (f) | | | 1 .00 | (f) | | | 4 .19 | (f) | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 9.47 | | | | (3 .21 | ) (e) | | | 6,879 | | | | 0 .80 | (f) | | | – | (f) | | | – | (f) | | | 5 .22 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford High Yield Municipal Bond Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | the | | Days |
| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.22 | | | $ | 3.74 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.07 | | | $ | 3.75 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.53 | | | $ | 7.83 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.00 | | | $ | 7.85 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,010.30 | | | $ | 7.57 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.25 | | | $ | 7.60 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I . | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.45 | | | $ | 2.54 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.26 | | | $ | 2.55 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Income Fund
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The Hartford Income Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/02 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks to provide a high level of current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.
Average Annual Total Returns (2, 3) (as of 4/30/09)
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| | Date | | Year | | Year | | Inception |
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Income A# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -7.56 | % | | | 1.46 | % | | | 3.03 | % |
Income A## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -11.72 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 2.31 | % |
Income B# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -8.35 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 2.26 | % |
Income B## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -12.70 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | 2.26 | % |
Income C# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -8.35 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 2.29 | % |
Income C## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -9.22 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 2.29 | % |
Income Y# | | | 11/28/03 | | | | -7.31 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
William H. Davison, Jr. | | Michael Gray, CFA | | Christopher J. Zeppieri, CFA |
Managing Director | | Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Income Fund returned 7.09%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus its benchmark, Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned 7.74%, and the 5.41% average return of the Lipper Corporate Debt A-Rated Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) saw a slight recovery in the beginning of 2009 as the government announced several initiatives to support financial and consumer credit markets. Programs included the expansion of Term Asset-Backed Loan Facility (TALF) and the introduction of the Public-Private Investment Program (PPIP) which was designed to remove toxic assets from banks’ balance sheets. Highly rated securities in asset backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) sectors benefited from this government action, while investment grade financial debt continued to underperform as the fate of the banking sector remained uncertain.
The Federal Open Market Committee (the Fed) continued to target the overnight Fed funds rate at just above 0%. This accommodative policy kept short maturity Treasury yields low. Longer maturity Treasury yields declined by year end then rose over the January to April time frame. The funding requirements of the government have grown with the introduction of additional
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stimulus programs and excess supply concerns pushed Treasury yields higher. The concern over excess supply was partially offset with the announcement that the Treasury would purchase these securities outright, but the supply/demand imbalance uncertainty remained. Moreover, concerns of current stimulus leading to future inflation left many market participants backing away from longer duration (i.e. sensitivity to changes in interest rates) securities. As a result, the curve steepened (i.e. short and long term interest rates moved farther apart).
The primary driver of the Fund’s underperformance relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to its benchmark for the period was security selection. Primarily these were securities within mortgage backed securities (MBS), and CMBS. Problems in the housing sector continued to prove troublesome to the mortgage market. This was despite the Fed’s efforts to keep mortgage rates low and relieve pressure in the sector.
The Fund’s performance was buoyed slightly by strong performance in out-of-benchmark bonds. Despite worsening economic data and increasing default rates, the high yield market rallied significantly in the beginning of 2009. An out-of-benchmark allocation to the high yield sector was the top contributor of performance for the period.
The Fund was also slightly overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) in investment grade corporate bonds, with a sector bias towards Industrial bonds. This also proved to be beneficial as these bonds rallied later in the period.
What is the outlook?
Risk premiums across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
Government actions have significantly increased the attractiveness of select ABS and CMBS. Although these asset classes still face a precarious fundamental environment, the pricing at the top of the capital structure in many of these investments is indicative of an environment far worse than what we expect. Moreover, recognizing the importance of these markets, the government has initiated policy to facilitate a broader buyer base and investor interest. The TALF and the PPIP will likely contribute to continued spread tightening (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving closer together) as these plans are further implemented.
The U.S. Treasury yield curve is expected to remain in a limited range in the near term. We expect the economy to remain weak through the rest of the year.
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
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Rating | | Holdings | |
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AAA | | | 48.2 | % |
AA | | | 5.2 | |
A | | | 15.1 | |
BBB | | | 16.3 | |
BB | | | 9.1 | |
B | | | 5.6 | |
CCC | | | 0.3 | |
D | | | 0.2 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets | |
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Basic Materials | | | 3.3 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 1.9 | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 2.1 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.1 | |
Energy | | | 4.3 | |
Finance | | | 20.0 | |
Foreign Governments | | | 1.5 | |
Health Care | | | 4.6 | |
Services | | | 3.7 | |
Technology | | | 9.5 | |
Transportation | | | 0.4 | |
U.S. Government Agencies | | | 28.2 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | 5.9 | |
Utilities | | | 4.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES — 8.2% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 8.2% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 2,557 | | | 5.50%, 11/10/2039 ⌂► | | $ | 43 | |
| 6,646 | | | 5.75%, 06/10/2039 ⌂► | | | 31 | |
| | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust | | | | |
| 200 | | | 0.81%, 04/25/2036 ⌂ Δ | | | 80 | |
| 5,420 | | | 7.00%, 07/25/2037 ⌂► | | | 298 | |
| 9,917 | | | 7.50%, 09/25/2037 ⌂► | | | 883 | |
| | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. | | | | |
| 540 | | | 5.12%, 02/11/2041 Δ | | | 465 | |
| 1,650 | | | 5.15%, 10/12/2042 Δ | | | 1,437 | |
| 1,700 | | | 5.33%, 02/11/2044 | | | 1,384 | |
| 530 | | | 5.41%, 12/11/2040 | | | 471 | |
| 600 | | | 5.72%, 09/11/2038 Δ | | | 517 | |
| | | | Capital Automotive Receivables Asset Trust | | | | |
| 50 | | | 5.77%, 05/20/2010 ⌂ | | | 49 | |
| | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage | | | | |
| 4,976 | | | 7.00%, 07/25/2035 - 06/25/2038 ⌂► † | | | 355 | |
| 6,177 | | | 9.75%, 01/25/2039 ⌂► | | | 618 | |
| | | | Chase Issuance Trust | | | | |
| 360 | | | 5.12%, 10/15/2014 | | | 366 | |
| | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 510 | | | 5.43%, 10/15/2049 | | | 419 | |
| | | | Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 3.02%, 01/25/2037 ⌂ Δ | | | 2 | |
| | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates | | | | |
| 4,989 | | | 5.50%, 03/10/2039 ⌂► | | | 79 | |
| | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates | | | | |
| 43 | | | 5.46%, 07/25/2035 | | | 17 | |
| | | | Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization | | | | |
| 197 | | | 0.71%, 05/25/2036 ⌂ Δ | | | 86 | |
| | | | CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 290 | | | 5.23%, 12/15/2040 | | | 248 | |
| | | | Equity One ABS, Inc. | | | | |
| 3 | | | 2.94%, 07/25/2034 ⌂ Δ | | | — | |
| 27 | | | 5.46%, 12/25/2033 | | | 9 | |
| | | | Ford Credit Automotive Owner Trust | | | | |
| 600 | | | 4.28%, 05/15/2012 | | | 599 | |
| | | | GE Business Loan Trust | | | | |
| 8,112 | | | 6.14%, 05/15/2034 ⌂► | | | 21 | |
| | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp. | | | | |
| 330 | | | 5.05%, 07/10/2045 Δ | | | 311 | |
| 54,202 | | | 6.35%, 11/10/2045 ⌂► | | | 45 | |
| | | | GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.30%, 08/10/2038 | | | 179 | |
| | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust | | | | |
| 270 | | | 5.75%, 10/25/2036 ⌂ | | | 156 | |
| | | | Green Tree Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 3 | | | 7.30%, 01/15/2026 | | | 3 | |
| 8 | | | 7.35%, 05/15/2027 | | | 8 | |
| | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp. | | | | |
| 198 | | | 1.69%, 11/05/2021 ⌂• Δ | | | 1 | |
| 189 | | | 1.89%, 11/05/2021 ⌂• Δ | | | 1 | |
| 510 | | | 4.80%, 08/10/2042 | | | 425 | |
| 390 | | | 5.92%, 07/10/2038 Δ | | | 326 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Automotive Receivable Trust | | | | |
| 75 | | | 12.85%, 03/15/2012 ⌂† | | | 21 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 1,550 | | | 5.18%, 12/15/2044 Δ | | | 1,337 | |
| 550 | | | 5.34%, 05/15/2047 | | | 425 | |
| 240 | | | 5.40%, 05/15/2045 | | | 186 | |
| 502 | | | 5.47%, 04/15/2043 Δ | | | 386 | |
| 2,088 | | | 5.50%, 01/15/2038 ⌂► | | | 41 | |
| 190 | | | 6.16%, 05/12/2034 | | | 190 | |
| | | | LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 20,961 | | | 5.26%, 06/15/2036 ⌂► | | | 30 | |
| | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial | | | | |
| 120 | | | 5.62%, 09/25/2036 ⌂ | | | 100 | |
| | | | Long Beach Asset Holdings Corp. | | | | |
| 45 | | | 5.78%, 04/25/2046 ⌂ • | | | — | |
| | | | Marlin Leasing Receivables LLC | | | | |
| 440 | | | 5.33%, 09/16/2013 ■ | | | 433 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I | | | | |
| 560 | | | 4.70%, 07/15/2056 | | | 491 | |
| 540 | | | 5.01%, 01/14/2042 | | | 495 | |
| 700 | | | 5.65%, 12/15/2044 | | | 578 | |
| | | | Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust | | | | |
| 22 | | | 9.97%, 03/25/2037 ⌂Δ | | | 1 | |
| | | | Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Class M6 | | | | |
| 725 | | | 6.99%, 03/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 45 | |
| | | | Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Class M7 | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.99%, 03/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 25 | |
| | | | Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Class M8 | | | | |
| 475 | | | 6.99%, 03/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 19 | |
| | | | PSE&G Transition Funding LLC | | | | |
| 70 | | | 6.61%, 06/15/2015 | | | 77 | |
| | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust | | | | |
| 80 | | | 5.75%, 05/25/2036 ⌂Δ | | | 59 | |
| 200 | | | 6.16%, 05/25/2036 ⌂ | | | 36 | |
| | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M5 | | | | |
| 600 | | | 7.00%, 09/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 33 | |
| | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M8 | | | | |
| 750 | | | 7.00%, 09/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 25 | |
| | | | USAA Automotive Owner Trust | | | | |
| 845 | | | 5.36%, 06/15/2012 | | | 865 | |
| | | | Wachovia Automotive Loan Owner Trust | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.15%, 07/20/2012 ⌂ | | | 229 | |
| 260 | | | 5.29%, 06/20/2012 ⌂ | | | 241 | |
| | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 505 | | | 5.31%, 11/15/2048 | | | 397 | |
| 6,117 | | | 5.50%, 02/15/2041 ⌂► | | | 99 | |
| | | | Wamu Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | | | | |
| 1,220 | | | 6.31%, 03/23/2045 ⌂Δ | | | 305 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust | | | | |
| 942 | | | 6.25%, 11/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 508 | |
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| | | | | | | 17,609 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES — 8.2% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Detroit Edison Securitization | | | | |
$ | 52 | | | 6.19%, 03/01/2013 | | $ | 54 | |
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| | | | Total asset & commercial mortgage backed securities (cost $23,158) | | $ | 17,663 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 35.0% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Alcan, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 240 | | | 6.13%, 12/15/2033 | | $ | 163 | |
| | | | Anglo American Capital plc | | | | |
| 1,138 | | | 9.38%, 04/08/2014 - 04/08/2019 ■ | | | 1,175 | |
| | | | Barrick Gold Corp. | | | | |
| 170 | | | 6.95%, 04/01/2019 | | | 180 | |
| | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | | |
| 925 | | | 7.50%, 11/01/2018 | | | 1,081 | |
| | | | Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,115 | | | 5.88%, 07/15/2013 | | | 1,051 | |
| 265 | | | 9.00%, 05/01/2019 | | | 273 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,923 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.25%, 01/24/2014 ■ | | | 205 | |
| 400 | | | 7.63%, 04/09/2019 ■ | | | 393 | |
| | | | Tyco Electronics Group S.A. | | | | |
| 428 | | | 6.00%, 10/01/2012 | | | 390 | |
| 763 | | | 6.55%, 10/01/2017 | | | 587 | |
| | | | Tyco International Ltd. | | | | |
| 792 | | | 8.50%, 01/15/2019 | | | 848 | |
| | | | United Technologies Corp. | | | | |
| 656 | | | 6.13%, 02/01/2019 | | | 707 | |
| | | | Xerox Corp. | | | | |
| 205 | | | 6.35%, 05/15/2018 | | | 166 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,296 | |
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| | | | Consumer Cyclical — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | CRH America, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.63%, 09/30/2011 | | | 901 | |
| 330 | | | 8.13%, 07/15/2018 | | | 275 | |
| | | | Safeway, Inc. | | | | |
| 445 | | | 5.80%, 08/15/2012 | | | 461 | |
| 270 | | | 6.25%, 03/15/2014 | | | 287 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,924 | |
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| | | | Consumer Staples — 1.7% | | | | |
| | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 790 | | | 10.20%, 02/06/2039 | | | 870 | |
| | | | Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. | | | | |
| 280 | | | 8.20%, 01/15/2039 ■ | | | 280 | |
| | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. | | | | |
| 955 | | | 7.75%, 01/15/2019 ■ | | | 1,000 | |
| | | | General Mills, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,010 | | | 5.70%, 02/15/2017 | | | 1,037 | |
| | | | Unilever Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 4.80%, 02/15/2019 | | | 505 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,692 | |
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| | | | Energy — 3.9% | | | | |
| | | | Chevron Corp. | | | | |
| 535 | | | 4.95%, 03/03/2019 | | | 546 | |
| | | | ConocoPhillips | | | | |
| 875 | | | 6.50%, 02/01/2039 | | | 867 | |
| | | | Consumers Energy Co. | | | | |
| 725 | | | 6.70%, 09/15/2019 | | | 765 | |
| | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | | | | |
| 156 | | | 5.88%, 05/01/2019 | | | 156 | |
| | | | EnCana Corp. | | | | |
| 110 | | | 6.50%, 05/15/2019 | | | 110 | |
| | | | Gazprom International S.A. | | | | |
| 113 | | | 7.20%, 02/01/2020 § | | | 102 | |
| | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | |
| 285 | | | 6.50%, 02/15/2014 | | | 296 | |
| | | | Nabors Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 537 | | | 9.25%, 01/15/2019 ■ | | | 507 | |
| | | | Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.30%, 09/30/2020 ■ | | | 1,299 | |
| | | | Sempra Energy | | | | |
| 588 | | | 9.80%, 02/15/2019 | | | 671 | |
| | | | Shell International Finance B.V. | | | | |
| 570 | | | 6.38%, 12/15/2038 | | | 607 | |
| | | | Statoilhydro ASA | | | | |
| 998 | | | 5.25%, 04/15/2019 | | | 1,021 | |
| | | | TNK-BP Finance S.A. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 7.50%, 03/13/2013 ■ | | | 166 | |
| | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 1,120 | | | 6.63%, 06/15/2037 | | | 887 | |
| 385 | | | 9.38%, 03/15/2019 | | | 430 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,430 | |
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| | | | Finance — 11.1% | | | | |
| | | | ABX Financing Co. | | | | |
| 365 | | | 6.35%, 10/15/2036 ■ | | | 290 | |
| | | | American Real Estate Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 390 | | | 7.13%, 02/15/2013 | | | 328 | |
| | | | Arden Realty L.P. | | | | |
| 150 | | | 5.20%, 09/01/2011 | | | 149 | |
| | | | BAE Systems Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,443 | | | 6.40%, 12/15/2011 ■ | | | 1,519 | |
| | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 2.10%, 04/30/2012 | | | 2,013 | |
| | | | BP Capital Markets plc | | | | |
| 609 | | | 5.25%, 11/07/2013 | | | 657 | |
| | | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | | |
| 550 | | | 2.13%, 04/30/2012 | | | 553 | |
| 647 | | | 8.30%, 12/21/2057 Δ | | | 394 | |
| | | | Comerica Capital Trust II | | | | |
| 1,066 | | | 6.58%, 02/20/2037 ‡Δ | | | 388 | |
| | | | Corpoacion Andina De Fomento | | | | |
| 65 | | | 5.20%, 05/21/2013 | | | 62 | |
| 77 | | | 5.75%, 01/12/2017 | | | 64 | |
| | | | COX Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 350 | | | 6.25%, 06/01/2018 ■ | | | 322 | |
| 300 | | | 8.38%, 03/01/2039 ■ | | | 291 | |
| | | | Credit Agricole S.A. | | | | |
| 1,115 | | | 6.64%, 05/31/2017 ■ª Δ | | | 534 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust | | | | |
| 90 | | | 5.63%, 01/19/2016 ■ª | | | 42 | |
| | | | ERAC USA Finance Co. | | | | |
| 946 | | | 5.60%, 05/01/2015 ■ | | | 730 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Capital Trust II | | | | |
| 2,007 | | | 5.79%, 06/01/2012 ªΔ | | | 993 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 35.0% — (continued) |
| | | | Finance — 11.1% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 125 | | | 5.15%, 01/15/2014 | | $ | 122 | |
| 238 | | | 6.00%, 05/01/2014 | | | 238 | |
| | | | ILFC E-Capital Trust II | | | | |
| 4,410 | | | 6.25%, 12/21/2065■Δ | | | 662 | |
| | | | International Lease Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 669 | | | 6.38%, 03/25/2013 | | | 409 | |
| | | | Jackson National Life Global Funding | | | | |
| 980 | | | 5.38%, 05/08/2013■ | | | 868 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | | |
| 850 | | | 5.13%, 09/15/2014 | | | 787 | |
| 640 | | | 6.30%, 04/23/2019 | | | 630 | |
| 710 | | | 7.90%, 04/30/2018ª | | | 540 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase Capital II | | | | |
| 210 | | | 1.67%, 02/01/2027Δ | | | 86 | |
| | | | Lincoln National Corp. | | | | |
| 530 | | | 6.05%, 04/20/2067 | | | 154 | |
| | | | Lloyds Banking Group plc | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.92%, 10/01/2015 ■ª | | | 138 | |
| | | | MBNA America Bank N.A. | | | | |
| 1,005 | | | 7.13%, 11/15/2012 ■ | | | 916 | |
| | | | Mellon Capital IV | | | | |
| 764 | | | 6.24%, 06/20/2012ªΔ | | | 424 | |
| | | | National City Corp. | | | | |
| 912 | | | 12.00%, 12/10/2012 ª | | | 789 | |
| | | | Northgroup Preferred Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 638 | | | 6.38%, 10/15/2017 ⌂ª Δ | | | 373 | |
| | | | PNC Preferred Funding Trust II | | | | |
| 1,600 | | | 6.11%, 03/15/2012 ■ª Δ | | | 531 | |
| | | | Pricoa Global Funding I | | | | |
| 490 | | | 1.14%, 01/30/2012 ■Δ | | | 367 | |
| | | | Progressive Corp. | | | | |
| 225 | | | 6.70%, 06/15/2037Δ | | | 111 | |
| | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | |
| 905 | | | 8.88%, 06/15/2038 Δ | | | 489 | |
| | | | Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc. | | | | |
| 75 | | | 5.88%, 03/15/2013 | | | 68 | |
| | | | State Street Capital Trust III | | | | |
| 560 | | | 8.25%, 03/15/2042 Δ | | | 381 | |
| | | | State Street Capital Trust IV | | | | |
| 735 | | | 2.32%, 06/15/2037 Δ | | | 297 | |
| | | | Transcapitalinvest Ltd. | | | | |
| 400 | | | 5.67%, 03/05/2014 § | | | 317 | |
| | | | UBS Preferred Funding Trust I | | | | |
| 1,920 | | | 8.62%, 10/01/2010ª | | | 962 | |
| | | | Unicredito Italiano Capital Trust | | | | |
| 920 | | | 9.20%, 10/05/2010 ■ª | | | 432 | |
| | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,038 | | | 4.88%, 02/15/2013 | | | 1,012 | |
| | | | US Bank Realty Corp. | | | | |
| 725 | | | 6.09%, 01/15/2012 ■ªΔ | | | 326 | |
| | | | USB Capital IX | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 6.19%, 04/15/2011 ªΔ | | | 721 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Bank NA | | | | |
| 555 | | | 1.45%, 05/16/2016 Δ | | | 378 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Capital XIII | | | | |
| 272 | | | 7.70%, 03/26/2013 ªΔ | | | 174 | |
| | | | Westfield Group | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.70%, 10/01/2016 ■ | | | 403 | |
| | | | Westpac Capital Trust IV | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.26%, 03/31/2016 ª■ | | | 51 | |
| | | | ZFS Finance USA Trust I | | | | |
| 721 | | | 6.50%, 05/09/2037 ■Δ | | | 389 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,874 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Foreign Governments — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil (Republic of) | | | | |
| 808 | | | 8.00%, 01/15/2018 | | | 873 | |
| | | | El Salvador (Republic of) | | | | |
| 282 | | | 7.65%, 06/15/2035 § | | | 225 | |
| | | | Malaysian Government | | | | |
| 150 | | | 7.50%, 07/15/2011 | | | 164 | |
| | | | Russian Federation Government | | | | |
| 271 | | | 7.50%, 03/31/2030 § | | | 263 | |
| | | | United Mexican States | | | | |
| 120 | | | 6.05%, 01/11/2040 | | | 105 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,630 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care — 2.6% | | | | |
| | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | |
| 494 | | | 5.13%, 04/01/2019 | | | 506 | |
| | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | | |
| 236 | | | 6.40%, 02/01/2039 | | | 238 | |
| | | | Covidien International Finance S.A. | | | | |
| 394 | | | 5.45%, 10/15/2012 | | | 409 | |
| | | | CVS Caremark Corp. | | | | |
| 1,125 | | | 6.30%, 06/01/2037 Δ | | | 731 | |
| 207 | | | 6.60%, 03/15/2019 | | | 219 | |
| | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | | |
| 445 | | | 4.20%, 03/06/2014 | | | 462 | |
| 208 | | | 5.95%, 11/15/2037 | | | 203 | |
| | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | |
| 560 | | | 5.35%, 03/15/2015 | | | 602 | |
| 515 | | | 6.20%, 03/15/2019 | | | 553 | |
| 535 | | | 7.20%, 03/15/2039 | | | 588 | |
| | | | Roche Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 530 | | | 5.00%, 03/01/2014 ■ | | | 556 | |
| 155 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2019 ■ | | | 161 | |
| 255 | | | 7.00%, 03/01/2039 ■ | | | 277 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,505 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Allied Waste North America, Inc. | | | | |
| 385 | | | 6.88%, 06/01/2017 | | | 374 | |
| | | | Comcast Corp. | | | | |
| 516 | | | 6.30%, 11/15/2017 | | | 525 | |
| | | | President & Fellows of Harvard | | | | |
| 368 | | | 6.00%, 01/15/2019 ■ | | | 395 | |
| | | | Time Warner Entertainment Co., L.P. | | | | |
| 1,210 | | | 8.38%, 07/15/2033 | | | 1,258 | |
| | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,343 | | | 6.10%, 03/15/2018 | | | 1,233 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,785 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 4.7% | | | | |
| | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,060 | | | 6.55%, 02/15/2039 | | | 1,019 | |
| | | | Cingular Wireless Services, Inc. | | | | |
| 210 | | | 8.13%, 05/01/2012 | | | 232 | |
| 455 | | | 8.75%, 03/01/2031 | | | 521 | |
| | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,010 | | | 5.90%, 02/15/2039 | | | 956 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE — 35.0% — (continued) |
| | | | Technology — 4.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | France Telecom S.A. | | | | |
$ | 150 | | | 7.75%, 03/01/2011Δ | | $ | 163 | |
| | | | Hanaro Telecom, Inc. | | | | |
| 140 | | | 7.00%, 02/01/2012 ■ | | | 135 | |
| | | | Nokia Corp. | | | | |
| 196 | | | 5.38%, 05/15/2019 | | | 190 | |
| 178 | | | 6.63%, 05/15/2039 | | | 177 | |
| | | | Oracle Corp. | | | | |
| 506 | | | 6.50%, 04/15/2038 | | | 516 | |
| | | | Rogers Cable, Inc. | | | | |
| 205 | | | 8.75%, 05/01/2032 | | | 220 | |
| | | | Rogers Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 931 | | | 7.50%, 03/15/2015 | | | 984 | |
| | | | Telecom Italia Capital | | | | |
| 797 | | | 7.72%, 06/04/2038 | | | 696 | |
| | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc. | | | | |
| 52 | | | 8.25%, 04/01/2019 | | | 57 | |
| | | | Verizon Wireless | | | | |
| 1,417 | | | 5.55%, 02/01/2014 ■ | | | 1,486 | |
| 1,467 | | | 8.50%, 11/15/2018 ■ | | | 1,757 | |
| | | | Vodafone Group plc | | | | |
| 1,166 | | | 6.15%, 02/27/2037 | | | 1,128 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,237 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Canadian Pacific Railway Co. | | | | |
| 385 | | | 5.95%, 05/15/2037 | | | 259 | |
| | | | Carnival Corp. | | | | |
| 110 | | | 6.65%, 01/15/2028 | | | 89 | |
| | | | Continental Airlines, Inc. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.56%, 02/15/2012 | | | 86 | |
| 72 | | | 6.80%, 08/02/2018 | | | 49 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 483 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 3.9% | | | | |
| | | | Alabama Power Co. | | | | |
| 342 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2039 | | | 340 | |
| | | | CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. | | | | |
| 207 | | | 6.63%, 11/01/2037 | | | 141 | |
| | | | Commonwealth Edison Co. | | | | |
| 1,405 | | | 5.80%, 03/15/2018 | | | 1,337 | |
| | | | Duke Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 441 | | | 6.35%, 08/15/2038 | | | 468 | |
| 250 | | | 7.00%, 11/15/2018 | | | 286 | |
| | | | Electricite de France | | | | |
| 560 | | | 6.95%, 01/26/2039 ■ | | | 590 | |
| | | | Florida Power Corp. | | | | |
| 296 | | | 5.80%, 09/15/2017 | | | 318 | |
| | | | Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 230 | | | 6.50%, 02/01/2037 | | | 189 | |
| | | | Northern States Power Co. | | | | |
| 400 | | | 6.25%, 06/01/2036 | | | 413 | |
| | | | Pacific Gas & Electric Energy Recovery Funding LLC | | | | |
| 701 | | | 8.25%, 10/15/2018 | | | 837 | |
| | | | Public Service Co. of Colorado | | | | |
| 874 | | | 6.50%, 08/01/2038 | | | 934 | |
| | | | Southern California Edison Co. | | | | |
| 964 | | | 5.75%, 03/15/2014 | | | 1,049 | |
| | | | Spectra Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 915 | | | 5.90%, 09/15/2013 | | | 881 | |
| | | | TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. | | | | |
| 705 | | | 7.25%, 08/15/2038 | | | 735 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,518 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $87,228) | | $ | 75,297 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE — 8.2% |
| | | | Basic Materials — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC | | | | |
$ | 245 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2016 ■ | | | 245 | |
| | | | Graham Packaging Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 650 | | | 8.50%, 10/15/2012 | | | 559 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 804 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | L-3 Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 340 | | | 5.88%, 01/15/2015 | | | 311 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Desarrolladora Homes S.A. | | | | |
| 147 | | | 7.50%, 09/28/2015 | | | 111 | |
| | | | KB Home & Broad Home Corp. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.38%, 08/15/2011 | | | 191 | |
| | | | Parkson Retail Group Ltd. | | | | |
| 460 | | | 7.88%, 11/14/2011 | | | 435 | |
| | | | SGS International, Inc. | | | | |
| 150 | | | 12.00%, 12/15/2013 | | | 80 | |
| | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | | |
| 420 | | | 7.50%, 11/15/2014 | | | 407 | |
| 140 | | | 8.00%, 05/01/2016 | | | 136 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,360 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 800 | | | 7.00%, 08/15/2014 | | | 738 | |
| | | | Inergy L.P. | | | | |
| 150 | | | 8.25%, 03/01/2016 | | | 149 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 887 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | Drummond Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 390 | | | 7.38%, 02/15/2016 ■ | | | 283 | |
| | | | LPL Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,380 | | | 10.75%, 12/15/2015 ■ | | | 1,200 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,483 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Foreign Governments — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | Argentina (Republic of) | | | | |
| 745 | | | 7.00%, 10/03/2015 | | | 208 | |
| | | | Indonesia (Republic of) | | | | |
| 255 | | | 6.88%, 01/17/2018 § | | | 229 | |
| | | | Philippines (Republic of) | | | | |
| 300 | | | 8.38%, 06/17/2019 | | | 332 | |
| | | | Turkey (Republic of) | | | | |
| 340 | | | 7.25%, 03/15/2015 | | | 347 | |
| | | | Venezuela (Republic of) | | | | |
| 785 | | | 5.75%, 02/26/2016 | | | 447 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,563 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | |
| 255 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2019 ■ | | | 257 | |
| 165 | | | 9.25%, 11/15/2016 | | | 163 | |
| | | | IASIS Healthcare Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 490 | | | 8.75%, 06/15/2014 | | | 482 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE — 8.2% — (continued) |
| | | | Health Care — 0.7% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 45 | | | 7.75%, 07/15/2015 | | $ | 41 | |
| | | | Warner Chilcott Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 8.75%, 02/01/2015 | | | 491 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,434 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Affinion Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 11.50%, 10/15/2015 | | | 864 | |
| | | | AMC Entertainment, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 11.00%, 02/01/2016 | | | 490 | |
| | | | Belo Corp. | | | | |
| 175 | | | 7.25%, 09/15/2027 | | | 85 | |
| | | | Sheridan Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 150 | | | 10.25%, 08/15/2011 ⌂ | | | 93 | |
| | | | Virgin Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 340 | | | 6.50%, 11/15/2016 ۞■ | | | 248 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,780 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 3.1% | | | | |
| | | | Canwest MediaWorks L.P. | | | | |
| 400 | | | 9.25%, 08/01/2015 ■ | | | 37 | |
| | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC | | | | |
| 415 | | | 8.00%, 04/30/2012 ■Y | | | 390 | |
| | | | Citizens Communications Co. | | | | |
| 440 | | | 9.00%, 08/15/2031 | | | 350 | |
| | | | Cricket Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 310 | | | 9.38%, 11/01/2014 | | | 307 | |
| | | | CSC Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 320 | | | 7.63%, 04/01/2011 | | | 320 | |
| 425 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2014 ■ | | | 434 | |
| | | | Frontier Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 225 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2014 | | | 221 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd. | | | | |
| 730 | | | 9.25%, 06/15/2016 ⌂ | | | 642 | |
| | | | Intelsat Corp. | | | | |
| 600 | | | 9.25%, 06/15/2016 ■ | | | 579 | |
| | | | Mediacom LLC | | | | |
| 750 | | | 7.88%, 02/15/2011 | | | 742 | |
| | | | MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. | | | | |
| 720 | | | 9.25%, 11/01/2014 | | | 721 | |
| | | | Qwest Communications International, Inc. | | | | |
| 820 | | | 7.50%, 02/15/2014 | | | 760 | |
| | | | Seagate Technology International | | | | |
| 345 | | | 10.00%, 05/01/2014 ■ | | | 340 | |
| | | | Windstream Corp. | | | | |
| 685 | | | 8.63%, 08/01/2016 | | | 682 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,525 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Grupo Senda Autotransporte | | | | |
| 410 | | | 10.50%, 10/03/2015 ⌂ | | | 234 | |
| | | | United Air Lines, Inc. | | | | |
| 313 | | | 7.19%, 04/01/2011 | | | 300 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 534 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | AES El Salvador Trust | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.75%, 02/01/2016 ⌂ | | | 97 | |
| | | | Copano Energy LLC | | | | |
| 315 | | | 8.13%, 03/01/2016 | | | 287 | |
| | | | NRG Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 440 | | | 7.25%, 02/01/2014 | | | 424 | |
| | | | Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 8.38%, 06/15/2032 | | | 97 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 905 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: non-investment grade (cost $18,998) | | $ | 17,586 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: INVESTMENT GRADE ¨ — 0.2% |
| | | | Health Care — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 484 | | | 0.38%, 12/31/2009 ± | | $ | 479 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total senior floating rate interests: investment grade (cost $484) | | $ | 479 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ¨ — 6.6% |
| | | | Basic Materials — 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | Cenveo, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
$ | 1 | | | 5.73%, 06/21/2013 ± | | $ | 1 | |
| | | | Cenveo, Inc., Term Loan C | | | | |
| 51 | | | 5.73%, 06/21/2013 ± | | | 46 | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific Corp. | | | | |
| 615 | | | 3.24%, 12/20/2012 ± | | | 571 | |
| | | | Huntsman International LLC | | | | |
| 288 | | | 2.18%, 04/19/2014 ± | | | 238 | |
| | | | Jarden Corp. | | | | |
| 404 | | | 2.97%, 01/24/2012 ± | | | 387 | |
| 1,193 | | | 3.72%, 01/24/2012 ± | | | 1,152 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,395 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Yankee Candle Co. | | | | |
| 180 | | | 7.35%, 02/06/2014 ± | | | 147 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | AM General LLC | | | | |
| 65 | | | 3.84%, 09/30/2013 ± | | | 59 | |
| | | | American General Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 3 | | | 0.44%, 09/30/2012 ± | | | 3 | |
| | | | Aramark Corp., Letter of Credit | | | | |
| 29 | | | 2.03%, 01/26/2014 ± | | | 27 | |
| | | | Aramark Corp., Term Loan B | | | | |
| 460 | | | 3.10%, 01/26/2014 ± | | | 418 | |
| | | | Lear Corp. | | | | |
| 161 | | | 3.21%, 04/25/2012 ± | | | 67 | |
| | | | Michaels Stores, Inc. | | | | |
| 185 | | | 2.70%, 10/31/2013 ± | | | 129 | |
| | | | Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. | | | | |
| 110 | | | 3.20%, 11/03/2011 ± | | | 100 | |
| | | | William Carter Co. | | | | |
| 428 | | | 6.87%, 07/14/2012 ± | | | 404 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,207 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT |
GRADE ♦ — 6.6% — (continued) |
| | | | Consumer Staples — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Dole Food Co., Inc. | | | | |
$ | 94 | | | 1.14%, 04/12/2013 ± | | $ | 89 | |
| 165 | | | 7.96%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 156 | |
| 613 | | | 7.97%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 580 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 825 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Amerigroup Corp. | | | | |
| 50 | | | 2.44%, 03/26/2012 ± | | | 48 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care — 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | Carestream Health, Inc. | | | | |
| 873 | | | 2.43%, 04/30/2013 ± | | | 756 | |
| | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | |
| 361 | | | 2.72%, 11/17/2012 ± | | | 327 | |
| 293 | | | 3.47%, 11/17/2013 ± | | | 264 | |
| | | | HealthSouth Corp. | | | | |
| 35 | | | 2.96%, 03/10/2013 ± | | | 31 | |
| | | | Life Technologies Corp. | | | | |
| 848 | | | 5.25%, 11/23/2015 ± | | | 844 | |
| | | | Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 74 | | | 2.67%, 06/15/2012 ± | | | 63 | |
| | | | Vanguard Health Holdings Co. II LLC | | | | |
| 74 | | | 7.87%, 09/23/2011 ± | | | 70 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,355 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Services — 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | Affinion Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 183 | | | 3.73%, 10/17/2012 ± | | | 160 | |
| | | | Cedar Fair L.P. | | | | |
| 338 | | | 2.43%, 08/30/2012 ± | | | 308 | |
| | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan 1 | | | | |
| 17 | | | 2.18%, 05/23/2014 ± | | | 10 | |
| | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp., Term Loan B | | | | |
| 82 | | | 2.18%, 05/23/2014 ± | | | 51 | |
| | | | R.H. Donnelley, Inc. | | | | |
| 659 | | | 6.75%, 06/30/2011 ± | | | 439 | |
| | | | Regal Cinemas, Inc. | | | | |
| 414 | | | 4.97%, 10/27/2013 ± | | | 399 | |
| | | | UPC Financing Partnership | | | | |
| 500 | | | 2.32%, 12/31/2014 ± | | | 451 | |
| | | | West Corp. | | | | |
| 495 | | | 8.00%, 10/24/2013 ± | | | 468 | |
| | | | WideOpenWest Finance LLC | | | | |
| 550 | | | 11.61%, 06/29/2015 ± | | | 208 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,494 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.7% | | | | |
| | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC | | | | |
| 1,064 | | | 4.69%, 03/06/2014 * ± Y | | | 901 | |
| | | | CSC Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 491 | | | 2.20%, 03/29/2013 ± | | | 453 | |
| | | | DaVita, Inc. | | | | |
| 400 | | | 2.20%, 10/05/2012 ± | | | 374 | |
| | | | Fleetcor Technologies Operating Co. LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | |
| 156 | | | 2.77%, 04/30/2013 ± | | | 139 | |
| | | | Fleetcor Technologies Operating Co. LLC, Term Loan B | | | | |
| 772 | | | 2.76%, 04/30/2013 ± | | | 687 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Term Loan B 2A | | | | |
| 62 | | | 2.99%, 01/03/2014 ± | | | 57 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Term Loan B 2B | | | | |
| 62 | | | 2.99%, 01/03/2014 ± | | | 57 | |
| | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Term Loan B 2C | | | | |
| 62 | | | 2.99%, 01/03/2014 ± | | | 57 | |
| | | | MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. | | | | |
| 173 | | | 3.17%, 11/04/2013 ± | | | 161 | |
| | | | RCN Corp. | | | | |
| 983 | | | 3.50%, 04/19/2014 ± | | | 886 | |
| | | | Time Warner Telecom Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 45 | | | 2.43%, 01/07/2013 ± | | | 41 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,813 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | NRG Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 97 | | | 1.12%, 02/01/2013 ± | | | 90 | |
| 181 | | | 2.72%, 02/01/2013 ± | | | 168 | |
| | | | Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC | | | | |
| 1,096 | | | 3.97%, 10/12/2014 ± | | | 741 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 999 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total senior floating rate interests: non-investment grade (cost $16,019) | | $ | 14,283 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 28.2% |
| | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation — 13.3% | | | | |
$ | 280 | | | 5.50%, 10/01/2032 | | $ | 291 | |
| 21,329 | | | 6.00%, 01/15/2032 — 11/01/2037 | | | 22,204 | |
| 6,037 | | | 6.50%, 05/01/2037 — 05/01/2038 □ | | | 6,403 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 28,898 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal National Mortgage Association — 14.5% | | | | |
| 518 | | | 5.00%, 11/01/2017 — 01/01/2022 | | | 539 | |
| 177 | | | 5.21%, 12/01/2035 Δ | | | 183 | |
| 2,467 | | | 5.50%, 12/01/2032 — 10/01/2034 | | | 2,566 | |
| 705 | | | 5.96%, 01/01/2037 Δ | | | 732 | |
| 4,597 | | | 6.00%, 07/01/2036 — 07/01/2037 | | | 4,812 | |
| 16,158 | | | 6.50%, 03/01/2036 — 08/01/2038 | | | 17,143 | |
| 4,741 | | | 7.00%, 09/01/2038 | | | 5,077 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,052 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Government Agencies — 0.4% Small Business Administration Participation Certificates: | | | | |
$ | 689 | | | 4.92%, 10/01/2023 | | | 714 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government agencies (cost $58,546) | | $ | 60,664 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES — 5.9% |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bonds — 0.1% | | | | |
$ | 103 | | | 3.50%, 02/15/2039 | | $ | 94 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | Market Value ╪ | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES — 5.9% — (continued) |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Notes — 5.8% | | | | |
$ | 10,380 | | | 0.88%, 03/31/2011 | | $ | 10,380 | |
| 1,577 | | | 1.75%, 01/31/2014 | | | 1,562 | |
| 197 | | | 1.88%, 04/30/2014 | | | 196 | |
| 434 | | | 2.75%, 02/15/2019 | | | 420 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,652 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government securities (cost $12,691) | | $ | 12,652 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $217,124) | | $ | 198,624 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.9% | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds — 1.8% | | | | |
| 4,001 | | | JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | $ | 4,001 | |
| — | | | State Street Bank U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | — | |
| — | | | Wells Fargo Advantage Government Money Market Fund | | | — | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,001 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 5.1% | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $8,537, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $8,698) | | | | |
$ | 8,537 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 8,537 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,388, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $2,442) | | | | |
| 2,388 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | 2,388 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,925 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $14,926) | | $ | 14,926 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $232,050)▲ | | | 99.2 | % | | $ | 213,550 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.8 | % | | | 1,796 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 215,346 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 8.76% of total net assets at April 30, 2009.
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $232,198 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 5,990 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (24,638 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (18,648 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $376, which represents 0.17% of total net assets. |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. For long-term debt securities, items identified are in default as to payment of interest and/or principal. |
| | |
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
| | |
Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
| | |
■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $23,639, which represents 10.98% of total net assets. |
| | |
§ | | Securities contain some restrictions as to public resale. These securities comply with Regulation S, rules governing offers and sales made outside the United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, and are determined to be liquid. At April 30, 2009, the market value of these securities amounted to $1,136 or 0.53% of total net assets. |
| | |
ª | | Perpetual maturity security. Maturity date shown is the first call date. |
| | |
۞ | | Convertible security. |
| | |
► | | The interest rates disclosed for interest only strips represent effective yields based upon estimated future cash flows at April 30, 2009. |
| | |
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $838. |
| | |
± | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the average coupon as of April 30, 2009. |
| | |
Y | | The company is in bankruptcy. The investment held by the fund is current with respect to interest payments. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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o | | Security pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
|
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 46 | | | | Long | | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 43 | |
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 2 | | | | Long | | | Jun 2009 | | $ | (3 | ) |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 36 | | | | Long | | | Jun 2009 | | $ | (197 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (157 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
| | |
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
03/2009 | | $ | 200 | | | AES El Salvador Trust, 6.75%, 02/01/2016 - Reg S | | $ | 107 | |
03/2004 | | $ | 2,557 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., 5.50%, 11/10/2039 - 144A | | | 55 | |
07/2004 | | $ | 6,646 | | | Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., 5.75%, 06/10/2039 - 144A | | | 37 | |
03/2006 | | $ | 200 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 0.81%, 04/25/2036 - 144A | | | 200 | |
05/2007 — 02/2009 | | $ | 5,420 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 7.00%, 07/25/2037 - 144A | | | 761 | |
08/2007 | | $ | 9,917 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 7.50%, 09/25/2037 - 144A | | | 1,369 | |
08/2006 | | $ | 50 | | | Capital Automotive Receivables Asset Trust, 5.77%, 05/20/2010 - 144A | | | 50 | |
04/2006 | | $ | 4,976 | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage, 7.00%, 07/25/2035 - 06/25/2038 - 144A | | | 101 | |
11/2006 — 08/2007 | | $ | 6,177 | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage, 9.75%, 01/25/2039 - 144A | | | 547 | |
01/2007 | | $ | 200 | | | Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., 3.02%, 01/25/2037 - 144A | | | 175 | |
03/2004 | | $ | 4,989 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, 5.50%, 03/10/2039 - 144A | | | 128 | |
07/2007 | | $ | 197 | | | Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, 0.71%, 05/25/2036 - 144A | | | 193 | |
07/2004 | | $ | 3 | | | Equity One ABS, Inc., 2.94%, 07/25/2034 | | | 3 | |
06/2006 | | $ | 8,112 | | | GE Business Loan Trust, 6.14%, 05/15/2034 - 144A | | | 22 | |
12/2005 | | $ | 54,202 | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp., 6.35%, 11/10/2045 - 144A | | | 47 | |
08/2006 | | $ | 270 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, 5.75%, 10/25/2036 | | | 270 | |
05/2007 | | $ | 198 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., 1.69%, 11/05/2021 - 144A | | | 192 | |
05/2007 | | $ | 189 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., 1.89%, 11/05/2021 - 144A | | | 183 | |
05/2008 — 11/2008 | | $ | 410 | | | Grupo Senda Autotransporte, 10.50%, 10/03/2015 - 144A | | | 379 | |
06/2006 — 06/2007 | | $ | 730 | | | Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., 9.25%, 06/15/2016 | | | 769 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 75 | | | JP Morgan Automotive Receivable Trust, 12.85%, 03/15/2012 | | | 75 | |
03/2004 — 08/2006 | | $ | 2,088 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., 5.50%, 01/15/2038 - 144A | | | 55 | |
04/2005 — 10/2007 | | $ | 20,961 | | | LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, 5.26%, 06/15/2036 - 144A | | | 27 | |
09/2006 | | $ | 120 | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial, 5.62%, 09/25/2036 - 144A | | | 120 | |
03/2006 | | $ | 45 | | | Long Beach Asset Holdings Corp., 5.78%, 04/25/2046 - 144A | | | 45 | |
04/2007 | | $ | 22 | | | Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust, 9.97%, 03/25/2037 - 144A | | | 22 | |
05/2007 | | $ | 638 | | | Northgroup Preferred Capital Corp., 6.38%, 10/15/2017 - 144A | | | 638 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 725 | | | Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Class M6, 6.99%, 03/25/2037 | | | 703 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 500 | | | Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Class M7, 6.99%, 03/25/2037 | | | 440 | |
03/2007 | | $ | 475 | | | Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, Class M8, 6.99%, 03/25/2037 | | | 382 | |
03/2006 | | $ | 80 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, 5.75%, 05/25/2036 | | | 80 | |
03/2006 | | $ | 200 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, 6.16%, 05/25/2036 | | | 200 | |
08/2007 | | $ | 600 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M5, 7.00%, 09/25/2037 | | | 455 | |
08/2007 | | $ | 750 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M8, 7.00%, 09/25/2037 | | | 420 | |
07/2005 — 02/2006 | | $ | 150 | | | Sheridan Group, Inc., 10.25%, 08/15/2011 | | | 154 | |
09/2006 | | $ | 250 | | | Wachovia Automotive Loan Owner Trust, 5.15%, 07/20/2012 - 144A | | | 250 | |
10/2006 | | $ | 260 | | | Wachovia Automotive Loan Owner Trust, 5.29%, 06/20/2012 - 144A | | | 260 | |
02/2004 | | $ | 6,117 | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, 5.50%, 02/15/2041 - 144A | | | 118 | |
06/2007 | | $ | 1,220 | | | Wamu Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, 6.31%, 03/23/2045 - 144A | | | 1,215 | |
03/2008 | | $ | 942 | | | Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust, 6.25%, 11/25/2037 | | | 760 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $6,004 which represents 2.79% of total net assets.
| | |
♦ | | Senior floating rate interests in which the Fund invests generally pay interest rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States Banks, or (iii) the bank’s certificate of deposit rate. Senior floating rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The rate at which the borrower repays cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. The interest rate is the rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 4,711 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 203,387 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 5,452 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 213,550 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 43 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 43 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 200 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 200 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 8,974 | |
Net realized loss | | | (2,698 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation | | | 981 | |
Net sales | | | (1,135 | ) |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | (670 | ) |
| | | |
Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 5,452 | |
| | | |
|
| | | |
♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | (958 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Income Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $232,050) | | $ | 213,550 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $1) | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 2,261 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 660 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 2,346 | |
Variation margin | | | 6 | |
Other assets | | | 60 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 218,884 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 3,091 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 279 | |
Investment management fees | | | 19 | |
Dividends | | | 51 | |
Distribution fees | | | 8 | |
Variation margin | | | 7 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 69 | |
Other liabilities | | | 14 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 3,538 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 215,346 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 276,104 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (24 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (42,078 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (18,656 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 215,346 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 300,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.60/$9.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10,284 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 88,392 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.59 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 962 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 8,263 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.61 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,947 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 16,771 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.58 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 11,877 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 101,920 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Income Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 7,475 | |
Securities lending | | | 44 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 7,519 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 587 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 106 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 100 | |
Class B | | | 38 | |
Class C | | | 72 | |
Custodian fees | | | 5 | |
Accounting services | | | 19 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 30 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 3 | |
Audit fees | | | 6 | |
Other expenses | | | 53 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 1,019 | |
Expense waivers | | | (83 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (2 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (85 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 934 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 6,585 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (26,234 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures and swap contracts | | | 1,752 | |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (2 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (24,484 | ) |
| | | |
| | | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 32,245 | |
Net unrealized depreciation of futures | | | (210 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 3 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 32,038 | |
| | | |
Net Gain on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 7,554 | |
| | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 14,139 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Income Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 6,585 | | | $ | 18,842 | |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (24,484 | ) | | | (16,896 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | 32,038 | | | | (46,211 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 14,139 | | | | (44,265 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,505 | ) | | | (5,406 | ) |
Class B | | | (212 | ) | | | (446 | ) |
Class C | | | (392 | ) | | | (699 | ) |
Class Y | | | (3,672 | ) | | | (11,948 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (6,781 | ) | | | (18,499 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,648 | | | | 2,065 | |
Class B | | | 180 | | | | (252 | ) |
Class C | | | 3,182 | | | | 1,637 | |
Class Y | | | (41,312 | ) | | | (33,960 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (34,302 | ) | | | (30,510 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (26,944 | ) | | | (93,274 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 242,290 | | | | 335,564 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 215,346 | | | $ | 242,290 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income | | $ | (24 | ) | | $ | 172 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Income Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Trade date for senior floating rate interests purchased in the primary market is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior floating rate loan interests purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into. |
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| | | Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $838. |
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| k) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| l) | | Senior Floating Rate Interests — The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, may invest in senior floating rate interests. Senior floating rate interests hold the most senior position in the capital structure of a business entity (the “Borrower”), are typically secured by specific collateral and have a claim on the assets and/or stock of the Borrower that is senior to that held by subordinated debtholders and stockholders of the Borrower. Senior floating rate interests are typically structured and administered by a financial institution that acts as the agent of the lenders participating in the senior floating rate interest. Senior floating rate interests are typically rated below-investment-grade, which suggests they |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | are more likely to default and generally pay higher interest rates than investment-grade loans. A default could lead to non-payment of income which would result in a reduction of income to the Fund and there can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. |
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| m) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| | | Senior floating rate interests or debt securities purchased to replace a prepaid loan or a debt security may have lower yields than the yield on the prepaid loan or debt security. Senior floating rate interests generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for the Borrower to repay, prepayments of senior floating rate interests may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior floating rate interests held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown in the Schedule of Investments. |
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| n) | | Swaps — The Fund may enter into event linked swaps, including credit default swaps. The credit default swap market allows the Fund to manage credit risk through buying and selling credit protection on a specific issuer, an index, or a basket of issuers. A “buyer” of credit protection agrees to pay a counterparty to assume the credit risk of an issuer upon the occurrence of certain events. The “seller” of the protection receives periodic payments and agrees to assume the credit risk of an issuer upon the occurrence of certain events. A “seller’s” exposure is limited to the total notional amount of the credit default swap contract. A Fund will generally not buy protection on issuers that are not currently held by such Fund. |
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| | | The Fund may enter into interest rate swaps. In a typical interest rate swap, one party agrees to make regular payments equal to a floating interest rate multiplied by a “notional principal amount,” in return for payments equal to a fixed rate multiplied by the same amount, for a specific period of time. If a swap agreement provides for payments in different currencies, the parties might agree to exchange the notional principal amount as well. Swaps may also depend on other prices or rates, such as the value of an index or mortgage prepayment rates. The Fund had no outstanding swaps as of April 30, 2009. |
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| o) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| p) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 – Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions |
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| | | about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| q) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| r) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to- market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 18,595 | | | $ | 13,076 | |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 274 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (17,396 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (50,899 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (68,021 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $266 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $266. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2013 | | $ | 311 | |
2014 | | | 262 | |
2015 | | | 161 | |
2016 | | | 16,662 | |
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Total | | $ | 17,396 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.55 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.50 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.48 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.47 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
0.95% | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 0.70 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | * |
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* | | From November 28, 2003 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2004 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $342 and contingent deferred sales charges of $8 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $4. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $104 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 141,207 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 186,779 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,985 | | | | 268 | | | | (2,821 | ) | | | — | | | | 432 | | | | 5,059 | | | | 410 | | | | (5,290 | ) | | | — | | | | 179 | |
Amount | | $ | 24,862 | | | $ | 2,233 | | | $ | (23,447 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,648 | | | $ | 49,096 | | | $ | 3,912 | | | $ | (50,943 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,065 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 228 | | | | 21 | | | | (227 | ) | | | — | | | | 22 | | | | 343 | | | | 38 | | | | (412 | ) | | | — | | | | (31 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,893 | | | $ | 176 | | | $ | (1,889 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 180 | | | $ | 3,347 | | | $ | 368 | | | $ | (3,967 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (252 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 583 | | | | 27 | | | | (231 | ) | | | — | | | | 379 | | | | 1,001 | | | | 44 | | | | (881 | ) | | | — | | | | 164 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,877 | | | $ | 232 | | | $ | (1,927 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,182 | | | $ | 9,674 | | | $ | 423 | | | $ | (8,460 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,637 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 67 | | | | 435 | | | | (5,551 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,049 | ) | | | 2,605 | | | | 1,250 | | | | (8,011 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,156 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 559 | | | $ | 3,621 | | | $ | (45,492 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (41,312 | ) | | $ | 25,488 | | | $ | 11,985 | | | $ | (71,433 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (33,960 | ) |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 31 | | | $ | 261 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 35 | | | $ | 336 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | | | | | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000's) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
A | | $ | 8.28 | | | $ | 0.25 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.33 | | | $ | 0.58 | | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | 0.32 | | | $ | 8.60 | | | | 7.09 | %(e) | | $ | 88,392 | | | | 1.11 | %(f) | | | 0.95 | %(f) | | | 0.95 | %(f) | | | 6.06 | %(f) | | | 69 | % |
B | | | 8.28 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 8.59 | | | | 6.59 | (e) | | | 8,263 | | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 5.35 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.30 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 8.61 | | | | 6.56 | (e) | | | 16,771 | | | | 1.81 | (f) | | | 1.70 | (f) | | | 1.70 | (f) | | | 5.28 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 8.27 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | 8.58 | | | | 7.12 | (e) | | | 101,920 | | | | 0.66 | (f) | | | 0.66 | (f) | | | 0.66 | (f) | | | 6.41 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
A | | | 10.14 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 8.28 | | | | (13.71 | ) | | | 81,569 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 5.53 | | | | 177 | |
B | | | 10.14 | | | | 0.47 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 8.28 | | | | (14.36 | ) | | | 7,779 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.79 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.16 | | | | 0.47 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 8.30 | | | | (14.34 | ) | | | 13,007 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.79 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.12 | | | | 0.57 | | | | — | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 8.27 | | | | (13.37 | ) | | | 139,935 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 5.85 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
A | | | 10.33 | | | | 0.57 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.14 | | | | 3.77 | | | | 98,047 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 5.72 | | | | 147 | |
B | | | 10.33 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.14 | | | | 3.00 | | | | 9,837 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.92 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.35 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.16 | | | | 3.01 | | | | 14,263 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.92 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.32 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 10.12 | | | | 3.97 | | | | 213,417 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 5.95 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 |
A | | | 10.24 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 10.33 | | | | 6.24 | | | | 37,168 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 5.35 | | | | 175 | |
B | | | 10.24 | | | | 0.46 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 10.33 | | | | 5.45 | | | | 7,224 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.60 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.26 | | | | 0.46 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 10.35 | | | | 5.44 | | | | 8,101 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.61 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.24 | | | | 0.56 | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 10.32 | | | | 6.41 | | | | 60,690 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 5.63 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 10.72 | | | | 0.51 | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 10.24 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 28,942 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 4.80 | | | | 188 | |
B | | | 10.72 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 10.24 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 5,973 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.05 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.74 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 10.26 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 5,142 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.05 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.72 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 10.24 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 16,431 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 5.16 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 |
A | | | 10.53 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.70 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 10.72 | | | | 6.85 | | | | 29,580 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.60 | | | | 167 | |
B | | | 10.53 | | | | 0.42 | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 10.72 | | | | 6.10 | | | | 5,541 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.90 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.55 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 10.74 | | | | 6.09 | | | | 5,562 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.90 | | | | — | |
Y(g) | | | 10.54 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.68 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 10.72 | | | | 6.57 | (e) | | | 10 | | | | 0.73 | (f) | | | 0.70 | (f) | | | 0.70 | (f) | | | 4.89 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2003. |
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The Hartford Income Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling
888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,070.86 | | | $ | 4.87 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.08 | | | $ | 4.75 | | | | 0.95 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,065.89 | | | $ | 8.45 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.61 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,065.57 | | | $ | 8.70 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.36 | | | $ | 8.49 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,071.19 | | | $ | 3.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.52 | | | $ | 3.31 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/02 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. TIPS Index represents securities that protect against adverse inflation and provide a minimum level of real return. To be included in this index, bonds must have cash flows linked to an inflation index, be sovereign issues denominated in U.S. currency, and have more than one year to maturity.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks a total return that exceeds the rate of inflation over an economic cycle.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Inflation Plus A# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -0.95 | % | | | 4.40 | % | | | 4.87 | % |
Inflation Plus A## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -5.41 | % | | | 3.45 | % | | | 4.13 | % |
Inflation Plus B# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -1.64 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 4.13 | % |
Inflation Plus B## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -6.40 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | 4.13 | % |
Inflation Plus C# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -1.64 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | 4.12 | % |
Inflation Plus C## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -2.59 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | 4.12 | % |
Inflation Plus I# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -0.60 | % | | | 4.60 | % | | | 5.02 | % |
Inflation Plus R3# | | | 11/28/03 | | | | -1.40 | % | | | 4.38 | % | | | 4.20 | % |
Inflation Plus R4# | | | 11/28/03 | | | | -0.97 | % | | | 4.53 | % | | | 4.33 | % |
Inflation Plus R5# | | | 11/28/03 | | | | -0.76 | % | | | 4.65 | % | | | 4.45 | % |
Inflation Plus Y# | | | 11/28/03 | | | | -0.69 | % | | | 4.72 | % | | | 4.51 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | |
John Hendricks | | Timothy Wilhide* |
Senior Vice President | | Senior Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund returned 9.61%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus its benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index, which returned 9.46%, and the 8.09% average return of the Lipper Treasury Inflation Protected Securities peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
During the six months ended April 30, 2009 Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) were characterized by two distinct phases. In the last two months of 2008 deflation fears and extremely poor liquidity dominated the market; the first four months of 2009 marked a substantial recovery as slowly rising oil and gasoline prices eased deflation concerns and depressed valuations attracted investor interest.
The Fund benefited relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the benchmark from
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successful interest rate positioning and positive sector allocation. Sector allocation, particularly out of benchmark positions in cash equivalents and nominal treasuries, added to performance.
Security selection over the period detracted from performance as a result of the Fund’s underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to short maturity TIPS during the final months of 2008 and early in 2009. This underweight was based on our view that the sharp drop in oil and gasoline prices in the wake of the collapse in U.S. economic activity would be deflationary in the short term, resulting in poor relative performance for short maturity TIPS. Additionally, the Fund minimized TIPS trading as liquidity in the TIPS market was poor. Accordingly, to the extent the Fund was positioned for lower interest rates, this underweight was offset within the TIPS market to longer duration TIPS or longer maturity nominal Treasuries either in the form of cash bonds or futures.
The TIPS market rebounded faster than we expected in early 2009 and short TIPS recovered much of the underperformance of late 2008. By late January we concluded that TIPS valuations and liquidity conditions were likely to continue to improve and we reestablished positions in short TIPS. While we didn’t anticipate TIPS breakevens (i.e. the implied CPI forecast as measured by the yield difference between TIPS and similar maturity nominal Treasuries) widening to the extent they did in the new year, we did tactically position for short term breakeven moves and did position for the steeper yield curve (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving farther apart).
What is the outlook?
Since early this year TIPS breakevens have been widening as the market increasingly accepts the premise that the actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (the Fed) will eventually produce inflation. This means that from a long term, multi -year point of view, TIPS are a very attractively priced asset class now. However, given the excess productive capacity (meaning new production of goods can be added with little chance of upward pressure on inflation) in the U.S. and around the world at this point, as well as a still very weak outlook for final demand, it is difficult to make a strong case that inflation will surge anytime soon. Accordingly, the Fund may hold an underweight to TIPS from time to time over the next few months until a clearer picture emerges for the trajectory of the economy and inflation.
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* | | As disclosed in a supplement to the Fund’s prospectus, effective June 1, 2009, Timothy Wilhide will no longer serve as a portfolio manager of the Fund. |
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
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Rating | | Holdings |
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AAA | | | 99.4 | % |
BBB | | | 0.3 | |
BB | | | 0.2 | |
Not Rated | | | 0.1 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Consumer Cyclical | | | 0.1 | % |
Health Care | | | 0.1 | |
Long Put Index Option Contract | | | 0.1 | |
Services | | | 0.1 | |
Technology | | | 0.1 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | 90.6 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.7 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 5.2 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT | | | | |
GRADE ♦ — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | William Carter Co. | | | | |
$ | 1,474 | | | 2.01%, 07/14/2012 ± | | $ | 1,389 | |
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| | | | Health Care — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Fresenius Medical Care AG | | | | |
| 992 | | | 2.61%, 03/31/2013 ± | | | 935 | |
| | | | Orthofix Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 646 | | | 7.17%, 09/22/2013 ± | | | 606 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,541 | |
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| | | | Services — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Regal Cinemas, Inc. | | | | |
| 938 | | | 4.97%, 10/27/2013 ± | | | 904 | |
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| | | | Technology — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Windstream Corp. | | | | |
| 982 | | | 2.50%, 07/17/2013 ± | | | 913 | |
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| | | | Total senior floating rate interests: non-investment grade (cost $4,978) | | $ | 4,747 | |
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U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES — 90.6% | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Securities — 90.6% | | | | |
$ | 7,137 | | | 1.63%, 01/15/2015 ◄ | | $ | 7,891 | |
| 37,580 | | | 1.75%, 01/15/2028 ◄ | | | 34,246 | |
| 42,575 | | | 1.88%, 07/15/2013 — 2015◄ | | | 47,727 | |
| 353,204 | | | 2.00%, 04/15/2012 — 2026◄ | | | 387,675 | |
| 35,000 | | | 2.38%, 03/31/2016 | | | 34,377 | |
| 213,863 | | | 2.38%, 01/15/2017 — 2027 ◄ | | | 229,281 | |
| 98,610 | | | 2.50%, 07/15/2016 — 2029 ◄ | | | 103,771 | |
| 12,585 | | | 2.63%, 07/15/2017 ◄ | | | 13,803 | |
| 61,432 | | | 3.00%, 07/15/2012 ◄ | | | 76,532 | |
| 1,715 | | | 3.38%, 01/15/2012 ◄ | | | 2,172 | |
| 5,000 | | | 3.63%, 04/15/2028 ◄ | | | 7,572 | |
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| | | | Total U.S. government securities (cost $929,590) | | $ | 945,047 | |
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PUT OPTIONS PURCHASED — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Long Put Future Option Contract — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | 10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | | |
| 1 | | | Expiration: May, 2009, Exercise Price: | | | | |
| | | | $117.00 | | $ | 78 | |
| | | | U.S. Bond Future | | | | |
| 1 | | | Expiration: May, 2009, Exercise Price: | | | | |
| | | | $113.00 Ø | | | 73 | |
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| | | | Long Put Index Option Contract — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | 5 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | | |
| 1 | | | Expiration: June, 2009, Exercise Price: | | | | |
| | | | $116.00 Ø | | | 497 | |
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| | | | Total put options purchased (cost $1,649) | | $ | 648 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $936,217) | | $ | 950,442 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 10,992 | | | JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 10,992 | |
| — | | | State Street Bank U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | — | |
| 11,008 | | | Wells Fargo Advantage Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | 11,008 | |
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| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $9,443, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $9,621) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 9,443 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 9,443 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,641, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $2,701) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,641 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2,641 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 12,084 | |
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| | | | U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 3,400 | | | 0.12%, 07/16/2009 □ ○ | | | | | | | 3,399 | |
| 1,225 | | | 0.18%, 05/21/2009 ○ Ø | | | | | | | 1,225 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 4,624 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $38,708) | | | | | | $ | 38,708 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $974,925) ▲ | | | 94.8 | % | | $ | 989,150 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 5.2 | % | | | 54,148 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1,043,298 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $993,755 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 23,307 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (27,912 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (4,605 | ) |
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◄ | | U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and the semiannual interest payments equal a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount. |
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○ | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
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± | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the average coupon as of April 30, 2009. |
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□ | | Security pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
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| | | | | | | | | | Unrealized |
| | Number of | | | | Expiration | | Appreciation/ |
Description | | Contracts* | | Position | | Month | | (Depreciation) |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 50 | | | Short | | Jun 2009 | | $ | | 5 |
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* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
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Ø | | At April 30, 2009, securities valued at $180,336 were designated to cover open put options written as follows: |
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| | Number of | | | Exercise | | | Exercise | | | Value | | | Premiums | |
Issuer | | Contracts* | | | Price | | | Date | | | ╪ | | | Received | |
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 624 | | | $ | 115.00 | | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 297 | | | $ | 222 | |
U.S. Bond Future | | | 936 | | | | 116.00 | | | May 2009 | | | 220 | | | | 1,455 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 517 | | | $ | 1,677 | |
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* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
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♦ | | Senior floating rate interests in which the Fund invests generally pay interest rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States Banks, or (iii) the bank’s certificate of deposit rate. Senior floating rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The rate at which the borrower repays cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. The interest rate is the rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
Australian Dollar (Buy) | | $ | 5,071 | | | $ | 5,085 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | $ | (14 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 10,305 | | | | 10,106 | | | | 05/20/09 | | | | (199 | ) |
Euro (Buy) | | | 10,305 | | | | 10,171 | | | | 05/20/09 | | | | 134 | |
Euro (Buy) | | | 5,377 | | | | 5,376 | | | | 05/27/09 | | | | 1 | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 4,979 | | | | 5,018 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | 39 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 4,982 | | | | 5,000 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | (18 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 2,486 | | | | 2,540 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | (54 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 4,971 | | | | 5,016 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | 45 | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 7,207 | | | | 7,140 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | (67 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 442 | | | | 433 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | 9 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 5,039 | | | | 4,960 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | 79 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 2,169 | | | | 2,122 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | 47 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 2,493 | | | | 2,540 | | | | 05/11/09 | | | | (47 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 8,814 | | | | 8,809 | | | | 05/12/09 | | | | 5 | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 5,022 | | | | 5,054 | | | | 05/12/09 | | | | 32 | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 5,013 | | | | 5,028 | | | | 05/12/09 | | | | 15 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 5,022 | | | | 4,993 | | | | 05/12/09 | | | | 29 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 5,013 | | | | 4,993 | | | | 05/12/09 | | | | 20 | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 8,813 | | | | 8,693 | | | | 05/12/09 | | | | (120 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (64 | ) |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 76,672 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 912,478 | |
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Total | | $ | 989,150 | |
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Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 1,240 | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 455 | |
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Total | | $ | 1,695 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 75 | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 519 | |
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Total | | $ | 594 | |
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* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $974,925) | | $ | 989,150 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $14) | | | 13 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 455 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 34,211 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 17,130 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 5,511 | |
Variation margin | | | 74 | |
Other assets | | | 202 | |
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Total assets | | | 1,046,746 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 519 | |
Bank overdraft — U.S. Dollars | | | 12 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 2,095 | |
Investment management fees | | | 90 | |
Distribution fees | | | 85 | |
Variation margin | | | 4 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 126 | |
Written options | | | 517 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3,448 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,043,298 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 1,075,593 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (20,979 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (26,642 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | 15,326 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,043,298 | |
| | | |
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Shares authorized | | | 600,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 10.67/$11.17 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 42,852 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 457,443 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.63 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,106 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 86,139 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.62 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 29,683 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 315,246 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.72 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,944 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 42,282 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.66 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 99 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,059 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.69 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 119 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,269 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.70 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 9 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 96 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.71 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 13,052 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 139,764 | |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | (15,397 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | (15,397 | ) |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,299 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 450 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 446 | |
Class B | | | 397 | |
Class C | | | 1,330 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | 3 | |
Accounting services | | | 78 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 74 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 5 | |
Audit fees | | | 8 | |
Other expenses | | | 95 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 5,187 | |
Expense waivers | | | (406 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (406 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 4,781 | |
| | | |
Net investment loss | | | (20,178 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (4,890 | ) |
Net realized loss on futures and written options | | | (3,375 | ) * |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 377 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (7,888 | ) |
| | | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 102,717 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of futures and written options | | | 1,114 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (193 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions. | | | 103,638 | |
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Net Gain on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 95,750 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 75,572 | |
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* | | Realized losses on written options were $4,584. |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (20,178 | ) | | $ | 40,628 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (7,888 | ) | | | 2,090 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | 103,638 | | | | (90,885 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 75,572 | | | | (48,167 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,515 | ) | | | (14,746 | ) |
Class B | | | (271 | ) | | | (3,680 | ) |
Class C | | | (878 | ) | | | (10,507 | ) |
Class I | | | (143 | ) | | | (791 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class Y | | | (708 | ) | | | (10,227 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (3,516 | ) | | | (39,959 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 120,670 | | | | 159,030 | |
Class B | | | 3,665 | | | | 14,863 | |
Class C | | | 52,349 | | | | 109,914 | |
Class I | | | 12,561 | | | | 28,077 | |
Class R3 | | | 818 | | | | 237 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,222 | | | | 8 | |
Class R5 | | | 64 | | | | 19 | |
Class Y | | | (10,752 | ) | | | (13,282 | ) |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 180,597 | | | | 298,866 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 252,653 | | | | 210,740 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 790,645 | | | | 579,905 | |
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End of period | | $ | 1,043,298 | | | $ | 790,645 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | (20,979 | ) | | $ | 2,715 | |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Trade date for senior floating rate interests purchased in the primary market is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior floating rate loan interests purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into. |
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| | | Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had no outstanding when-issued or forward commitments. |
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| i) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| j) | | Senior Floating Rate Interests -The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, may invest in senior floating rate interests. Senior floating rate interests hold the most senior position in the capital structure of a business entity (the “Borrower”), are typically secured by specific collateral and have a claim on the assets and/or stock of the Borrower that is senior to that held by subordinated debtholders and stockholders of the Borrower. Senior floating rate interests are typically structured and administered by a financial institution that acts as the agent of the lenders participating in the senior floating rate interest. Senior floating rate interests are typically rated below-investment-grade, which suggests they are more likely to default and generally pay higher interest rates than investment-grade loans. A default could lead to non-payment of income which would result in a reduction of income to the Fund and there can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. |
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| k) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| | | Senior floating rate interests or debt securities purchased to replace a prepaid loan or a debt security may have lower yields than the yield on the prepaid loan or debt security. Senior floating rate interests generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for the Borrower to repay, prepayments of senior floating rate interests may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior floating rate interests held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown in the Schedule of Investments. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, |
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| | | establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions - The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. Transactions involving written option contracts for the Fund during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, are summarized below: |
Options Contract Activity During the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009
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Call Options Written During the Period | | Number of Contracts* | | | Premium Amounts | |
Beginning of the period | | | 1,000 | | | $ | 216 | |
Written | | | 14,843 | | | | 15,014 | |
Expired | | | — | | | | — | |
Closed | | | (15,843 | ) | | | (15,230 | ) |
Exercised | | | — | | | | — | |
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End of Period | | | — | | | $ | — | |
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Put Options Written During the Period | | Number of Contracts* | | | Premium Amounts | |
Beginning of the period | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Written | | | 20,861 | | | | 18,478 | |
Expired | | | (1,248 | ) | | | (74 | ) |
Closed | | | (18,053 | ) | | | (16,727 | ) |
Exercised | | | — | | | | — | |
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End of Period | | | 1,560 | | | $ | 1,677 | |
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* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
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| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 40,029 | | | $ | 18,827 | |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 3,607 | |
Unrealized Depreciation* | | $ | (107,811 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (104,204 | ) |
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* | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $56, decrease accumulated net realized loss by $1,644, and increase paid in capital by $1,588. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - The Fund had no capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes as of October 31, 2008. |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.55 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.50 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.48 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.47 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
0.85% | | 1.60% | | 1.60% | | 0.60% | | 1.25% | | 1.00% | | 0.76% | | 0.60% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.70 | * | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.24 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.99 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.75 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.65 | ** |
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* | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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** | | From November 28, 2003 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2004 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $1,852 and contingent deferred sales charges of $261 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $38. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $2. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $441 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
6. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | 1 | |
7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 935,196 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 824,697 | |
8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 19,211 | | | | 117 | | | | (7,964 | ) | | | — | | | | 11,364 | | | | 25,993 | | | | 1,034 | | | | (12,853 | ) | | | — | | | | 14,174 | |
Amount | | $ | 202,066 | | | $ | 1,181 | | | $ | (82,577 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 120,670 | | | $ | 288,295 | | | $ | 11,450 | | | $ | (140,715 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 159,030 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,440 | | | | 21 | | | | (1,123 | ) | | | — | | | | 338 | | | | 2,544 | | | | 258 | | | | (1,479 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,323 | |
Amount | | $ | 15,018 | | | $ | 211 | | | $ | (11,564 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,665 | | | $ | 28,133 | | | $ | 2,852 | | | $ | (16,122 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,863 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 8,408 | | | | 59 | | | | (3,529 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,938 | | | | 14,894 | | | | 669 | | | | (5,776 | ) | | | — | | | | 9,787 | |
Amount | | $ | 88,013 | | | $ | 597 | | | $ | (36,261 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 52,349 | | | $ | 165,357 | | | $ | 7,411 | | | $ | (62,854 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 109,914 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,585 | | | | 12 | | | | (1,419 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,178 | | | | 4,848 | | | | 56 | | | | (2,466 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,438 | |
Amount | | $ | 27,177 | | | $ | 121 | | | $ | (14,737 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,561 | | | $ | 53,494 | | | $ | 615 | | | $ | (26,032 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 28,077 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 79 | | | | — | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 77 | | | | 38 | | | | 1 | | | | (18 | ) | | | — | | | | 21 | |
Amount | | $ | 842 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (25 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 818 | | | $ | 424 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (193 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 237 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 120 | | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | 117 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,252 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (30 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,222 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | |
Amount | | $ | 68 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 64 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,334 | | | | 69 | | | | (2,462 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,059 | ) | | | 3,285 | | | | 920 | | | | (5,452 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,247 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 14,028 | | | $ | 695 | | | $ | (25,475 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,752 | ) | | $ | 36,316 | | | $ | 10,241 | | | $ | (59,839 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (13,282 | ) |
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| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 50 | | | $ | 530 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 56 | | | $ | 621 | |
9. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) |
A | | $ | 9.78 | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1.15 | | | $ | 0.94 | | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | 0.89 | | | $ | 10.67 | | | | 9.61 | %(f) | | $ | 457,443 | | | | 0.96 | %(g) | | | 0.85 | %(g) | | | 0.85 | %(g) | | | (4.13 | )%(g) | | | 95 | % |
B | | | 9.76 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.91 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 10.63 | | | | 9.30 | (f) | | | 86,139 | | | | 1.75 | (g) | | | 1.60 | (g) | | | 1.60 | (g) | | | (5.42 | ) (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.75 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.91 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 10.62 | | | | 9.31 | (f) | | | 315,246 | | | | 1.69 | (g) | | | 1.60 | (g) | | | 1.60 | (g) | | | (5.18 | ) (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 9.81 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.16 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 10.72 | | | | 9.83 | (f) | | | 42,282 | | | | 0.70 | (g) | | | 0.60 | (g) | | | 0.60 | (g) | | | (4.03 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 9.78 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.92 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 9.44 | (f) | | | 1,059 | | | | 1.42 | (g) | | | 1.25 | (g) | | | 1.25 | (g) | | | (1.31 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 9.79 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.94 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 10.69 | | | | 9.68 | (f) | | | 1,269 | | | | 1.01 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | (0.24 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 9.80 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 10.70 | | | | 9.72 | (f) | | | 96 | | | | 0.81 | (g) | | | 0.76 | (g) | | | 0.76 | (g) | | | (2.09 | ) (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.80 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 10.71 | | | | 9.84 | (f) | | | 139,764 | | | | 0.59 | (g) | | | 0.59 | (g) | | | 0.59 | (g) | | | (4.61 | ) (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
A | | | 10.66 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | (3.08 | ) | | | 307,863 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 5.60 | | | | 437 | |
B | | | 10.64 | | | | 0.53 | | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 9.76 | | | | (3.81 | ) | | | 75,789 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 4.82 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.63 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 9.75 | | | | (3.82 | ) | | | 241,305 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 4.86 | | | | — | |
I | | | 10.68 | | | | 0.62 | | | | — | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 9.81 | | | | (2.74 | ) | | | 27,135 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 5.28 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 10.67 | | | | 0.53 | | | | — | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | (3.56 | ) | | | 216 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 5.63 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 10.67 | | | | 0.57 | | | | — | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 9.79 | | | | (3.23 | ) | | | 17 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 5.29 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.68 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 9.80 | | | | (2.94 | ) | | | 28 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 4.92 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.69 | | | | 0.66 | | | | — | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 9.80 | | | | (2.90 | ) | | | 138,292 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 5.85 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
A | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.22 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 5.86 | | | | 184,558 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 608 | |
B | | | 10.45 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 10.64 | | | | 5.05 | | | | 68,593 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 2.51 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.52 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 10.63 | | | | 5.05 | | | | 159,067 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 2.31 | | | | — | |
I | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 10.68 | | | | 6.22 | | | | 3,501 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 2.85 | | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 10.41 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 10.67 | | | | 5.98 | (f) | | | 10 | | | | 1.59 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | 1.23 | (g) | | | 4.36 | (g) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 10.41 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 10.67 | | | | 6.15 | (f) | | | 10 | | | | 1.28 | (g) | | | 1.15 | (g) | | | 0.99 | (g) | | | 4.61 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 10.41 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.65 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | 10.68 | | | | 6.42 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 0.99 | (g) | | | 0.89 | (g) | | | 0.72 | (g) | | | 4.86 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.45 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 10.69 | | | | 6.23 | | | | 164,155 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 3.71 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 |
A | | | 10.67 | | | | 0.49 | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 10.44 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 282,362 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 4.50 | | | | 193 | |
B | | | 10.68 | | | | 0.40 | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 10.45 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 92,340 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.76 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.67 | | | | 0.40 | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 10.44 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 247,091 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.72 | | | | — | |
I(k) | | | 10.48 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.04 | (f) | | | 18 | | | | 0.98 | (g) | | | 0.70 | (g) | | | 0.70 | (g) | | | 4.43 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.68 | | | | 0.51 | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 10.45 | | | | 2.58 | | | | 140,796 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 5.05 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 10.95 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.67 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 414,778 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 71 | |
B | | | 10.96 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.68 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 119,302 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.09 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.96 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.67 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 373,750 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.12 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.97 | | | | 0.47 | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.68 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 95,947 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 4.42 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 |
A | | | 10.63 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.67 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | 10.95 | | | | 6.39 | | | | 313,961 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.04 | | | | 81 | |
B | | | 10.64 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | 10.96 | | | | 5.65 | | | | 107,964 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.21 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.63 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.33 | | | | 10.96 | | | | 5.74 | | | | 319,990 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.33 | | | | — | |
Y(l) | | | 10.57 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 10.97 | | | | 6.89 | (f) | | | 23,045 | | | | 0.65 | (g) | | | 0.65 | (g) | | | 0.65 | (g) | | | 1.55 | (g) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2003. |
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,096.13 | | | $ | 4.41 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.57 | | | $ | 4.25 | | | | 0.85 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,092.95 | | | $ | 8.30 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.86 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,093.05 | | | $ | 8.30 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.86 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,098.33 | | | $ | 3.12 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.81 | | | $ | 3.00 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,094.39 | | | $ | 6.49 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,096.77 | | | $ | 5.19 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.83 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,097.18 | | | $ | 3.95 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.02 | | | $ | 3.80 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,098.39 | | | $ | 3.06 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.86 | | | $ | 2.95 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/01 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI EAFE Growth Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance (excluding the U.S. and Canada) of the growth securities within the MSCI EAFE Index.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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International Growth A# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.61 | % | | | -5.16 | % | | | -2.23 | % |
International Growth A## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -55.21 | % | | | -6.22 | % | | | -2.92 | % |
International Growth B# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.84 | % | | | -5.83 | % | | | -2.92 | % |
International Growth B## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -55.20 | % | | | -6.12 | % | | | -2.92 | % |
International Growth C# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.99 | % | | | -5.88 | % | | | -2.94 | % |
International Growth C## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -53.46 | % | | | -5.88 | % | | | -2.94 | % |
International Growth I# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.38 | % | | | -4.96 | % | | | -2.10 | % |
International Growth R3# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.82 | % | | | -5.12 | % | | | -2.04 | % |
International Growth R4# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.61 | % | | | -4.95 | % | | | -1.93 | % |
International Growth R5# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.50 | % | | | -4.82 | % | | | -1.84 | % |
International Growth Y# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -52.41 | % | | | -4.74 | % | | | -1.80 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class A performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Andrew S. Offit, CPA | | Jean-Marc Berteaux | | Matthew D. Hudson, CFA |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford International Growth Fund returned -8.77%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Growth Index, which returned -4.96% for the same period. The Fund also underperformed the 0.65% return of the average fund in the Lipper International Multi-Cap Growth Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Global equities declined during the first part of the period amid increasing signs of a deeper and more protracted recession and then rebounded in March and April as governments around the world increased their involvement to help mitigate the financial crisis. Growth stocks (-5.0%) trailed Value stocks (0.3%), as measured by the MSCI EAFE Growth and the MSCI EAFE Value indices, respectively. Within the MSCI EAFE Growth Index, seven out of ten sectors declined during the period. Utilities (-15%), Health Care (-13%), and Energy (-12%) fell the most during the period, while Materials (11%), Telecommunication Services (6%), and Industrials (3%) were the only sectors that posted positive returns.
The Fund’s underperformance relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the MSCI EAFE Growth Index was a result of weak security selection. Stock selection detracted from results in eight of ten sectors, and was weakest in Financials, Materials, and Telecommunications Services. Stock selection in Health Care and Information Technology was positive. Sector positioning, a residual of bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection, contributed positively to
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benchmark-relative results during the period primarily due to the Fund’s overweight exposure (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to Telecommunication Services and underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) exposures to Utilities and Financials. The Fund also benefited from a moderate cash position, which helped relative performance in a downward-trending market.
UBS (Financials), 3i Group (Financials), and Vimpel- Communications (Telecommunication Services) were the leading detractors from benchmark-relative performance during the period. Not holding Materials company BHP Billiton, a benchmark component whose share price rose during the period, also detracted from relative performance. Shares of Switzerland-based financial services provider UBS moved lower after the firm posted a larger-than-expected quarterly loss. British private equity firm 3i Group underperformed amid asset writedowns and concerns about its debt level. Shares of Russian wireless operator Vimpel-Communications fell amid significant economic uncertainty in Russia and weakness in the ruble relative to the U.S. dollar. Other detractors from the Fund’s absolute (i.e. total return) performance were German-based insurer Allianz (Financials) and Swiss financial services company Julius Baer (Financials).
Top contributors to the Fund’s relative performance were Autonomy Group (Information Technology), Barrick Gold (Materials), and Novartis (Health Care). Not holding Volkswagen (Consumer Discretionary) also contributed positively to relative performance. Leading British software company Autonomy announced better-than-expected earnings, reflecting strong demand for its services and driving shares higher. Shares of mining company Barrick Gold rose based on strong revenue growth during the period. Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis contributed to performance due to its solid growth in the pharmaceutical and vaccine businesses. Standard Chartered (Financials), Baidu (Information Technology), and Samsung Electronics (Information Technology) all contributed positively to the Fund’s absolute performance.
What is the outlook?
We believe that government action is, in small increments, helping to reduce the probability of a worst-case outcome for the economy. Against this backdrop, we continue to seek globally competive growth companies within growing sectors.
Portfolio construction is a bottom-up process based on intensive company research. We select stocks individually based on their merits. During the period we increased our exposure to Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary and decreased our exposure to traditionally defensive Health Care and Consumer Staples, as we are beginning to see signs of an improving economy. As a result, Information Technology was the Fund’s largest absolute weight and largest overweight exposure relative to the benchmark at the end of the period. Other sectors where we ended the period with above benchmark weights included Consumer Discretionary and Telecommunication Services. The Fund held less-than-benchmark weights in the Utilities, Consumer Staples, and Industrials sectors.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 3.1 | % |
Banks | | | 5.7 | |
Capital Goods | | | 7.9 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.3 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.3 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4.3 | |
Energy | | | 8.7 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 6.0 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6.4 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.8 | |
Insurance | | | 1.2 | |
Materials | | | 10.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 9.5 | |
Retailing | | | 7.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 6.5 | |
Software & Services | | | 1.7 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 5.4 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 6.4 | |
Transportation | | | 1.6 | |
Utilities | | | 1.0 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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Country | | Net Assets | |
Australia | | | 1.3 | % |
Belgium | | | 1.2 | |
Brazil | | | 1.6 | |
Canada | | | 5.5 | |
China | | | 1.2 | |
Denmark | | | 0.7 | |
Finland | | | 1.7 | |
France | | | 9.1 | |
Germany | | | 8.7 | |
Hong Kong | | | 2.1 | |
Israel | | | 1.9 | |
Japan | | | 9.9 | |
Luxembourg | | | 1.4 | |
Netherlands | | | 8.1 | |
Russia | | | 2.4 | |
South Korea | | | 1.8 | |
Spain | | | 1.9 | |
Sweden | | | 1.9 | |
Switzerland | | | 9.7 | |
Taiwan | | | 1.0 | |
United Kingdom | | | 24.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 1.3% | | | | |
| 144 | | | CSL Ltd. | | $ | 3,580 | |
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| | | | Belgium — 1.2% | | | | |
| 1,419 | | | Hansen Transmissions • | | | 3,090 | |
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| | | | Brazil — 1.6% | | | | |
| 148 | | | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce ADR | | | 2,445 | |
| 55 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR | | | 1,853 | |
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| | | | Canada — 5.5% | | | | |
| 66 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 3,056 | |
| 55 | | | EnCana Corp. | | | 2,530 | |
| 60 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 5,207 | |
| 61 | | | Research In Motion Ltd. • | | | 4,233 | |
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| | | | China — 1.2% | | | | |
| 517 | | | China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. | | | 1,816 | |
| 85 | | | Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. ADR • | | | 1,275 | |
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| | | | Denmark — 0.7% | | | | |
| 28 | | | Vestas Wind Systems A/S • | | | 1,809 | |
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| | | | Finland — 1.7% | | | | |
| 324 | | | Nokia Oyj | | | 4,595 | |
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| | | | France — 9.1% | | | | |
| 44 | | | Alstom RGPT | | | 2,728 | |
| 55 | | | BNP Paribas | | | 2,896 | |
| 116 | | | Sanofi-Aventis S.A. | | | 6,729 | |
| 88 | | | Technip S.A. | | | 3,772 | |
| 78 | | | Total S.A. | | | 3,903 | |
| 43 | | | Vallourec | | | 4,710 | |
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| | | | Germany — 8.7% | | | | |
| 120 | | | Daimler AG | | | 4,310 | |
| 53 | | | K+S AG | | | 3,188 | |
| 28 | | | Merck KGaA | | | 2,508 | |
| 110 | | | Metro AG | | | 4,696 | |
| 10 | | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs NPV | | | 1,362 | |
| 76 | | | Siemens AG | | | 5,079 | |
| 90 | | | Solarworld AG | | | 2,559 | |
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| | | | Hong Kong — 2.1% | | | | |
| 320 | | | Esprit Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,957 | |
| 1,396 | | | Li & Fung Ltd. | | | 3,922 | |
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| | | | Israel — 1.9% | | | | |
| 118 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 5,162 | |
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| | | | Japan — 9.9% | | | | |
| 68 | | | Denso Corp. | | | 1,600 | |
| 85 | | | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. * | | | 2,503 | |
| 698 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. * | | | 3,806 | |
| 372 | | | Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. | | | 3,027 | |
| 219 | | | Panasonic Corp. | | | 3,204 | |
| 7 | | | Rakuten, Inc. | | | 3,577 | |
| 45 | | | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | 2,192 | |
| 96 | | | Softbank Corp. | | | 1,514 | |
| 121 | | | Sony Corp. | | | 3,141 | |
| 63 | | | Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 2,894 | |
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| | | | Luxembourg — 1.4% | | | | |
| 155 | | | ArcelorMittal ADR | | | 3,650 | |
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| | | | Netherlands — 8.1% | | | | |
| 203 | | | ASML Holding N.V. | | | 4,259 | |
| 583 | | | Koninklijke (Royal) KPN N.V. | | | 7,010 | |
| 623 | | | Koninklijke Ahold N.V. | | | 6,828 | |
| 230 | | | Qiagen N.V. • | | | 3,787 | |
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| | | | Russia — 2.4% | | | | |
| 235 | | | OAO Gazprom Class S ADR | | | 4,196 | |
| 280 | | | Vimpel-Communications ADR ‡ | | | 2,636 | |
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| | | | South Korea — 1.8% | | | | |
| 10 | | | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | 4,767 | |
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| | | | Spain — 1.9% | | | | |
| 61 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 2,581 | |
| 69 | | | Red Electrica Corporacion S.A. | | | 2,882 | |
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| | | | Sweden — 1.9% | | | | |
| 182 | | | Swedish Match Ab | | | 2,591 | |
| 337 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson | | | 2,863 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,454 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 9.7% | | | | |
| 123 | | | Credit Suisse Group AG | | | 4,824 | |
| 30 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 997 | |
| 195 | | | Nestle S.A. | | | 6,362 | |
| 168 | | | Nobel Biocare Holding AG | | | 3,425 | |
| 33 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 4,216 | |
| 24 | | | Sonova Holding AG | | | 1,568 | |
| 381 | | | UBS AG • | | | 5,233 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,625 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan — 1.0% | | | | |
| 246 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR ‡ | | | 2,596 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 24.8% | | | | |
| 123 | | | 3I Group plc | | | 578 | |
| 1,768 | | | Arm Holdings plc | | | 3,104 | |
| 216 | | | Autonomy Corp. plc • | | | 4,537 | |
| 719 | | | Barclays Bank plc | | | 2,920 | |
| 283 | | | BG Group plc | | | 4,512 | |
| 67 | | | BHP Billiton plc | | | 1,391 | |
| 138 | | | British American Tobacco plc | | | 3,324 | |
| 968 | | | easyJet plc • | | | 4,499 | |
| 235 | | | Imperial Tobacco Group plc | | | 5,353 | |
| 495 | | | J. Sainsbury plc | | | 2,399 | |
| 1,886 | | | Kingfisher plc | | | 5,135 | |
| 877 | | | Michael Page International plc | | | 3,559 | |
| 103 | | | Next plc | | | 2,473 | |
| 143 | | | Rio Tinto plc | | | 5,799 | |
| 379 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 5,866 | |
| 3,530 | | | Vodafone Group plc | | | 6,488 | |
| 659 | | | Wm Morrison Supermarkets | | | 2,387 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 24.8% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 368 | | | Xstrata plc | | | | | | $ | 3,243 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 67,567 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $253,511) | | | | | | $ | 267,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $253,511) | | | | | | $ | 267,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,035, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2038 — 2039, value of $1,056) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,035 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 1,035 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,239, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% — 6.50%, 2035 — 2039, FNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2034 — 2047, value of $1,264) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,239 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,239 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,731, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% — 7.00%, 2021 — 2039, FNMA 6.00% — 7.00%, 2034 — 2038, GNMA 4.50% — 7.00%, 2024 — 2039, value of $1,766) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,731 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,731 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $6, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $6) | | | | | | | | |
| 6 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 6 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $374, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% — 15.00%, 2009 — 2021, FNMA 3.50% — 15.50%, 2012 — 2039, value of $381) | | | | | | | | |
| 374 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 374 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 4,385 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $4,385) | | | | | | $ | 4,385 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $257,896) ▲ | | | 99.5 | % | | $ | 271,651 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.5 | % | | | 1,230 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 272,881 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 96.40% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $320,895 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 25,110 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (74,354 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (49,244 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
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* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $3,728. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
British Pound (Sell) | | $ | 391 | | | $ | 392 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | $ | 1 | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 3,175 | | | | 3,142 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | 33 | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 1,644 | | | | 1,644 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Canadian Dollar (Sell) | | | 1,066 | | | | 1,065 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Danish Krone (Buy) | | | 147 | | | | 148 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 3,218 | | | | 3,225 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | 7 | |
Euro (Buy) | | | 862 | | | | 868 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (6 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 589 | | | | 583 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (6 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 652 | | | | 657 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | 5 | |
Euro (Buy) | | | 1,984 | | | | 1,988 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | (4 | ) |
Hong Kong Dollar (Sell) | | | 1,039 | | | | 1,039 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong Dollar (Buy) | | | 797 | | | | 797 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 848 | | | | 852 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | 4 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 1,320 | | | | 1,346 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | (26 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 1,304 | | | | 1,335 | | | | 05/07/09 | | | | (31 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 2,424 | | | | 2,437 | | | | 05/08/09 | | | | (13 | ) |
Swedish Krona (Sell) | | | 921 | | | | 919 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | (2 | ) |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 814 | | | | 814 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 2,244 | | | | 2,236 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (8 | ) |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 291 | | | | 293 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (46 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of | |
Industry | | Net Assets | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 3.1 | % |
Banks | | | 5.7 | |
Capital Goods | | | 7.9 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.3 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.3 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4.3 | |
Energy | | | 8.7 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 6.0 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6.4 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.8 | |
Insurance | | | 1.2 | |
Materials | | | 10.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 9.5 | |
Retailing | | | 7.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 6.5 | |
Software & Services | | | 1.7 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 5.4 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 6.4 | |
Transportation | | | 1.6 | |
Utilities | | | 1.0 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | |
| | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | |
Assets: | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 50,391 |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 221,260 |
| | |
Total | | $ | 271,651 |
| | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 52 |
| | |
Total | | $ | 52 |
| | |
|
Liabilities: | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 98 |
| | |
Total | | $ | 98 |
| | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $257,896) | | $ | 271,651 | |
Cash | | | 2,134 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $2) | | | 2 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 52 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 14,660 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 614 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,543 | |
Other assets | | | 257 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 290,913 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 98 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 17,146 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 524 | |
Investment management fees | | | 40 | |
Distribution fees | | | 12 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 212 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 18,032 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 272,881 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 627,905 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 2,164 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (370,936 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | 13,748 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 272,881 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.45/$6.82 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 22,872 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 147,460 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.06 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,603 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 15,769 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.05 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,015 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 18,243 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.40 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 12,867 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 82,355 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.53 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 36 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 236 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.57 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 31 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 202 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.61 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.63 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,298 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 8,610 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 4,447 | |
Interest | | | 11 | |
Securities lending | | | 13 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (551 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 3,920 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,247 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 830 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 185 | |
Class B | | | 79 | |
Class C | | | 97 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 33 | |
Accounting services | | | 25 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 55 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 4 | |
Audit fees | | | 9 | |
Other expenses | | | 90 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 2,655 | |
Expense waivers | | | (439 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (437 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (16 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (892 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 1,763 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,157 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (113,653 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (103 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (113,756 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 76,403 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (94 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 76,309 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (37,447 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (35,290 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,157 | | | $ | 1,647 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (113,756 | ) | | | (257,465 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 76,309 | | | | (180,270 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (35,290 | ) | | | (436,088 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | (457 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (47 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (55,090 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (6,887 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (8,792 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (462 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (2 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (2 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (2 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (9,495 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (505 | ) | | | (80,732 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (17,329 | ) | | | 60,051 | |
Class B | | | (1,622 | ) | | | 2,861 | |
Class C | | | (3,902 | ) | | | 4,415 | |
Class I | | | 3,931 | | | | 141,027 | |
Class R3 | | | (25 | ) | | | 472 | |
Class R4 | | | 79 | | | | 254 | |
Class R5 | | | 1 | | | | 2 | |
Class Y | | | (39,175 | ) | | | 45,691 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (58,042 | ) | | | 254,773 | |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (93,837 | ) | | | (262,047 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 366,718 | | | | 628,765 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 272,881 | | | $ | 366,718 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 2,164 | | | $ | 512 | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
|
| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford International Growth Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
|
| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
|
| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
|
| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV.
Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time.
Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates.
Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors.
A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time.
Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors.
| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.
| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the |
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close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV.
The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund.
Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote).
| j) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund had no illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| k) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $3,728. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are:
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate.
FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities.
Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments.
FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented.
| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. |
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In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 46,092 | | | $ | 20,540 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 34,640 | | | | 10,237 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 505 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (194,181 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (125,553 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (319,229 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $1,135, increase accumulated net realized gain by $1,075, and increase paid in capital by $60. |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 194,181 | |
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Total | | $ | 194,181 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.7975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.7950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.60% | | 2.35% | | 2.35% | | 1.35% | | 1.85% | | 1.55% | | 1.25% | | 1.20% |
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| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April 30, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.74 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.29 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.28 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.35 | * | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.83 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.45 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.16 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.05 | |
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* | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $303 and contingent deferred sales charges of $26 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $12. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers.
| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $448 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Total Return |
| | Excluding |
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| | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 39.31 | % |
Class B | | | 38.11 | |
Class C | | | 38.27 | |
Class I | | | 39.73 | |
Class Y | | | 40.01 | |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 530,704 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 585,484 | |
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7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,662 | | | | — | | | | (5,514 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,852 | ) | | | 7,582 | | | | 3,405 | | | | (8,039 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,948 | |
Amount | | $ | 16,461 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (33,790 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,329 | ) | | $ | 101,116 | | | $ | 53,556 | | | $ | (94,621 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,051 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 197 | | | | — | | | | (481 | ) | | | — | | | | (284 | ) | | | 472 | | | | 432 | | | | (869 | ) | | | — | | | | 35 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,135 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,757 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,622 | ) | | $ | 6,061 | | | $ | 6,447 | | | $ | (9,647 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,861 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 306 | | | | — | | | | (994 | ) | | | — | | | | (688 | ) | | | 795 | | | | 539 | | | | (1,277 | ) | | | — | | | | 57 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,804 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,706 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,902 | ) | | $ | 10,626 | | | $ | 8,047 | | | $ | (14,258 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,415 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,977 | | | | 72 | | | | (2,444 | ) | | | — | | | | 605 | | | | 13,176 | | | | 22 | | | | (1,124 | ) | | | — | | | | 12,074 | |
Amount | | $ | 18,087 | | | $ | 458 | | | $ | (14,614 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,931 | | | $ | 150,705 | | | $ | 344 | | | $ | (10,022 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 141,027 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 12 | | | | — | | | | (17 | ) | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | | | 45 | | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | | | — | | | | 40 | |
Amount | | $ | 79 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (104 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (25 | ) | | $ | 526 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (56 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 472 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 28 | | | | — | | | | (16 | ) | | | — | | | | 12 | | | | 19 | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 18 | |
Amount | | $ | 170 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (92 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 261 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (9 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 254 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 470 | | | | 7 | | | | (6,614 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,137 | ) | | | 3,697 | | | | 588 | | | | (794 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,491 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,047 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | (42,269 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (39,175 | ) | | $ | 46,346 | | | $ | 9,496 | | | $ | (10,151 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 45,691 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 40 | | | $ | 244 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 81 | | | $ | 997 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
A | | $ | 7.07 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.67 | ) | | $ | (0.62 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.62 | ) | | $ | 6.45 | | | | (8.77 | )%(e) | | $ | 147,460 | | | | 1.85 | %(f) | | | 1.36 | %(f) | | | 1.36 | %(f) | | | 1.49 | %(f) | | | 190 | % |
B | | | 6.65 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 6.06 | | | | (9.01 | ) (e) | | | 15,769 | | | | 2.97 | (f) | | | 1.75 | (f) | | | 1.75 | (f) | | | 1.10 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 6.66 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 6.05 | | | | (9.16 | ) (e) | | | 18,243 | | | | 2.57 | (f) | | | 2.14 | (f) | | | 2.14 | (f) | | | 0.65 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 7.04 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 6.40 | | | | (8.69 | ) (e) | | | 82,355 | | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | 0.87 | (f) | | | 0.87 | (f) | | | 2.07 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 7.18 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 6.53 | | | | (9.05 | ) (e) | | | 236 | | | | 2.13 | (f) | | | 1.78 | (f) | | | 1.78 | (f) | | | 0.99 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 7.23 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 6.57 | | | | (8.83 | ) (e) | | | 202 | | | | 1.52 | (f) | | | 1.52 | (f) | | | 1.52 | (f) | | | 1.41 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 7.28 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 6.61 | | | | (8.79 | ) (e) | | | 6 | | | | 1.45 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 1.66 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.30 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 6.63 | | | | (8.66 | ) (e) | | | 8,610 | | | | 1.04 | (f) | | | 1.04 | (f) | | | 1.04 | (f) | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (g) |
A | | | 18.93 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (9.50 | ) | | | (9.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (11.86 | ) | | | 7.07 | | | | (56.94 | ) | | | 181,826 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 359 | |
B | | | 18.08 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (8.97 | ) | | | (9.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (11.43 | ) | | | 6.65 | | | | (57.28 | ) | | | 19,208 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 18.10 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (8.98 | ) | | | (9.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (11.44 | ) | | | 6.66 | | | | (57.27 | ) | | | 24,658 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.21 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 18.79 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (9.35 | ) | | | (9.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (11.75 | ) | | | 7.04 | | | | (56.75 | ) | | | 86,331 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 19.24 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (9.66 | ) | | | (9.65 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (12.06 | ) | | | 7.18 | | | | (57.08 | ) | | | 293 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 19.30 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (9.68 | ) | | | (9.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (12.07 | ) | | | 7.23 | | | | (56.94 | ) | | | 139 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 19.35 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (9.76 | ) | | | (9.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (12.07 | ) | | | 7.28 | | | | (56.77 | ) | | | 6 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 0.76 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 19.38 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | (9.79 | ) | | | (9.67 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (12.08 | ) | | | 7.30 | | | | (56.72 | ) | | | 54,257 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.92 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 (g) |
A | | | 14.93 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 5.35 | | | | 5.37 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | 4.00 | | | | 18.93 | | | | 39.31 | (h) | | | 431,193 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 242 | |
B | | | 14.42 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.13 | | �� | | 5.02 | | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | 3.66 | | | | 18.08 | | | | 38.11 | (h) | | | 51,577 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.33 | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 14.42 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.13 | | | | 5.04 | | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | 3.68 | | | | 18.10 | | | | 38.27 | (h) | | | 65,982 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 14.94 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.40 | | | | 5.39 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 3.85 | | | | 18.79 | | | | 39.73 | (h) | | | 3,543 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
R3(i) | | | 14.79 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.47 | | | | 4.45 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.45 | | | | 19.24 | | | | 30.09 | (e) | | | 15 | | | | 1.83 | (f) | | | 1.83 | (f) | | | 1.83 | (f) | | | (0.15 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R4(j) | | | 14.79 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 4.48 | | | | 4.51 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.51 | | | | 19.30 | | | | 30.49 | (e) | | | 13 | | | | 1.46 | (f) | | | 1.46 | (f) | | | 1.46 | (f) | | | 0.25 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(k) | | | 14.79 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 4.49 | | | | 4.56 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.56 | | | | 19.35 | | | | 30.83 | (e) | | | 13 | | | | 1.17 | (f) | | | 1.17 | (f) | | | 1.17 | (f) | | | 0.51 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.17 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 5.55 | | | | 5.57 | | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | 4.21 | | | | 19.38 | | | | 40.01 | (h) | | | 76,429 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (g) |
A | | | 12.14 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 2.96 | | | | 2.98 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 2.79 | | | | 14.93 | | | | 24.85 | | | | 213,186 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 165 | |
B | | | 11.77 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.87 | | | | 2.79 | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 2.65 | | | | 14.42 | | | | 23.95 | | | | 33,252 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.77 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.88 | | | | 2.79 | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 2.65 | | | | 14.42 | | | | 23.95 | | | | 43,336 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | |
I(l) | | | 14.34 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.60 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.60 | | | | 14.94 | | | | 4.18 | (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1.53 | (f) | | | 1.35 | (f) | | | 1.35 | (f) | | | (0.49 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 12.33 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 3.02 | | | | 3.08 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 2.84 | | | | 15.17 | | | | 25.38 | | | | 70,777 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 0.42 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 |
A | | | 11.59 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.55 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.55 | | | | 12.14 | | | | 4.74 | | | | 131,430 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 183 | |
B | | | 11.32 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.45 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.45 | | | | 11.77 | | | | 3.98 | | | | 22,304 | | | | 2.66 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.32 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.45 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.45 | | | | 11.77 | | | | 3.98 | | | | 29,486 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.72 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.61 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.61 | | | | 12.33 | | | | 5.20 | | | | 74,651 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.98 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 (g) |
A | | | 9.62 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.97 | | | | 11.59 | | | | 21.14 | | | | 50,051 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 200 | |
B | | | 9.46 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.91 | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.86 | | | | 11.32 | | | | 20.33 | | | | 8,968 | | | | 2.83 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.46 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.91 | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.86 | | | | 11.32 | | | | 20.33 | | | | 12,906 | | | | 2.63 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.69 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 2.03 | | | | 11.72 | | | | 21.61 | | | | 28,775 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford International Growth Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 912.30 | | | $ | 6.44 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.05 | | | $ | 6.80 | | | | 1.36 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 909.90 | | | $ | 8.28 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.11 | | | $ | 8.74 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 908.40 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.18 | | | $ | 10.68 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 913.13 | | | $ | 4.12 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.48 | | | $ | 4.35 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 909.47 | | | $ | 8.42 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.96 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 911.70 | | | $ | 7.20 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.25 | | | $ | 7.60 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 912.14 | | | $ | 5.93 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.60 | | | $ | 6.26 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 913.36 | | | $ | 4.93 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.84 | | | $ | 5.21 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
MSCI AC (All Country) World Free ex U.S. Index is a broad based, unmanaged, market capitalization weighted, total return index that measures the performance of both developed and emerging stock markets, excluding the U.S. The index is calculated to exclude companies and share classes which cannot be freely purchased by foreigners.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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International Opp A# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.73 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 2.86 | % |
International Opp A## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -43.99 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 2.40 | % |
International Opp B# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.98 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | NA | * | | | NA | * |
International Opp B## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -43.89 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | NA | * | | | NA | * |
International Opp C# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -41.17 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | -0.15 | % | | | 2.09 | % |
International Opp C## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -41.75 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | -0.15 | % | | | 2.09 | % |
International Opp I# | | | 5/30/08 | | | | -40.50 | % | | | 2.94 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 2.89 | % |
International Opp R3# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.94 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 3.19 | % |
International Opp R4# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.70 | % | | | 3.22 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 3.27 | % |
International Opp R5# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.60 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 3.31 | % |
International Opp Y# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.41 | % | | | 3.41 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 3.35 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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(4) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. Class I shares commenced operations on 5/30/08. Performance prior to 5/30/08 reflects Class A performance. |
Portfolio Manager
Nicolas M. Choumenkovitch
Senior Vice President, Partner
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford International Opportunities Fund returned -1.68%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Free ex-U.S. Index, which returned 1.31% for the same period. The Fund outperformed the -4.28% return of the average fund in the Lipper International Large Cap Core Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The benchmark’s slightly positive return for the period masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the impact of various governments’ increasing involvement in the global economy. From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Sector returns within the MSCI All Country World Free ex-U.S. Index diverged widely in this environment, with weakness in traditionally defensive sectors like Health Care
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(-11%), Utilities (-7%), and Consumer Staples (-5%), offset by strength in more economically sensitive areas like Materials (+15%), Information Technology (+10%), and Industrials (+9%).
The Fund’s underperformance versus its benchmark was due to weak stock selection, which was negative in seven of ten sectors. Selection was weakest within Industrials, Financials, and Energy. Materials was the only sector with strong stock selection. Allocation among sectors, a result of the bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process, was slightly negative, largely due to underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) positions in Industrials and Materials. The Fund also benefited from a modest cash position, which helped relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance as the market trended lower from November through February.
The largest detractors from relative returns were UBS (Financials), National Grid (Utilities), and East Japan Railway (Industrials). Shares of Swiss financial services provider UBS fell when the firm posted a larger-than-expected quarterly loss due in part to a charge related to the transfer of risky assets to a fund managed by the Swiss National Bank, which was part of a rescue package set up by the Swiss government. In addition, the firm was a target of a U.S. investigation into offshore tax havens and a related investigation regarding U.S. secrecy laws. U.K. electricity transmission and distribution company National Grid saw its stock decline due to a weak U.K. economic outlook and falling power demand expectations. Shares of East Japan Railway fell as the market sought exposure to more cyclically oriented names in Japan. Significant detractors from absolute (i.e. total return) returns included Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company Roche (Health Care).
Top contributors to relative performance during the period included Rio Tinto (Materials), CRH (Materials), and Volkswagen (Consumer Discretionary). Shares of diversified mining company Rio Tinto benefited from rising copper prices and the company’s reduced balance sheet risk following the recently proposed funding deal with Aluminum Corporation of China (CHINALCO). We added to our position in Ireland-based building materials company CRH on weakness surrounding a capital raise because of our confidence in management and their ability to add value by purchasing weaker competitors. This proved beneficial as the stock subsequently rallied as investors began to look through the current drop in volumes to a potential recovery as the global economy stabilizes. The Fund also gained on a relative basis by not holding German car maker Volkswagen, which is part of the benchmark. The stock continued to fall after the rapid appreciation seen in October 2008, which had been driven by Porsche’s move to take a controlling stake in the company. Top absolute contributors also included Impala Platinum (Materials).
What is the outlook?
We believe that government action is, in small increments, helping to reduce the probability of a worst-case outcome for the economy. Against this backdrop, we are looking to identify companies with high quality assets and strong management teams who we believe will be able to successfully take advantage of opportunities presented by weaker competitors during this period. Fund holdings do not reflect one underlying thread or investment thesis, but rather represent a diversification of ideas and opportunities across industries and geographies.
Benchmark-relative sector weights at the end of the period were modest. We were most overweight the (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) Consumer Discretionary, Telecommunications Services, and Consumer Staples sectors, and most underweight the Energy, Materials, and Industrials sectors. Regionally we ended the period overweight Europe and North America and underweight Emerging Markets, Japan, and Asia Pacific ex Japan.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 4.0 | % |
Banks | | | 11.9 | |
Capital Goods | | | 5.0 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.6 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.6 | |
Consumer Services | | | 1.4 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 6.4 | |
Energy | | | 8.5 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 7.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.2 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.3 | |
Insurance | | | 2.7 | |
Materials | | | 8.8 | |
Media | | | 1.2 | |
Other Investment Pools and Funds | | | 2.9 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 5.9 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.1 | |
Retailing | | | 3.2 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.0 | |
Software & Services | | | 1.3 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.4 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 7.4 | |
Transportation | | | 3.2 | |
Utilities | | | 4.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
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Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
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Australia | | | 1.1 | % |
Canada | | | 6.2 | |
China | | | 0.4 | |
Finland | | | 2.2 | |
France | | | 8.7 | |
Germany | | | 9.2 | |
Greece | | | 1.1 | |
Hong Kong | | | 3.3 | |
Ireland | | | 4.0 | |
Israel | | | 1.7 | |
Japan | | | 11.0 | |
Mexico | | | 1.7 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.7 | |
Russia | | | 1.2 | |
South Africa | | | 1.7 | |
South Korea | | | 1.0 | |
Spain | | | 3.8 | |
Sweden | | | 1.6 | |
Switzerland | | | 7.7 | |
Taiwan | | | 0.9 | |
Turkey | | | 0.8 | |
United Kingdom | | | 22.0 | |
United States | | | 3.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS — 93.2% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 1.1% | | | | |
| 383 | | | Westfield Group | | $ | 2,991 | |
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| | | | Canada — 6.2% | | | | |
| 286 | | | Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. | | | 4,380 | |
| 99 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 4,559 | |
| 65 | | | EnCana Corp. | | | 2,975 | |
| 123 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 4,835 | |
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| | | | China — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,784 | | | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China | | | 1,015 | |
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| | | | Finland — 2.2% | | | | |
| 414 | | | Nokia Oyj | | | 5,886 | |
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| 30 | | | BNP Paribas | | | 1,566 | |
| 99 | | | France Telecom S.A. | | | 2,197 | |
| 107 | | | Groupe Danone ⌂ | | | 5,067 | |
| 48 | | | L’Oreal S.A. | | | 3,408 | |
| 85 | | | Michelin (C.G.D.E.) Class B | | | 4,350 | |
| 30 | | | Sanofi-Aventis S.A. | | | 1,721 | |
| 99 | | | Total S.A. | | | 4,935 | |
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| | | | Germany — 9.2% | | | | |
| 35 | | | Allianz SE | | | 3,228 | |
| 153 | | | Daimler AG | | | 5,487 | |
| 69 | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 5,112 | |
| 29 | | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs NPV | | | 4,006 | |
| 54 | | | S.p.A. | | | 2,086 | |
| 74 | | | Siemens AG | | | 4,996 | |
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| | | | Greece — 1.1% | | | | |
| 151 | | | National Bank of Greece | | | 3,136 | |
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| | | | Hong Kong — 3.3% | | | | |
| 982 | | | Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. | | | 1,136 | |
| 270 | | | China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. | | | 635 | |
| 568 | | | Esprit Holdings Ltd. | | | 3,477 | |
| 2,658 | | | Shangri-La Asia Ltd. | | | 3,909 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,157 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — 4.0% | | | | |
| 293 | | | CRH plc | | | 7,554 | |
| 144 | | | Ryanair Holdings plc • | | | 617 | |
| 93 | | | Ryanair Holdings plc ADR •‡ | | | 2,553 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,724 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — 1.7% | | | | |
| 104 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 4,564 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Japan — 11.0% | | | | |
| 25 | | | Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 800 | |
| 67 | | | East Japan Railway Co. | | | 3,798 | |
| 72 | | | Eisai Co., Ltd. | | | 1,927 | |
| 46 | | | Ibiden Co., Ltd. | | | 1,357 | |
| — | | | KDDI Corp. * | | | 1,282 | |
| 316 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 1,683 | |
| 791 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. * | | | 4,314 | |
| 123 | | | NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. | | | 1,187 | |
| 38 | | | Nidec Corp. | | | 2,133 | |
| 5 | | | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | | 1,344 | |
| 212 | | | Nippon Steel Corp. | | | 713 | |
| 42 | | | Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | | 1,564 | |
| 62 | | | Olympus Corp. | | | 1,016 | |
| 44 | | | Secom Co., Ltd. * | | | 1,629 | |
| 112 | | | Softbank Corp. | | | 1,777 | |
| 103 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. * | | | 3,565 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 30,089 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 1.7% | | | | |
| 98 | | | America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. ADR | | | 3,232 | |
| 172 | | | Cemex S.A. de C.V. ADR •‡ | | | 1,283 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,515 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 1.7% | | | | |
| 147 | | | ING Groep N.V. | | | 1,343 | |
| 280 | | | Koninklijke (Royal) KPN N.V. | | | 3,367 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,710 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 1.2% | | | | |
| 216 | | | Mining and Metallurgical Co. Norilsk Nickel ADR | | | 1,779 | |
| 38 | | | Mobile Telesystems OJSC ADR | | | 1,256 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,035 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 1.7% | | | | |
| 237 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,537 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 1.0% | | | | |
| 6 | | | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | 2,631 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 3.8% | | | | |
| 180 | | | Enagas | | | 3,133 | |
| 80 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 3,427 | |
| 87 | | | Red Electrica Corporacion S.A. | | | 3,629 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,189 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 1.6% | | | | |
| 224 | | | Assa Abloy Ab | | | 2,638 | |
| 38 | | | Hennes & Mauritz Ab | | | 1,700 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,338 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 7.7% | | | | |
| 96 | | | Julius Baer Holding Ltd. | | | 3,139 | |
| 175 | | | Nestle S.A. | | | 5,702 | |
| 18 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 2,259 | |
| 23 | | | Synthes, Inc. | | | 2,337 | |
| 553 | | | UBS AG • | | | 7,595 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,032 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan — 0.9% | | | | |
| 878 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 2,535 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.8% | | | | |
| 992 | | | Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. • | | | 2,080 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 22.0% | | | | |
| 133 | | | AstraZeneca plc | | | 4,642 | |
| 571 | | | BAE Systems plc | | | 3,001 | |
| 320 | | | BG Group plc | | | 5,104 | |
| 701 | | | BP plc | | | 4,953 | |
| 1,392 | | | HSBC Holding plc | | | 9,900 | |
| 211 | | | Imperial Tobacco Group plc | | | 4,804 | |
| 584 | | | National Grid plc | | | 4,854 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 93.2% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 22.0% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 146 | | | Rio Tinto plc | | | | | | $ | 5,923 | |
| 271 | | | SABMiller plc | | | | | | | 4,551 | |
| 3,001 | | | Vodafone Group plc | | | | | | | 5,515 | |
| 73 | | | Wolseley plc ⌂ | | | | | | | 1,307 | |
| 458 | | | WPP plc | | | | | | | 3,130 | |
| 222 | | | Xstrata plc | | | | | | | 1,955 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 59,639 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 26 | | | Frontline Ltd | | | | | | | 515 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $266,767) | | | | | | $ | 252,226 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 688 | | | iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund | | | | | | $ | 9,731 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $9,578) | | | | | | $ | 9,731 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $276,345) | | | | | | $ | 261,957 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,679, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2038 — 2039, value of $1,713) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,679 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 1,679 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,010, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% — 6.50%, 2035 — 2039, FNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2034 — 2047, value of $2,050) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,010 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2,010 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,808, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% — 7.00%, 2021 — 2039, FNMA 6.00% — 7.00%, 2034 — 2038, GNMA 4.50% — 7.00%, 2024-2039, value of $2,864) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,808 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2,808 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $9, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $10) | | | | | | | | |
| 9 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 9 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $606, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% — 15.00%, 2009 — 2021, FNMA 3.50% — 15.50%, 2012 — 2039, value of $618) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| 606 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,112 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $7,112) | | | | | | $ | 7,112 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total investments (cost $283,457) ▲ | | | 99.4 | % | | $ | 269,069 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.6 | % | | | 1,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 270,691 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 92.99% of total net assets at April 30, 2009.
Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
| | |
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $293,015 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 16,935 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (40,881 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (23,946 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
|
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $2,899. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | | Security | | | Cost Basis | |
|
09/2008 — 04/2009 | | | 107 | | | Groupe Danone | | $6,280 | |
06/2008 — 04/2009 | | | 73 | | | Wolseley plc | | 1,968 | |
| | |
| | The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $6,374 which represents 2.35% of total net assets. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
British Pound (Buy) | | $ | 2,010 | | | $ | 1,989 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | $ | 21 | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 378 | | | | 379 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Canadian Dollar (Sell) | | | 316 | | | | 309 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | (7 | ) |
Canadian Dollar (Sell) | | | 651 | | | | 646 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (5 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 948 | | | | 938 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (10 | ) |
Hong Kong Dollar (Sell) | | | 358 | | | | 358 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | — | |
Japanese Yen (Sell) | | | 262 | | | | 267 | | | | 05/01/09 | | | | 5 | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 599 | | | | 602 | | | | 05/08/09 | | | | (3 | ) |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 253 | | | | 252 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | | (1 | ) |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 222 | | | | 224 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | 2 | |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 208 | | | | 208 | | | | 05/06/09 | | | | — | |
Turkish New Lira (Sell) | | | 532 | | | | 534 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | 2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of | |
Industry | | Net Assets | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 4.0 | % |
Banks | | | 11.9 | |
Capital Goods | | | 5.0 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.6 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.6 | |
Consumer Services | | | 1.4 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 6.4 | |
Energy | | | 8.5 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 7.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.2 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.3 | |
Insurance | | | 2.7 | |
Materials | | | 8.8 | |
Media | | | 1.2 | |
Other Investment Pools and Funds | | | 2.9 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 5.9 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.1 | |
Retailing | | | 3.2 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.0 | |
Software & Services | | | 1.3 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.4 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 7.4 | |
Transportation | | | 3.2 | |
Utilities | | | 4.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
| | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 46,613 | |
| | | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 222,456 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 269,069 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 30 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 30 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 27 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 27 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $283,457) | | $ | 269,069 | |
Cash | | | 135 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $13) | | | 14 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 30 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 7,413 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 191 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,398 | |
Other assets | | | 112 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 278,362 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 27 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 7,269 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 189 | |
Investment management fees | | | 37 | |
Distribution fees | | | 11 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 138 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 7,671 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 270,691 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 418,195 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 1,539 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (134,646 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (14,397 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 270,691 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 9.82/$10.39 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 13,533 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 132,921 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.09 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,572 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 14,285 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.96 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,451 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 21,954 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.78 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 20 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 196 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.04 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 22 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 217 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.10 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 123 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,243 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.13 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 15 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.15 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 9,841 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 99,860 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 4,858 | |
Interest | | | 12 | |
Securities lending | | | 49 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (533 | ) |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 4,386 | |
| | | |
|
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,052 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 440 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 162 | |
Class B | | | 72 | |
Class C | | | 104 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | 22 | |
Accounting services | | | 22 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 57 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 4 | |
Audit fees | | | 9 | |
Other expenses | | | 70 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 2,015 | |
Expense waivers | | | (167 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (193 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (3 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (363 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 1,652 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,734 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (82,140 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (23 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (82,163 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 75,801 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (64 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 75,737 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (6,426 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (3,692 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,734 | | | $ | 5,223 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (82,163 | ) | | | (50,877 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 75,737 | | | | (172,731 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (3,692 | ) | | | (218,385 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (3,361 | ) | | | (816 | ) |
Class B | | | (240 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (354 | ) | | | — | |
Class I | | | (6 | ) | | | — | |
Class R3 | | | (4 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (29 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (2,686 | ) | | | (994 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (35,677 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (5,943 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (4,984 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (4 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (2 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (2 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (18,133 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (6,680 | ) | | | (66,555 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (10,649 | ) | | | 69,602 | |
Class B | | | (1,982 | ) | | | 987 | |
Class C | | | (766 | ) | | | 16,805 | |
Class I | | | 63 | | | | 207 | |
Class R3 | | | 142 | | | | 89 | |
Class R4 | | | 299 | | | | 975 | |
Class R5 | | | 5 | | | | 7 | |
Class Y | | | 29,208 | | | | 23,783 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 16,320 | | | | 112,455 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 5,948 | | | | (172,485 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 264,743 | | | | 437,228 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 270,691 | | | $ | 264,743 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 1,539 | | | $ | 5,485 | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
|
| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford International Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
|
| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| j) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| k) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $2,899. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions |
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| | | about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 37,332 | | | $ | 1,675 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 29,223 | | | | 7,575 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 5,534 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (42,925 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (99,741 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (137,132 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $754, increase accumulated net realized gain by $207, and decrease paid in capital by $961. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2009 | | $ | 511 | |
2016 | | | 42,414 | |
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Total | | $ | 42,925 | |
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| | | Based on certain provisions in the Internal Revenue Code, various limitations regarding the future utilization of the Fund carryforwards may apply. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund had $959 in expired capital loss carryforwards. |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.57% | | 2.32% | | 2.32% | | 1.32% | | 1.82% | | 1.52% | | 1.22% | | 1.22% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April 30, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.72 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | |
Class I Shares | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.00 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.71 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.41 | �� | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.40 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.11 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.03 | |
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* | | From May 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $191 and contingent deferred sales charges of $29 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B |
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| | | Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $18. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $280 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.01 | % | | | 39.14 | % |
Class B | | | 0.01 | | | | 38.16 | |
Class C | | | 0.01 | | | | 38.16 | |
Class Y | | | 0.01 | | | | 39.90 | |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
| | | | |
| | Shares |
Class I | | | 6 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R5 | | | 1 | |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 242,900 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 223,963 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,604 | | | | 330 | | | | (3,182 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,248 | ) | | | 6,013 | | | | 1,986 | | | | (4,290 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,709 | |
Amount | | $ | 15,072 | | | $ | 3,193 | | | $ | (28,914 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,649 | ) | | $ | 95,937 | | | $ | 35,697 | | | $ | (62,032 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 69,602 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 134 | | | | 26 | | | | (404 | ) | | | — | | | | (244 | ) | | | 565 | | | | 345 | | | | (940 | ) | | | — | | | | (30 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,143 | | | $ | 232 | | | $ | (3,357 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,982 | ) | | $ | 8,474 | | | $ | 5,720 | | | $ | (13,207 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 987 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 398 | | | | 37 | | | | (540 | ) | | | — | | | | (105 | ) | | | 1,390 | | | | 283 | | | | (658 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,015 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,374 | | | $ | 326 | | | $ | (4,466 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (766 | ) | | $ | 20,809 | | | $ | 4,645 | | | $ | (8,649 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,805 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 8 | | | | 1 | | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | 14 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14 | |
Amount | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (24 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 63 | | | $ | 207 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 207 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 16 | | | | 1 | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 15 | | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6 | |
Amount | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 142 | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 89 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 40 | | | | 3 | | | | (15 | ) | | | — | | | | 28 | | | | 96 | | | | — | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 94 | |
Amount | | $ | 401 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | (131 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 299 | | | $ | 994 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (21 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 975 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 5 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2,994 | | | | 269 | | | | (160 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,103 | | | | 1,549 | | | | 1,024 | | | | (1,498 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,075 | |
Amount | | $ | 28,112 | | | $ | 2,686 | | | $ | (1,590 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,208 | | | $ | 23,674 | | | $ | 19,072 | | | $ | (18,963 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 23,783 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 98 | | | $ | 886 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 327 | | | $ | 5,270 | |
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8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 10.23 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.27 | ) | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | (0.41 | ) | | $ | 9.82 | | | | (1.68) | %(f) | | $ | 132,921 | | | | 1.75 | %(g) | | | 1.37 | %(g) | | | 1.37 | %(g) | | | 2.11 | %(g) | | | 93 | % |
B | | | 9.40 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 9.09 | | | | (1.81 | ) (f) | | | 14,285 | | | | 2.88 | (g) | | | 1.72 | (g) | | | 1.72 | (g) | | | 1.71 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.29 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 8.96 | | | | (1.97 | ) (f) | | | 21,954 | | | | 2.43 | (g) | | | 2.18 | (g) | | | 2.18 | (g) | | | 1.33 | (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 10.25 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | (1.49 | ) (f) | | | 196 | | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 2.54 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 10.51 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 10.04 | | | | (1.83 | ) (f) | | | 217 | | | | 2.00 | (g) | | | 1.82 | (g) | | | 1.82 | (g) | | | 2.16 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 10.58 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 10.10 | | | | (1.63 | ) (f) | | | 1,243 | | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 2.22 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.60 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 10.13 | | | | (1.60 | ) (f) | | | 15 | | | | 1.39 | (g) | | | 1.23 | (g) | | | 1.23 | (g) | | | 2.57 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.62 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 10.15 | | | | (1.42 | ) (f) | | | 99,860 | | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 2.68 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 21.79 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | (8.49 | ) | | | (8.30 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.26 | ) | | | (11.56 | ) | | | 10.23 | | | | (44.50 | ) | | | 151,147 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 150 | |
B | | | 20.34 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (7.81 | ) | | | (7.74 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.20 | ) | | | (10.94 | ) | | | 9.40 | | | | (44.86 | ) | | | 17,068 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | |
C | | | 20.16 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (7.75 | ) | | | (7.67 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.20 | ) | | | (10.87 | ) | | | 9.29 | | | | (44.92 | ) | | | 23,743 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | |
I(h) | | | 17.53 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (7.34 | ) | | | (7.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7.28 | ) | | | 10.25 | | | | (41.53 | ) (f) | | | 143 | | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.19 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 22.33 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (8.77 | ) | | | (8.59 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.23 | ) | | | (11.82 | ) | | | 10.51 | | | | (44.70 | ) | | | 74 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.13 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 22.39 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (8.59 | ) | | | (8.54 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.27 | ) | | | (11.81 | ) | | | 10.58 | | | | (44.39 | ) | | | 1,003 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 22.45 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | (8.78 | ) | | | (8.53 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.32 | ) | | | (11.85 | ) | | | 10.60 | | | | (44.32 | ) | | | 10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.57 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 22.48 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | | | | (8.81 | ) | | | (8.52 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (3.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.34 | ) | | | (11.86 | ) | | | 10.62 | | | | (44.22 | ) | | | 71,555 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 1.74 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 16.13 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 6.10 | | | | 6.15 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 5.66 | | | | 21.79 | | | | 39.15 | (i) | | | 241,239 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 147 | |
B | | | 15.14 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.70 | | | | 5.63 | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 5.20 | | | | 20.34 | | | | 38.17 | (i) | | | 37,545 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.18 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 15.01 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 5.65 | | | | 5.58 | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 5.15 | | | | 20.16 | | | | 38.17 | (i) | | | 31,076 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.21 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | |
R3(j) | | | 17.07 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 5.20 | | | | 5.26 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.26 | | | | 22.33 | | | | 30.81 | (f) | | | 28 | | | | 1.71 | (g) | | | 1.71 | (g) | | | 1.71 | (g) | | | 0.40 | (g) | | | — | |
R4(k) | | | 17.07 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 5.23 | | | | 5.32 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.32 | | | | 22.39 | | | | 31.17 | (f) | | | 13 | | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 1.41 | (g) | | | 0.53 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(l) | | | 17.07 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | 5.25 | | | | 5.38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5.38 | | | | 22.45 | | | | 31.52 | (f) | | | 13 | | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | 0.83 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 16.67 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 6.39 | | | | 6.44 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 5.81 | | | | 22.48 | | | | 39.91 | (i) | | | 127,314 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.84 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 13.13 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | 2.92 | | | | 3.05 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 3.00 | | | | 16.13 | | | | 23.25 | | | | 159,087 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 102 | |
B | | | 12.35 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 2.76 | | | | 2.79 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.79 | | | | 15.14 | | | | 22.59 | | | | 29,125 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | |
C | | | 12.27 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 2.73 | | | | 2.74 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.74 | | | | 15.01 | | | | 22.33 | | | | 20,782 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.55 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | 2.98 | | | | 3.23 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 3.12 | | | | 16.67 | | | | 24.00 | | | | 43,994 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.56 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.22 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.91 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.91 | | | | 13.13 | | | | 17.02 | | | | 102,393 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 119 | |
B | | | 10.64 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.71 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.71 | | | | 12.35 | | | | 16.07 | | | | 23,940 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.57 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.70 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.70 | | | | 12.27 | | | | 16.08 | | | | 16,896 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.53 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.02 | | | | 13.55 | | | | 17.52 | | | | 5,612 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.94 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 9.66 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 1.56 | | | | 11.22 | | | | 16.20 | | | | 87,348 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 143 | |
B | | | 9.22 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.42 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.42 | | | | 10.64 | | | | 15.40 | | | | 23,301 | | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.16 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.41 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.41 | | | | 10.57 | | | | 15.39 | | | | 15,749 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.91 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.67 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.62 | | | | 11.53 | | | | 16.87 | | | | 4,288 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 0.82 | | | | — | |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on May 30, 2008. |
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(i) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.23 | | | $ | 6.73 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.00 | | | $ | 6.85 | | | | 1.37 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 981.93 | | | $ | 8.45 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.26 | | | $ | 8.59 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 980.25 | | | $ | 10.70 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,013.98 | | | $ | 10.88 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 985.09 | | | $ | 5.46 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.29 | | | $ | 5.55 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 981.67 | | | $ | 8.94 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.76 | | | $ | 9.09 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.66 | | | $ | 6.93 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.80 | | | $ | 7.05 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.99 | | | $ | 6.05 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.69 | | | $ | 6.15 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 985.80 | | | $ | 4.92 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.83 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Table of Contents
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/01 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
S&P EPAC SmallCap Index, formerly S&P/Citigroup Europe Pacific Asia Composite (EPAC) Extended Market Index (EMI), is a developed-market equity index representing the bottom 15% of the cumulative available capital, by country, of the S&P EPAC Broad Market Index (BMI). The S&P EPAC BMI captures all companies in developed market countries, as defined by Standard & Poor’s, within Europe and the Asia Pacific region. To meet the eligibility criteria, companies must have float-adjusted market capitalizations of at least US$100 million and a trailing 12 month trading volume of at least US$50 million. Companies are removed if their float-adjusted market capitalization falls below US$75 million or if their trailing 12 month trading volume falls below US$35 million during the annual index reconstitution.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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International Small Co. A# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -44.38 | % | | | -0.89 | % | | | 4.22 | % |
International Small Co. A## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -47.44 | % | | | -2.01 | % | | | 3.48 | % |
International Small Co. B# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -44.58 | % | | | -1.54 | % | | | 3.62 | % |
International Small Co. B## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -47.35 | % | | | -1.78 | % | | | 3.62 | % |
International Small Co. C# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -44.77 | % | | | -1.62 | % | | | 3.46 | % |
International Small Co. C## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -45.33 | % | | | -1.62 | % | | | 3.46 | % |
International Small Co. I# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -44.21 | % | | | -0.76 | % | | | 4.30 | % |
International Small Co. Y# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -44.11 | % | | | -0.46 | % | | | 4.68 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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(4) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 5/31/07. Performance prior to 5/31/07 reflects Class A performance. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Simon H. Thomas | | Daniel Maguire, CFA |
Vice President | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford International Small Company Fund returned 3.49%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the S&P EPAC SmallCap Index, which returned 5.90% for the same period. The Fund outperformed the 1.86% return of the average fund in the Lipper International Small/Mid Cap Core peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The benchmark’s positive return for the period masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the impact of various governments’ increasing involvement in the global economy. From early March through the end of April stocks staged an historic rally as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Sector returns within the S&P EPAC SmallCap Index were generally positive over the period, with particular strength in more economically-sensitive areas like Telecommunication Services (16%), Energy (+15%), and Materials (+13%). Traditionally defensive sectors Consumer Staples (-4%) and Utilities (-3%) fell during the period.
The Fund trailed its benchmark primarily due to weak stock selection in the Industrials, Materials, and Financials sectors. These sectors have some of the most levered, most cyclically-exposed stocks in our investment
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universe. Selection was stronger in Consumer Staples, Energy, and Consumer Discretionary. Allocation among sectors, which is largely a result of the bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process, was additive due to an overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) position in Health Care and an underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) in Financials.
The largest detractors from relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance during the period were Spazio Investment (Financials), Aeon Delight (Industrials), and Antichi Pellettieri (Consumer Discretionary). Shares of Spazio Investment, a Dutch-based real estate company focused on Italy’s industrial real estate market, fell as it appeared that demand for their properties would remain muted. Aeon Delight, a provider of real estate maintenance services in Japan, saw its shares fall on concerns over the strength of its parent company’s balance sheet. Italian leather goods provider Antichi Pellettieri was negatively impacted by slumping global consumer demand, pushing its shares lower. Significant absolute (i.e. total return) detractors also included German pharmaceutical company Stada Arzneimittel (Health Care).
Top contributors to relative returns were Karoon Gas Australia (Energy), Shandong Weigao (Health Care), and ElringKlinger (Consumer Discretionary). Shares of Australian energy exploration company Karoon Gas Australia leapt higher on news of a successful gas find off Australia’s west coast. Hong Kong based medical device company Shandong Weigao benefited from a minority investment from Medtronic, boosting its share price. Shares of German automotive component supplier ElringKlinger rose on a stabilization in the company’s business. Top absolute contributors also included Hochtief (Industrials), a Germany-based global construction company.
What is the outlook?
Looking ahead, we see a period of continued heightened volatility across broader markets. Nevertheless, we are seeing a number of attractive opportunities. In some cases, companies that we have found compelling in the past have fallen back into our size universe and are beginning to meet our valuation criteria.
We select stocks in the Fund one at a time based on their individual merits. At the end of the period we were most overweight Health Care and Energy stocks and most underweight Financials and Consumer Discretionary. Within Health Care, we have been focused on the high margin and recurring revenue potential of equipment & service companies, as well as providers of supplies and consumables, and niche, private sector hospital providers. Our Energy overweight is based on the belief that the sector is well positioned to outperform due to compelling supply and demand fundamentals. We continue to be underweight Financials, where we have avoided exposure to European banks. We remain underweight Consumer Discretionary stocks as we believe many are now expensive after significant share price appreciation.
On a regional basis, our greatest underweight position relative to the benchmark at the end of the period was in the U.K. This was offset by overweight positions in Japan and select Emerging Markets.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 2.4 | % |
Banks | | | 1.9 | |
Capital Goods | | | 14.7 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 8.7 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.4 | |
Consumer Services | | | 2.3 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 3.2 | |
Energy | | | 7.9 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.5 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 4.0 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 6.5 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.8 | |
Insurance | | | 3.8 | |
Materials | | | 6.6 | |
Media | | | 1.8 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 7.1 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.9 | |
Retailing | | | 6.6 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.1 | |
Software & Services | | | 5.0 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 2.3 | |
Transportation | | | 3.3 | |
Utilities | | | 2.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.4 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Diversification by Country
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Country | | Net Assets |
Australia | | | 6.4 | % |
Belgium | | | 1.0 | |
Brazil | | | 1.5 | |
Cayman Islands | | | 1.1 | |
China | | | 1.3 | |
Denmark | | | 1.4 | |
Finland | | | 1.0 | |
France | | | 14.5 | |
Germany | | | 5.1 | |
Guernsey Channel Isle | | | 0.4 | |
Hong Kong | | | 2.2 | |
Italy | | | 3.0 | |
Japan | | | 26.2 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.3 | |
Netherlands | | | 0.6 | |
Norway | | | 2.6 | |
Singapore | | | 1.3 | |
South Korea | | | 2.6 | |
Spain | | | 0.9 | |
Sweden | | | 3.1 | |
Switzerland | | | 8.7 | |
United Kingdom | | | 14.3 | |
United States | | | 0.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.4 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Australia - 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 305 | | | AJ Lucas Group Ltd. | | | | | | $ | 570 | |
| 198 | | | Ausenco Ltd. | | | | | | | 502 | |
| 237 | | | Brambles Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,015 | |
| 63 | | | Campbell Brothers | | | | | | | 726 | |
| 621 | | | Incitec Pivot Ltd. | | | | | | | 944 | |
| 245 | | | Karoon Gas Australia Ltd. • | | | | | | | 977 | |
| 76 | | | Sims Metal Management Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,099 | |
| 582 | | | Whitehaven Coal Ltd. | | | | | | | 840 | |
| 89 | | | Worleyparsons Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,177 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 4 | | | D’ieteren S.A. | | | | | | | 762 | |
| 24 | | | Umicore | | | | | | | 463 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,225 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil - 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 72 | | | Hypermarcas S.A. • | | | | | | | 612 | |
| 88 | | | Lojas Americanas S.A. | | | | | | | 367 | |
| 63 | | | Lupatech S.A. • | | | | | | | 791 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,770 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Cayman Islands - 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 187 | | | China High Speed Transmission | | | | | | | 338 | |
| 477 | | | Li Ning Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 976 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | China - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 24 | | | Mindray Medical International Ltd. | | | | | | | 552 | |
| 25 | | | Perfect World Co., Ltd. ADR • | | | | | | | 447 | |
| 304 | | | Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 572 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,571 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark - 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 22 | | | Carlsberg A/S Class B | | | | | | | 1,045 | |
| 30 | | | H. Lundbeck A/S | | | | | | | 549 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland - 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Kone Oyj Class B | | | | | | | 541 | |
| 41 | | | Nokian Rendaat Oyj | | | | | | | 648 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,189 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | France - 14.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 18 | | | April Group | | | | | | | 545 | |
| 22 | | | BioMerieux S.A. | | | | | | | 1,667 | |
| 32 | | | Bureau Veritas S.A. | | | | | | | 1,286 | |
| 26 | | | Eurofins Scientific | | | | | | | 1,454 | |
| 15 | | | Imerys S.A. | | | | | | | 641 | |
| 58 | | | Korian | | | | | | | 1,319 | |
| 55 | | | Maurel ET Prom | | | | | | | 810 | |
| 17 | | | Orpea • | | | | | | | 679 | |
| 88 | | | Rhodia S.A. | | | | | | | 504 | |
| 51 | | | Scor SE | | | | | | | 1,069 | |
| 21 | | | Seche Environment | | | | | | | 1,234 | |
| 55 | | | Sechilienne S.A. | | | | | | | 1,881 | |
| 15 | | | Vallourec | | | | | | | 1,633 | |
| 18 | | | Vilmorin & Cie | | | | | | | 1,717 | |
| 13 | | | Virbac S.A. | | | | | | | 871 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 17,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany - 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 87 | | | ElringKlinger AG | | | | | | | 1,266 | |
| 14 | | | Hochtief AG | | | | | | | 675 | |
| 161 | | | Kontron AG | | | | | | | 1,762 | |
| 124 | | | Praktiker Bau-Und Heimwerkermaerkte Holding AG | | | | | | | 897 | |
| 13 | | | Salzgitter AG | | | | | | | 928 | |
| 5 | | | Vossloh AG | | | | | | | 549 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 6,077 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Guernsey Channel Isle - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 259 | | | London & Stamford Property Ltd. | | | | | | | 463 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Hong Kong - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 273 | | | ASM Pacific Technology | | | | | | | 1,219 | |
| 905 | | | Huabao International Holdings Ltd. | | | | | | | 640 | |
| 931 | | | Noble Group Ltd. | | | | | | | 807 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,666 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy - 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 155 | | | Antichi Pellettieri S.p.A. | | | | | | | 288 | |
| 87 | | | DiaSorin S.p.A. | | | | | | | 1,923 | |
| 96 | | | Geox S.p.A. • | | | | | | | 808 | |
| 441 | | | Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione • | | | | | | | 589 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,608 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan - 26.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 69 | | | Aeon Delight Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 877 | |
| 131 | | | Asics Corp. | | | | | | | 851 | |
| 19 | | | Benesse Corp. | | | | | | | 719 | |
| 48 | | | Capcom Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 841 | |
| 78 | | | Chiyoda Corp. | | | | | | | 469 | |
| — | | | EPS Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,286 | |
| 20 | | | FamilyMart Co., Ltd. * | | | | | | | 539 | |
| 35 | | | Ibiden Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,035 | |
| 2 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,645 | |
| 29 | | | Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 953 | |
| 37 | | | Mandom Corp. * | | | | | | | 666 | |
| 161 | | | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. | | | | | | | 920 | |
| 36 | | | Miura Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 781 | |
| 65 | | | Modec, Inc. | | | | | | | 937 | |
| 41 | | | Moshi Moshi Hotline, Inc. | | | | | | | 706 | |
| 118 | | | Nabtesco Corp. | | | | | | | 959 | |
| 8 | | | Nidec Corp. | | | | | | | 433 | |
| 134 | | | Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 319 | |
| 72 | | | Nippon Denko Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 307 | |
| 108 | | | Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 879 | |
| 6 | | | OBIC Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 850 | |
| — | | | Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 950 | |
| 22 | | | Point, Inc. | | | | | | | 988 | |
| 2 | | | Rakuten, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,125 | |
| 133 | | | Securities Carbon Ltd. | | | | | | | 482 | |
| — | | | Seven Bank Ltd. | | | | | | | 439 | |
| 252 | | | Shinko Plantech Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,677 | |
| 152 | | | Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 2,617 | |
| 86 | | | Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. * | | | | | | | 1,538 | |
| 33 | | | Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 620 | |
| 51 | | | Sumco Corp. | | | | | | | 749 | |
| 38 | | | Sundrug Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 588 | |
| 60 | | | Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp. | | | | | | | 420 | |
| 50 | | | Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. * | | | | | | | 849 | |
| 198 | | | Toyo Engineering Corp. | | | | | | | 630 | |
| 73 | | | Toyota Boshoku Corp. | | | | | | | 928 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 31,572 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Luxembourg - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 45 | | | Acergy S.A. | | | | | | | 344 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 100.0% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands - 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | Smit International N.V. | | | | | | $ | 774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Norway - 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 966 | | | DNO International ASA • | | | | | | | 816 | |
| 50 | | | Kongsberg Gruppen ASA • | | | | | | | 2,318 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,134 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,473 | | | Goodpack Ltd. | | | | | | | 806 | |
| 575 | | | Hyflux Ltd. | | | | | | | 702 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,508 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea - 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 39 | | | Korea Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd. • | | | | | | | 983 | |
| 5 | | | Megastudy Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 783 | |
| 10 | | | Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd. • | | | | | | | 608 | |
| 5 | | | OCI Co., Ltd. | | | | | | | 805 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,179 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 62 | | | Grifols S.A. | | | | | | | 1,082 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Sweden - 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 169 | | | Lundin Petroleum Ab • | | | | | | | 1,096 | |
| 122 | | | Sweco Ab | | | | | | | 561 | |
| 143 | | | Swedish Match Ab | | | | | | | 2,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,697 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland - 8.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 10 | | | Bachem Holding AG Class B | | | | | | | 592 | |
| 113 | | | Dufry Group | | | | | | | 3,022 | |
| 12 | | | Kuehne & Nagel International AG | | | . | | | | 886 | |
| 12 | | | Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG | | | | | | | 641 | |
| 93 | | | Paris RE Holdings Ltd. | | | | | | | 1,776 | |
| 130 | | | Temenos Group AG • | | | | | | | 1,805 | |
| 10 | | | Valiant Holding AG | | | | | | | 1,803 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,525 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom - 14.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 217 | | | Babcock International Group plc | | | | | | | 1,393 | |
| 218 | | | Brown (N) Group plc | | | | | | | 755 | |
| 126 | | | Catlin Group Ltd. | | | | | | | 650 | |
| 34 | | | Chemring Group plc | | | | | | | 1,066 | |
| 321 | | | Clapham House Group plc • | | | | | | | 352 | |
| 47 | | | Close Brothers Group plc | | | | | | | 430 | |
| 166 | | | Connaught plc | | | | | | | 874 | |
| 308 | | | Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL plc | | | | | | | 928 | |
| 831 | | | Hampson Industries plc | | | | | | | 1,211 | |
| 246 | | | ICAP plc | | | | | | | 1,347 | |
| 151 | | | IG Group Holdings plc | | | | | | | 488 | |
| 60 | | | James Fisher & Sons plc | | | | | | | 397 | |
| 23 | | | Johnson Matthey plc | | | | | | | 409 | |
| 68 | | | Lancashire Holdings Ltd. • | | | | | | | 480 | |
| 351 | | | Mears Group plc | | | | | | | 1,348 | |
| 120 | | | Rightmove | | | | | | | 572 | |
| 38 | | | Rotork plc | | | | | | | 457 | |
| 143 | | | SSL International plc | | | | | | | 1,006 | |
| 87 | | | Ultra Electronics Holdings plc ‡ | | | | | | | 1,531 | |
| 145 | | | VT Group plc | | | | | | | 987 | |
| 60 | | | Wellstream Holdings plc | | | | | | | 458 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 17,139 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Netease.com, Inc. • | | | | | | | 588 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $135,810) | | | | | | $ | 120,179 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $135,810) | | | | | | $ | 120,179 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $99, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $101) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 99 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 99 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $119, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $121) | | | | | | | | |
| 119 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 119 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $166, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $170) | | | | | | | | |
| 166 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 166 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $1) | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $36, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $37) | | | | | | | | |
| 36 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 421 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $421) | | | | | | $ | 421 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $136,231) ▲ | | | 100.4 | % | | $ | 120,600 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (0.4 | )% | | | (431 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 120,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 99.52% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $152,277 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 7,501 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (39,178 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (31,677 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
|
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $340. |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | (Depreciation) | |
Australian Dollar (Buy) | | $ | 120 | | | $ | 116 | | | 05/01/09 | | $ | 4 | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 215 | | | | 213 | | | 05/01/09 | | | 2 | |
British Pound (Buy) | | | 207 | | | | 207 | | | 05/05/09 | | | — | |
Danish Krone (Sell) | | | 396 | | | | 392 | | | 05/01/09 | | | (4 | ) |
Euro (Sell) | | | 481 | | | | 476 | | | 05/04/09 | | | (5 | ) |
Hong Kong Dollar (Buy) | | | 327 | | | | 327 | | | 05/05/09 | | | — | |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 680 | | | | 693 | | | 05/01/09 | | | (13 | ) |
Japanese Yen (Buy) | | | 340 | | | | 348 | | | 05/07/09 | | | (8 | ) |
Swiss Franc (Sell) | | | 223 | | | | 222 | | | 05/04/09 | | | (1 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (25 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 2.4 | % |
Banks | | | 1.9 | |
Capital Goods | | | 14.7 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 8.7 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.4 | |
Consumer Services | | | 2.3 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 3.2 | |
Energy | | | 7.9 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.5 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 4.0 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 6.5 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.8 | |
Insurance | | | 3.8 | |
Materials | | | 6.6 | |
Media | | | 1.8 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 7.1 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.9 | |
Retailing | | | 6.6 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.1 | |
Software & Services | | | 5.0 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 2.3 | |
Transportation | | | 3.3 | |
Utilities | | | 2.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.4 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 3,694 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 116,906 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 120,600 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 6 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 6 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 31 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 31 | |
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* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $136,231) | | $ | 120,600 | |
Cash | | | 344 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $71) | | | 72 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 6 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 1,666 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 18 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 555 | |
Other assets | | | 103 | |
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Total assets | | | 123,364 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 31 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 2,852 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 204 | |
Investment management fees | | | 18 | |
Distribution fees | | | 4 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 86 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3,195 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 120,169 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 242,523 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 704 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (107,421 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (15,637 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 120,169 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 350,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.72/$8.16 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 5,345 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 41,279 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.41 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 912 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 6,754 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.29 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,215 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 8,854 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.68 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 149 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,146 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.81 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 7,955 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 62,136 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,053 | |
Interest | | | 5 | |
Securities lending | | | 56 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (99 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 1,015 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 521 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 187 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 54 | |
Class B | | | 34 | |
Class C | | | 45 | |
Custodian fees | | | 30 | |
Accounting services | | | 10 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 35 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 2 | |
Audit fees | | | 7 | |
Other expenses | | | 48 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 973 | |
Expense waivers | | | (118 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (94 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (3 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (215 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 758 | |
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Net investment income | | | 257 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (42,862 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (569 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (43,431 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 46,950 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 441 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 47,391 | |
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Net Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 3,960 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 4,217 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 257 | | | $ | 2,445 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (43,431 | ) | | | (63,277 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 47,391 | | | | (104,723 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 4,217 | | | | (165,555 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1,501 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (75 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (139 | ) |
Class I | | | (11 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
Class Y | | | (479 | ) | | | (1,960 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (16,627 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (2,221 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (3,750 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (26 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (14,283 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (490 | ) | | | (40,587 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (8,596 | ) | | | (17,854 | ) |
Class B | | | (823 | ) | | | (505 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,918 | ) | | | (4,298 | ) |
Class I | | | (370 | ) | | | 2,136 | |
Class Y | | | 4,938 | | | | 11,404 | |
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Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (6,769 | ) | | | (9,117 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (3,042 | ) | | | (215,259 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 123,211 | | | | 338,470 | |
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End of period | | $ | 120,169 | | | $ | 123,211 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 704 | | | $ | 937 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford International Small Company Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on |
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| | | days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| j) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund had no illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| k) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $340. |
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| l) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| n) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| o) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 25,072 | | | $ | 16,470 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 15,515 | | | | 9,615 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 479 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (47,944 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (78,616 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (126,081 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $265, decrease accumulated net realized loss by $241, and decrease paid in capital by $24. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 47,944 | |
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Total | | $ | 47,944 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.7975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.7950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class Y |
1.60% | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.68 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.29 | |
Class I Shares | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.18 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | |
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* | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $40 and contingent deferred sales charges of $15 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $12. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $122 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 80,742 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 87,579 | |
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 403 | | | | — | | | | (1,596 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,193 | ) | | | 2,993 | | | | 1,057 | | | | (6,034 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,984 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 2,992 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (11,588 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (8,596 | ) | | $ | 39,053 | | | $ | 15,812 | | | $ | (72,719 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,854 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 37 | | | | — | | | | (157 | ) | | | — | | | | (120 | ) | | | 156 | | | | 150 | | | | (402 | ) | | | — | | | | (96 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 259 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,082 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (823 | ) | | $ | 2,020 | | | $ | 2,156 | | | $ | (4,681 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (505 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 141 | | | | — | | | | (422 | ) | | | — | | | | (281 | ) | | | 304 | | | | 230 | | | | (963 | ) | | | — | | | | (429 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 994 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,912 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,918 | ) | | $ | 3,886 | | | $ | 3,279 | | | $ | (11,463 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,298 | ) |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | | | (56 | ) | | | — | | | | (52 | ) | | | 265 | | | | 2 | | | | (76 | ) | | | — | | | | 191 | |
Amount | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | (402 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (370 | ) | | $ | 2,796 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | (689 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,136 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,028 | | | | 61 | | | | (378 | ) | | | — | | | | 711 | | | | 1,470 | | | | 1,072 | | | | (2,550 | ) | | | — | | | | (8 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 7,194 | | | $ | 479 | | | $ | (2,735 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,938 | | | $ | 19,741 | | | $ | 16,242 | | | $ | (24,579 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,404 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | | Dollars | |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 9 | | | $ | 66 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 31 | | | $ | 393 | |
7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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8. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.45 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | 0.27 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.27 | | | $ | 7.72 | | | | 3.49 | %(f) | | $ | 41,279 | | | | 1.96 | %(g) | | | 1.33 | %(g) | | | 1.33 | %(g) | | | 0.36 | %(g) | | | 70 | % |
B | | | 7.16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.25 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.25 | | | | 7.41 | | | | 3.35 | (f) | | | 6,754 | | | | 3.10 | (g) | | | 1.68 | (g) | | | 1.68 | (g) | | | 0.04 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.06 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 7.29 | | | | 3.11 | (f) | | | 8,854 | | | | 2.70 | (g) | | | 2.08 | (g) | | | 2.08 | (g) | | | (0.37 | ) (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 7.47 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | 7.68 | | | | 3.59 | (f) | | | 1,146 | | | | 1.31 | (g) | | | 1.31 | (g) | | | 1.31 | (g) | | | 0.35 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.60 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.21 | | | | 7.81 | | | | 3.62 | (f) | | | 62,136 | | | | 1.13 | (g) | | | 1.13 | (g) | | | 1.13 | (g) | | | 0.69 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 17.99 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (8.53 | ) | | | (8.43 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.11 | ) | | | (10.54 | ) | | | 7.45 | | | | (52.67 | ) | | | 48,739 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 121 | |
B | | | 17.35 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (8.20 | ) | | | (8.18 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.01 | ) | | | (10.19 | ) | | | 7.16 | | | | (52.96 | ) | | | 7,392 | | | | 2.53 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | |
C | | | 17.16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8.08 | ) | | | (8.08 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.02 | ) | | | (10.10 | ) | | | 7.06 | | | | (53.00 | ) | | | 10,563 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | |
I | | | 18.02 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (8.48 | ) | | | (8.37 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | (10.55 | ) | | | 7.47 | | | | (52.43 | ) | | | 1,497 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.23 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 18.26 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (8.66 | ) | | | (8.48 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | (10.66 | ) | | | 7.60 | | | | (52.32 | ) | | | 55,020 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.36 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 16.19 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 3.92 | | | | 3.95 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.15 | ) | | | 1.80 | | | | 17.99 | | | | 27.90 | | | | 153,290 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 96 | |
B | | | 15.72 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.76 | | | | 3.71 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.08 | ) | | | 1.63 | | | | 17.35 | | | | 26.97 | | | | 19,562 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.26 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 15.55 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.69 | | | | 3.67 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.06 | ) | | | 1.61 | | | | 17.16 | | | | 26.98 | | | | 33,033 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.23 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | |
I(h) | | | 17.10 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.92 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.92 | | | | 18.02 | | | | 5.38 | (f) | | | 174 | | | | 1.19 | (g) | | | 1.19 | (g) | | | 1.19 | (g) | | | 0.77 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 16.37 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 4.06 | | | | 4.08 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.19 | ) | | | 1.89 | | | | 18.26 | | | | 28.48 | | | | 132,411 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.75 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.27 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 3.62 | | | | 3.70 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.78 | ) | | | 1.92 | | | | 16.19 | | | | 29.36 | | | | 69,998 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 107 | |
B | | | 13.91 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.51 | | | | 3.50 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.69 | ) | | | 1.81 | | | | 15.72 | | | | 28.51 | | | | 11,960 | | | | 2.66 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.24 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.78 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.48 | | | | 3.45 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.68 | ) | | | 1.77 | | | | 15.55 | | | | 28.35 | | | | 18,486 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.41 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | 3.64 | | | | 3.79 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | 1.96 | | | | 16.37 | | | | 29.89 | | | | 86,707 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.97 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 13.44 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.31 | | | | — | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 14.27 | | | | 18.90 | | | | 34,896 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 112 | |
B | | | 13.23 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.16 | | | | — | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | 0.68 | | | | 13.91 | | | | 17.96 | | | | 6,101 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.12 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.14 | | | | — | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 13.78 | | | | 17.96 | | | | 12,614 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.54 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.39 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 14.41 | | | | 19.40 | | | | 65,828 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.13 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 12.93 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.38 | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 0.51 | | | | 13.44 | | | | 11.39 | | | | 23,934 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 119 | |
B | | | 12.82 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.28 | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 13.23 | | | | 10.62 | | | | 3,726 | | | | 2.89 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | |
C | | | 12.72 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.27 | | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 13.12 | | | | 10.63 | | | | 10,072 | | | | 2.60 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.02 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.44 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | 0.52 | | | | 13.54 | | | | 11.80 | | | | 42,449 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.26 | | | | — | |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford International Small Company Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,034.85 | | | $ | 6.71 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.19 | | | $ | 6.65 | | | | 1.33 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,033.47 | | | $ | 8.47 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.46 | | | $ | 8.39 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,031.11 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.48 | | | $ | 10.38 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,035.89 | | | $ | 6.61 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.29 | | | $ | 6.55 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,036.17 | | | $ | 5.70 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.19 | | | $ | 5.65 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
S&P 400 MidCap Index is an unmanaged index of common stocks of companies chosen by S&P designed to represent price movements in the midcap U.S. equity market.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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| | Date | | Year | | Year | | Year | | Inception |
MidCap A# | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -31.95 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 7.53 | % | | | 9.87 | % |
MidCap A## | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -35.70 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 6.92 | % | | | 9.33 | % |
MidCap B# | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -32.49 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
MidCap B## | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -35.87 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
MidCap C# | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -32.43 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 6.81 | % | | | 9.13 | % |
MidCap C## | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -33.10 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 6.81 | % | | | 9.13 | % |
MidCap I# | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -31.86 | % | | | 2.80 | % | | | 7.54 | % | | | 9.89 | % |
MidCap Y# | | | 12/31/97 | | | | -31.65 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | 8.05 | % | | | 10.39 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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(4) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class I shares commenced operations on 2/27/09. Performance prior to 2/27/09 reflects Class A performance. |
Portfolio Manager
Phillip H. Perelmuter
Senior Vice President, Partner
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford MidCap Fund returned - -1.65%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index, which returned -0.18% for the same period. The Fund outperformed the -1.75% return of the average fund in the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The global equity markets were volatile during the period, reflecting investors’ fluctuating reactions to economic data and the U.S. government’s involvement to help mitigate the financial crisis. The broad U.S. equity market posted negative returns for the period, despite rallying significantly post mid-March lows. Mid cap stocks (-0.2%) outperformed small (-8.4%) and large cap stocks (-8.5%) during the period, as measured by the S&P MidCap 400, Russell 2000 and S&P 500 indices, respectively. Growth stocks (0.7%) significantly out-paced Value (-8.1%) during the period, as measured by the Russell 2500 Growth and Russell 2500 Value indices. Within the S&P MidCap 400 Index, five out of ten sectors posted negative returns. Financials (-14%) and Energy (-7%) lagged the most while Consumer Discretionary (13%) and Information Technology (11%) were the best performers.
Overall underperformance versus the benchmark was driven by weak security selection, primarily within Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Energy. This did not offset stronger
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positive stock selection within Industrials and Financials. Sector allocations, driven by our bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock selection process, contributed to relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) returns during the period, primarily due to an underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) position in the weaker-performing Financials sector and overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) positions in Information Technology and Health Care.
Top detractors from relative performance included M & T Bank (Financials), NCR (Information Technology), and Marsh & McLennan (Financials). Shares of U.S. mid-Atlantic regional bank M&T Bank fell during the period as investors worried about uncertain future loan losses, potential government ownership and regulatory changes. Shares of NCR, an ATM and point-of-sale equipment and services company, declined following the company’s reported drop in quarterly profits and lower-than-expected management guidance. Shares of global reinsurance broker Marsh & McLennan declined as the company faced growing concerns that the adverse global economic and financial environment would pressure results in the firm’s consulting and risk technology divisions.
Top contributors to relative and absolute (i.e. total return) returns included Life Technologies (Health Care), Best Buy (Consumer Discretionary) and O’Reilly Automotive (Consumer Discretionary). Life Technologies, created through the recent merger of Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems, is a provider of tools and cultures used in genetic research and drug development. The company’s shares rose during the period due to Wall Street’s expectations that the company would benefit from strong synergies after the merger. Consumer electronics specialty retailer Best Buy benefited from management’s above-consensus earnings report and increased guidance due to better-than-expected consumer demand and strong sales of notebook computers and mobile phone devices. The company also benefited from the demise of competitor Circuit City, which liquidated their stores earlier in the year. Shares of specialty automotive aftermarket parts retailer O’Reilly Automotive benefited from strong comparable store sales and growing confidence in the synergies from the company’s recent acquisition of CSK Auto.
What is the outlook?
The “leading indicator” we rely on most heavily in selecting stocks for the portfolio is the mosaic of information we are able to glean through our many meetings with company management teams. Right now we are paying particularly close attention to the tone of these meetings to help us divine whether things are getting better or worse. Signs of improvement — or even lessening deterioration — can have a powerful influence on sentiment and stock prices. Broadly speaking, at this point it sounds as though business activity is flattening as opposed to declining: operations have been streamlined, inventories slashed, and expectations reined in. Stabilization alone could lead to some upside surprises. At the same time stimulus programs are rapidly advancing from the idea stage to actual funding. And while credit markets remain tight, they are beginning to show signs of healing.
Our efforts are focused on picking stocks based on a bottom-up review of their fundamentals. As a result of these individual stock decisions, we ended the period with our most significant overweight positions relative to the benchmark in the Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Consumer Staples sectors. Our largest underweights relative to the benchmark were in Industrials, Materials, and Financials.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
|
Banks | | | 2.6 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 7.5 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 2.5 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.2 | |
Consumer Services | | | 4.2 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 0.7 | |
Energy | | | 7.4 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2.4 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2.1 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 8.4 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.9 | |
Insurance | | | 8.1 | |
Materials | | | 3.9 | |
Media | | | 2.3 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 4.3 | |
Real Estate | | | 3.8 | |
Retailing | | | 8.6 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.2 | |
Software & Services | | | 8.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 5.7 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1.0 | |
Transportation | | | 1.1 | |
Utilities | | | 5.1 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5.1 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.5 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.4% | | | | |
| | | | Banks - 2.6% | | | | |
| 280 | | | M&T Bank Corp. | | $ | 14,679 | |
| 270 | | | People’s United Financial, Inc. | | | 4,224 | |
| 861 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 34,178 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 53,081 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 7.5% | | | | |
| 687 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 22,119 | |
| 440 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 14,443 | |
| 493 | | | Kennametal, Inc. | | | 10,076 | |
| 971 | | | Lennox International, Inc. | | | 30,978 | |
| 1,094 | | | PACCAR, Inc. | | | 38,778 | |
| 387 | | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 17,555 | |
| 243 | | | Precision Castparts Corp. | | | 18,153 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 152,102 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services - 2.5% | | | | |
| 200 | | | Dun & Bradstreet Corp. | | | 16,296 | |
| 577 | | | Equifax, Inc.• | | | 16,817 | |
| 901 | | | Republic Services, Inc. | | | 18,928 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 52,041 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.2% | | | | |
| 1,817 | | | Mattel, Inc. | | | 27,181 | |
| 37 | | | NVR, Inc. • | | | 18,547 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 45,728 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services - 4.2% | | | | |
| 324 | | | Apollo Group, Inc. Class A • | | | 20,369 | |
| 647 | | | Corinthian Colleges, Inc. • | | | 9,961 | |
| 256 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 10,878 | |
| 205 | | | ITT Educational Services, Inc. • | | | 20,617 | |
| 649 | | | Scientific Games Corp. Class A • | | | 11,358 | |
| 56 | | | Strayer Education, Inc. | | | 10,645 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,828 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials - 0.7% | | | | |
| 56 | | | BlackRock, Inc. | | | 8,176 | |
| 325 | | | Jefferies Group, Inc. | | | 6,356 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,532 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 7.4% | | | | |
| 1,064 | | | Denbury Resources, Inc. • | | | 17,328 | |
| 740 | | | Forest Oil Corp. • | | | 11,840 | |
| 319 | | | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 9,844 | |
| 699 | | | Nabors Industries Ltd. • | | | 10,626 | |
| 608 | | | Noble Energy, Inc. | | | 34,510 | |
| 833 | | | Smith International, Inc. | | | 21,533 | |
| 717 | | | St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. | | | 12,809 | |
| 711 | | | Ultra Petroleum Corp.• | | | 30,414 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 148,904 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing - 2.4% | | | | |
| 125 | | | BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. • | | | 4,158 | |
| 978 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 21,153 | |
| 1,404 | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | 22,947 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 48,258 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.1% | | | | |
| 1,529 | | | Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. | | | 26,086 | |
| 517 | | | Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. | | | 16,156 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 42,242 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 8.4% | | | | |
| 658 | | | Beckman Coulter, Inc. | | | 34,579 | |
| 249 | | | Cerner Corp. • | | | 13,391 | |
| 141 | | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp. • | | | 8,905 | |
| 283 | | | Humana, Inc. • | | | 8,136 | |
| 424 | | | Omnicare, Inc. | | | 10,896 | |
| 1,437 | | | Patterson Cos., Inc. • | | | 29,409 | |
| 857 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | 28,720 | |
| 279 | | | Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B | | | 14,062 | |
| 209 | | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. • | | | 6,964 | |
| 323 | | | Zimmer Holdings, Inc. • | | | 14,205 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 169,267 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products - 0.9% | | | | |
| 332 | | | Clorox Co. | | | 18,586 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance - 8.1% | | | | |
| 460 | | | Aflac, Inc. | | | 13,290 | |
| 556 | | | AON Corp. | | | 23,463 | |
| 264 | | | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 6,515 | |
| 340 | | | Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 25,340 | |
| 449 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 8,140 | |
| 163 | | | First American Financial Corp. | | | 4,574 | |
| 523 | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 11,033 | |
| 143 | | | PartnerRe Ltd. | | | 9,772 | |
| 2,016 | | | Unum Group | | | 32,943 | |
| 1,164 | | | W.R. Berkley Corp. | | | 27,839 | |
| 6 | | | White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 1,210 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 164,119 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials - 3.9% | | | | |
| 621 | | | Ball Corp. | | | 23,428 | |
| 308 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 7,111 | |
| 286 | | | FMC Corp. | | | 13,912 | |
| 278 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | 11,241 | |
| 577 | | | Nucor Corp. | | | 23,458 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 79,150 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media - 2.3% | | | | |
| 1,350 | | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. • | | | 32,405 | |
| 530 | | | Scripps Networks Interactive Class A | | | 14,551 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 46,956 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 4.3% | | | | |
| 1,310 | | | Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 14,336 | |
| 646 | | | Life Technologies Corp. • | | | 24,096 | |
| 251 | | | Myriad Genetics, Inc. • | | | 9,755 | |
| 184 | | | OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 6,170 | |
| 275 | | | Perrigo Co. | | | 7,125 | |
| 500 | | | Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc. | | | 9,795 | |
| 555 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 7,358 | |
| 290 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 8,938 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 87,573 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate - 3.8% | | | | |
| 251 | | | CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Class A • | | | 1,884 | |
| 1,181 | | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 9,083 | |
| 844 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 10,145 | |
| 356 | | | Liberty Property Trust | | | 8,658 | |
| 109 | | | Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | | | 2,936 | |
| 189 | | | Public Storage | | | 12,659 | |
| 116 | | | Regency Centers Corp. | | | 4,361 | |
| 547 | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 28,230 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 77,956 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing - 8.6% | | | | |
| 632 | | | Advance Automotive Parts, Inc. | | | 27,628 | |
| 148 | | | AutoZone, Inc. • | | | 24,593 | |
| 715 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 27,453 | |
| 1,008 | | | O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. • | | | 39,161 | |
| 365 | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 20,668 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.4% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Retailing - 8.6% — (continued) | | | | |
| 1,652 | | | Staples, Inc. | | $ | 34,066 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 173,569 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.2% | | | | |
| 778 | | | Altera Corp. | | | 12,683 | |
| 1,125 | | | Lam Research Corp. • | | | 31,371 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 44,054 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services - 8.4% | | | | |
| 544 | | | Adobe Systems, Inc. • | | | 14,886 | |
| 419 | | | BMC Software, Inc. • | | | 14,520 | |
| 238 | | | Factset Research Systems, Inc. | | | 12,733 | |
| 329 | | | Global Payments, Inc. | | | 10,541 | |
| 835 | | | Micros Systems. • | | | 17,508 | |
| 1,670 | | | Red Hat, Inc. • | | | 28,832 | |
| 1,011 | | | VeriSign, Inc. • | | | 20,798 | |
| 2,997 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 50,192 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 170,010 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 5.7% | | | | |
| 827 | | | Diebold, Inc. | | | 21,858 | |
| 148 | | | Itron, Inc. • | | | 6,790 | |
| 526 | | | Juniper Networks, Inc. • | | | 11,390 | |
| 1,647 | | | NCR Corp. • | | | 16,714 | |
| 2,012 | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | 36,825 | |
| 1,318 | | | Teradata Corp. • | | | 22,032 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 115,609 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services - 1.0% | | | | |
| 637 | | | American Tower Corp. Class A • | | | 20,225 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 1.1% | | | | |
| 465 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 13,075 | |
| 288 | | | Landstar System, Inc. | | | 10,252 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,327 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 5.1% | | | | |
| 1,508 | | | Northeast Utilities | | | 31,692 | |
| 1,479 | | | UGI Corp. | | | 33,917 | |
| 460 | | | Wisconsin Energy Corp. | | | 18,394 | |
| 952 | | | Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 17,558 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 101,561 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $2,087,136) | | $ | 1,932,678 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $2,087,136) | | $ | 1,932,678 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.1% | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 5.1% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $24,362, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $24,849) | | | | |
$ | 24,362 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 24,362 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $29,154, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $29,737) | | | | |
| 29,154 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 29,154 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $40,736, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $41,551) | | | | |
| 40,736 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 40,736 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $137, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $141) | | | | |
| 137 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | 137 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $8,786, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $8,962) | | | | |
| 8,786 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | 8,786 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 103,175 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $103,175) | | $ | 103,175 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $2,190,311) ▲ | | | 100.5 | % | | $ | 2,035,853 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (0 .5 | )% | | | (9,477 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,026,376 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
| | |
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $2,202,918 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 138,629 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (305,694 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (167,065 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 1,932,678 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 103,175 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 2,035,853 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $2,190,311) | | $ | 2,035,853 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 15,929 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 11,810 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 832 | |
Other assets | | | 308 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 2,064,733 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 33,630 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 3,527 | |
Investment management fees | | | 245 | |
Distribution fees | | | 126 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 829 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 38,357 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,026,376 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 2,609,764 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (834 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (428,096 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (154,458 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,026,376 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 510,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 14.31/$15.14 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 97,798 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,399,350 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.55 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 11,560 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 145,070 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.67 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 22,361 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 283,420 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 14.33 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 997 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 14,290 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 15.53 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 11,863 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 184,246 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 11,798 | |
Interest | | | 81 | |
Securities lending | | | 114 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 11,993 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 6,620 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 2,479 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,504 | |
Class B | | | 766 | |
Class C | | | 1,227 | |
Custodian fees | | | 13 | |
Accounting services | | | 122 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 67 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 21 | |
Audit fees | | | 29 | |
Other expenses | | | 480 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 13,328 | |
Expense waivers | | | (209 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (199 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (92 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | (1 | ) |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (501 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 12,827 | |
| | | |
Net investment loss | | | (834 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (370,859 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (370,859 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 338,571 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 338,571 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments | | | (32,288 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (33,122 | ) |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (834 | ) | | $ | (7,180 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (370,859 | ) | | | (56,994 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 338,571 | | | | (1,062,998 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (33,122 | ) | | | (1,127,172 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (10,673 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (1,203 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (324,294 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (73,929 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (85,395 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (18,628 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (514,122 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 109,063 | | | | 193,914 | |
Class B | | | (42,285 | ) | | | (54,633 | ) |
Class C | | | 14,616 | | | | 412 | |
Class I | | | 12,822 | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | 21,537 | | | | 122,137 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 115,753 | | | | 261,830 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 82,631 | | | | (1,379,464 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,943,745 | | | | 3,323,209 | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,026,376 | | | $ | 1,943,745 | |
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Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment loss | | $ | (834 | ) | | $ | — | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford MidCap Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders - Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| j) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund had no illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| k) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
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| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| n) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 151,000 | | | $ | 42,383 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 363,122 | | | | 439,002 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (44,630 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (505,636 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (550,266 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $7,193, increase accumulated net realized gain by $662, and decrease paid in capital by $7,855. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 44,630 | |
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Total | | $ | 44,630 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class Y |
1.37% | | NA | | NA | | | 1.12 | % | | NA |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.36 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.10 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.05 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.00 | |
Class I Shares | | | 1.09 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.78 | �� | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.84 | |
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* | | From February 27, 2009 (commencement of operations), through April 30, 2009 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $3,270 and contingent deferred sales charges of $47 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $55. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $3. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $2,318 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.08 | % | | | 25.86 | % |
Class B | | | 0.09 | | | | 24.87 | |
Class C | | | 0.09 | | | | 24.97 | |
Class Y | | | 0.08 | | | | 26.40 | |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
| | | | |
| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 942,271 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 891,615 | |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | Shares | | | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | | Issued | | | Net Increase | | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | | Issued | | | Net Increase | |
| | Shares | | | Reinvested | | | Shares | | | from | | | (Decrease) of | | | Shares | | | Reinvested | | | Shares | | | from | | | (Decrease) of | |
| | Sold | | | Dividends | | | Redeemed | | | Merger | | | Shares | | | Sold | | | Dividends | | | Redeemed | | | Merger | | | Shares | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 23,719 | | | | — | | | | (15,964 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,755 | | | | 11,241 | | | | 15,211 | | | | (18,426 | ) | | | — | | | | 8,026 | |
Amount | | $ | 312,963 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (203,900 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 109,063 | | | $ | 222,250 | | | $ | 326,053 | | | $ | (354,389 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 193,914 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,002 | | | | — | | | | (4,720 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,718 | ) | | | 174 | | | | 3,713 | | | | (7,388 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,501 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 11,658 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (53,943 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (42,285 | ) | | $ | 3,113 | | | $ | 70,283 | | | $ | (128,029 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (54,633 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 4,416 | | | | — | | | | (3,286 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,130 | | | | 258 | | | | 4,118 | | | | (4,803 | ) | | | — | | | | (427 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 52,050 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (37,434 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,616 | | | $ | 4,710 | | | $ | 78,620 | | | $ | (82,918 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 412 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,047 | | | | — | | | | (50 | ) | | | — | | | | 997 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 13,512 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (690 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,822 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 4,224 | | | | — | | | | (2,730 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,494 | | | | 6,624 | | | | 845 | | | | (1,795 | ) | | | — | | | | 5,674 | |
Amount | | $ | 59,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (38,252 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,537 | | | $ | 140,256 | | | $ | 19,580 | | | $ | (37,699 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 122,137 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 1,791 | | | $ | 23,406 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 2,209 | | | $ | 43,482 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 14.55 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | 14.31 | | | | (1.65) | %(e) | | $ | 1,399,350 | | | | 1.41 | %(f) | | | 1.35 | %(f) | | | 1.35 | %(f) | | | 0.03 | %(f) | | | 51 | % |
B | | | 12.81 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 12.55 | | | | (2.03 | ) (e) | | | 145,070 | | | | 2.21 | (f) | | | 2.14 | (f) | | | 2.14 | (f) | | | (0.74 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 12.93 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 12.67 | | | | (2.01 | ) (e) | | | 283,420 | | | | 2.05 | (f) | | | 2.05 | (f) | | | 2.05 | (f) | | | (0.67 | ) (f) | | | — | |
I(g) | | | 12.12 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.21 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.21 | | | | 14.33 | | | | 18.23 | (e) | | | 14,290 | | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | (0.19 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.75 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 15.53 | | | | (1.40 | ) (e) | | | 184,246 | | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | 0.53 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 26.89 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (8.25 | ) | | | (8.27 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (3.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.07 | ) | | | (12.34 | ) | | | 14.55 | | | | (35.56 | ) | | | 1,310,085 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 94 | |
B | | | 24.23 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (7.30 | ) | | | (7.46 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.96 | ) | | | (11.42 | ) | | | 12.81 | | | | (36.07 | ) | | | 195,738 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 24.40 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (7.37 | ) | | | (7.51 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.96 | ) | | | (11.47 | ) | | | 12.93 | | | | (36.01 | ) | | | 274,583 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.92 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 28.74 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (8.91 | ) | | | (8.83 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (3.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.16 | ) | | | (12.99 | ) | | | 15.75 | | | | (35.28 | ) | | | 163,339 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 25.31 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 5.53 | | | | 5.60 | | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | 1.58 | | | | 26.89 | | | | 25.96 | (i) | | | 2,205,026 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 76 | |
B | | | 23.35 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 5.01 | | | | 4.90 | | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 24.23 | | | | 24.98 | (i) | | | 454,927 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 23.47 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 5.04 | | | | 4.95 | | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | 0.93 | | | | 24.40 | | | | 25.08 | (i) | | | 528,342 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.91 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 26.68 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 5.77 | | | | 6.08 | | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | 2.06 | | | | 28.74 | | | | 26.50 | (i) | | | 134,914 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.73 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 26.32 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.44 | | | | 3.41 | | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | 25.31 | | | | 14.84 | | | | 1,837,361 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.27 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 84 | |
B | | | 24.77 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.22 | | | | 3.00 | | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 23.35 | | | | 13.97 | | | | 449,488 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 2.04 | | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 24.86 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.23 | | | | 3.03 | | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | 23.47 | | | | 14.06 | | | | 499,039 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.96 | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 27.42 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 3.60 | | | | 3.68 | | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.42 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 26.68 | | | | 15.31 | | | | 184,149 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 22.61 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.24 | | | | 4.19 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 3.71 | | | | 26.32 | | | | 18.85 | | | | 1,677,327 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 74 | |
B | | | 21.47 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.02 | | | | 3.78 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 3.30 | | | | 24.77 | | | | 17.92 | | | | 464,175 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.08 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 21.52 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.04 | | | | 3.82 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 3.34 | | | | 24.86 | | | | 18.07 | | | | 499,502 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 23.43 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 4.40 | | | | 4.47 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 3.99 | | | | 27.42 | | | | 19.40 | | | | 139,273 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 20.58 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.03 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.03 | | | | 22.61 | | | | 9.86 | | | | 1,544,968 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 52 | |
B | | | 19.68 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.79 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.79 | | | | 21.47 | | | | 9.10 | | | | 438,658 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.11 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 19.71 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.81 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.81 | | | | 21.52 | | | | 9.18 | | | | 484,268 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.02 | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 21.21 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.22 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.22 | | | | 23.43 | | | | 10.47 | | | | 104,534 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on February 27, 2009. |
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(h) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(i) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.50 | | | $ | 6.63 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.10 | | | $ | 6.75 | | | | 1.35 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 979.70 | | | $ | 10.50 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.18 | | | $ | 10.68 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 979.89 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.62 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 984.87 | | | $ | 1.83 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,006.64 | | | $ | 1.85 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 62 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 986.03 | | | $ | 4.13 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.62 | | | $ | 4.20 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford MidCap Fund
Approval of Amended Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors, including each of the Independent Directors, unanimously voted to approve an amendment to the investment sub-advisory agreement between Hartford Investment Financial Services Company (“HIFSCO”) and Wellington Management Company LLP (“Wellington”) (“Amended Agreement”). The amendment related to the sub-advisory fees HIFSCO pays Wellington with respect to The Hartford MidCap Fund (the “Fund”). In considering the approval of the Amended Agreement, the Board took into account the fact that it had approved the renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreement between HIFSCO and Wellington at the August 5-6, 2008 Board meeting with respect to the Fund and other funds sub-advised by Wellington. A discussion of the basis for the Board’s approval of the investment sub-advisory agreement is available in the Hartford Mutual Funds Annual Report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. Apart from the sub-advisory fees, the material terms of the investment sub-advisory agreement did not change. The amendment took effect on February 4, 2009.
In approving the Amended Agreement, the Board reviewed materials provided by HIFSCO relating to the Amended Agreement. In addition, the Board received an in-person presentation by personnel of HIFSCO and Wellington concerning the Amended Agreement. The Board also took into account written responses and supporting materials provided by HIFSCO and Wellington. The Board further considered information it received at the Board’s meeting on December 2, 2008. The Board also took into account information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout the year, including reports on Fund performance, compliance, shareholder services and the other services provided to the Fund by HIFSCO and Wellington.
In connection with their consideration of the annual renewal of the investment sub-advisory agreement, the Independent Directors, advised by independent legal counsel, engaged two service providers to assist them with evaluating the investment sub-advisory agreement with respect to the Fund. Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), an independent provider of investment company data, was retained to provide the Board with reports on how the Fund’s management and sub-advisory fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance compared to those of funds with similar investment objectives in various peer groups. The Independent Directors also engaged an independent financial services consulting firm (“Consultant”) to assist them in evaluating the Fund’s management and sub-advisory fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance. The Board considered the information provided to them from Lipper and the Consultant in determining to approve the Amended Agreement.
In determining to approve the Amended Agreement, the Board determined that the proposed sub-advisory fee structure for the Fund was fair and reasonable and that the amendment was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board considered the representations from HIFSCO that shareholders will not pay increased management fees or other fees as a result of the Amended Agreement. In determining to approve the Amended Agreement, the Board considered the following categories of material factors, among others, relating to the Amended Agreement.
Nature, Extent And Quality Of Services
The Board considered information concerning the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Wellington. The Board considered, among other things, the range of services provided by Wellington and Wellington’s organizational structure and regulatory/compliance history. The Board considered the quality of Wellington’s investment personnel, its ability to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, its investment philosophy and process, investment research capabilities and resources, performance record, trade execution capabilities and experience. In addition, the Board considered the quality of Wellington’s communications with the Board and responsiveness to Board inquiries. The Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Wellington.
Investment Performance
The Board considered the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered the information and materials provided to the Board from HIFSCO and Lipper comparing the Fund’s short-term and long-term and recent investment performance over various periods of time with appropriate benchmark indices and with a performance universe of funds selected by Lipper. The Board also considered the analysis provided by the Consultant relating to the Fund’s performance track record. The Board concluded that the Fund’s performance over time has been satisfactory and that it had continued confidence in Wellington’s overall capabilities to provide day-to-day portfolio management to the Fund.
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Costs of the Services and Profitability
The Board reviewed information regarding HIFSCO’s and Wellington’s cost to provide investment management and related services to the Fund and the profitability to them from managing the Fund. In this regard, the Board noted that the Amended Agreement increases the sub-advisory fee rate to be paid to Wellington by HIFSCO and decreases the profitability of HIFSCO. The Board also considered the representation of HIFSCO that the proposed sub-advisory fees would not impact the level and quality of services HIFSCO provides to the Fund and its shareholders. The Board concluded that the profitability realized on the proposed sub-advisory fees on a per Fund basis was reasonable given that the management fee and related expenses continue to be in line with comparable peers.
Comparison of Fees and Services Provided
The Board reviewed the investment sub-advisory fees to be paid by HIFSCO to Wellington under the Amended Agreement. The Board considered HIFSCO and Wellington’s representations that they had negotiated the proposed sub-advisory fees at arm’s length and Wellington’s representations that the fees charged to HIFSCO were comparable to fees charged by Wellington to similar clients. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory fees, in conjunction with the information about quality of services, profitability and other matters discussed, support the conclusion that the proposed sub-advisory fees are reasonable.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized by the Fund and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of the Fund’s shareholders. The Board reviewed the breakpoints in the proposed sub-advisory fee schedule for the Fund, which reduces fees as Fund assets grow over time. The Board recognized that funds with assets beyond the last breakpoint level continue to benefit from economies of scale, because additional assets are charged the lowest breakpoint fee, resulting in lower overall effective management fee rates. The Board concluded that it was satisfied with the extent to which economies of scale would be shared for the benefit of the Fund’s investors.
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Based upon its review of these various factors, among others, the Board concluded that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for the Board to approve the Amended Agreement. In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors discussed above or deem any one or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. In connection with their deliberations, the Independent Directors and the full Board met separately in executive session, with independent legal counsel, to review the relevant materials and consider their responsibilities under relevant laws and regulations.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 1/01/05 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell MidCap Growth Index is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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MidCap Gro A# | | 1/01/05 | | -35.49% | | -6.26% |
MidCap Gro A## | | 1/01/05 | | -39.04% | | -7.48% |
MidCap Gro B# | | 1/01/05 | | -35.72% | | -6.78% |
MidCap Gro B## | | 1/01/05 | | -38.94% | | -7.13% |
MidCap Gro C# | | 1/01/05 | | -35.81% | | -6.90% |
MidCap Gro C## | | 1/01/05 | | -36.45% | | -6.90% |
MidCap Gro Y# | | 1/01/05 | | -35.29% | | -5.93% |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Paul Bukowski, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund returned 3.81%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus 2.71% for its benchmark, the Russell MidCap Growth Index, and the -0.54% average return of the Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Over the past 6 months, the Fund’s relative outperformance (i.e. performance of the fund as measured against the benchmark) for the period was primarily due to superior security selection in the Information Technology, Industrials, and Materials sectors. This was partially offset by adverse security selection in the Consumer Discretionary, Energy and Consumer Staples sectors.
Among the largest contributors to relative returns were Ashland, Inc. (Materials) and Commscope (Information Technology). Ashland, a global chemical company, easily beat analyst estimates amid an expectation of rising margins. Commscope is a technology company engaged in the wireless networking arena. It reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter and provided positive guidance for the second quarter.
The primary detractors from relative return were an overweight (i.e. the Funds sector position was greater than the benchmark) in aluminum producer, Century Aluminum (Materials), whose stock suffered in the face of plummeting aluminum prices, and an overweight in Massey Energy (Energy), where declining coal demand weighed on the company’s stock price.
The Fund’s current top holdings relative to the benchmark include Autodesk (Information Technology), and Ashland, Inc. Autodesk is a top holding due to management’s commitment to R&D as well as strong analyst estimated future earnings. Ashland is a top holding because of attractive valuations and strong investor sentiment. Overall, the Fund tends to invest in financially efficient companies with attractive valuations and higher margins.
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Our team invests in companies that we believe have compelling stock characteristics versus the Russell MidCap Growth Index. The Team’s systematic approach weighs 30 fundamental characteristics across four broad categories, including business behavior, management behavior, valuation and investor behavior. This analysis is used to build a broadly diversified portfolio of companies, with sector weightings determined largely by the attractiveness of specific stocks within the Fund’s investment universe.
We believe this approach will yield attractive risk-adjusted returns relative to the Russell MidCap Growth Index over the long term.
What is the outlook?
The impressive rally that began in March raises the question: has the market bottomed? It is our belief that the long term, sustainable growth of the market comes from fundamentally sound and growing earnings. Looking first at the characteristics of the companies that led this rally and then the aggregate earnings growth of the market leads us to believe that the current market rally cannot be sustained and that our Fund’s relative performance will improve as the market returns to working its way through its traditional, fundamentally-based, long-term investment cycle.
In March, stocks with the lowest quality ratings, the lowest profitability, and the highest debt-to-equity ratios led the rally; and we do not believe that type of leadership is sustainable. We look for companies with stronger fundamentals to lead us out of this recession, the same type of companies in which we invest: profitable, growing, and attractively priced with sound management discipline.
Furthermore, the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“Street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
The overall market environment looks very challenging. In the short term, investors should expect continued market volatility on both an absolute (i.e. total return) and relative basis. However, we believe patient investors willing to endure this short-term volatility will be rewarded in the long run from the high quality, fundamentally sound stocks that we favor.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Capital Goods | | | 12.7 | % |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 2.0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.6 | |
Consumer Services | | | 7.1 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4.7 | |
Energy | | | 9.7 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 3.3 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 8.2 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.1 | |
Insurance | | | 1.1 | |
Materials | | | 5.3 | |
Media | | | 2.4 | |
Other Investment Pools and Funds | | | 0.3 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 2.5 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.6 | |
Retailing | | | 6.6 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 8.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 8.5 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 6.7 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.3 | |
Transportation | | | 1.4 | |
Utilities | | | 1.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.7 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS - 98.8% | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 12.7% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Alliant Techsystems, Inc. • | | $ | 100 | |
| 2 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 71 | |
| 5 | | | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 106 | |
| 3 | | | Cooper Industries Ltd. | | | 87 | |
| 3 | | | Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 112 | |
| 2 | | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 132 | |
| 5 | | | Fluor Corp. | | | 203 | |
| 6 | | | General Cable Corp. • | | | 161 | |
| 2 | | | Goodrich Corp. | | | 79 | |
| 3 | | | Graco, Inc. | | | 76 | |
| 2 | | | Hubbell, Inc. Class B | | | 71 | |
| 4 | | | IDEX Corp. | | | 105 | |
| 5 | | | Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. • | | | 184 | |
| 6 | | | Joy Global, Inc. | | | 160 | |
| 4 | | | KBR, Inc. | | | 61 | |
| 4 | | | Kennametal, Inc. | | | 80 | |
| 1 | | | L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 68 | |
| 2 | | | Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 98 | |
| 12 | | | McDermott International, Inc. • | | | 194 | |
| 3 | | | Precision Castparts Corp. | | | 192 | |
| 4 | | | Quanta Services, Inc. • | | | 80 | |
| 6 | | | Shaw Group, Inc. • | | | 184 | |
| 3 | | | Sunpower Corp. • | | | 81 | |
| 3 | | | Toro Co. | | | 91 | |
| 3 | | | URS Corp. • | | | 123 | |
| 1 | | | W. W. Grainger, Inc. | | | 70 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services - 2.0% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Dun & Bradstreet Corp. | | | 151 | |
| 1 | | | FTI Consulting, Inc. • | | | 54 | |
| 4 | | | Iron Mountain, Inc. • | | | 111 | |
| 3 | | | Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 81 | |
| 1 | | | Stericycle, Inc. • | | | 56 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.6% | | | | |
| 9 | | | Coach, Inc. • | | | 223 | |
| 3 | | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 71 | |
| 2 | | | Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. | | | 101 | |
| 18 | | | Pulte Homes, Inc. | | | 211 | |
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| | | | Consumer Services - 7.1% | | | | |
| 3 | | | Apollo Group, Inc. Class A • | | | 217 | |
| 2 | | | Burger King Holdings, Inc. | | | 37 | |
| 2 | | | Choice Hotels International, Inc. | | | 63 | |
| 3 | | | Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 94 | |
| 2 | | | DeVry, Inc. | | | 90 | |
| 8 | | | H & R Block, Inc. | | | 118 | |
| 1 | | | ITT Educational Services, Inc. • | | | 145 | |
| 4 | | | Marriott International, Inc. Class A | | | 104 | |
| 1 | | | Panera Bread Co. Class A • | | | 82 | |
| 12 | | | Starbucks Corp. • | | | 178 | |
| 1 | | | Strayer Education, Inc. | | | 129 | |
| 4 | | | Tim Hortons, Inc. | | | 104 | |
| 9 | | | Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 305 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials - 4.7% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Eaton Vance Corp. | | | 130 | |
| 1 | | | IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. • | | | 127 | |
| 2 | | | Lazard Ltd. | | | 57 | |
| 3 | | | MSCI, Inc. • | | | 61 | |
| 4 | | | Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc. • | | | 74 | |
| 4 | | | Northern Trust Corp. | | | 232 | |
| 10 | | | SEI Investments Co. | | | 146 | |
| 4 | | | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 154 | |
| 6 | | | Waddell and Reed Financial, Inc. Class A | | | 125 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,106 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 9.7% | | | | |
| 7 | | | Arch Coal, Inc. | | | 95 | |
| 6 | | | Cameron International Corp. • | | | 151 | |
| 8 | | | Denbury Resources, Inc. • | | | 135 | |
| 1 | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | | | 84 | |
| 7 | | | El Paso Corp. | | | 46 | |
| 3 | | | ENSCO International, Inc. | | | 77 | |
| 4 | | | Frontier Oil Corp. | | | 52 | |
| 16 | | | Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. • | | | 144 | |
| 3 | | | Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 132 | |
| 5 | | | Noble Corp. | | | 146 | |
| 2 | | | Noble Energy, Inc. | | | 102 | |
| 2 | | | Oceaneering International, Inc. • | | | 108 | |
| 7 | | | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | | 86 | |
| 5 | | | Pride International, Inc. • | | | 108 | |
| 14 | | | Quicksilver Resources, Inc. | | | 113 | |
| 2 | | | Range Resources Corp. | | | 92 | |
| 4 | | | Smith International, Inc. | | | 104 | |
| 5 | | | Southwestern Energy Co. • | | | 172 | |
| 3 | | | Sunoco, Inc. | | | 71 | |
| 12 | | | Tesoro Corp. | | | 178 | |
| 9 | | | W&T Offshore, Inc. | | | 86 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,282 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 3.3% | | | | |
| 1 | | | Brown-Forman Corp. | | | 62 | |
| 3 | | | Campbell Soup Co. | | | 79 | |
| 5 | | | Dean Foods Co. • | | | 98 | |
| 6 | | | H. J. Heinz Co. | | | 223 | |
| 2 | | | Hansen National Corp. • | | | 81 | |
| 3 | | | Hershey Co. | | | 98 | |
| 2 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 148 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 789 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 8.2% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Bard (C. R.), Inc. | | | 123 | |
| 1 | | | Cerner Corp. • | | | 56 | |
| 5 | | | Cigna Corp. | | | 93 | |
| 8 | | | Coventry Health Care, Inc. • | | | 132 | |
| 4 | | | Dentsply International, Inc. | | | 106 | |
| 6 | | | Express Scripts, Inc. • | | | 361 | |
| 2 | | | Gen-Probe, Inc. • | | | 82 | |
| 3 | | | Henry Schein, Inc. • | | | 111 | |
| 6 | | | Hlth Corp. • | | | 65 | |
| 5 | | | IMS Health, Inc. | | | 59 | |
| 3 | | | Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings • | | | 214 | |
| 3 | | | Lincare Holdings, Inc. • | | | 68 | |
| 2 | | | Omnicare, Inc. | | | 50 | |
| 2 | | | Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 127 | |
| 5 | | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. • | | | 173 | |
| 3 | | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. • | | | 92 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,912 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.8% - (continued) | | | | |
Household & Personal Products - 1.1% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Alberto-Culver Co. | | $ | 50 | |
| 7 | | | Avon Products, Inc. | | | 160 | |
| 1 | | | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 56 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 266 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance - 1.1% | | | | |
| 3 | | | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 74 | |
| 5 | | | Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 92 | |
| 4 | | | W. R. Berkley Corp. | | | 100 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 266 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials - 5.3% | | | | |
| 15 | | | AK Steel Holding Corp. | | | 200 | |
| 10 | | | Ashland, Inc. | | | 228 | |
| 2 | | | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 144 | |
| 8 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 180 | |
| 2 | | | Crown Holdings, Inc. • | | | 51 | |
| 4 | | | Owens-Illinois, Inc. • | | | 102 | |
| 2 | | | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. | | | 93 | |
| 9 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 114 | |
| 4 | | | Terra Industries, Inc. | | | 117 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,229 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Media - 2.4% | | | | |
| 3 | | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. • | | | 66 | |
| 19 | | | Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. • | | | 116 | |
| 5 | | | Liberty Media Corp. — Entertainment • | | | 133 | |
| 4 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | | | 132 | |
| 3 | | | Morningstar, Inc. • | | | 110 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 557 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 2.5% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Allergan, Inc. | | | 185 | |
| 4 | | | Forest Laboratories, Inc. • | | | 77 | |
| 2 | | | Life Technologies Corp. • | | | 58 | |
| 1 | | | Millipore Corp. • | | | 63 | |
| 2 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 70 | |
| 3 | | | Waters Corp. • | | | 141 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 594 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate - 0.6% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. | | | 134 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing - 6.6% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A | | | 62 | |
| 1 | | | Advance Automotive Parts, Inc. | | | 47 | |
| 1 | | | AutoZone, Inc. • | | | 173 | |
| 2 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. • | | | 70 | |
| 2 | | | Dollar Tree, Inc. • | | | 87 | |
| 7 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 115 | |
| 4 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | 197 | |
| 18 | | | Limited Brands, Inc. | | | 208 | |
| 2 | | | Priceline.com, Inc. • | | | 155 | |
| 4 | | | Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 160 | |
| 1 | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 83 | |
| 4 | | | TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 122 | |
| 4 | | | Urban Outfitters, Inc. • | | | 72 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,551 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 8.3% | | | | |
| 10 | | | Altera Corp. | | | 157 | |
| 10 | | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 203 | |
| 15 | | | Broadcom Corp. Class A • | | | 347 | |
| 5 | | | Intersil Corp. | | | 58 | |
| 7 | | | Linear Technology Corp. | | | 151 | |
| 26 | | | Marvell Technology Group Ltd. • | | | 282 | |
| 3 | | | Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 71 | |
| 17 | | | National Semiconductor Corp. | | | 215 | |
| 9 | | | NVIDIA Corp. • | | | 102 | |
| 3 | | | Silicon Laboratories, Inc. • | | | 103 | |
| 3 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. • | | | 74 | |
| 9 | | | Xilinx, Inc. | | | 181 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,944 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services - 8.5% | | | | |
| 8 | | | Activision Blizzard, Inc. • | | | 90 | |
| 3 | | | Alliance Data Systems Corp. • | | | 144 | |
| 18 | | | Autodesk, Inc. • | | | 351 | |
| 3 | | | BMC Software, Inc. • | | | 90 | |
| 6 | | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 116 | |
| 4 | | | Citrix Systems, Inc. • | | | 111 | |
| 9 | | | Electronic Arts, Inc. • | | | 179 | |
| 2 | | | Factset Research Systems, Inc. | | | 117 | |
| 2 | | | Fiserv, Inc. • | | | 69 | |
| 10 | | | Paychex, Inc. | | | 259 | |
| 10 | | | Red Hat, Inc. • | | | 168 | |
| 3 | | | Salesforce.com, Inc. • | | | 127 | |
| 2 | | | Sohu.com, Inc. • | | | 82 | |
| 4 | | | VeriSign, Inc. • | | | 81 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,984 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 6.7% | | | | |
| 7 | | | AVX Corp. | | | 66 | |
| 9 | | | CommScope, Inc. • | | | 216 | |
| 2 | | | Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Class A • | | | 86 | |
| 2 | | | F5 Networks, Inc. • | | | 62 | |
| 13 | | | Juniper Networks, Inc. • | | | 273 | |
| 3 | | | National Instruments Corp. | | | 64 | |
| 6 | | | NCR Corp. • | | | 63 | |
| 9 | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | 169 | |
| 13 | | | Seagate Technology | | | 106 | |
| 5 | | | Teradata Corp. • | | | 78 | |
| 8 | | | Trimble Navigation Ltd. • | | | 161 | |
| 10 | | | Western Digital Corp. • | | | 246 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,590 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services - 2.3% | | | | |
| 4 | | | American Tower Corp. Class A • | | | 134 | |
| 2 | | | Leap Wireless International, Inc. • | | | 67 | |
| 10 | | | SBA Communications Corp. • | | | 257 | |
| 2 | | | Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. | | | 71 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 529 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 1.4% | | | | |
| 3 | | | C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 175 | |
| 4 | | | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 155 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 330 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 1.7% | | | | |
| 11 | | | AES Corp. • | | | 76 | |
| 9 | | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 92 | |
| 7 | | | NRG Energy, Inc. • | | | 120 | |
| 4 | | | Questar Corp. | | | 120 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 408 | |
| | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $23,071) | | $ | 23,165 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Investment Pools and Funds - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | iShares Russell Midcap Growth | | | | | | $ | 55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Exchange Traded Funds (cost $48) | | | | | | $ | 55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $23,119) | | | | | | $ | 23,220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $44, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $45) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 44 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 44 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $12, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $13) | | | | | | | | |
| 12 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bills - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 85 | | | 0.06%, 05/21/2009 o | | | | | | | 85 | |
| 25 | | | 0.09%, 07/16/2009 □ o | | | | | | | 25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 110 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $166) | | | | | | $ | 166 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $23,285)▲ | | | 99 .8 | % | | $ | 23,386 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0 .2 | % | | | 56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 23,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 0.79% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $25,165 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 2,417 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (4,196 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (1,779 | ) |
| | | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
o | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
|
□ | | Security pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
|
| | Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
S&P Mid 400 Mini | | | 3 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 23,220 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 166 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 23,386 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 4 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 4 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $23,285) | | $ | 23,386 | |
Cash | | | 4 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 174 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 12 | |
Variation margin | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 47 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 23,623 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 3 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 154 | |
Investment management fees | | | 3 | |
Distribution fees | | | 2 | |
Variation margin | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 18 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 181 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 23,442 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 42,013 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 14 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (18,690 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 105 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 23,442 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 800,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.27/$6.63 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,636 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 16,520 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.10 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 440 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,685 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.06 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 671 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,067 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.38 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 27 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 170 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 135 | |
Interest | | | — | |
Securities lending | | | 9 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 144 | |
| | | |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 76 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 58 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 19 | |
Class B | | | 12 | |
Class C | | | 15 | |
Custodian fees | | | 6 | |
Accounting services | | | 1 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 25 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 6 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 222 | |
Expense waivers | | | (64 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (28 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (92 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 130 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 14 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (12,950 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures | | | 669 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | (12,281 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 12,609 | |
Net unrealized depreciation of futures | | | (14 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | 12,595 | |
| | | |
Net Gain on Investments and Other Finanical Instruments | | | 314 | |
| | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 328 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 14 | | | $ | (50 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments and other financial instruments | | | (12,281 | ) | | | (6,355 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and other financial instruments | | | 12,595 | | | | (14,001 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 328 | | | | (20,406 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (2,740 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (571 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (598 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (14 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (3,923 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (4,833 | ) | | | 17,642 | * |
Class B | | | 20 | | | | 767 | † |
Class C | | | 874 | | | | 1,344 | ‡ |
Class Y | | | 27 | | | | 132 | § |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (3,912 | ) | | | 19,885 | |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (3,584 | ) | | | (4,444 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 27,026 | | | | 31,470 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 23,442 | | | $ | 27,026 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | $ | 14 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
* | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $13,927. |
|
† | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $592. |
|
‡ | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $1,147. |
|
§ | | Includes merger activity in the amount of $118. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
|
| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
|
| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
|
| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
|
| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
|
2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
|
| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
|
| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates.
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| i) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, |
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard.
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| k) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
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| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 3,444 | | | $ | 1,264 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 479 | | | | 682 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (4,510 | ) |
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Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (14,389 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (18,899 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $50, increase accumulated net realized gain by $17, and decrease paid in capital by $67. |
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | | | | | Amount | |
2016 | | | | | | $ | 4,510 | |
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Total | | | | | | $ | 4,510 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.75 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.70 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.65 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.63 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.62 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.35% | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
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| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.49 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.24 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.24 | ‡ |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.09 | § |
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* | | From January 1, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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† | | From January 1, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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‡ | | From January 1, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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§ | | From January 1, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $55 and contingent deferred sales charges of $4 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $4. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $45 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate:
The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | |
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| | Affiliate for | | Total Return |
| | Trading | | Excluding |
| | Reimbursements | | Payment from |
| | for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.13 | % | | | 25.00 | % |
Class B | | | 0.13 | | | | 23.67 | |
Class C | | | 0.13 | | | | 23.77 | |
Class Y | | | 0.13 | | | | 23.35 | |
6. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 19,264 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 22,424 | |
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8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 802 | | | | — | | | | (1,692 | ) | | | — | | | | (890 | ) | | | 808 | | | | 248 | | | | (687 | ) | | | 1,423 | | | | 1,792 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,436 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,269 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,833 | ) | | $ | 7,212 | | | $ | 2,583 | | | $ | (6,080 | ) | | $ | 13,927 | | | $ | 17,642 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 89 | | | | — | | | | (88 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 112 | | | | 53 | | | | (149 | ) | | | 62 | | | | 78 | |
Amount | | $ | 481 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (461 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 984 | | | $ | 542 | | | $ | (1,351 | ) | | $ | 592 | | | $ | 767 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 306 | | | | — | | | | (148 | ) | | | — | | | | 158 | | | | 173 | | | | 52 | | | | (215 | ) | | | 120 | | | | 130 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,632 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (758 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 874 | | | $ | 1,566 | | | $ | 522 | | | $ | (1,891 | ) | | $ | 1,147 | | | $ | 1,344 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 12 | | | | 13 | |
Amount | | $ | 27 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 118 | | | $ | 132 | |
| | | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 9 | | | $ | 50 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 11 | | | $ | 100 | |
| | | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
10. | | Industry Classifications: |
| | | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Financial Highlights —(Unaudited)
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For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 6.04 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | 0.23 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.23 | | | $ | 6.27 | | | | 3.81 | %(e) | | $ | 16,520 | | | | 1.92 | %(f) | | | 1.15 | %(f) | | | 1.15 | %(f) | | | 0.28 | %(f) | | | 90 | % |
B | | | 5.89 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 6.10 | | | | 3.57 | (e) | | | 2,685 | | | | 3.12 | (f) | | | 1.44 | (f) | | | 1.44 | (f) | | | (0.07 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 5.86 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 6.06 | | | | 3.41 | (e) | | | 4,067 | | | | 2.78 | (f) | | | 1.78 | (f) | | | 1.78 | (f) | | | (0.42 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 6.15 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.23 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.23 | | | | 6.38 | | | | 3.74 | (e) | | | 170 | | | | 1.17 | (f) | | | 0.95 | (f) | | | 0.95 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 12.73 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.11 | ) | | | (5.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (6.69 | ) | | | 6.04 | | | | (45.38 | ) | | | 21,304 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 292 | |
B | | | 12.50 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.97 | ) | | | (5.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (6.61 | ) | | | 5.89 | | | | (45.59 | ) | | | 2,584 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.82 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 12.46 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (4.94 | ) | | | (5.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (6.60 | ) | | | 5.86 | | | | (45.67 | ) | | | 3,002 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 12.88 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (5.20 | ) | | | (5.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (6.73 | ) | | | 6.15 | | | | (45.12 | ) | | | 136 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.67 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.28 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.93 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 1.45 | | | | 12.73 | | | | 17.76 | | | | 22,074 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 186 | |
B | | | 11.14 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.84 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 1.36 | | | | 12.50 | | | | 17.15 | | | | 4,509 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.96 | | | | (1.01 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.13 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.81 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 1.33 | | | | 12.46 | | | | 16.89 | | | | 4,772 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.12 | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.36 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.57 | | | | 2.00 | | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 12.88 | | | | 18.28 | | | | 115 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.03 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.14 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.24 | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.14 | | | | 11.28 | | | | 12.31 | | | | 23,542 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 99 | |
B | | | 10.08 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.16 | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.06 | | | | 11.14 | | | | 11.58 | | | | 3,725 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.11 | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.08 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.15 | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.05 | | | | 11.13 | | | | 11.48 | | | | 3,861 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.26 | | | | (1.60 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.17 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.29 | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.19 | | | | 11.36 | | | | 12.77 | | | | 28,868 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) January 1, 2005, through October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(g) | | | 10.06 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.08 | | | | 10.14 | | | | 0.80 | (e) | | | 14,995 | | | | 2.22 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | 1.50 | (f) | | | (0.95 | ) (f) | | | 97 | |
B(h) | | | 10.06 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.20 | (e) | | | 2,354 | | | | 3.35 | (f) | | | 2.25 | (f) | | | 2.25 | (f) | | | (1.70 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 10.06 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.20 | (e) | | | 1,741 | | | | 3.26 | (f) | | | 2.25 | (f) | | | 2.25 | (f) | | | (1.70 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y(j) | | | 10.06 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.11 | | | | 10.17 | | | | 1.09 | (e) | | | 210 | | | | 1.66 | (f) | | | 1.10 | (f) | | | 1.10 | (f) | | | (0.55 | ) (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on January 1, 2005. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on January 1, 2005. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on January 1, 2005. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on January 1, 2005. |
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford MidCap Growth Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,038.07 | | | $ | 5.81 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.09 | | | $ | 5.75 | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,035.65 | | | $ | 7.26 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.65 | | | $ | 7.20 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,034.12 | | | $ | 8.97 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.96 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,037.39 | | | $ | 4.79 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.08 | | | $ | 4.75 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund*
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/01 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 2500 Value Index is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of those Russell 2500 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective – Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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MidCap Value A# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -30.76 | % | | | -1.05 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
MidCap Value A## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -34.56 | % | | | -2.16 | % | | | 1.14 | % |
MidCap Value B# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -31.18 | % | | | -1.74 | % | | | 1.14 | % |
MidCap Value B## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -34.62 | % | | | -1.97 | % | | | 1.14 | % |
MidCap Value C# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -31.28 | % | | | -1.80 | % | | | 1.12 | % |
MidCap Value C## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -31.97 | % | | | -1.80 | % | | | 1.12 | % |
MidCap Value Y# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -30.47 | % | | | -0.63 | % | | | 2.32 | % |
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* | | As of August 16, 2004, the Fund no longer offers Class A, B and C shares except as follows. The Fund will continue to offer and sell shares: (1) through ACH and other similar systematic investment facilities to investors who established plans to invest through such facilities prior to August 16, 2004 and (2) for reinvestment of capital gains distributions and income dividends. |
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| | As of March 1, 2008, the Fund no longer offers Class Y shares to new investments except as follows. The Fund will continue to offer and sell shares: (1) for accounts established prior to March 1, 2008; (2) for reinvestment of capital gains distributions and income dividends; (3) as an underlying investment of the Smart529 College Savings Plan; and (4) as an underlying investment of a Hartford sponsored mutual fund-of-funds. |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Portfolio Manager
James N. Mordy
Senior Vice President, Partner
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford MidCap Value Fund returned 6.04%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2500 Value Index, which returned -8.12% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -1.96% return of the average fund in the Lipper Mid-Cap Value Fund peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Following the steep global markets sell off in 2008, equities continued to decline sharply early in 2009, reaching a 12-year bottom during the month of March. Strong government intervention, coupled with a sequential improvement in economic indicators and consumer sentiment, led to a significant market rally off the March lows. Recent signs of a bottoming in the fortunes of the financial industry, coupled with aggressive intervention by the Federal Reserve in the capital markets appear
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to have increased investor risk appetite, despite continuing softness in demand and high unemployment.
During the period, mid cap stocks (-0.2%) outperformed small (-8.4%) and large cap stocks (-8.5%), as measured by the S&P MidCap 400, Russell 2000 and S&P 500 indices, respectively. Growth stocks (0.7%) significantly out-paced Value stocks (-8.1%) during the period, as measured by the Russell 2500 Growth and Russell 2500 Value indices, respectively. Within the Russell 2500 Value benchmark, only four of ten sectors posted positive returns. Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology were the strongest positive performers while Energy and Financials lagged the most, on a relative basis.
The Fund’s relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) outperformance was primarily driven by strong stock selection in nine of the ten broad economic sectors. Stock selection was strongest within Financials, Energy, Consumer Staples and Materials. Overall sector allocation, a result of bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) security selection, contributed positively to relative performance, particularly our underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) position in Financials and overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) positions in Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary.
The largest contributors to absolute (i.e. total return) and benchmark-relative performance included PHH (Financials), Buck Holdings (Consumer Discretionary) and Marine Harvest (Consumer Staples). Shares of PHH, a leading provider of private label mortgage services and commercial fleet vehicle management, rose during the period due to robust profit margins from both of the company’s business lines. Buck Holdings is a holding company for retailer Dollar General. According to Wellington Management’s peer-based valuation methodology, this non-tradable security rose during the period as the “dollar store” model is performing well in this economy, as consumers seek to stretch their budgets. Salmon farming company Marine Harvest’s shares moved significantly higher as the global supply-demand balance tightened and fish prices increased. In addition, Wall Street’s concerns that the company would need to raise equity to repay debt abated as interest coverage metrics improved with rising product prices. The Fund held positions in these three stocks at the end of the period.
The largest detractors from absolute and relative returns included Delta Air Lines (Industrials), Popular (Financials) and Impax Labs (Health Care). Shares of Delta fell as demand for air travel declined even faster than aggressive industry capacity cuts, while a decline in high-fare business travel also affected revenue-per-seat metrics. Shares of Popular, a diversified financial services company targeting the Hispanic market, declined due to the company’s exposure to the ailing U.S. economy and worsening prospects for Puerto Rico. Shares of drug maker Impax Labs resumed trading following a prolonged suspension. Despite positive fundamentals, the stock has encountered what we believe to be mostly technical selling pressure. We held positions in all of these stocks at the end of the period.
What is the outlook?
The U.S. economy appears to be bottoming out and hinting at a potential positive GDP (Gross Domestic Product) during the third quarter of this year. While consumer sentiment, demand, and industrial production are still running at depressed levels, recent unemployment and production metrics point at early signs of an inflection point. That said, we are unlikely to see more conclusive indicators until lending activity comes back and the large fiscal stimulus fully hits the economy later this year and in 2010.
We have positioned the Fund a bit more aggressively toward the early cyclicals. During the period, we reduced our underweight position to Financials, as government action has provided some level of support to valuations. We also went from overweight to underweight in Industrials, a particularly vulnerable group given the sharp GDP contraction, and trimmed our overweight in Health Care, a sector that has worked well through the downturn but now faces, at a minimum, increased headline risk. On the consumer front, we went from underweight to overweight in Consumer Discretionary, a sector that seemed oversold to us, particularly as we anticipated some stabilization in retail and housing. At the end of the period, we remained overweight in Information Technology, where we think valuations have been excessively discounted.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 1.1 | % |
Banks | | | 1.9 | |
Capital Goods | | | 5.7 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.8 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 6.2 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 8.9 | |
Energy | | | 5.7 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 5.2 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 4.6 | |
Insurance | | | 9.6 | |
Materials | | | 9.0 | |
Media | | | 1.8 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 3.9 | |
Real Estate | | | 5.0 | |
Retailing | | | 5.9 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.6 | |
Software & Services | | | 2.7 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 7.5 | |
Transportation | | | 2.9 | |
Utilities | | | 7.1 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.3 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount ╬ | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 99.1% |
| | | | Automobiles & Components - 1.1% | | | | |
| 209 | | | TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. • | | $ | 1,805 | |
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| | | | Banks - 1.9% | | | | |
| 37 | | | Beneficial Mutual Bancorp, Inc. • | | | 369 | |
| 58 | | | Comerica, Inc. | | | 1,209 | |
| 12 | | | M&T Bank Corp. | | | 635 | |
| 12 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 468 | |
| 140 | | | Popular, Inc. | | | 401 | |
| 2 | | | Signature Bank • | | | 41 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods - 5.7% | | | | |
| 14 | | | AGCO Corp. • | | | 347 | |
| 13 | | | Alliant Techsystems, Inc. • | | | 1,036 | |
| 30 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 966 | |
| 16 | | | Dover Corp. | | | 505 | |
| 107 | | | Pentair, Inc. | | | 2,837 | |
| 42 | | | Teledyne Technologies, Inc. • | | | 1,347 | |
| 47 | | | URS Corp. • | | | 2,071 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services - 0.8% | | | | |
| 116 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. | | | 1,356 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel - 6.2% | | | | |
| 72 | | | Mattel, Inc. | | | 1,083 | |
| 123 | | | MDC Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,201 | |
| 104 | | | Toll Brothers, Inc. • | | | 2,105 | |
| 42 | | | V.F. Corp. | | | 2,483 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials - 8.9% | | | | |
| 33 | | | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. • | | | 1,859 | |
| 106 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 2,796 | |
| 265 | | | CIT Group, Inc. | | | 588 | |
| 112 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 1,644 | |
| 296 | | | PHH Corp. • | | | 4,960 | |
| 144 | | | TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. • | | | 2,297 | |
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| | | | Energy - 5.7% | | | | |
| 82 | | | Cie Gen Geophysique ADR • | | | 1,175 | |
| 93 | | | Newfield Exploration Co. • | | | 2,897 | |
| 25 | | | Noble Energy, Inc. | | | 1,390 | |
| 43 | | | SBM Offshore N.V. | | | 700 | |
| 343 | | | Uranium One, Inc. • | | | 947 | |
| 120 | | | Weatherford International Ltd. • | | | 1,999 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 5.2% | | | | |
| 6 | | | Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp. | | | 307 | |
| 2,145 | | | Chaoda Modern Agriculture | | | 1,220 | |
| 47 | | | Dean Foods Co. • | | | 969 | |
| 3,038 | | | First Pacific Co., Ltd. | | | 1,387 | |
| 172 | | | Marfig Frigorificos E Comer • | | | 858 | |
| 4,079 | | | Marine Harvest • | | | 1,838 | �� |
| 57 | | | Perdigao S.A. | | | 834 | |
| 97 | | | Smithfield Foods, Inc. • | | | 839 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 4.6% | | | | |
| 53 | | | Amerisource Bergen Corp. | | | 1,786 | |
| 142 | | | CIGNA Corp. | | | 2,803 | |
| 24 | | | Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings • | | | 1,508 | |
| 40 | | | West Pharmaceutical Services | | | 1,316 | |
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| | | | Insurance - 9.6% | | | | |
| 42 | | | Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 3,165 | |
| 55 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 994 | |
| 33 | | | First American Financial Corp. | | | 929 | |
| 24 | | | PartnerRe Ltd. | | | 1,637 | |
| 85 | | | Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,448 | |
| 99 | | | Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 3,152 | |
| 187 | | | Unum Group | | | 3,057 | |
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| | | | Materials - 9.0% | | | | |
| 43 | | | Agrium U.S., Inc. | | | 1,841 | |
| 82 | | | Celanese Corp. | | | 1,698 | |
| 66 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 1,510 | |
| 58 | | | FMC Corp. | | | 2,841 | |
| 55 | | | Greif, Inc. | | | 2,476 | |
| 26 | | | JSR Corp. | | | 317 | |
| 87 | | | Owens-Illinois, Inc. • | | | 2,129 | |
| 78 | | | Pactiv Corp. • | | | 1,710 | |
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| | | | Media - 1.8% | | | | |
| 369 | | | Virgin Media, Inc. | | | 2,849 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 3.9% | | | | |
| 49 | | | Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. • | | | 816 | |
| 26 | | | H. Lundbeck A/S | | | 464 | |
| 427 | | | Impax Laboratories, Inc. • | | | 2,256 | |
| 127 | | | King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | 1,004 | |
| 124 | | | Theravance, Inc. • | | | 1,778 | |
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| | | | Real Estate - 5.0% | | | | |
| 95 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 1,338 | |
| 915 | | | Chimera Investment Corp. | | | 3,230 | |
| 113 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 1,352 | |
| 9 | | | Mack-Cali Realty Corp. | | | 231 | |
| 312 | | | MFA Mortgage Investments, Inc. | | | 1,836 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,987 | |
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| | | | Retailing - 5.9% | | | | |
| 187 | | | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 2,777 | |
| 2,375 | | | Buck Holdings L.P. ⌂ • † | | | 4,226 | |
| 10 | | | Genuine Parts Co. | | | 323 | |
| 77 | | | TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 2,143 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.6% | | | | |
| 200 | | | Teradyne, Inc. • | | | 1,188 | |
| 176 | | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. • | | | 4,494 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,682 | |
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| | | | Software & Services - 2.7% | | | | |
| 15 | | | CACI International, Inc. Class A • | | | 597 | |
| 69 | | | McAfee, Inc. • | | | 2,586 | |
| 71 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 1,184 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,367 | |
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| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 7.5% | | | | |
| 194 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc. • | | | 4,407 | |
| 447 | | | Flextronics International Ltd. • | | | 1,732 | |
| 182 | | | JDS Uniphase Corp. • | | | 839 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMON STOCKS - 99.1% — (continued) |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 7.5% — (continued) | | | | |
| 4,105 | | | Kingboard Laminates Holdings | | $ | 1,625 | |
| 107 | | | NetApp, Inc. • | | | 1,954 | |
| 182 | | | Solar Cayman Ltd. ⌂ • † | | | 1,489 | |
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| | | | Transportation - 2.9% | | | | |
| 64 | | | Con-way, Inc. | | | 1,581 | |
| 486 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. • | | | 2,998 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,579 | |
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| | | | Utilities - 7.1% | | | | |
| 313 | | | N.V. Energy, Inc. | | | 3,206 | |
| 149 | | | Northeast Utilities | | | 3,136 | |
| 31 | | | TECO Energy, Inc. | | | 328 | |
| 98 | | | UGI Corp. | | | 2,244 | |
| 59 | | | Wisconsin Energy Corp. | | | 2,350 | |
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| | | | | | | 11,264 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $195,370) | | $ | 158,647 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $195,370) | | $ | 158,647 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.6% |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $217, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $221) | | | | |
$ | 217 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 217 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $260, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $265) | | | | |
| 260 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 260 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $363, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $370) | | | | |
| 363 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 363 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of$1) | | | | |
| 1 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | 1 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $78, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $80) | | | | |
| 78 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | 78 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $919) | | $ | 919 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $196,289) ▲ | | | 99.7 | % | | $ | 159,566 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.3 | % | | | 498 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 160,064 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 7.33% of total net assets at April 30, 2009.
Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $198,738 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 8,569 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (47,741 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (39,172 | ) |
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† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009 was $5,715, which represents 3.57% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
| 06/2007 | | | | 2,375 | | | Buck Holdings L.P. | | $ | 2,378 | |
| 03/2007 | | | | 182 | | | Solar Cayman Ltd. - 144A | | | 2,543 | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $5,715 which represents 3.57% of total net assets.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
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| | Market | | | Contract | | | Delivery | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Value ╪ | | | Amount | | | Date | | | (Depreciation) | |
Norwegian Krone (Sell) | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 26 | | | | 05/04/09 | | | $ | (1 | ) |
Norwegian Krone (Sell) | | | 72 | | | | 72 | | | | 05/05/09 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1 | ) |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 145,382 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 8,469 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 5,715 | |
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Total | | $ | 159,566 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 2 * | | | 1 | |
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Total | | $ | 1 | |
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* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 8,200 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 1,291 | |
Net sales | | | (190 | ) |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | (3,586 | ) |
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Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 5,715 | |
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♦ Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 1,291 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $196,289) | | $ | 159,566 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 2,139 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 7 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 98 | |
Other assets | | | 138 | |
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Total assets | | | 161,949 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 1 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 1,500 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 224 | |
Investment management fees | | | 21 | |
Distribution fees | | | 11 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 128 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,885 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 160,064 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 268,729 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 117 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (72,059 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (36,723 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 160,064 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 300,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.90/$7.30 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 16,309 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 112,552 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.38 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 3,480 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 22,207 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.37 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 3,248 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 20,701 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.22 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 638 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 4,604 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Statements of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,627 | |
Interest | | | 1 | |
Securities lending | | | 7 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (9 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 1,626 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 614 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 383 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 134 | |
Class B | | | 104 | |
Class C | | | 100 | |
Custodian fees | | | 8 | |
Accounting services | | | 11 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 24 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 3 | |
Audit fees | | | 6 | |
Other expenses | | | 58 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 1,445 | |
Expense waivers | | | (261 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (161 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (4 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (426 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 1,019 | |
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Net investment income | | | 607 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (38,196 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (1 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (38,197 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 43,424 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | — | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 43,424 | |
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Net Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 5,227 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 5,834 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 607 | | | $ | (78 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (38,197 | ) | | | (33,349 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 43,424 | | | | (146,998 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 5,834 | | | | (180,425 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (406 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (84 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (51,758 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (10,795 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (11,178 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (318 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (490 | ) | | | (74,049 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (19,352 | ) | | | (5,633 | ) |
Class B | | | (3,003 | ) | | | (1,329 | ) |
Class C | | | (4,364 | ) | | | (2,633 | ) |
Class Y | | | (3,290 | ) | | | 11,361 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (30,009 | ) | | | 1,766 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (24,665 | ) | | | (252,708 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 184,729 | | | | 437,437 | |
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End of period | | $ | 160,064 | | | $ | 184,729 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | $ | 117 | | | $ | — | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford MidCap Value Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation – The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading |
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| | | restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid |
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| | | annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| i) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities – The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| j) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 – Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 – In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 – In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| m) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the |
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| | | accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 10,962 | | | $ | 14,105 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 63,087 | | | | 44,861 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (31,413 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (82,596 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (114,009 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $82, increase accumulated net realized gain by $137, and decrease paid in capital by $219. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 31,413 | |
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Total | | $ | 31,413 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 – On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements – Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7250 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6750 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6725 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6700 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement – Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.35% | | 2.10% | | 2.10% | | 0.95% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30,2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.43 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.13 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.98 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.13 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.88 | |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $23 and contingent deferred sales charges of $8 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $2. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions – Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $269 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.01 | % | | | 16.71 | % |
Class B | | | 0.01 | | | | 15.85 | |
Class C | | | 0.01 | | | | 15.93 | |
Class Y | | | 0.01 | | | | 17.37 | |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 37,751 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 67,586 | |
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 182 | | | | 64 | | | | (3,542 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,296 | ) | | | 386 | | | | 4,447 | | | | (6,258 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,425 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,076 | | | $ | 396 | | | $ | (20,824 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (19,352 | ) | | $ | 3,761 | | | $ | 50,611 | | | $ | (60,005 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,633 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 17 | | | | — | | | | (570 | ) | | | — | | | | (553 | ) | | | 58 | | | | 975 | | | | (1,371 | ) | | | — | | | | (338 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 92 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,095 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,003 | ) | | $ | 559 | | | $ | 10,316 | | | $ | (12,204 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,329 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 17 | | | | — | | | | (817 | ) | | | — | | | | (800 | ) | | | 54 | | | | 979 | | | | (1,519 | ) | | | — | | | | (486 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 95 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,459 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,364 | ) | | $ | 525 | | | $ | 10,367 | | | $ | (13,525 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,633 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 101 | | | | 13 | | | | (637 | ) | | | — | | | | (523 | ) | | | 1,236 | | | | 27 | | | | (229 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,034 | |
Amount | | $ | 632 | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | (4,007 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,290 | ) | | $ | 13,312 | | | $ | 318 | | | $ | (2,269 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,361 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 36 | | | $ | 209 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 108 | | | $ | 1,071 | |
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7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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8. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Financial Highlights – (Unaudited)
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– Selected Per-Share Data – (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | – Ratios and Supplemental Data – |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 6.53 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.36 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.37 | | | $ | 6.90 | | | | 6.04 | %(f) | | $ | 112,552 | | | | 1.69 | %(g) | | | 1.16 | %(g) | | | 1.16 | %(g) | | | 0.96 | %(g) | | | 24 | % |
B | | | 6.03 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.35 | | | | 6.38 | | | | 5.80 | (f) | | | 22,207 | | | | 2.65 | (g) | | | 1.70 | (g) | | | 1.70 | (g) | | | 0.42 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 6.03 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.34 | | | | 6.37 | | | | 5.64 | (f) | | | 20,701 | | | | 2.37 | (g) | | | 1.98 | (g) | | | 1.98 | (g) | | | 0.14 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 6.88 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 7.22 | | | | 6.27 | (f) | | | 4,604 | | | | 0.94 | (g) | | | 0.94 | (g) | | | 0.94 | (g) | | | 1.19 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.80 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (5.81 | ) | | | (5.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (8.27 | ) | | | 6.53 | | | | (46.26 | ) | | | 127,999 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 52 | |
B | | | 13.95 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.39 | ) | | | (5.44 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (7.92 | ) | | | 6.03 | | | | (46.64 | ) | | | 24,329 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.96 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (5.39 | ) | | | (5.45 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (7.93 | ) | | | 6.03 | | | | (46.68 | ) | | | 24,418 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.39 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (6.08 | ) | | | (6.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (8.51 | ) | | | 6.88 | | | | (46.00 | ) | | | 7,983 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.64 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.57 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 14.80 | | | | 16.72 | (h) | | | 311,227 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.39 | | | | — | | | | 46 | |
B | | | 13.93 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.93 | | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 13.95 | | | | 15.86 | (h) | | | 60,957 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.93 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.94 | | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 13.96 | | | | 15.94 | (h) | | | 63,292 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.00 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.30 | | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.91 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 15.39 | | | | 17.38 | (h) | | | 1,961 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.70 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 13.29 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 2.59 | | | | 2.60 | | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 1.28 | | | | 14.57 | | | | 21.37 | | | | 305,002 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 40 | |
B | | | 12.85 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.50 | | | | 2.40 | | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 13.93 | | | | 20.46 | | | | 62,580 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 12.85 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.50 | | | | 2.40 | | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 13.93 | | | | 20.45 | | | | 63,302 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.59 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 2.65 | | | | 2.73 | | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 1.41 | | | | 15.00 | | | | 21.90 | | | | 31,100 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.48 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 12.89 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.37 | | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 13.29 | | | | 11.31 | | | | 280,662 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 49 | |
B | | | 12.59 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.23 | | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 12.85 | | | | 10.40 | | | | 59,350 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 12.59 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.23 | | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 12.85 | | | | 10.40 | | | | 61,194 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 13.11 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.45 | | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | 0.48 | | | | 13.59 | | | | 11.76 | | | | 39,965 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 11.32 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.57 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.57 | | | | 12.89 | | | | 13.87 | | | | 280,173 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 46 | |
B | | | 11.12 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.47 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.47 | | | | 12.59 | | | | 13.22 | | | | 60,558 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.13 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.46 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.46 | | | | 12.59 | | | | 13.12 | | | | 67,132 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.46 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.65 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.65 | | | | 13.11 | | | | 14.40 | | | | 2,474 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) – (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford MidCap Value Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,060.39 | | | $ | 5.92 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.04 | | | $ | 5.80 | | | | 1.16 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,058.04 | | | $ | 8.67 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.36 | | | $ | 8.49 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,056.38 | | | $ | 10.09 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.97 | | | $ | 9.89 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,062.66 | | | $ | 4.80 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.13 | | | $ | 4.70 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT- 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | 0.32%, 06/30/2009 | | $ | 5,000 | |
| 7,000 | | | 0.42%, 05/06/2009 | | | 7,000 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Finance | | | | |
| 4,500 | | | 0.71% 07/13/2009 | | | 4,500 | |
| 6,000 | | | 0.85% 06/17/2009 | | | 6,000 | |
| | | | Toronto-Dominion Holdings | | | | |
| 5,500 | | | 0.50%, 05/27/2009 | | | 5,500 | |
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| | | | | | | 28,000 | |
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| | | | Total certificates of deposit (cost $28,000) | | $ | 28,000 | |
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COMMERCIAL PAPER - 28.3% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 1.9% | | | | |
| | | | Export Development Canada | | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | 0.49%, 06/25/2009 | | $ | 4,996 | |
| 5,000 | | | 1.12%, 05/07/2009 | | | 4,999 | |
| | | | Praxair, Inc. | | | | |
| 3,200 | | | 0.15%, 05/20/2009 | | | 3,200 | |
| 3,032 | | | 0.20%, 05/19/2009 | | | 3,032 | |
| 3,500 | | | 0.35%, 07/16/2009 | | | 3,497 | |
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| | | | Consumer Staples - 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | Coca Cola Co. | | | | |
| 5,250 | | | 0.22%, 06/02/2009 | | | 5,249 | |
| 5,500 | | | 0.35%, 05/05/2009 | | | 5,500 | |
| | | | Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | | |
| 6,750 | | | 0.14%, 05/29/2009 ■ | | | 6,749 | |
| | | | Procter & Gamble | | | | |
| 3,750 | | | 0.18%, 05/08/2009 ■ | | | 3,750 | |
| 7,000 | | | 0.38%, 06/12/2009 ■ | | | 6,997 | |
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| | | | Energy - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | ConocoPhillips | | | | |
| 6,400 | | | 0.57%, 05/04/2009 ■ | | | 6,400 | |
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| | | | Finance - 13.1% | | | | |
| | | | Citigroup Funding, Inc. | | | | |
| 11,000 | | | 0.40%, 05/12/2009 | | | 10,999 | |
| 11,000 | | | 0.45%, 06/15/2009 | | | 10,994 | |
| | | | European Investment Bank | | | | |
| 7,500 | | | 0.26%, 06/23/2009 | | | 7,497 | |
| 7,000 | | | 0.35%, 05/08/2009 | | | 7,000 | |
| 5,500 | | | 0.36%, 05/11/2009 | | | 5,499 | |
| | | | General Electric Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 6,750 | | | 0.23%, 07/30/2009 | | | 6,746 | |
| 11,000 | | | 0.30%, 05/26/2009 | | | 10,998 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase Funding, Inc. | | | | |
| 5,500 | | | 0.25%, 06/05/2009 | | | 5,499 | |
| 5,000 | | | 0.45%, 05/15/2009 | | | 4,999 | |
| | | | Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau | | | | |
| 3,500 | | | 0.33%, 08/12/2009 ■ | | | 3,497 | |
| 12,250 | | | 0.41%, 05/04/2009 - 06/30/2009 ■ | | | 12,247 | |
| 4,500 | | | 0.43%, 05/22/2009 ■ | | | 4,499 | |
| 5,750 | | | 0.45%, 06/19/2009 ■ | | | 5,746 | |
| | | | Queensland Treasury Corp. | | | | |
| 8,750 | | | 0.56%, 05/04/2009 | | | 8,750 | |
| 6,250 | | | 0.58%, 06/17/2009 | | | 6,245 | |
| 6,250 | | | 0.62%. 07/20/2009 | | | 6,241 | |
| | | | Rabobank USA | | | | |
| 3,750 | | | 0.64%, 07/06/2009 | | | 3,746 | |
| 4,750 | | | 0.69%, 05/28/2009 | | | 4,747 | |
| 2,000 | | | 0.74%, 05/19/2009 | | | 1,999 | |
| | | | Royal Bank of Canada | | | | |
| 5,750 | | | 0.42%, 05/18/2009 | | | 5,749 | |
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| | | | Foreign Governments - 7.4% | | | | |
| | | | British Columbia (Province of) | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 0.29%, 08/20/2009 | | | 3,996 | |
| 4,000 | | | 0.40%, 06/10/2009 | | | 3,998 | |
| 3,750 | | | 0.42%, 07/14/2009 | | | 3,747 | |
| | | | British Columbia (Province Of) | | | | |
| 8,700 | | | 1.50%, 05/26/2009 - 05/27/2009 | | | 8,693 | |
| | | | Canada (Government of) | | | | |
| 4,750 | | | 0.29%, 06/05/2009 | | | 4,749 | |
| 6,000 | | | 0.38%, 05/05/2009 | | | 6,000 | |
| 6,250 | | | 0.45%, 06/10/2009 | | | 6,247 | |
| 5,750 | | | 0.58%, 08/07/2009 | | | 5,741 | |
| | | | Ontario (Province of) | | | | |
| 10,060 | | | 0.38%, 05/05/2009 - 05/22/2009 | | | 10,059 | |
| | | | Quebec (Province of) | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 0.24%, 05/19/2009 ■ | | | 3,999 | |
| 8,750 | | | 0.35%, 05/01/2009 | | | 8,750 | |
| 3,250 | | | 0.45%, 06/22/2009 ■ | | | 3,248 | |
| 5,250 | | | 0.45%, 07/20/2009 | | | 5,245 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 74,472 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | |
| 5,250 | | | 0.18%, 06/29/2009 ■ | | | 5,248 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | | |
| 6,400 | | | 0.23%, 07/07/2009 | | | 6,397 | |
| 3,250 | | | 0.30%, 05/14/2009 ■ | | | 3,250 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,647 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | Florida Power And Light Co. | | | | |
| 10,250 | | | 0.15%, 05/13/2009 - 05/15/2009 | | | 10,249 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total commercial paper (cost $287,682) | | $ | 287,682 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE NOTES - 6.9% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 6.9% | | | | |
| | | | American Honda Finance Corp. | | | | |
$ | 4,250 | | | 1.46%, 09/18/2009 ■ Δ | | $ | 4,250 | |
| | | | Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. | | | | |
| 3,750 | | | 1.67%, 10/02/2009 ■ Δ Ω | | | 3,750 | |
| | | | Bank of Nova Scotia | | | | |
| 4,750 | | | 1.42%, 08/10/2009 ■ Δ | | | 4,750 | |
| | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. | | | | |
| 6,000 | | | 1.24%, 05/15/2009 Δ | | | 6,000 | |
| | | | General Electric Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 2,600 | | | 0.48%, 06/24/2009 Δ Ω | | | 2,600 | |
| | | | International Bank for Reconstruction & Development | | | | |
| 21,750 | | | 0.35%, 06/22/2009 ○ | | | 21,739 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE NOTES - 6.9% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 6.9% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | John Deere Capital Corp. | | | | |
$ | 3,877 | | | 1.30%, 09/01/2009 Δ | | $ | 3,876 | |
| | | | Royal Bank of Canada | | | | |
| 3,750 | | | 0.85%, 10/15/2009 ■ Δ | | | 3,750 | |
| | | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc | | | | |
| 4,250 | | | 1.72%, 10/09/2009 ■ Δ Ω | | | 4,250 | |
| | | | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab | | | | |
| 3,600 | | | 1.40%, 05/06/2009 ■ Δ Ω | | | 3,600 | |
| | | | Wachovia Bank NA | | | | |
| 6,000 | | | 1.59%, 08/04/2009 Δ Ω | | | 6,000 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | 0.60%, 06/18/2009 Δ | | | 3,000 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 67,565 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate notes (cost $67,565) | | $ | 67,565 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - - 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $9,097, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $9,268) | | | | |
$ | 9,097 | | | 0.15% dated 04/30/2009 | | $ | 9,097 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,544, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $2,602) | | | | |
| 2,544 | | | 0.13% dated 04/30/2009 | | | 2,544 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total repurchase agreements (cost $11,641) | | $ | 11,641 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
TIME DEPOSITS - 6.4% | | | | |
| 32,486 | | | JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | $ | 32,486 | |
| — | | | State Street Bank U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | — | |
| 32,515 | | | Wells Fargo Advantage Government Money Market Fund | | | 32,515 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total time deposits (cost $65,001) | | $ | 65,001 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 18.8% | | | | |
| | | | Federal Home Loan Bank - 5.0% | | | | |
$ | 4,500 | | | 0.22%, 07/10/2009 | | $ | 4,498 | |
| 8,230 | | | 0.28%, 07/22/2009 | | | 8,225 | |
| 6,000 | | | 0.32%, 06/09/2009 | | | 5,998 | |
| 6,750 | | | 0.33%, 06/18/2009 | | | 6,747 | |
| 7,250 | | | 0.34%, 10/21/2009 ○ | | | 7,238 | |
| 9,577 | | | 0.36%, 05/20/2009 - 06/29/2009 | | | 9,574 | |
| 4,500 | | | 0.39%, 05/11/2009 | | | 4,499 | |
| 4,100 | | | 1.04%, 05/20/2009 Δ | | | 4,100 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 50,879 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. - 7.1% | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | 0.24%, 07/06/2009 ○ | | | 3,998 | |
| 7,040 | | | 0.26%, 09/21/2009 | | | 7,033 | |
| 14,750 | | | 0.27%, 06/15/2009 - 07/29/2009 | | | 14,744 | |
| 8,000 | | | 0.28%, 08/24/2009 | | | 7,993 | |
| 6,750 | | | 0.34%, 10/13/2009 | | | 6,740 | |
| 3,500 | | | 0.34%, 10/26/2009 ○ | | | 3,494 | |
| 13,750 | | | 0.35%, 05/29/2009 - 08/03/2009 | | | 13,741 | |
| 9,000 | | | 0.39%, 05/11/2009 | | | 8,999 | |
| 4,500 | | | 0.43%, 06/01/2009 | | | 4,498 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 71,240 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal National Mortgage Association - 6.7% | | | | |
| 7,000 | | | 0.22%, 05/28/2009 | | | 6,999 | |
| 4,500 | | | 0.23%, 07/06/2009 ○ | | | 4,498 | |
| 6,195 | | | 0.26%, 07/01/2009 | | | 6,192 | |
| 18,500 | | | 0.33%, 06/16/2009 - 07/27/2009 | | | 18,489 | |
| 8,250 | | | 0.34%, 10/21/2009 | | | 8,237 | |
| 2,855 | | | 0.36%, 08/31/2009 ○ | | | 2,851 | |
| 3,750 | | | 0.37%, 05/11/2009 ○ | | | 3,750 | |
| 13,000 | | | 0.39%, 05/19/2009 - 05/27/2009 ○ | | | 12,997 | |
| 4,500 | | | 0.44%, 06/08/2009 | | | 4,498 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 68,511 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government agencies (cost $190,630) | | $ | 190,630 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY BILLS - 36.0% | | | | |
$ | 31,000 | | | 0.14%, 07/23/2009 ○ | | $ | 30,991 | |
| 88,500 | | | 0.18%, 05/28/2009 - 06/04/2009 ○ | | | 88,483 | |
| 55,000 | | | 0.23%, 06/25/2009 - 12/29/2009 ○ | | | 54,948 | |
| 33,000 | | | 0.24%, 06/11/2009 ○ | | | 32,991 | |
| 30,000 | | | 0.26%, 10/15/2009 ○ | | | 29,964 | |
| 37,000 | | | 0.27%, 05/07/2009 ○ | | | 36,998 | |
| 30,000 | | | 0.30%, 05/21/2009 ○ | | | 29,995 | |
| 33,000 | | | 0.31%, 07/02/2009 ○ | | | 32,983 | |
| 27,000 | | | 0.35%, 05/14/2009 ○ | | | 26,997 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 364,350 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. treasury bills (cost $364,350) | | $ | 364,350 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SUPPORT AGREEMENT - 0.0% | | | | |
| — | | | Hartford Life, Inc. Capital Support Agreement Ω | | | — | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $1,014,869) ▲ | | 100.3 | % | | $ | 1,014,869 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | (0.3 | )% | | | (3,354 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1,011,515 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 14.83% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
▲ | | Also represents cost for tax purposes. |
Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $89,980, which represents 8.90% of total net assets. |
○ | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
Ω | | The Fund has entered into a Capital Support Agreement with Hartford Life, Inc. which provides that Hartford Life, Inc. will contribute capital to the Fund, up to a specified maximum amount, in the event that the Fund realizes a loss on any of these securities and such realized loss causes the Fund’s net asset value as calculated using fair values to drop below $0.9950. These securities are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 65,001 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 949,868 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 1,014,869 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $1,014,869) | | $ | 1,014,869 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,309 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 111 | |
Other assets | | | 445 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 1,016,734 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 4,899 | |
Investment management fees | | | 75 | |
Distribution fees | | | 66 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 179 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 5,219 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,011,515 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 1,012,997 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 267 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (1,749 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation of investments | | | — | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,011,515 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 4,400,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 1.00/$1.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 481,479 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 480,583 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 74,189 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 74,097 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 122,886 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 122,659 | |
| | | |
Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,020 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,019 | |
| | | |
Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 321,047 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 320,804 | |
| | | |
Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 10,775 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,757 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 1.00 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,602 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,596 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,097 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 3,097 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,103 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 651 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 384 | |
Class B | | | 228 | |
Class C | | | 440 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 148 | |
Custodian fees | | | 3 | |
Accounting services | | | 75 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 101 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 10 | |
Audit fees | | | 18 | |
Other expenses | | | 552 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 4,714 | |
Expense waivers | | | (1,632 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (190 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | (1 | ) |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (1,823 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 2,891 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 206 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments in securities | | | 102 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments | | | 102 | |
| | | |
Net Gain on Investments | | | 102 | |
| | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 308 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 206 | | | $ | 12,312 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 102 | | | | (1,852 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 308 | | | | 10,460 | |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (138 | ) | | | (8,540 | ) |
Class B | | | (2 | ) | | | (536 | ) |
Class C | | | (4 | ) | | | (1,498 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (52 | ) | | | (1,267 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (9 | ) | | | (119 | ) |
Class Y | | | (1 | ) | | | (84 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (206 | ) | | | (12,045 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (6,070 | ) | | | 172,677 | |
Class B | | | 7,508 | | | | 37,462 | |
Class C | | | (17,532 | ) | | | 80,843 | |
Class R3 | | | 490 | | | | 520 | |
Class R4 | | | 172,321 | | | | 131,487 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,929 | | | | 7,617 | |
Class Y | | | 1 | | | | (1,106 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 158,647 | | | | 429,500 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 158,749 | | | | 427,915 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 852,766 | | | | 424,851 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 1,011,515 | | | $ | 852,766 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 267 | | | $ | 267 | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Money Market Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report.
The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company.
Class A shares are sold without a front-end sales charge. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years.
Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged.
2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis.
| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund’s investments are valued using the amortized cost method, which approximates market value. Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| d) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
| e) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
| f) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities - The Fund is permitted to invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
| g) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
| h) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
| i) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should |
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| k) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The |
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| | | Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 12,123 | | | $ | 13,462 | |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 280 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (1,851 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (1,571 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase accumulated realized gain by $1 and decrease paid in capital by $1. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 1,851 | |
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Total | | $ | 1,851 | |
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $1 billion | | | 0.45 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.40 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.38 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.37 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Fund are allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
0.90% | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 § | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 0.67 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.25 | |
Class C Shares | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.27 | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 0.62 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.20 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.90 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.60 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | |
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§ | | Includes expenses not subject to cap |
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* | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges in an amount that rounds to zero and contingent deferred sales charges of $380 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $14. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| | | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors approved the temporary reduction of payment of distribution and service fees under the Fund’s 12b-1 Plan of Distribution to zero for Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 for a |
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | period of six months, effective March 1, 2009. The Fund’s actions will result in a corresponding temporary reduction of 12b-1 payments of amounts paid to financial intermediaries by the Fund’s distributor to zero for Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 during this time period. The Board’s action can be changed at any time. |
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| | | The Hartford may be required to pay, out of its own resources, the equivalent of 12b-1 fees to financial intermediaries notwithstanding the reduction of 12b-1 fees. Since October 2008, the Fund’s distributor has made payments out of its own resources to financial intermediaries equal to the amount of 12b-1 fees that would have been paid notwithstanding waivers of 12b-1 fees. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $2. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $633 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the cost of purchases and sales of securities for the Fund were $6,767,082 and $6,608,141, respectively. |
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7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 279,640 | | | | 114 | | | | (285,824 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,070 | ) | | | 630,595 | | | | 7,915 | | | | (465,833 | ) | | | — | | | | 172,677 | |
Amount | | $ | 279,640 | | | $ | 114 | | | $ | (285,824 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,070 | ) | | $ | 630,595 | | | $ | 7,915 | | | $ | (465,833 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 172,677 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 37,505 | | | | 2 | | | | (29,999 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,508 | | | | 76,206 | | | | 496 | | | | (39,240 | ) | | | — | | | | 37,462 | |
Amount | | $ | 37,505 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (29,999 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,508 | | | $ | 76,206 | | | $ | 496 | | | $ | (39,240 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,462 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 80,738 | | | | 4 | | | | (98,274 | ) | | | — | | | | (17,532 | ) | | | 238,390 | | | | 1,260 | | | | (158,807 | ) | | | — | | | | 80,843 | |
Amount | | $ | 80,738 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (98,274 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,532 | ) | | $ | 238,390 | | | $ | 1,260 | | | $ | (158,807 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 80,843 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,136 | | | | — | | | | (646 | ) | | | — | | | | 490 | | | | 554 | | | | 1 | | | | (35 | ) | | | — | | | | 520 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,136 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (646 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 490 | | | $ | 554 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (35 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 520 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 206,058 | | | | 47 | | | | (33,784 | ) | | | — | | | | 172,321 | | | | 140,651 | | | | 1,288 | | | | (10,452 | ) | | | — | | | | 131,487 | |
Amount | | $ | 206,058 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | (33,784 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 172,321 | | | $ | 140,651 | | | $ | 1,288 | | | $ | (10,452 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 131,487 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 21,080 | | | | 9 | | | | (19,160 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,929 | | | | 9,570 | | | | 120 | | | | (2,073 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,617 | |
Amount | | $ | 21,080 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | (19,160 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,929 | | | $ | 9,570 | | | $ | 120 | | | $ | (2,073 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,617 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 4,020 | | | | 83 | | | | (5,209 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,106 | ) |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 4,020 | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | (5,209 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,106 | ) |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 2,235 | | | $ | 2,235 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 3,962 | | | $ | 3,962 | |
8. | | Participation in the U.S. Department of Treasury Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds: |
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| | The Board of Directors (“Board”) of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. has approved the participation of Hartford Money Market Fund in the U.S. Treasury Department’s Temporary Guarantee Program (the “Program”) for money market funds. |
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| | Subject to certain conditions and limitations, the Program provides that investors in the Fund will receive $1.00 for each Fund share held as of the close of business on September 19, 2008 in the event that the Fund closes at a NAV below $1.00 per share (a “guarantee event”). The Program only covers the amount an investor held in the Fund as of the close of business on September 19, 2008 or the amount an investor holds if and when a guarantee event occurs, whichever is less. Participation in the Program is expected to provide direct benefits to current shareholders that were shareholders as of September 19, 2008 and indirect benefits to all current shareholders by supporting the stability of the Fund’s asset level. |
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| | Accordingly, any purchase of shares of the Fund for a new account after the close of business on September 19, 2008 and any increase in the number of shares of the Fund held in an account after the close of business on September 19, 2008 will not be covered by the Program. In the event that shares held as of the close of business on September 19, 2008 are sold prior to the date of a guarantee event, the shares covered by the guarantee will be the lesser of (i) the amounts held in the Fund as of the close of business on September 19, 2008 or (ii) the amounts held in the Fund on the date of a guarantee event. |
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | The cost to participate in the Program will be borne by the Fund without regard to any fee waiver and/or any expense limitation or reimbursement currently in effect for the Fund and is, therefore, borne by all shareholders of the Fund whether or not their shares are covered by the Program. Currently, assets available to the Program to support all participating money market funds do not exceed $50 billion and the Secretary of the Treasury extended the Program up through the close of business on September 18, 2009. |
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| | On November 24, 2008, the U.S. Treasury Department extended the Program until April 30, 2009 and again on March 31, 2009 extended the Program until September 18, 2009. The Program still continues to cover only the amount an investor held in the Fund as of the close of business on September 19, 2008 or the amount an investor holds if and when a guarantee event occurs, whichever is less. The Board has approved the continued participation of the Fund in the Program. The cost to participate in the Program will continue to be borne by the Fund. |
9. | | Capital Support Agreement: |
| | The Money Market Fund has entered into a Capital Support Agreement, dated September 26, 2008, and amended October 8, 2008 (the “CSA”) with HIFSCO and its affiliate Hartford Life, Inc. (“Hartford Life”). Under the terms of the CSA, Hartford Life has agreed to provide support of up to a maximum aggregate amount of $6.4 million for the Money Market Fund’s holdings of certain securities specified in the CSA (the “Notes”). The Notes are identified in the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | The CSA provides that Hartford Life will pay a capital contribution to the Money Market Fund if a “Contribution Event” occurs prior to an event terminating the CSA. The contribution amount would be the lesser of: (1) the amount sufficient for the Money Market Fund to maintain its market-based calculation of net asset value (“NAV”) per share at $0.9950 (which rounds to an NAV of $1.00), after giving effect to the contribution and payments received by the Money Market Fund in respect of the Notes; (2) the amount of the loss on the Notes, which is the excess of the amortized cost of the Notes, less deduction of any commissions or similar transaction cost, and any amount received by the Money Market Fund in connection with the Contribution Event; and (3) the maximum contribution amount under the CSA, which is $6.4 million for any and all contributions under the CSA. |
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| | The CSA defines a “Contribution Event” as any of the following occurrences: (1) any sale of the Note for cash in an amount, after deduction of any commissions or similar transaction costs, less than the amortized cost value of the Note sold as of the date of the settlement; (2) the receipt of final payment on the Note in an amount less than the amortized cost value of the Note as of the date such payment is received; (3) the issuance of orders by a court having jurisdiction over the matter discharging the issuer from liability for the Note and providing for payments on that Note in an amount less than the amortized cost value of the Note as of the date such payment is received; or (4) the receipt of any security or other instruments in exchange for, or as replacement of, the Note as a result of an exchange offer, debt restructuring, reorganization or similar transaction pursuant to which the Note is exchanged for, or replaced with, new securities of the issuer or third party and such new securities are or become “Eligible Securities,” as defined under Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, and have a value that is less than the amortized cost of the Note on the date that the Money Market Fund receives such new securities. |
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| | On February 24, 2009, after the receipt of verbal “no-action” assurance provided by the staff of the SEC, the parties to the CSA have entered into an amendment that permits the CSA to continue despite the fact that Hartford Life’s obligations, effective February 9, 2009, no longer qualify as “First Tier” securities, as defined under Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. The amendment requires that Hartford Life establish an escrow account to support its potential future obligations under the CSA. The minimum balance of the escrow account is $125,000 (which was set equal to the aggregate unrealized loss on the Notes as of February 23, 2009), and the balance may periodically be adjusted based on the fair value of the Notes and the NAV of the Money Market Fund. |
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| | The CSA will terminate (unless the parties agree to an extension) on the earliest of the following dates: (1) September 26, 2009; (2) if and when all of the Notes are repaid in full; and (3) if and when Hartford Life has made capital contributions, in the aggregate, equal to the maximum aggregate amount of $6.4 million. Any extension would require approval of the SEC staff. In light of the terms of the CSA, the current and historical market value of the Notes and the net asset value of the Money Market Fund, it is possible that no capital contribution would be required even if the Money Market Fund were to |
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| | realize a loss with respect to the Notes. The CSA applies only with respect to the Notes and does not guarantee that the Money Market Fund will maintain a stable NAV under all conditions. Apart from the CSA, Hartford Life has not undertaken nor is it obligated to provide support with respect to the Money Market Fund’s NAV. |
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| | During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not receive a capital contribution under the terms of the CSA and the Fund did not rely on the CSA to maintain a $1.00 NAV per share. |
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 1.00 | | | $ | 0.0003 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.0003 | | | $ | (0.0003 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.0003 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1.00 | | | | 0.03 | %(e) | | $ | 480,583 | | | | 0.94 | %(f) | | | 0.62 | %(f) | | | 0.57 | %(f) | | | 0.06 | %(f) | | | N/A | |
B | | | 1.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | — | (e) | | | 74,097 | | | | 1.39 | (f) | | | 0.67 | (f) | | | 0.62 | (f) | | | — | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 1.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | — | (e) | | | 122,659 | | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | 0.68 | (f) | | | 0.63 | (f) | | | 0.01 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0001 | | | | — | | | | 0.0001 | | | | (0.0001 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0001 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.01 | (e) | | | 1,019 | | | | 1.11 | (f) | | | 0.62 | (f) | | | 0.59 | (f) | | | 0.02 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0003 | | | | — | | | | 0.0003 | | | | (0.0003 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0003 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.03 | (e) | | | 320,804 | | | | 0.85 | (f) | | | 0.56 | (f) | | | 0.52 | (f) | | | 0.05 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0007 | | | | — | | | | 0.0007 | | | | (0.0007 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0007 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.07 | (e) | | | 10,757 | | | | 0.67 | (f) | | | 0.55 | (f) | | | 0.49 | (f) | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0008 | | | | — | | | | 0.0008 | | | | (0.0008 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0008 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.08 | (e) | | | 1,596 | | | | 0.60 | (f) | | | 0.50 | (f) | | | 0.43 | (f) | | | 0.18 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 486,596 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 2.23 | | | | N/A | |
B | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 66,581 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.40 | | | | — | |
C | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 140,174 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.49 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 529 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.33 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 148,465 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.91 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.60 | | | | 8,826 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 2.09 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.69 | | | | 1,595 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 2.77 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.49 | | | | 314,872 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 4.40 | | | | N/A | |
B | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.71 | | | | 29,219 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.65 | | | | — | |
C | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.72 | | | | 59,575 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 3.66 | | | | — | |
R3(g) | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.63 | (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1.36 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 4.16 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(h) | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.95 | (e) | | | 17,239 | | | | 1.01 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 4.49 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(i) | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.18 | (e) | | | 1,229 | | | | 0.72 | (f) | | | 0.60 | (f) | | | 0.60 | (f) | | | 4.79 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.90 | | | | 2,707 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 4.77 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.00 | | | | 207,592 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 3.95 | | | | N/A | |
B | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 27,995 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.18 | | | | — | |
C | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 16,997 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 3.20 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 4.34 | | | | 13,628 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 4.29 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 182,308 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.96 | | | | N/A | |
B | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 30,716 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.16 | | | | — | |
C | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 18,790 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.19 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 16,114 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 2.47 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0030 | | | | — | | | | 0.0030 | | | | (0.0030 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0030 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 205,442 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.27 | | | | N/A | |
B | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0001 | | | | — | | | | 0.0001 | | | | (0.0001 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0001 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 45,836 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | |
C | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0001 | | | | — | | | | 0.0001 | | | | (0.0001 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0001 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 26,626 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.0070 | | | | — | | | | 0.0070 | | | | (0.0070 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.0070 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 9,698 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.96 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Money Market Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.25 | | | $ | 3.07 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.72 | | | $ | 3.11 | | | | 0.62 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.04 | | | $ | 3.32 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.47 | | | $ | 3.36 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.04 | | | $ | 3.37 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.42 | | | $ | 3.41 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.11 | | | $ | 3.07 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.72 | | | $ | 3.11 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.30 | | | $ | 2.78 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.02 | | | $ | 2.81 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.67 | | | $ | 2.73 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.07 | | | $ | 2.76 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.83 | | | $ | 2.48 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.32 | | | $ | 2.51 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 4/29/05 - 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell MidCap Value Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth rate. These stocks are also members of the Russell 1000 Value Index.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective – Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Select MidCap Value A# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -33.02 | % | | | -6.45 | % |
Select MidCap Value A## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -36.70 | % | | | -7.76 | % |
Select MidCap Value B# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -33.37 | % | | | -7.04 | % |
Select MidCap Value B## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -36.67 | % | | | -7.43 | % |
Select MidCap Value C# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -33.39 | % | | | -7.10 | % |
Select MidCap Value C## | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -34.05 | % | | | -7.10 | % |
Select MidCap Value Y# | | | 4/29/05 | | | | -32.90 | % | | | -6.19 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Kurt Cubbage, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund returned -4.33%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus -6.14% for its benchmark, the Russell MidCap Value Index, and the -1.96% average return of the Lipper Mid-Cap Value Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Over the past 6 months, the Fund’s relative outperformance (i.e. performance of the fund as measured against the benchmark) for the period was primarily due to security selection and sector allocation. Security selection was especially strong in the Materials sector. Our underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark) to Financial Services and overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark) to Health Care aided performance due to sector allocation.
Among the largest contributors to relative performance were an overweight in Rohm & Haas (Materials) and in Schnitzer Steel Industries (Materials). Rohm & Haas rose after Dow acquired the company, and Wall Street rewarded Schnitzer’s cost cutting measures and ability to take advantage of infrastructure projects.
Among the largest detractors to relative performance were overweight Huntington Bancshares (Financial Services) and CapitalSource (Financial Services). Huntington Bancshares dropped as investors continued to be concerned about issues related to Franklin Credit, a subprime mortgage lender the company acquired in 2007. CapitalSource fell as rating agencies downgraded the company and expressed concern about further meaningful investment losses.
The portfolio’s current top holdings include over weight Bunge Limited (Consumer Staples) and Progressive Corporation
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(Financial Services). Our model considers four categories of characteristics when evaluating a stock’s attractiveness: business behavior, management behavior, valuation, and investor behavior. Both are top holdings primarily because of their combination of attractive management and investor behavior characteristics.
Our team invests in companies that we believe have compelling stock characteristics versus the Russell Mid Cap Value Index. The Team’s systematic approach weighs more than 80 fundamental characteristics across four broad categories, including business behavior, management behavior, valuation and investor behavior. This analysis is used to build a broadly diversified portfolio of companies, with sector weightings determined largely by the attractiveness of specific stocks within the Fund’s investment universe.
We are committed to our belief that, for long-term success, that the best approach is to remain fully invested and build the portfolio from the bottom-up based on company-specific fundamentals.
What is the outlook?
The impressive rally that began in March raises the question: has the market bottomed? It is our belief that the long term, sustainable growth of the market comes from fundamentally sound and growing earnings. Looking first at the characteristics of the companies that led this rally and then the aggregate earnings growth of the market, leads us to believe that the current market rally cannot be sustained and that the Fund’s relative performance will improve as the market returns to working its way through its traditional, fundamentally-based, long term investment cycle.
In March and April, stocks with the lowest quality ratings, the lowest profitability, and the highest debt-to-equity ratios led the rally; and we do not believe that type of leadership is sustainable. We look for companies with stronger fundamentals to lead us out of this recession, the same type of companies in which we invest: profitable, growing, and attractively priced with sound management discipline.
Furthermore, the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
The overall market environment looks very challenging. In the short term, investors should expect continued market volatility on both an absolute (i.e. total return) and relative basis. However, we believe patient investors willing to endure this short-term volatility will be rewarded in the long run from the high quality, fundamentally sound stocks that we favor.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Automobiles & Components | | | 0.3 | % |
Banks | | | 3.1 | |
Capital Goods | | | 4.7 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 3.7 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.4 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 2.3 | |
Energy | | | 4.9 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.3 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 7.6 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 5.2 | |
Insurance | | | 11.2 | |
Materials | | | 9.3 | |
Media | | | 2.2 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 2.0 | |
Real Estate | | | 10.5 | |
Retailing | | | 8.2 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 2.6 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.3 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.8 | |
Transportation | | | 0.6 | |
Utilities | | | 9.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.1 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | — | |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS - 97.9% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components - 0.3% | | | | |
| 5 | | | Autoliv, Inc. | | $ | 133 | |
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| | | | Banks - 3.1% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | | 137 | |
| 3 | | | BOK Financial Corp. | | | 117 | |
| 2 | | | First Citizens Bancshares Class A | | | 190 | |
| 12 | | | First Horizon National Corp. | | | 139 | |
| 11 | | | Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. | | | 143 | |
| 11 | | | Keycorp | | | 65 | |
| 29 | | | Regions Financial Corp. | | | 132 | |
| 10 | | | Wilmington Trust Corp. | | | 148 | |
| 11 | | | Zion Bancorp | | | 120 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods - 4.7% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Aecom Technology Corp. • | | | 106 | |
| 6 | | | AGCO Corp. • | | | 141 | |
| 4 | | | Cooper Industries Ltd. | | | 125 | |
| 6 | | | Eaton Corp. | | | 261 | |
| 2 | | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 149 | |
| 6 | | | Gardner Denver Machinery, Inc. • | | | 154 | |
| 14 | | | Ingersoll-Rand Co. Class A | | | 296 | |
| 4 | | | ITT Corp. | | | 154 | |
| 1 | | | L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 99 | |
| 4 | | | Quanta Services, Inc. • | | | 95 | |
| 8 | | | Thomas & Betts Corp. • | | | 258 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services - 1.0% | | | | |
| 6 | | | Manpower, Inc. | | | 237 | |
| 12 | | | R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. | | | 143 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel - 3.7% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Black & Decker Corp. | | | 173 | |
| 7 | | | Harman International Industries, Inc. | | | 128 | |
| 28 | | | Jones Apparel Group, Inc. | | | 262 | |
| 13 | | | Mattel, Inc. | | | 197 | |
| — | | | NVR, Inc. • | | | 240 | |
| 3 | | | Stanley Works | | | 110 | |
| 4 | | | V.F. Corp. | | | 228 | |
| 2 | | | Whirlpool Corp. | | | 111 | |
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| | | | Consumer Services - 0.4% | | | | |
| 8 | | | Career Education Corp. • | | | 170 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials - 2.3% | | | | |
| 25 | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc. | | | 202 | |
| 6 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 85 | |
| 10 | | | Leucadia National Corp. | | | 217 | |
| 3 | | | Northern Trust Corp. | | | 163 | |
| 15 | | | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 231 | |
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| | | | Energy - 4.9% | | | | |
| 7 | | | Cimarex Energy Co. | | | 175 | |
| 7 | | | Forest Oil Corp. • | | | 109 | |
| 4 | | | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 117 | |
| 13 | | | Nabors Industries Ltd. • | | | 198 | |
| 2 | | | Noble Energy, Inc. | | | 116 | |
| 10 | | | Oil States International, Inc. • | | | 183 | |
| 5 | | | Plains Exploration & Production Co. • | | | 89 | |
| 7 | | | Southern Union Co. | | | 110 | |
| 17 | | | Spectra Energy Corp. | | | 252 | |
| 8 | | | Sunoco, Inc. | | | 207 | |
| 17 | | | Tesoro Corp. | | | 256 | |
| 2 | | | Tidewater, Inc. | | | 100 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing - 0.3% | | | | |
| 6 | | | Safeway, Inc. | | | 126 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 7.6% | | | | |
| 7 | | | Brown-Forman Corp. | | | 338 | |
| 7 | | | Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp. | | | 343 | |
| 4 | | | Campbell Soup Co. | | | 111 | |
| 11 | | | Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. | | | 193 | |
| 13 | | | Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A • | | | 148 | |
| 4 | | | Corn Products International, Inc. | | | 96 | |
| 9 | | | Dean Foods Co. • | | | 192 | |
| 14 | | | Del Monte Foods Co. | | | 109 | |
| 12 | | | Dr Pepper Snapple Group • | | | 244 | |
| 7 | | | H.J. Heinz Co. | | | 232 | |
| 8 | | | Hershey Co. | | | 304 | |
| 4 | | | Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 125 | |
| 4 | | | Lorillard, Inc. | | | 268 | |
| 5 | | | McCormick & Co., Inc. | | | 144 | |
| 15 | | | Sara Lee Corp. | | | 121 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 5.2% | | | | |
| 18 | | | Cigna Corp. | | | 353 | |
| 4 | | | Henry Schein, Inc. • | | | 166 | |
| 18 | | | Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. | | | 234 | |
| 35 | | | Hlth Corp. • | | | 382 | |
| 7 | | | Hologic, Inc. • | | | 104 | |
| 3 | | | Hospira, Inc. • | | | 92 | |
| 5 | | | Humana, Inc. • | | | 142 | |
| 10 | | | IMS Health, Inc. | | | 129 | |
| 5 | | | Lincare Holdings, Inc. • | | | 111 | |
| 3 | | | MEDNAX, Inc. • | | | 115 | |
| 8 | | | Omnicare, Inc. | | | 193 | |
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| | | | Insurance - 11.2% | | | | |
| — | | | Alleghany Corp. • | | | 111 | |
| 4 | | | Allied World Assurance Holdings Ltd. | | | 130 | |
| 5 | | | AON Corp. | | | 203 | |
| 2 | | | Arch Capital Group Ltd. • | | | 136 | |
| 4 | | | Assurant, Inc. | | | 108 | |
| 6 | | | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 135 | |
| 7 | | | Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 168 | |
| 30 | | | CNA Financial Corp. | | | 359 | |
| 4 | | | Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. | | | 110 | |
| 4 | | | Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 329 | |
| 5 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 91 | |
| 5 | | | Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 135 | |
| 6 | | | HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. | | | 148 | |
| — | | | Markel Corp. • | | | 126 | |
| 21 | | | MBIA, Inc. • | | | 101 | |
| 4 | | | PartnerRe Ltd. | | | 256 | |
| 15 | | | Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 250 | |
| 37 | | | Progressive Corp. | | | 561 | |
| 6 | | | Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. | | | 231 | |
| 10 | | | W.R. Berkley Corp. | | | 229 | |
| 1 | | | White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 159 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMON STOCKS - 97.9% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Insurance - 11.2% — (continued) | | | | |
| 34 | | | XL Capital Ltd. Class A | | $ | 322 | |
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| | | | Materials - 9.3% | | | | |
| 2 | | | Ball Corp. | | | 85 | |
| 5 | | | FMC Corp. | | | 241 | |
| 34 | | | International Paper Co. | | | 427 | |
| 11 | | | Intrepid Potash, Inc. • | | | 274 | |
| 3 | | | Lubrizol Corp. | | | 138 | |
| 7 | | | Nalco Holding Co. | | | 113 | |
| 12 | | | Owens-Illinois, Inc. • | | | 290 | |
| 9 | | | Pactiv Corp. • | | | 188 | |
| 6 | | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 258 | |
| 4 | | | Reliance Steel & Aluminum | | | 145 | |
| 5 | | | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. | | | 235 | |
| 9 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Class A | | | 291 | |
| 6 | | | Sealed Air Corp. | | | 115 | |
| 6 | | | Sigma-Aldrich Corp. | | | 265 | |
| 7 | | | Sonoco Products Co. | | | 173 | |
| 32 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 395 | |
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| | | | Media -2.2% | | | | |
| 35 | | | CBS Corp. Class B | | | 249 | |
| 12 | | | Liberty Global, Inc. • | | | 205 | |
| 9 | | | McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | | | 256 | |
| — | | | Washington Post Co. Class B | | | 136 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 2.0% | | | | |
| 9 | | | Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. • | | | 154 | |
| 18 | | | Forest Laboratories, Inc. • | | | 384 | |
| 11 | | | Mylan, Inc. • | | | 145 | |
| 9 | | | PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | 127 | |
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| | | | Real Estate - 10.5% | | | | |
| 4 | | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 155 | |
| 34 | | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 476 | |
| 5 | | | Boston Properties, Inc. | | | 235 | |
| 5 | | | BRE Properties | | | 118 | |
| 8 | | | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 292 | |
| 35 | | | Duke Realty, Inc. | | | 343 | |
| 2 | | | Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 115 | |
| 8 | | | Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 450 | |
| 7 | | | HCP, Inc. | | | 160 | |
| 7 | | | Health Care, Inc. | | | 250 | |
| 56 | | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 428 | |
| 11 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 128 | |
| 9 | | | Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. | | | 321 | |
| 6 | | | Public Storage | | | 424 | |
| 5 | | | Rayonier, Inc. | | | 205 | |
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| | | | Retailing -8.2% | | | | |
| 17 | | | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 258 | |
| 10 | | | AutoNation, Inc. • | | | 173 | |
| 4 | | | Barnes & Noble, Inc. | | | 105 | |
| 10 | | | Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. • | | | 304 | |
| 7 | | | Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | | | 232 | |
| 17 | | | Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 196 | |
| 13 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 200 | |
| 3 | | | Genuine Parts Co. | | | 105 | |
| 10 | | | J.C. Penney Co., Inc. | | | 310 | |
| 7 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | 334 | |
| 20 | | | Limited Brands, Inc. | | | 233 | |
| 31 | | | Macy’s, Inc. | | | 417 | |
| 4 | | | O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. • | | | 150 | |
| 3 | | | Sears Holdings Corp. • | | | 184 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.3% | | | | |
| 41 | | | Atmel Corp. • | | | 159 | |
| 5 | | | Cree, Inc. • | | | 145 | |
| 41 | | | Micron Technology, Inc. • | | | 199 | |
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| | | | Software & Services - 2.6% | | | | |
| 17 | | | CA, Inc. | | | 292 | |
| 35 | | | Cadence Design Systems, Inc. • | | | 197 | |
| 8 | | | IAC/Interactive Corp. • | | | 134 | |
| 5 | | | McAfee, Inc. • | | | 180 | |
| 10 | | | Synopsys, Inc. • | | | 222 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,025 | |
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| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.3% | | | | |
| 69 | | | JDS Uniphase Corp. • | | | 319 | |
| 18 | | | Lexmark International, Inc. ADR • | | | 344 | |
| 19 | | | QLogic Corp. • | | | 270 | |
| 10 | | | SanDisk Corp. • | | | 159 | |
| 30 | | | Sun Microsystems, Inc. • | | | 275 | |
| 27 | | | Tellabs, Inc. • | | | 142 | |
| 24 | | | Xerox Corp. | | | 148 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,657 | |
| | | | | | | |
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| | | | Telecommunication Services - 2.8% | | | | |
| 14 | | | Century Tel, Inc. | | | 385 | |
| 3 | | | Embarq Corp. | | | 119 | |
| 4 | | | Leap Wireless International, Inc. • | | | 148 | |
| 26 | | | Qwest Communications International, Inc. | | | 101 | |
| 7 | | | Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. | | | 189 | |
| 19 | | | Windstream Corp. | | | 159 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,101 | |
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| | | | Transportation - 0.6% | | | | |
| 15 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. • | | | 90 | |
| 12 | | | UTI Worldwide, Inc. | | | 164 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 254 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 9.4% | | | | |
| 10 | | | American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 253 | |
| 5 | | | American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 86 | |
| 13 | | | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 138 | |
| 14 | | | CMS Energy Corp. | | | 171 | |
| 6 | | | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 206 | |
| 5 | | | Edison International | | | 154 | |
| 17 | | | N.V. Energy, Inc. | | | 177 | |
| 7 | | | National Fuel Gas Co. | | | 226 | |
| 7 | | | Northeast Utilities | | | 147 | |
| 7 | | | NRG Energy, Inc. • | | | 126 | |
| 5 | | | Oneok, Inc. | | | 136 | |
| 9 | | | PG&E Corp. | | | 315 | |
| 8 | | | Progress Energy, Inc. | | | 277 | |
| 6 | | | Questar Corp. | | | 163 | |
| 3 | | | SCANA Corp. | | | 85 | |
| 8 | | | Sempra Energy | | | 377 | |
| 15 | | | TECO Energy, Inc. | | | 154 | |
| 6 | | | UGI Corp. | | | 147 | |
| 3 | | | Wisconsin Energy Corp. | | | 114 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 97.9% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 9.4% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 13 | | | Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | | | | $ | 242 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,694 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $45,107) | | | | | | $ | 38,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $45,107) | | | | | | $ | 38,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $477, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $486) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 477 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 477 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $133, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $136) | | | | | | | | |
| 133 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 133 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 610 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bills - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 220 | | | 0.18%, 07/16/2009 • | | | | | | $ | 220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $830) | | | | | | $ | 830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $45,937)▲ | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 39,138 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | — | % | | | 17 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 39,155 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $47,311 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 1,983 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (10,156 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (8,173 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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o | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
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□ | | Security pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
S&P Mid 400 Mini | | | 13 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 68 | |
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* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 38,308 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 830 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 39,138 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 68 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 68 | |
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* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $45,937) | | $ | 39,138 | |
Cash | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 32 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 24 | |
Variation margin | | | 1 | |
Other assets | | | 58 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 39,253 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 65 | |
Investment management fees | | | 5 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 27 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 98 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 39,155 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 83,958 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 183 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (38,255 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (6,731 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 39,155 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 800,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.31/$6.67 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,134 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 13,458 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.19 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 291 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,803 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.20 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 390 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,415 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.29 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,412 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 21,479 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 634 | |
Interest | | | 1 | |
Securities lending | | | 17 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | — | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 652 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 146 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 53 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 17 | |
Class B | | | 9 | |
Class C | | | 12 | |
Custodian fees | | | 5 | |
Accounting services | | | 2 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 23 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 15 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 286 | |
Expense waivers | | | (60 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (26 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (86 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 200 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 452 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
| | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (15,740 | ) |
Net realized loss on futures | | | (230 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | (15,970 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 12,603 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of futures | | | 133 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | 12,736 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | (3,234 | ) |
| | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (2,782 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 452 | | | $ | 907 | |
Net realized loss on investments and other financial instruments | | | (15,970 | ) | | | (21,827 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and other financial instruments | | | 12,736 | | | | (15,059 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2,782 | ) | | | (35,979 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (228 | ) | | | (34 | ) |
Class B | | | (17 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (11 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (524 | ) | | | (316 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (3,926 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (445 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (831 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (5,606 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (780 | ) | | | (11,158 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,424 | ) | | | (7,322 | ) |
Class B | | | (198 | ) | | | (200 | ) |
Class C | | | (143 | ) | | | (2,568 | ) |
Class Y | | | (3,210 | ) | | | (814 | ) |
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Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (4,975 | ) | | | (10,904 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (8,537 | ) | | | (58,041 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 47,692 | | | | 105,733 | |
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End of period | | $ | 39,155 | | | $ | 47,692 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 183 | | | $ | 511 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation – The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| i) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 – Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 – In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 – In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| k) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions – The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009.
The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put |
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| | | option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 6,729 | | | $ | 2,388 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 4,429 | | | | 539 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 511 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (20,977 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (20,775 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (41,241 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $209 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $209. |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 20,977 | |
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Total | | $ | 20,977 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 – On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements – Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.75 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.70 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.65 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.63 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.62 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement – Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.30% | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
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| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.54 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.29 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.29 | ‡ |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.14 | § |
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* | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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† | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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‡ | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
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§ | | From April 29, 2005 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2005 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $22 and contingent deferred sales charges of $3 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $3. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions – Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $41 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 20,244 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 25,420 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 263 | | | | 37 | | | | (565 | ) | | | — | | | | (265 | ) | | | 673 | | | | 369 | | | | (1,867 | ) | | | — | | | | (825 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,546 | | | $ | 223 | | | $ | (3,193 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,424 | ) | | $ | 6,335 | | | $ | 3,806 | | | $ | (17,463 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (7,322 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 30 | | | | 3 | | | | (70 | ) | | | — | | | | (37 | ) | | | 64 | | | | 42 | | | | (139 | ) | | | — | | | | (33 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 177 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | (391 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (198 | ) | | $ | 589 | | | $ | 424 | | | $ | (1,213 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (200 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 66 | | | | 2 | | | | (91 | ) | | | — | | | | (23 | ) | | | 82 | | | | 80 | | | | (443 | ) | | | — | | | | (281 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 371 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | (525 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (143 | ) | | $ | 751 | | | $ | 805 | | | $ | (4,124 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,568 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 88 | | | | (662 | ) | | | — | | | | (574 | ) | | | 431 | | | | 573 | | | | (1,429 | ) | | | — | | | | (425 | ) |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 524 | | | $ | (3,734 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,210 | ) | | $ | 4,412 | | | $ | 5,922 | | | $ | (11,148 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (814 | ) |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 3 | | | $ | 19 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 3 | | | $ | 25 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | | (000’s | ) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 6.70 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.36 | ) | | $ | (0.29 | ) | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | (0.39 | ) | | $ | 6.31 | | | | (4 .33 | )%(e) | | $ | 13,458 | | | | 1.79 | %(f) | | | 1 .07 | %(f) | | | 1 .07 | %(f) | | | 2 .26 | %(f) | | | 52 | % |
B | | | 6.54 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 6.19 | | | | (4 .54 | ) (e) | | | 1,803 | | | | 2 .91 | (f) | | | 1 .44 | (f) | | | 1 .44 | (f) | | | 1 .89 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 6.53 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 6.20 | | | | (4 .62 | ) (e) | | | 2,415 | | | | 2 .75 | (f) | | | 1 .62 | (f) | | | 1 .62 | (f) | | | 1 .70 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 6.72 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 6.29 | | | | (4 .34 | ) (e) | | | 21,479 | | | | 1 .01 | (f) | | | 0 .90 | (f) | | | 0 .90 | (f) | | | 2 .44 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 12.17 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (4.34 | ) | | | (4.23 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (5.47 | ) | | | 6.70 | | | | (38.30 | ) | | | 16,071 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 194 | |
B | | | 11.96 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | (4.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (5.42 | ) | | | 6.54 | | | | (38.65 | ) | | | 2,147 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | |
C | | | 11.95 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (4.20 | ) | | | (4.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (5.42 | ) | | | 6.53 | | | | (38.68 | ) | | | 2,695 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 12.21 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (4.34 | ) | | | (4.20 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (5.49 | ) | | | 6.72 | | | | (38.03 | ) | | | 26,779 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.34 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 12.41 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 12.17 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 39,238 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 209 | |
B | | | 12.28 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 11.96 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 4,322 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 12.28 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 11.95 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 8,300 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.07 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 12.40 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 12.21 | | | | 2.58 | | | | 53,873 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | — | |
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A | | | 10.79 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.87 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 1.62 | | | | 12.41 | | | | 17.66 | | | | 47,937 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 63 | |
B | | | 10.75 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.77 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 1.53 | | | | 12.28 | | | | 16.79 | | | | 4,137 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.75 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.77 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 1.53 | | | | 12.28 | | | | 16.79 | | | | 7,417 | | | | 2.53 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.81 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 1.81 | �� | | | 1.88 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 1.59 | | | | 12.40 | | | | 17.79 | | | | 20,025 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | |
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A(g) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.79 | | | | 10.79 | | | | 7 .90 | (e) | | | 22,423 | | | | 1 .67 | (f) | | | 1 .55 | (f) | | | 1 .55 | (f) | | | (0 .08 | ) (f) | | | 30 | |
B(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.75 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.75 | | | | 10.75 | | | | 7 .50 | (e) | | | 1,714 | | | | 2 .64 | (f) | | | 2 .30 | (f) | | | 2 .30 | (f) | | | (0 .92 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.75 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.75 | | | | 10.75 | | | | 7 .50 | (e) | | | 2,885 | | | | 2 .53 | (f) | | | 2 .30 | (f) | | | 2 .30 | (f) | | | (0 .96 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.81 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.81 | | | | 10.81 | | | | 8 .10 | (e) | | | 541 | | | | 1 .36 | (f) | | | 1 .15 | (f) | | | 1 .15 | (f) | | | 0 .37 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on April 29, 2005. |
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 956.74 | | | $ | 5.19 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.48 | | | $ | 5.35 | | | | 1.07 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 954.64 | | | $ | 6.97 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.65 | | | $ | 7.20 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 953.81 | | | $ | 7.84 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.76 | | | $ | 8.10 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 956.58 | | | $ | 4.36 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
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(subadvised by: | | Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC | | |
| | Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC | | |
| | SSgA Funds Management, Inc. | | |
Performance Overview(1) 7/31/06 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective – Seeks capital appreciation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Select SmallCap Value A# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -27.31 | % | | | -11.04 | % |
Select SmallCap Value A## | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -31.31 | % | | | -12.86 | % |
Select SmallCap Value B# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -27.69 | % | | | -11.73 | % |
Select SmallCap Value B## | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -31.29 | % | | | -12.63 | % |
Select SmallCap Value C# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -27.68 | % | | | -11.69 | % |
Select SmallCap Value C## | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -28.40 | % | | | -11.69 | % |
Select SmallCap Value Y# | | | 7/31/06 | | | | -27.02 | % | | | -10.73 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC | | Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC | | SSgA Funds Management, Inc. |
Robert A. Schwarzkopf | | Samir Sikka | | William H. DeRoche, CFA |
Chief Investment Officer | | Senior Vice President | | Principal |
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Craig Stone | | | | Chuck Martin |
Senior Research Analyst | | | | Principal |
Julie Kutasov | | | | |
Senior Research Analyst | | | | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund returned -9.70%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus the -12.60% return of the Russell 2000 Value Index and -7.38% return of the average fund in the Lipper Small-Cap Value peer group.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
During the first quarter of 2009, we saw a continuation of the market trends and sentiment from the fourth quarter of last year. The focus was on “return of capital” rather than “return on capital,” as the equity markets were being driven by governmental policies and not by fundamentals. Investors’ concerns over persistent economic weakness, plunging corporate profits, and the federal response to the financial crisis drove equity prices lower during the period. Within the Russell 2000 Value Index, eight out of ten sectors posted negative returns for the period led by Energy (-30%) and Financials (-21%). Consumer Discretionary (+3%) and Information Technology (+3%) were the only positive performing sectors for the period.
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Stock selection was the primary driver of our performance during the period. Detractors from performance included Cathay General Bancorp (Financials) and Zions Bancorp (Financials). Regional banks Cathay General and Zions both decreased on concerns over commercial real estate losses. The extreme volatility in Financials substantiates the belief that many stock prices have become completely divorced from fundamentals, as Cathay was the top performer in the second half of 2008 and Zions was in the top ten. Despite what their stock prices appear to convey, these businesses clearly haven’t changed drastically in the last few months.
World Fuel Services Corporation (Energy), Tempur-Pedic International (Consumer Discretionary) and Advanced Medical Optics (Health Care) were top relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performers. World Fuel Services, a company involved in the marketing and sale of marine, aviation, and land fuel products, reported record earnings in the fourth quarter 2008 and an additional 63% earnings increase in the first quarter 2009. This was largely driven by its acquisitions of Texor Petroleum Company last June and two fuel distribution businesses, Henty Oil Group and TGS Petroleum, Inc., during the past few months. Tempur-Pedic, which was one of our worst performers in 2008, boosted its gross margin and beat analysts expectations during the period due to lower costs and declining selling and marketing expenses, this in response to reduced consumer discretionary spending. Shares of eye care firm Advanced Medical Optics, the market leader in LASIK surgical devices, more than tripled during the quarter on news of a takeover bid from Abbott Laboratories.
What is the outlook?
The Federal Reserve (i.e. the “Fed”) is not yet out of tools to fight the economic slump. While short-term interest rate policy seems to be played out with the fed funds rate now targeted at 0 to 0.25 percent, there are many new levers that may be pulled. New programs aimed at unclogging credit, combined with innovative monetary and fiscal policy measures, may result in signs of improved demand as the year progresses. From the purchase of agency mortgage-backed securities to the purchase of longer-dated Treasury bonds to the offer of guarantees on credit receivables, the Fed is working diligently and rapidly to restore confidence to the financial markets.
Stock prices in relation to intrinsic value estimates remain attractive for the portfolio’s holdings. The sharp decline in equity prices during the period also created some new opportunities for the Fund.
As sufficient details emerge on the public-private partnership to remove distressed assets from banks’ balance sheets, investors’ demand for risk-taking may increase, thus setting the stage for an economic recovery, increased corporate profits and higher share prices. However, the economy is going to take time to recover from the excesses incurred during 2003 – 2007.
Currently, the Fund’s overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) positions relative to the benchmark are in Industrials and Health Care. Conversely, the Fund’s largest underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) position relative to the benchmark continues to be in Financials. We believe that the complementary style of the three sub-advisers provides the Fund with a well positioned portfolio in this environment to add value relative to the market and its peers.
At April 30, 2009, 34% of the Fund’s assets were managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, 36% were managed by Metropolitan West Capital Management and 30% were managed by SSgA Funds Management.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
| | | | |
| | Percentage of |
Industry | | Net Assets |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.6 | % |
Banks | | | 8.0 | |
Capital Goods | | | 9.5 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 7.6 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 4.4 | |
Consumer Services | | | 3.6 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 4.7 | |
Energy | | | 5.3 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 0.5 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2.6 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 7.7 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 2.9 | |
Insurance | | | 3.2 | |
Materials | | | 2.9 | |
Media | | | 0.6 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 1.0 | |
Real Estate | | | 4.7 | |
Retailing | | | 3.8 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.0 | |
Software & Services | | | 8.0 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.3 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1.5 | |
Transportation | | | 3.7 | |
Utilities | | | 2.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.7 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCK – 95.2% | | | | |
| | Automobiles & Components - 0.6% | | | | |
14 | | Dana Holding Corp. • | | $ | 11 | |
9 | | Hayes Lemmerz International | | | 2 | |
3 | | Modine Manufacturing Co. | | | 10 | |
2 | | Spartan Motors, Inc | | | 19 | |
2 | | Tenneco Automotive, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
17 | | Thor Industries, Inc. | | | 379 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 427 | |
| | | | | |
| | Banks - 7.7% | | | | |
— | | Ames National Corp. | | | 7 | |
2 | | Arrow Financial Corp. | | | 55 | |
5 | | Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A. ADR Class E | | | 59 | |
1 | | Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. | | | 17 | |
5 | | Bankfinancial Corp. | | | 49 | |
2 | | Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 42 | |
84 | | Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 386 | |
— | | Brooklyn Federal Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5 | |
1 | | Bryn Mawr Bank Corp. | | | 20 | |
1 | | Camden National Corp. | | | 42 | |
77 | | Cathay General Bancorp | | | 863 | |
6 | | Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 33 | |
2 | | Citizens & Northern Corp. | | | 47 | |
2 | | City Holding Co. | | | 59 | |
1 | | Clifton Savings Bancorp, Inc. | | | 14 | |
5 | | Colonial BancGroup, Inc. | | | 4 | |
— | | Community Bank System, Inc. | | | 5 | |
36 | | CVB Financial Corp. | | | 213 | |
4 | | Dime Community Bancshares | | | 31 | |
6 | | East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 44 | |
3 | | First Bancorp North Carolina | | | 39 | |
8 | | First BanCorp Puerto Rico | | | 43 | |
2 | | First Bancorp, Inc. | | | 34 | |
7 | | First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 63 | |
— | | First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 10 | |
— | | First Financial Corp. | | | 11 | |
5 | | First Financial Northwest | | | 40 | |
2 | | First Merchants Corp. | | | 19 | |
1 | | First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. | | | 6 | |
9 | | First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. | | | 126 | |
1 | | First Place Financial Corp. | | | 4 | |
— | | First Source Corp. | | | 4 | |
5 | | FirstMerit Corp. | | | 107 | |
6 | | FNB Corp. | | | 42 | |
4 | | Fox Chase Bancorp, Inc. • | | | 36 | |
1 | | Glacier BanCorp. | | | 20 | |
6 | | Guaranty Bancorp • | | | 13 | |
1 | | Hancock Holding Co. | | | 51 | |
9 | | Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 15 | |
— | | Harleysville National Corp. | | | 2 | |
— | | Iberiabank Corp. | | | 5 | |
3 | | Integra Bank Corp. | | | 6 | |
29 | | International Bancshares Corp. | | | 388 | |
4 | | Kearny Financial Corp. | | | 45 | |
3 | | Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. | | | 21 | |
1 | | Lakeland Financial Corp. | | | 15 | |
— | | MainSource Financial Group, Inc. | | | 3 | |
1 | | MB Financial, Inc. | | | 7 | |
— | | NASB Financial, Inc. | | | 4 | |
5 | | National Penn Bancshares, Inc. | | | 40 | |
3 | | NBT Bancorp | | | 78 | |
5 | | Newalliance Bancs | | | 65 | |
1 | | Oceanfirst Financial Corp. | | | 17 | |
1 | | Ocwen Financial Corp. • | | | 16 | |
6 | | Old National Bankcorp | | | 83 | |
3 | | Oriental Financial Group, Inc. | | | 25 | |
3 | | Pacific Capital Bancorp | | | 19 | |
— | | Pacific Continental Corp. | | | 1 | |
2 | | PacWest Bancorp | | | 33 | |
— | | Park National Corp. | | | 27 | |
1 | | Peapack-Gladstone Financial | | | 24 | |
1 | | Pennsylvania Commerce Bancorp, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
1 | | Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | | | 17 | |
1 | | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 22 | |
4 | | Provident Bankshares Corp. | | | 35 | |
6 | | Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 69 | |
1 | | Radian Group, Inc. | | | 2 | |
2 | | Renasant Corp. | | | 23 | |
2 | | Republic Bancorp, Inc. | | | 41 | |
2 | | Rockville Financial, Inc. | | | 16 | |
2 | | S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 39 | |
— | | S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3 | |
— | | Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5 | |
4 | | Santander Bancorp. | | | 24 | |
2 | | Simmons First National Corp. | | | 57 | |
3 | | South Financial Group, Inc. | | | 5 | |
3 | | Southside Bancshares, Inc. | | | 55 | |
2 | | Southwest Bancorp | | | 12 | |
1 | | Sterling Bancshares, Inc. | | | 4 | |
3 | | Sterling Financial Corp. | | | 10 | |
1 | | Suffolk Bancorp | | | 37 | |
1 | | Sun Bancorp, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
7 | | Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. | | | 58 | |
58 | | Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 187 | |
3 | | Towne Bank | | | 53 | |
4 | | Trustco Bank Corp. | | | 23 | |
2 | | Trustmark Corp. | | | 53 | |
1 | | UMB Financial Corp. | | | 38 | |
6 | | Umpqua Holdings Corp. | | | 61 | |
1 | | United Bankshares, Inc. | | | 19 | |
1 | | United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 9 | |
3 | | United Community Financial Corp. | | | 7 | |
1 | | Univest Corp. | | | 17 | |
1 | | W Holding Co, Inc. | | | 23 | |
3 | | WesBanco, Inc. | | | 61 | |
— | | Westamerica Banco | | | 5 | |
2 | | Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10 | |
1 | | Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 24 | |
48 | | Zion Bancorp | | | 525 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 5,274 | |
| | | | | |
| | Capital Goods - 9.5% | | | | |
1 | | A.O. Smith Corp. | | | 30 | |
— | | American Rail Car Industries, Inc. | | | 2 | |
1 | | American Woodmark Corp. | | | 10 | |
— | | Ameron International Corp. | | | 6 | |
17 | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | 532 | |
1 | | Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. | | | 17 | |
3 | | Apogee Enterprises | | | 44 | |
1 | | Applied Signal Technology | | | 29 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.2% - (continued) | | | | |
| | Capital Goods - 9.5% - (continued) | | | | |
1 | | Arfon, Inc. • | | $ | 19 | |
1 | | Baldor Electric Co. | | | 30 | |
— | | Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. • | | | 3 | |
3 | | Brady Corp. Class A | | | 54 | |
3 | | Briggs & Stratton Corp. | | | 39 | |
1 | | Cascade Bancorp | | | 20 | |
3 | | Ceradyne, Inc. • | | | 46 | |
1 | | CIRCOR International, Inc. | | | 23 | |
30 | | Clarcor, Inc. | | | 945 | |
3 | | Columbus McKinnon Corp. • | | | 32 | |
2 | | Commercial Vehicles Group, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
1 | | Cubic Corp. | | | 17 | |
1 | | Ducommun, Inc. | | | 17 | |
3 | | Dycom Industries, Inc. • | | | 24 | |
3 | | DynCorp International, Inc. • | | | 52 | |
7 | | EMCOR Group, Inc. • | | | 139 | |
1 | | Encore Wire Corp. | | | 15 | |
1 | | EnerSys • | | | 17 | |
5 | | Enpro Industries, Inc. • | | | 75 | |
6 | | Federal Signal Corp. | | | 44 | |
2 | | Force Protection, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
3 | | Gibralter Industries, Inc. | | | 19 | |
22 | | Graco, Inc. | | | 524 | |
5 | | GrafTech International Ltd. • | | | 45 | |
3 | | Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 117 | |
1 | | Griffon Corp. • | | | 10 | |
4 | | GT Solar International, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
4 | | H & E Equipment Services, Inc. • | | | 29 | |
38 | | Hexcel Corp. • | | | 365 | |
35 | | Huttig Building Products, Inc. ⌂• | | | 23 | |
— | | Insituform Technologies, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
1 | | Insteel Industries, Inc. | | | 7 | |
— | | Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
4 | | Kadant, Inc. • | | | 50 | |
— | | L.B. Foster Co. Class A• | | | 3 | |
1 | | Layne Christensen Co. • | | | 15 | |
23 | | Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,038 | |
9 | | Lydall, Inc. • | | | 39 | |
— | | Michael Baker Corp. • | | | 3 | |
2 | | Mueller Industries, Inc. | | | 41 | |
6 | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | | | 24 | |
2 | | NCI Building Systems, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
6 | | NN, Inc. | | | 7 | |
— | | Perini Corp. • | | | 7 | |
36 | | Pike Electric Corp. • | | | 374 | |
— | | Preformed Line Products Co. | | | 7 | |
2 | | Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 21 | |
1 | | Regal-Beloit Corp. | | | 41 | |
1 | | Robbins & Myers, Inc. | | | 17 | |
20 | | Roper Industries, Inc. | | | 894 | |
3 | | Rush Enterprises, Inc. • | | | 33 | |
4 | | SauerDanfoss, Inc. | | | 17 | |
1 | | Standex International | | | 11 | |
— | | TAL International Group, Inc. | | | 3 | |
2 | | Tecumseh Products Co. Class A • | | | 22 | |
1 | | Thermadyne Holdings Corp. • | | | 2 | |
5 | | Tredegar Corp. | | | 89 | |
— | | Trex Co. Inc. • | | | 4 | |
2 | | Trimas Corp. • | | | 4 | |
— | | Triumph Group, Inc. | | | 4 | |
2 | | Twin Disc, Inc. | | | 10 | |
5 | | Wabash National Corp. | | | 6 | |
14 | | Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | | | 307 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 6,563 | |
| | | | | |
| | Commercial & Professional Services - 7.6% | | | | |
66 | | ABM Industries, Inc. | | | 1,156 | |
21 | | ATC Technology Corp. • | | | 339 | |
— | | CDI Corp. | | | 2 | |
9 | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 102 | |
1 | | Consolidated Graphics, Inc. • | | | 16 | |
9 | | Copart, Inc. • | | | 289 | |
3 | | Courier Corp. | | | 42 | |
2 | | Deluxe Corp. | | | 31 | |
3 | | G & K Services, Inc. Class A | | | 82 | |
2 | | Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 28 | |
3 | | Herman Miller, Inc. | | | 39 | |
3 | | HNI Corp. | | | 39 | |
8 | | Hudson Highland Group, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
4 | | Kelly Services, Inc. | | | 51 | |
— | | Kforce, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
4 | | Knoll, Inc. | | | 25 | |
1 | | Korn/Ferry International • | | | 6 | |
2 | | M & F Worldwide Corp. • | | | 30 | |
56 | | McGrath RentCorp | | | 1,178 | |
1 | | MPS Group, Inc. • | | | 11 | |
3 | | On Assignment, Inc. • | | | 10 | |
25 | | Resources Connection, Inc. • | | | 479 | |
17 | | School Specialty, Inc. • | | | 327 | |
33 | | Schwak, Inc. | | | 238 | |
9 | | Spherion Corp. • | | | 34 | |
3 | | Standard Register Co. | | | 15 | |
2 | | TrueBlue, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
17 | | United Stationers, Inc. • | | | 544 | |
2 | | Viad Corp. | | | 45 | |
8 | | Waste Services, Inc. • | | | 43 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 5,229 | |
| | | | | |
| | Consumer Durables & Apparel - - 4.4% | | | | |
5 | | American Greetings Corp. Class A | | | 37 | |
— | | Blyth, Inc. | | | 9 | |
1 | | Brunswick Corp. | | | 7 | |
4 | | Callaway Golf Co. | | | 33 | |
6 | | Carter’s, Inc. • | | | 134 | |
4 | | Champion Enterprises, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
31 | | Cherokee, Inc. | | | 565 | |
— | | CSS Industries, Inc. | | | 2 | |
2 | | Hooker Furniture Corp. | | | 28 | |
1 | | Jakks Pacific, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
— | | M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc. | | | 2 | |
2 | | Maidenform Brands, Inc. • | | | 23 | |
3 | | Meritage Homes Corp. • | | | 56 | |
— | | National Presto Industries, Inc. | | | 14 | |
3 | | Palm Harbor Holmes, Inc. • | | | 9 | |
38 | | RC2 Corp. • | | | 431 | |
3 | | Ryland Group, Inc. | | | 57 | |
1 | | Steven Madden Ltd. • | | | 41 | |
81 | | Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. | | | 1,038 | |
5 | | Timberland Co. Class A• | | | 74 | |
4 | | Unifirst Corp. | | | 144 | |
25 | | Volcom, Inc. • | | | 330 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 3,051 | |
| | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.2% - (continued) | | | | |
| | Consumer Services - 3.6% | | | | |
1 | | Ameristar Casinos, Inc. | | $ | 10 | |
3 | | Bob Evans Farms, Inc. | | | 72 | |
22 | | Burger King Holdings, Inc. | | | 359 | |
2 | | California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
2 | | CEC Entertainment, Inc. • | | | 70 | |
— | | Churchill Downs, Inc. | | | 14 | |
2 | | Gaylord Entertainment Co. • | | | 33 | |
1 | | Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. • | | | 3 | |
4 | | Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. • | | | 39 | |
2 | | Jack in the Box, Inc. • | | | 38 | |
4 | | Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. | | | 20 | |
1 | | Lincoln Educational Services Corp. • | | | 16 | |
1 | | Marcus Corp. | | | 18 | |
31 | | Matthews International Corp. Class A | | | 959 | |
— | | Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
2 | | O’Charley’s, Inc. | | | 15 | |
2 | | P. F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. • | | | 66 | |
20 | | Papa John’s International, Inc. • | | | 518 | |
3 | | Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. • | | | 35 | |
1 | | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
1 | | Regis Corp. | | | 27 | |
2 | | Steiner Leisure Ltd. • | | | 77 | |
9 | | Stewart Enterprises, Inc. | | | 32 | |
1 | | Vail Resorts, Inc. • | | | 23 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 2,482 | |
| | | | | |
| | Diversified Financials - 4.7% | | | | |
13 | | Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Inc. | | | 51 | |
10 | | Apollo Investment Corp. | | | 47 | |
142 | | Ares Capital Corp. | | | 833 | |
1 | | Blackrock Kelso Capital Corp. | | | 8 | |
5 | | Broadpoint Securities Group • | | | 20 | |
1 | | Calamos Asset Management, Inc. | | | 15 | |
— | | Capital Southwest Corp. | | | 15 | |
2 | | Cash America International, Inc. | | | 36 | |
6 | | Compass Diversified Holdings | | | 55 | |
4 | | Encore Capital Group, Inc. • | | | 30 | |
— | | Evercore Partners, Inc. | | | 4 | |
42 | | Federated Investors, Inc. | | | 961 | |
3 | | Fifth Street Finance Corp. | | | 19 | |
29 | | Financial Federal Corp. | | | 709 | |
4 | | Hercules Technology Growth | | | 27 | |
7 | | Knight Capital Group, Inc. • | | | 110 | |
1 | | Kohlberg Capital Corp. | | | 2 | |
5 | | LaBranche & Co, Inc. • | | | 20 | |
3 | | MCG Capital Corp. | | | 6 | |
7 | | Nelnet, Inc. | | | 41 | |
7 | | Newstar Financial, Inc. • | | | 16 | |
4 | | NGP Capital Resources Co. | | | 25 | |
6 | | PennantPark Investment Corp. | | | 32 | |
3 | | Penson Worldwide, Inc. • | | | 29 | |
3 | | PHH Corp. • | | | 42 | |
1 | | Pico Holdings, Inc. • | | | 23 | |
— | | Piper Jaffray Cos • | | | 4 | |
— | | Prospect Capital Corp. | | | 1 | |
1 | | Stifel Financial • | | | 36 | |
1 | | SWS Group, Inc. | | | 7 | |
— | | Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. • | | | 5 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 3,229 | |
| | | | | |
| | Energy - 5.3% | | | | |
3 | | Bill Barrett Corp. • | | | 67 | |
2 | | Brigham Exploration Co. • | | | 4 | |
1 | | Bristow Group, Inc. • | | | 23 | |
2 | | Cal Dive International, Inc. • | | | 14 | |
3 | | Callon Petroleum Corp. • | | | 5 | |
21 | | Carbo Ceramics, Inc. | | | 648 | |
4 | | Complete Production Services, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
— | | Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
1 | | Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. • | | | 23 | |
1 | | Lufkin Industries, Inc. | | | 31 | |
11 | | Meridian Resource Corp. • | | | 3 | |
6 | | Newpark Resources, Inc. • | | | 18 | |
8 | | Oceaneering International, Inc. • | | | 378 | |
6 | | Pioneer Drilling Co • | | | 29 | |
47 | | Quicksilver Resources, Inc. • | | | 378 | |
7 | | Rosetta Resources, Inc. • | | | 48 | |
2 | | Superior Well Services, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
41 | | TETRA Technologies, Inc. • | | | 235 | |
1 | | Union Drilling, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
4 | | Vaalco Energy, Inc. • | | | 18 | |
43 | | World Fuel Services Corp. | | | 1,647 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 3,625 | |
| | | | | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing - 0.5% | | | | |
5 | | Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 123 | |
— | | Ingles Markets, Inc. | | | 3 | |
2 | | Nash Finch Co | | | 47 | |
4 | | Pantry, Inc. • | | | 96 | |
1 | | Spartan Stores, Inc. | | | 13 | |
1 | | Susser Holdings • | | | 12 | |
1 | | Village Super Market, Inc. | | | 32 | |
2 | | Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. • | | | 19 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 345 | |
| | | | | |
| | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.6% | | | | |
1 | | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | | | 16 | |
4 | | Chiquita Brands International, Inc. • | | | 32 | |
18 | | Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | 412 | |
— | | Hain Celestial Group, Inc. • | | | 7 | |
16 | | J&J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 609 | |
— | | Lance, Inc. | | | 5 | |
1 | | National Beverage Co. • | | | 13 | |
12 | | Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. • | | | 664 | |
1 | | TreeHouse Foods, Inc. • | | | 29 | |
— | | Universal Corp. | | | 9 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 1,796 | |
| | | | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.7% | | | | |
— | | Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
9 | | Amedisys, Inc. • | | | 295 | |
4 | | Amerigroup Corp. • | | | 133 | |
56 | | AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. • | | | 385 | |
2 | | AmSurg Corp. • | | | 43 | |
1 | | Assisted Living Concepts I-A • | | | 10 | |
2 | | Cardiac Science Corp. • | | | 4 | |
6 | | Centene Corp. • | | | 104 | |
12 | | Chemed Corp. | | | 500 | |
11 | | Cooper Co., Inc. | | | 302 | |
12 | | Emergency Medical Services • | | | 418 | |
1 | | Gentiva Health Services, Inc. • | | | 11 | |
2 | | Greatbatch, Inc. • | | | 37 | |
1 | | HealthSouth Corp. • | | | 10 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.2% - (continued) | | | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.7% - (continued) | | | | |
7 | | Healthspring, Inc. • | | $ | 61 | |
9 | | ICU Medical, Inc. • | | | 331 | |
7 | | Invacare Corp. | | | 103 | |
4 | | Kindred Healthcare, Inc. • | | | 57 | |
18 | | Landauer, Inc. | | | 959 | |
— | | Magellan Health Services, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
2 | | Molina Healthcare, Inc. • | | | 47 | |
4 | | NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
30 | | Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | 1,044 | |
3 | | Rehabcare Group, Inc. • | | | 52 | |
2 | | Skilled Healthcare Group • | | | 14 | |
4 | | Universal American Financial Corp. • | | | 36 | |
21 | | Young Innovations, Inc. | | | 321 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 5,308 | |
| | | | | |
| | Household & Personal Products - 2.9% | | | | |
10 | | Central Garden & Pet Co. Class A • | | | 94 | |
16 | | Chattem, Inc. • | | | 889 | |
3 | | Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Class A | | | 35 | |
10 | | Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. • | | | 63 | |
34 | | WD40 Co | | | 914 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 1,995 | |
| | | | | |
| | Insurance - 3.2% | | | | |
11 | | AMBAC Financial Group, Inc. | | | 10 | |
9 | | American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | | | 49 | |
1 | | American Physicians Capital, Inc. | | | 34 | |
1 | | Amerisafe, Inc. • | | | 14 | |
3 | | Amtrust Financial Services | | | 29 | |
2 | | Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. • | | | 58 | |
6 | | Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. | | | 150 | |
3 | | CNA Surety Corp. • | | | 55 | |
5 | | Delphi Financial Group Class A | | | 79 | |
5 | | Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 40 | |
3 | | FBL Financial Group Class A | | | 16 | |
6 | | Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings | | | 54 | |
— | | FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. • | | | 3 | |
1 | | Greenlight Capital Re Ltd. Class A • | | | 9 | |
1 | | Harleysville Group, Inc. | | | 32 | |
46 | | Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 401 | |
2 | | Infinity Property & Casualty Corp. | | | 62 | |
4 | | IPC Holdings Ltd. | | | 103 | |
3 | | Max Capital Group Ltd. | | | 45 | |
8 | | Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. | | | 103 | |
3 | | National Financial Partners Corp. | | | 19 | |
1 | | Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. | | | 19 | |
7 | | Phoenix Cos. | | | 11 | |
4 | | Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. | | | 114 | |
3 | | PMA Capital Corp. Class A • | | | 11 | |
3 | | ProAssurance Corp. • | | | 111 | |
1 | | RLI Corp. | | | 30 | |
1 | | Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 38 | |
3 | | Seabright Insurance Holdings • | | | 28 | |
26 | | Selective Insurance Group | | | 384 | |
— | | Tower Group, Inc. | | | 8 | |
2 | | Validus Holdings Ltd. | | | 48 | |
— | | Zenith National Insurance Corp. | | | 7 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 2,174 | |
| | | | | |
| | Materials - 2.9% | | | | |
4 | | A. Schulman, Inc. | | | 57 | |
1 | | Allied Nevada Gold Corp. • | | | 7 | |
17 | | Balchem Corp. | | | 423 | |
9 | | Buckeye Technologies, Inc. • | | | 45 | |
6 | | BWAY Holding Co. • | | | 57 | |
53 | | Glatfelter | | | 470 | |
5 | | Headwaters, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
7 | | Hecla Mining Co. • | | | 17 | |
2 | | Horsehead Holding Corp. • | | | 12 | |
3 | | Innophos Holdings, Inc. | | | 37 | |
1 | | LSB Industries, Inc. • | | | 17 | |
2 | | Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 90 | |
23 | | Neenah Paper, Inc. | | | 113 | |
7 | | Olin Corp. | | | 87 | |
2 | | OM Group, Inc. • | | | 69 | |
2 | | Rock Tenn Co. Class A | | | 65 | |
1 | | Rockwood Holdings, Inc. • | | | 13 | |
1 | | Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 48 | |
1 | | RTI International Metals, Inc. • | | | 9 | |
1 | | Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. | | | 14 | |
4 | | Sensient Technologies Corp. | | | 96 | |
— | | Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 6 | |
2 | | Solutia, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
8 | | Spartech Corp. | | | 33 | |
3 | | Stillwater Mining Co. • | | | 14 | |
1 | | Universal Stainless & Alloy Products • | | | 14 | |
1 | | W.R. Grace & Co. • | | | 6 | |
2 | | Wausau Paper Corp. | | | 19 | |
6 | | Worthington Industries, Inc. | | | 82 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 1,940 | |
| | | | | |
| | Media - 0.6% | | | | |
3 | | A.H. Belo Corp. Class A | | | 5 | |
3 | | Belo Corp. Class A | | | 6 | |
18 | | Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. • | | | 295 | |
3 | | Crown Media Holdings, Inc. • | | | 9 | |
2 | | Harte-Hanks, Inc. | | | 14 | |
5 | | Journal Communications, Inc. | | | 7 | |
12 | | Mediacom Communications Corp. • | | | 69 | |
10 | | RCN Corp. • | | | 40 | |
1 | | RHI Entertainment, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 449 | |
| | | | | |
| | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 1.0% | | | | |
— | | Affymetrix, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
3 | | Albany Molecular Research, Inc. • | | | 30 | |
5 | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Class A • | | | 373 | |
6 | | Covance, Inc. • | | | 244 | |
3 | | Maxygen, Inc. • | | | 18 | |
1 | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International • | | | 23 | |
8 | | ViroPharma, Inc. • | | | 44 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 733 | |
| | | | | |
| | Real Estate - 4.7% | | | | |
— | | Alexander’s, Inc. | | | 22 | |
— | | American Campus Communities, Inc. | | | 9 | |
11 | | Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp. | | | 72 | |
14 | | Ashford Hospitality | | | 43 | |
2 | | Associated Estates Realty | | | 12 | |
3 | | Biomed Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 30 | |
9 | | CapLease, Inc. | | | 28 | |
3 | | Capstead Mortgage Corp. | | | 32 | |
5 | | Cedar Shopping Court | | | 18 | |
1 | | Chimera Investment Corp. | | | 4 | |
4 | | Cogdell Spencer, Inc. | | | 24 | |
2 | | Colonial Properties Trust | | | 12 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.2% - (continued) | | | | |
| | Real Estate - 4.7% - (continued) | | | | |
2 | | Corporate Office Properties | | $ | 50 | |
3 | | Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 26 | |
4 | | DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. | | | 19 | |
3 | | Diamondrock Hospitality | | | 18 | |
1 | | DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. | | | 5 | |
7 | | Education Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 32 | |
56 | | Entertainment Properties Trust | | | 1,283 | |
1 | | Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | | | 20 | |
6 | | Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 44 | |
6 | | Felcor Lodging Trust, Inc. | | | 13 | |
1 | | First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 3 | |
6 | | First Potomac Realty Trust | | | 57 | |
— | | Franklin Street Properties Corp. | | | 4 | |
27 | | Friedman Billings Ramsey Group, Inc. • | | | 7 | |
3 | | Getty Realty Corp. | | | 62 | |
1 | | Gramercy Capital Corp. | | | 3 | |
1 | | Hatteras Financial Corp. | | | 17 | |
6 | | Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 98 | |
5 | | Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | | 117 | |
2 | | Home Properties of New York, Inc. | | | 72 | |
3 | | LaSalle Hotel Properties | | | 39 | |
14 | | Lexington Realty Trust | | | 53 | |
1 | | Maguire Properties, Inc. | | | 1 | |
8 | | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. | | | 41 | |
18 | | MFA Mortgage Investments, Inc. | | | 103 | |
1 | | Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 24 | |
1 | | National Health Investors, Inc. | | | 16 | |
7 | | National Retail Properties, Inc. | | | 117 | |
1 | | Omega Healthcare Investors | | | 22 | |
3 | | Parkway Properties, Inc. | | | 42 | |
3 | | Penn Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 22 | |
— | | Potlatch Corp. | | | 6 | |
2 | | PS Business Parks, Inc. | | | 68 | |
9 | | RAIT Financial Trust | | | 13 | |
5 | | Realty Income Corp. | | | 112 | |
3 | | Redwood Trust, Inc. | | | 52 | |
7 | | Senior Housing Properties Trust | | | 116 | |
13 | | Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 11 | |
1 | | Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 19 | |
11 | | Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | | | 58 | |
6 | | U-Store-It | | | 19 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 3,210 | |
| | | | | |
| | Retailing - 3.8% | | | | |
3 | | Aaron Rents, Inc. | | | 103 | |
7 | | Blockbuster, Inc. Class A • | | | 6 | |
231 | | Borders Group, Inc. • | | | 632 | |
2 | | Brown Shoe Co., Inc. | | | 10 | |
5 | | Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
1 | | Cabela’s, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
1 | | Cato Corp. | | | 27 | |
2 | | Charming Shoppes, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
11 | | Chico’s FAS, Inc. • | | | 82 | |
1 | | Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. • | | | 31 | |
5 | | Collective Brands, Inc. • | | | 71 | |
2 | | Core-Mark Holding Co, Inc. • | | | 31 | |
4 | | Dillard’s, Inc. | | | 30 | |
3 | | Dress Barn, Inc. • | | | 50 | |
2 | | Genesco, Inc. • | | | 54 | |
21 | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 447 | |
16 | | Gymboree Corp. • | | | 533 | |
6 | | Hot Topic, Inc. • | | | 69 | |
1 | | Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. • | | | 11 | |
1 | | JOS A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. • | | | 40 | |
5 | | Marinemax, Inc. • | | | 24 | |
3 | | Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. | | | 52 | |
1 | | Monroe Muffler, Inc. | | | 13 | |
10 | | New York & Co., Inc. • | | | 59 | |
8 | | Rent-A-Center, Inc. • | | | 154 | |
9 | | Retail Ventures, Inc. • | | | 24 | |
1 | | Shoe Carnival, Inc. • | | | 16 | |
1 | | Tractor Supply Co. • | | | 32 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 2,638 | |
| | | | | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.0% | | | | |
1 | | Actel Corp. • | | | 9 | |
8 | | Applied Micro Circuits Corp. • | | | 43 | |
3 | | Brooks Automation, Inc. • | | | 16 | |
2 | | Cirrus Logic, Inc. • | | | 11 | |
2 | | Cymer, Inc. • | | | 44 | |
2 | | DSP Group, Inc. • | | | 14 | |
364 | | Entegris, Inc. • | | | 538 | |
— | | IXYS Corp. | | | 1 | |
5 | | MKS Instruments, Inc. • | | | 81 | |
1 | | Photronics, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
2 | | PMC - Sierra, Inc. • | | | 13 | |
4 | | RF Micro Devices, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
1 | | Sigma Designs, Inc. • | | | 15 | |
36 | | Silicon Storage Technology, Inc. • | | | 66 | |
5 | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • | | | 41 | |
1 | | Standard Microsystems Corp. • | | | 13 | |
2 | | TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. • | | | 9 | |
18 | | Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. • | | | 461 | |
1 | | Veeco Instruments, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
3 | | Zoran Corp. • | | | 24 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 1,412 | |
| | | | | |
| | Software & Services - 8.0% | | | | |
12 | | Acxiom Corp. | | | 118 | |
1 | | CACI International, Inc. Class A • | | | 45 | |
8 | | Cass Information Systems, Inc. | | | 277 | |
2 | | CIBER, Inc. • | | | 7 | |
23 | | Computer Services, Inc. | | | 587 | |
5 | | CSG Systems International, Inc. • | | | 67 | |
39 | | DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. • | | | 594 | |
3 | | Fair Isaac, Inc. | | | 43 | |
3 | | Global Cash Access, Inc. • | | | 18 | |
4 | | Infospace, Inc. • | | | 27 | |
3 | | Internap Network Services Corp. • | | | 9 | |
4 | | JDA Software Group, Inc. • | | | 58 | |
2 | | Limelight Networks, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
— | | MAXIMUS, Inc. | | | 16 | |
47 | | MSC.Software Corp. • | | | 289 | |
2 | | Ness Technologies, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
8 | | OpenTV Corp. • | | | 12 | |
1 | | Parametric Technology Corp. • | | | 14 | |
— | | Perficient, Inc. • | | | 1 | |
7 | | Perot Systems Corp. Class A • | | | 100 | |
3 | | Progress Software Corp. • | | | 63 | |
6 | | Quest Software, Inc. • | | | 93 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 95.2% - (continued) | | | | |
| | Software & Services - 8.0% - (continued) | | | | |
— | | Rackspace Hosting, Inc. • | | $ | 2 | |
14 | | Solera Holdings, Inc. • | | | 308 | |
3 | | Sybase, Inc. • | | | 111 | |
52 | | Syntel, Inc. | | | 1,433 | |
20 | | Tibco Software, Inc. • | | | 129 | |
157 | | Unisys Corp. • | | | 191 | |
5 | | United Online, Inc. • | | | 26 | |
109 | | VeriFone Holdings, Inc. • | | | 815 | |
1 | | Vignette Corp. • | | | 5 | |
1 | | Websense, Inc. • | | | 16 | |
2 | | Wright Express Corp. • | | | 37 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 5,527 | |
| | | | | |
| | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.3% | | | | |
44 | | 3Com Corp. • | | | 179 | |
1 | | Adaptec, Inc. • | | | 3 | |
1 | | ADTRAN, Inc. | | | 23 | |
1 | | Anaren Microwave, Inc. • | | | 8 | |
10 | | Arris Group, Inc. • | | | 111 | |
40 | | Avid Technology, Inc. • | | | 438 | |
3 | | Avocent Corp. • | | | 45 | |
11 | | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. • | | | 129 | |
2 | | Black Box Corp. | | | 54 | |
1 | | Cogent, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
4 | | Coherent, Inc. • | | | 82 | |
3 | | CTS Corp. | | | 18 | |
— | | Digi International, Inc. • | | | 4 | |
41 | | Electronics for Imaging, Inc. • | | | 402 | |
— | | EMS Technologies, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
1 | | Emulex Corp.• | | | 8 | |
2 | | Harmonic, Inc. • | | | 12 | |
8 | | Harris Stratex Networks Class A • | | | 31 | |
1 | | Hutchinson Technology, Inc. • | | | 3 | |
1 | | Hypercom Corp. • | | | 1 | |
6 | | Insight Enterprises, Inc. • | | | 35 | |
47 | | Jabil Circuit, Inc. | | | 377 | |
6 | | Methode Electronics, Inc. | | | 37 | |
— | | MTS Systems Corp. | | | 4 | |
2 | | Netgear, Inc. • | | | 38 | |
9 | | PC-Tel, Inc. | | | 42 | |
23 | | Plexus Corp. • | | | 510 | |
2 | | Polycom, Inc. • | | | 41 | |
2 | | Quantum Corp. • | | | 2 | |
1 | | Rackable Systems, Inc. • | | | 2 | |
— | | Rimage Corp. • | | | 4 | |
4 | | Rogers Corp. • | | | 89 | |
58 | | Sanmina-Sci Corp. • | | | 32 | |
1 | | Scansource, Inc. • | | | 22 | |
2 | | Symmetricom, Inc. • | | | 7 | |
3 | | SYNNEX Corp. • | | | 69 | |
6 | | Tekelec • | | | 88 | |
1 | | TTM Technologies, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 2,974 | |
| | | | | |
| | Telecommunication Services - 1.5% | | | | |
14 | | Cincinnati Bell, Inc. • | | | 38 | |
58 | | General Communication, Inc. Class A • | | | 444 | |
2 | | Global Crossing Ltd • | | | 16 | |
17 | | iPCS, Inc. • | | | 247 | |
2 | | Premiere Global Services, Inc. • | | | 25 | |
— | | Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | | | 4 | |
3 | | Syniverse Holdings, Inc. • | | | 42 | |
9 | | TW Telecom, Inc. • | | | 82 | |
9 | | USA Mobility, Inc. | | | 99 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 997 | |
| | | | | |
| | Transportation - 3.7% | | | | |
3 | | Alaska Air Group, Inc. • | | | 45 | |
2 | | Arkansas Best Corp. | | | 41 | |
2 | | Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. • | | | 40 | |
1 | | Celadon Group, Inc. • | | | 7 | |
24 | | Forward Air Corp. | | | 392 | |
— | | Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. Class A • | | | 9 | |
4 | | Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. • | | | 19 | |
3 | | Heartland Express, Inc. • | | | 40 | |
9 | | JetBlue Airways Corp. • | | | 46 | |
44 | | Landstar System, Inc. | | | 1,570 | |
1 | | Marten Transport Ltd. • | | | 29 | |
6 | | Pacer International, Inc. | | | 23 | |
1 | | Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. • | | | 9 | |
4 | | Saia, Inc. • | | | 59 | |
8 | | SkyWest, Inc. | | | 93 | |
— | | UAL Corp. • | | | 1 | |
5 | | US Airways Group, Inc. • | | | 18 | |
6 | | Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | 93 | |
2 | | YRC Worldwide, Inc. • | | | 6 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 2,540 | |
| | | | | |
| | Utilities - 2.4% | | | | |
— | | American States Water | | | 10 | |
8 | | Avista Corp. | | | 117 | �� |
1 | | California Water Service Group | | | 56 | |
1 | | CH Energy Group | | | 22 | |
1 | | Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | | 33 | |
1 | | Cleco Corp. | | | 27 | |
29 | | El Paso Electric Co. • | | | 402 | |
2 | | Empire District Electric Co. | | | 24 | |
4 | | IDACORP, Inc. | | | 107 | |
1 | | Laclede Group, Inc. | | | 21 | |
— | | MGE Energy, Inc. | | | 12 | |
— | | New Jersey Resources Corp. | | | 7 | |
— | | Nicor, Inc. | | | 7 | |
3 | | Northwest Natural Gas Co. | | | 104 | |
5 | | NorthWestern Corp. | | | 105 | |
1 | | Piedmont Natural Gas | | | 27 | |
8 | | Portland General Electric Co. | | | 141 | |
2 | | South Jersey Industries, Inc. | | | 64 | |
6 | | Southwest Gas Corp. | | | 123 | |
1 | | UIL Holdings Corp. | | | 23 | |
2 | | UniSource Energy Corp. | | | 60 | |
3 | | Westar Energy, Inc. | | | 49 | |
4 | | WGL Holdings, Inc. | | | 125 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | 1,666 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total common stocks (cost $89,415) | | $ | 65,584 | |
| | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
9
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | East West Bancorp, Inc., 8.00%۞ ⌂ | | | | | | $ | 217 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total preferred stocks (cost $482) | | | | | | $ | 217 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $89,897) | | | | | | $ | 65,801 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds - 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 868 | | | Federated Investors Prime Obligations Fund | | | | | | $ | 868 | |
| 1,731 | | | State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | | | | | 1,731 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,599 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $2,599) | | | | | | $ | 2,599 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $92,496)▲ | | | 99.3 | % | | $ | 68,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.7 | % | | | 468 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 68,868 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $93,263 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 2,342 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (27,205 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (24,863 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
۞ | | Convertible security. |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
04/2008 | | | – | | | East West Bancorp, Inc. , 8.00% | | $ | 482 | |
08/2006 - 05/2007 | | | 35 | | | Huttig Building Products, Inc. | | | 200 | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $240 which represents 0.35% of total net assets.
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Unrealized |
| | Number of | | | | Expiration | | Appreciation/ |
Description | | Contracts* | | Position | | Month | | (Depreciation) |
Russell 2000 Mini | | | 10 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | | 57 |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. Cash of $40 was pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
|
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 68,183 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 217 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 68,400 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 57 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 57 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $92,496) | | $ | 68,400 | |
Cash | | | 46 | * |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 1,746 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 16 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 69 | |
Variation margin | | | 3 | |
Other assets | | | 24 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 70,304 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 1,400 | |
Investment management fees | | | 11 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Variation margin | | | 5 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 19 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,436 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 68,868 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 116,486 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 196 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (23,775 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (24,039 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 68,868 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 800,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.63/$7.01 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 2,106 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 13,976 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.58 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 70 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 462 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.60 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 100 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 660 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.63 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 8,110 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 53,770 | |
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* | | Cash of $40 was designated to cover open futures contracts. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 818 | |
Interest | | | 12 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | — | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 830 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 321 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 11 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 15 | |
Class B | | | 2 | |
Class C | | | 3 | |
Custodian fees | | | 6 | |
Accounting services | | | 4 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 17 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 4 | |
Other expenses | | | 18 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 402 | |
Expense waivers | | | (2 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (1 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (3 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 399 | |
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Net investment income | | | 431 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (11,064 | ) |
Net realized loss on futures | | | (208 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | (11,272 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 3,018 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of futures | | | 210 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | 3,228 | |
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Net Loss on Investments and Other Finanical Instruments | | | (8,044 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (7,613 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 431 | | | $ | 1,103 | |
Net realized loss on investments and other financial instruments | | | (11,272 | ) | | | (12,620 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and other financial instruments | | | 3,228 | | | | (27,686 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (7,613 | ) | | | (39,203 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (150 | ) | | | (105 | ) |
Class B | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (888 | ) | | | (775 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (1,215 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (38 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (49 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (6,095 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (1,040 | ) | | | (8,277 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 977 | | | | 2,992 | |
Class B | | | 36 | | | | 134 | |
Class C | | | 46 | | | | 330 | |
Class Y | | | (2,825 | ) | | | 11,680 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (1,766 | ) | | | 15,136 | |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (10,419 | ) | | | (32,344 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 79,287 | | | | 111,631 | |
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End of period | | $ | 68,868 | | | $ | 79,287 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 196 | | | $ | 805 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market |
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| | | closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| h) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| i) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 7,663 | | | $ | 361 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 614 | | | | 12 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 805 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (11,889 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (27,881 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (38,965 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $106 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $106. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 11,889 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 11,889 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC (“KAR”), Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC (“MetWest Capital”) and SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (“SSgA FM”) for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate KAR, MetWest Capital and SSgA FM. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 1.0000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.9500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.9000 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.8975 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.8950 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
1.60% | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
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| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.60 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 2.05 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.35 | ‡ |
Class Y Shares | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.20 | § |
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* | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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‡ | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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§ | | From July 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $15 and contingent deferred sales charges of $1 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $3. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $10 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
6. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class A | | | 1,574 | |
Class B | | | 27 | |
Class C | | | 27 | |
7. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 15,354 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 17,527 | |
8. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 262 | | | | 23 | | | | (123 | ) | | | — | | | | 162 | | | | 293 | | | | 127 | | | | (97 | ) | | | — | | | | 323 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,558 | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | (736 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 977 | | | $ | 2,539 | | | $ | 1,316 | | | $ | (863 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,992 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 13 | | | | — | | | | (8 | ) | | | — | | | | 5 | | | | 19 | | | | 4 | | | | (8 | ) | | | — | | | | 15 | |
Amount | | $ | 78 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (43 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | 175 | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | (77 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 134 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 19 | | | | — | | | | (13 | ) | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | 67 | | | | 5 | | | | (42 | ) | | | — | | | | 30 | |
Amount | | $ | 124 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (79 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 610 | | | $ | 49 | | | $ | (329 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 330 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 137 | | | | 137 | | | | (734 | ) | | | — | | | | (460 | ) | | | 1,452 | | | | 663 | | | | (1,273 | ) | | | — | | | | 842 | |
Amount | | $ | 757 | | | $ | 888 | | | $ | (4,470 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,825 | ) | | $ | 14,128 | | | $ | 6,870 | | | $ | (9,318 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,680 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | — | | | $ | 1 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 1 | | | $ | 9 | |
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9. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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10. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.42 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.74 | ) | | $ | (0.71 | ) | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | (0.79 | ) | | $ | 6.63 | | | | (9.70 | )%(e) | | $ | 13,976 | | | | 1.52 | %(f) | | | 1.52 | %(f) | | | 1.52 | %(f) | | | 1.04 | %(f) | | | 24 | % |
B | | | 7.31 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | 6.58 | | | | (9.81 | ) (e) | | | 462 | | | | 2.80 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 2.00 | (f) | | | 0.57 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.32 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 6.60 | | | | (9.82 | ) (e) | | | 660 | | | | 2.76 | (f) | | | 2.05 | (f) | | | 2.05 | (f) | | | 0.52 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.43 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 6.63 | | | | (9.33 | ) (e) | | | 53,770 | | | | 1.16 | (f) | | | 1.16 | (f) | | | 1.16 | (f) | | | 1.43 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 11.79 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (3.63 | ) | | | (3.56 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (4.37 | ) | | | 7.42 | | | | (32.15 | ) | | | 14,428 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 51 | |
B | | | 11.65 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.59 | ) | | | (3.59 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (4.34 | ) | | | 7.31 | | | | (32.69 | ) | | | 476 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.24 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.66 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.59 | ) | | | (3.59 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (4.34 | ) | | | 7.32 | | | | (32.66 | ) | | | 685 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 2.26 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.80 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (3.64 | ) | | | (3.54 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (4.37 | ) | | | 7.43 | | | | (31.93 | ) | | | 63,698 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.11 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.96 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.85 | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 11.79 | | | | 7.78 | | | | 19,106 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 58 | |
B | | | 10.93 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.74 | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 11.65 | | | | 6.79 | | | | 587 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 10.93 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.75 | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 11.66 | | | | 6.88 | | | | 749 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.33 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.97 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 11.80 | | | | 8.09 | | | | 91,189 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.97 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) July 31, 2006, through October 31, 2006 (g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.96 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.96 | | | | 10.96 | | | | 9.60 | (e) | | | 15,872 | | | | 1.73 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 0.78 | (f) | | | 10 | |
B(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.93 | | | | 10.93 | | | | 9.30 | (e) | | | 308 | | | | 2.53 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | — | |
C(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.93 | | | | 10.93 | | | | 9.30 | (e) | | | 280 | | | | 2.51 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 2.35 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.97 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.97 | | | | 10.97 | | | | 9.70 | (e) | | | 1,538 | | | | 1.71 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 1.20 | (f) | | | 0.79 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on July 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong* (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
* | | Prior to May 8, 2009, Mr. Birdsong held a beneficial ownership interest in the common stock of Wells Fargo & Company (“Wells Fargo”). On October 3, 2008, Wells Fargo agreed to acquire Wachovia Corporation, a majority shareholder of Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC (“MetWest Capital”), a sub-adviser to The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund. On October 20, 2008, Wells Fargo purchased preferred stock of Wachovia Corporation with a voting interest greater than 25%. On December 31, 2008, the merger was completed. As a result of these transactions, Wells Fargo may be deemed to control MetWest Capital as of October 20, 2008. Because of his prior beneficial ownership interest in Wells Fargo common stock, Mr. Birdsong was not considered to be an independent director with respect to The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund from October 20, 2008 to May 8, 2009. |
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
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Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 903.01 | | | $ | 7.17 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.25 | | | $ | 7.60 | | | | 1.52 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 901.93 | | | $ | 9.43 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.87 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 901.75 | | | $ | 9.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.62 | | | $ | 10.24 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 906.66 | | | $ | 5.48 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.04 | | | $ | 5.80 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund
Approval of Investment Management and Investment Sub-Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)
On October 3, 2008, Wachovia Corporation (“Wachovia”), the indirect parent company of Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC (“MetWest Capital”) and Wells Fargo & Company (“Wells Fargo”) announced that Wells Fargo had agreed to purchase Wachovia. MetWest Capital is a sub-adviser to The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund (the “Fund”). Wachovia and Wells Fargo entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger on October 3, 2008 that provides for Wachovia to merge into Wells Fargo, with Wells Fargo as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). In connection with the Merger, Wachovia and Wells Fargo entered into a Share Exchange Agreement on October 3, 2008. Under the Share Exchange Agreement, Wachovia agreed to issue preferred shares to Wells Fargo representing a 39.9% voting interest in Wachovia. Wachovia issued the preferred shares to Wells Fargo after the close of business on October 20, 2008.
Due to its ownership of preferred shares, Wells Fargo may be deemed to control MetWest Capital. If Wells Fargo is deemed to control MetWest Capital, then the existing investment sub-advisory agreement between Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and MetWest Capital (the “Original Agreement”) with respect to the Fund would have terminated automatically in connection with the issuance of preferred shares. To address this possibility, at a special telephonic meeting held on October 20, 2008, the Board of Directors (the “Board”), including each of the Independent Directors, unanimously voted to terminate the Original Agreement and approve an interim investment sub-advisory agreement between HIFSCO and MetWest Capital (the “Interim Agreement”) with respect to the Fund in reliance on Rule 15a-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Interim Agreement became effective upon the issuance of the preferred shares and was in effect until the Board formally approved a new investment sub-advisory agreement at an in-person meeting held on November 6, 2008 (the “New Agreement”).
In approving both the Interim Agreement and the New Agreement, the Board relied on information previously provided by HIFSCO and MetWest Capital in connection with the annual contract review on August 5-6, 2008, and the information provided to the Board at the October 20, 2008 and November 6, 2008 meetings, including information relating to the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by HIFSCO and MetWest Capital; the investment performance of the Fund and MetWest Capital; the costs of the services to be provided and profitability of HIFSCO and MetWest Capital; comparisons of fees and services provided by HIFSCO and MetWest Capital; and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors. The Board noted that the Interim Agreement and the New Agreement were substantially identical to the Original Agreement, including in each case with respect to fees payable to MetWest Capital. In addition, at the October 20, 2008 and November 6, 2008 meetings, the Board received information concerning both the issuance of the preferred shares and the Merger. In this regard, the Board noted the assurances by MetWest Capital to HIFSCO that neither the issuance of preferred shares nor the Merger would affect the day-to-day management of the Fund or the personnel responsible for the management of the Fund, and that the sub-advisory services provided by MetWest Capital will not change in any material way as a result of the change of control.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders to approve the Interim Agreement and the New Agreement. The Board based its decisions to approve the Interim Agreement and the New Agreement on the totality of the circumstances and other relevant factors. In connection with their deliberations, the Independent Directors were advised by independent legal counsel, and considered their responsibilities under relevant laws and regulations.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/02 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index is an unmanaged index comprised of the U.S. Government/Credit component of the U.S. Aggregate Index. The 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index includes securities in the 1-3 year maturity range in the Government/Credit Index.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks to provide a high level of income.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Short Duration A# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -0.98 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 2.12 | % |
Short Duration A## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -3.95 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
Short Duration B# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -1.72 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 1.37 | % |
Short Duration B## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -6.50 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 1.37 | % |
Short Duration C# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -1.72 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 1.39 | % |
Short Duration C## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -2.67 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 1.39 | % |
Short Duration Y# | | | 11/28/03 | | | | -0.65 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. |
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Robert Crusha, CFA | | Brian Dirgins, CFA |
Vice President | | Senior Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Short Duration Fund returned 0.94%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus the 4.65% return of its benchmark, the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index, and the 0.76% average return of the Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The primary drivers of the Fund’s underperformance, relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the benchmark, were duration (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) positioning and sector allocations. The duration of the Fund was shorter than the benchmark, and declines in the yields of the 2 year Treasury and the 5 year Treasury negatively impacted performance over the period.
Out of benchmark sector allocations to asset backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were a drag on returns for the period as investors grew more pessimistic regarding the outlook for the consumer. Concerns regarding commercial property valuations also drove spread in these sectors wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart). The ongoing concerns regarding the outlook for the global economy also weighed heavily on spread sectors in general. However, in the latter part of the period the CMBS position recovered somewhat and we began to see some improvement in performance.
A significant overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to investment grade corporates was additive to performance relative to the benchmark for the period. Although an underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to U.S. agencies
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detracted from performance, this was more than offset by the aforementioned allocation to investment grade corporates. Our underweight to U.S. treasuries also added to performance.
Our positions in ABS, investment grade corporates and CMBS remain the primary drivers of portfolio yield. The underweight to U.S. treasuries and agencies in favor of the aforementioned sectors, have resulted in significant enhanced yield relative to the benchmark.
What is the outlook?
We will continue to actively manage the interest rate duration of the Fund in line with market pricing as the market begins to look for further signs of life in the economy. It will be paramount that we look for signals from the Federal Open Market Committee (The Fed) as to the timing of future increases in interest rates though it is clear that this will not occur until the Fed is comfortable that any economic recovery is truly sustainable. With respect to the individual sectors, we will continue to be judicious in adding further to risk. We believe that the Investment Grade Sector provides good relative value and we expect to continue to add, selectively, to this sector. Our focus will remain on those issuers whose balance sheets and cash flow best protect bondholder interest. Diversification will also remain an important theme.
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
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AAA | | | 31.4 | % |
AA | | | 15.5 | |
A | | | 28.8 | |
BBB | | | 22.6 | |
BB | | | 0.7 | |
B | | | 0.3 | |
CCC | | | 0.4 | |
Not Rated | | | 0.3 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Basic Materials | | | 1.9 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 2.5 | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 2.0 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.2 | |
Energy | | | 3.5 | |
Finance | | | 47.8 | |
Foreign Governments | | | 0.5 | |
Health Care | | | 5.2 | |
Services | | | 4.2 | |
Technology | | | 8.3 | |
Transportation | | | 1.5 | |
U.S. Government Agencies | | | 3.4 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | 7.6 | |
Utilities | | | 0.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.8 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 26.5% | | | | |
| Finance - 26.5% | | | | |
| | | | American Express Credit Account Master Trust | | | | |
$ | 32 | | | 0.95%, 02/15/2012 ■Δ | | $ | 31 | |
| | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust | | | | |
| 829 | | | 4.47%, 01/12/2012 | | | 832 | |
| 600 | | | 5.04%, 05/06/2011 | | | 584 | |
| 210 | | | 5.21%, 10/06/2011 ⌂ | | | 208 | |
| 575 | | | 5.42%, 08/08/2011 | | | 565 | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities Automotive Trust | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 4.49%, 02/18/2013 ⌂ | | | 1,478 | |
| | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust | | | | |
| 363 | | | 1.44%, 01/25/2035 ⌂Δ | | | 178 | |
| 6,021 | | | 7.00%, 07/25/2037 ⌂► | | | 331 | |
| 10,963 | | | 7.18%, 01/25/2037 ⌂►† | | | 926 | |
| 10,106 | | | 7.50%, 09/25/2037 ⌂► | | | 899 | |
| | | | Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust | | | | |
| 987 | | | 4.91%, 02/25/2033 ⌂ | | | 925 | |
| 2,000 | | | 5.64%, 11/28/2036 ⌂ | | | 730 | |
| | | | Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities, Inc. | | | | |
| 622 | | | 5.16%, 09/25/2033 ⌂ | | | 354 | |
| | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. | | | | |
| 18,959 | | | 4.12%, 11/11/2041 ⌂► | | | 340 | |
| 48,676 | | | 4.65%, 02/11/2041 ⌂► | | | 361 | |
| 105,630 | | | 6.25%, 12/11/2040 ⌂► | | | 265 | |
| | | | Capital Automotive Receivables Asset Trust | | | | |
| 800 | | | 5.55%, 01/18/2011 | | | 777 | |
| 200 | | | 5.77%, 05/20/2010 ⌂ | | | 197 | |
| 225 | | | 6.15%, 04/20/2011 ⌂ | | | 219 | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.35%, 03/17/2014 ⌂ | | | 657 | |
| | | | Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 1.75%, 03/15/2013 Δ | | | 989 | |
| | | | Capital One Prime Automotive Receivables Trust | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.68%, 06/10/2011 ⌂ | | | 618 | |
| | | | Carmax Automotive Owner Trust | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.12%, 07/15/2013 ⌂ | | | 738 | |
| | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage | | | | |
| 18,977 | | | 5.69%, 12/25/2036 ⌂►† | | | 741 | |
| 18,476 | | | 7.00%, 07/25/2035 - 06/25/2038 ⌂►† | | | 1,231 | |
| 10,027 | | | 9.75%, 01/25/2039 ⌂ ► | | | 1,003 | |
| | | | Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 2,105 | | | 7.63%, 07/15/2032 Δ | | | 2,146 | |
| | | | Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 0.70%, 01/09/2012 Δ | | | 1,844 | |
| | | | Citicorp Residential Mortgage Securities | | | | |
| 100 | | | 6.27%, 06/25/2037 Δ | | | 70 | |
| | | | CNH Equipment Trust | | | | |
| 750 | | | 4.93%, 12/17/2012 ⌂ | | | 656 | |
| | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 1.01%, 12/15/2020 ⌂Δ | | | 226 | |
| 2,352 | | | 3.59%, 03/10/2039 ⌂► | | | 33 | |
| | | | Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.57%, 11/25/2035 † | | | 377 | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.71%, 11/25/2035 | | | 145 | |
| | | | CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 9,826 | | | 4.17%, 07/15/2036 ⌂► | | | 127 | |
| | | | DaimlerChrysler Automotive Trust | | | | |
| 800 | | | 4.48%, 08/08/2014 | | | 636 | |
| 800 | | | 5.14%, 09/08/2012 | | | 756 | |
| | | | Equity One ABS, Inc. | | | | |
| 20 | | | 2.94%, 07/25/2034 ⌂Δ | | | 1 | |
| | | | Ford Credit Automotive Owner Trust | | | | |
| 657 | | | 5.07%, 12/15/2010 | | | 663 | |
| 2,924 | | | 5.29%, 04/15/2011 ⌂ | | | 2,863 | |
| 750 | | | 5.48%, 09/15/2011 ⌂ | | | 727 | |
| 500 | | | 5.68%, 06/15/2012 ⌂ | | | 396 | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.69%, 11/15/2012 ⌂ | | | 777 | |
| | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp. | | | | |
| 6,573 | | | 3.76%, 03/10/2040 ■► | | | 71 | |
| | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust | | | | |
| 954 | | | 4.59%, 04/25/2033 ⌂ | | | 670 | |
| 195 | | | 5.12%, 04/25/2033 ⌂ | | | 78 | |
| 715 | | | 5.75%, 10/25/2036 ⌂ | | | 413 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Automotive Loan Trust | | | | |
| 4 | | | 4.98%, 11/15/2013 ⌂ | | | 3 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II | | | | |
| 1,748 | | | 4.32%, 10/10/2028 | | | 1,735 | |
| 14,833 | | | 4.38%, 08/10/2038 ⌂► | | | 92 | |
| | | | Green Tree Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 3 | | | 7.30%, 01/15/2026 | | | 3 | |
| | | | Hasco NIM Trust | | | | |
| 35 | | | 6.25%, 12/26/2035 ⌂• | | | — | |
| | | | Hyundai Automotive Receivables Trust | | | | |
| 224 | | | 4.45%, 02/15/2012 ⌂ | | | 223 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 1,181 | | | 1.20%, 02/15/2020 ⌂Δ | | | 293 | |
| 2,000 | | | 3.84%, 01/12/2039 | | | 1,827 | |
| 11,463 | | | 4.65%, 10/15/2037 ■► | | | 99 | |
| 32,691 | | | 4.82%, 08/12/2037 ► | | | 75 | |
| 939 | | | 5.34%, 05/12/2045 | | | 935 | |
| | | | LaSalle Commercial Mortgage Securities | | | | |
| 15,983 | | | 6.20%, 09/20/2043 ⌂► | | | 280 | |
| | | | LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 79 | | | 3.63%, 10/15/2029 | | | 79 | |
| 1,419 | | | 4.25%, 12/15/2036 ■► | | | 16 | |
| | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial | | | | |
| 1,014 | | | 6.77%, 09/27/2036 ⌂† | | | 234 | |
| | | | Long Beach Asset Holdings Corp. | | | | |
| 180 | | | 5.78%, 04/25/2046 ⌂• | | | — | |
| | | | Marlin Leasing Receivables LLC | | | | |
| 233 | | | 5.09%, 08/15/2012 ⌂ | | | 233 | |
| 1,600 | | | 5.33%, 09/16/2013 ■ | | | 1,575 | |
| 235 | | | 5.63%, 09/16/2013 ⌂ | | | 212 | |
| | | | MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust | | | | |
| 550 | | | 6.80%, 07/15/2014 ⌂ | | | 419 | |
| | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 13,344 | | | 3.81%, 08/12/2039 ⌂► | | | 215 | |
| 16,394 | | | 3.96%, 10/12/2041 ⌂► | | | 265 | |
| 22,718 | | | 4.67%, 09/12/2042 ⌂► | | | 150 | |
| 1,470 | | | 5.53%, 05/12/2039 Δ | | | 1,469 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I | | | | |
| 1 | | | 3.96%, 06/15/2040 | | | 1 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I | | | | |
| 79 | | | 5.38%, 01/15/2039 | | | 79 | |
| | | | Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust | | | | |
| 13 | | | 9.97%, 03/25/2037 ⌂Δ | | | — | |
| | | | North Street Referenced Linked Notes | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 1.74%, 07/27/2010 ⌂Δ | | | 500 | |
| 500 | | | 2.09%, 04/28/2011 ⌂†Δ | | | 234 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
| | | | Ocwen Advance Receivables Backed Notes | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.34%, 11/24/2015 ⌂ | | | 960 | |
| | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust | | | | |
| 675 | | | 7.00%, 09/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 31 | |
| 405 | | | 7.50%, 04/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 16 | |
| 108 | | | 9.79%, 04/25/2037 ⌂• | | | 1 | |
| | | | Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust | | | | |
| 254 | | | 3.06%, 11/25/2033 ⌂Δ | | | 77 | |
| | | | Structured Asset Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 450 | | | 2.94%, 02/25/2037 ⌂Δ | | | 8 | |
| 400 | | | 2.94%, 01/25/2037 ⌂†Δ | | | 11 | |
| | | | Swift Master Automotive Receivables Trust | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 1.90%, 10/15/2012 ⌂Δ | | | 400 | |
| | | | USAA Automotive Owner Trust | | | | |
| 1,560 | | | 4.16%, 04/16/2012 | | | 1,582 | |
| 860 | | | 5.07%, 06/15/2013 | | | 892 | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.66%, 03/15/2013 ⌂ | | | 780 | |
| | | | Wachovia Automotive Loan Owner Trust | | | | |
| 1,700 | | | 5.42%, 04/21/2014 ⌂ | | | 957 | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.54%, 12/20/2012 ⌂ | | | 726 | |
| | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 17 | | | 3.48%, 08/15/2041 | | | 17 | |
| | | | Washington Mutual Master Note Trust | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 0.83%, 10/15/2013 ⌂Δ | | | 1,287 | |
| | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. | | | | |
| 17,125 | | | 7.00%, 11/23/2043 ⌂► | | | 497 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust | | | | |
| 1,856 | | | 0.74%, 04/25/2034 Δ | | | 946 | |
| | | | WFS Financial Owner Trust | | | | |
| 1,091 | | | 4.76%, 05/17/2013 ⌂ | | | 806 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 51,092 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total asset & commercial mortgage backed securities (cost $67,296) | | $ | 51,092 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT - 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | Comerica Bank, | | | | |
$ | 1,350 | | | 0.53%, 8/7/2009Δ | | $ | 1,344 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total certificates of deposit (cost $1,348,000) | | $ | 1,344 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - 54.2% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 1.9% | | | | |
| | | | Alcan, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 750 | | | 6.45%, 03/15/2011 | | $ | 730 | |
| | | | BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 04/01/2014 | | | 527 | |
| | | | Xstrata Finance Dubai Ltd. | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | 1.58%, 11/13/2009 ■Δ | | | 2,453 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,710 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 2.5% | | | | |
| | | | Deere & Co. | | | | |
| 534 | | | 7.85%, 05/15/2010 | | | 553 | |
| | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,092 | | | 4.25%, 03/01/2013 | | | 1,134 | |
| | | | Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.13%, 02/15/2011 | | | 1,064 | |
| | | | United Technologies Corp. | | | | |
| 987 | | | 6.10%, 05/15/2012 | | | 1,054 | |
| | | | Xerox Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.13%, 06/15/2010 | | | 1,010 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,815 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | DaimlerChrysler NA Holdings Corp. | | | | |
| 600 | | | 5.88%, 03/15/2011 | | | 593 | |
| | | | Kroger Co. | | | | |
| 750 | | | 7.25%, 06/01/2009 | | | 752 | |
| 750 | | | 8.05%, 02/01/2010 | | | 774 | |
| | | | SABMiller plc | | | | |
| 510 | | | 1.51%, 07/01/2009 ■Δ | | | 510 | |
| | | | Safeway, Inc. | | | | |
| 700 | | | 4.95%, 08/16/2010 | | | 717 | |
| 500 | | | 7.50%, 09/15/2009 | | | 509 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,855 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples - 3.2% | | | | |
| | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.75%, 02/06/2014 | | | 536 | |
| | | | Clorox Co. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.13%, 02/01/2011 | | | 1,044 | |
| | | | Coca-Cola Co. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 3.63%, 03/15/2014 | | | 1,021 | |
| | | | Diageo Capital plc | | | | |
| 1,460 | | | 7.25%, 11/01/2009 | | | 1,486 | |
| | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 3.75%, 03/01/2014 | | | 1,020 | |
| | | | Unilever Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.13%, 11/01/2010 | | | 1,074 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,181 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 3.5% | | | | |
| | | | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 1.72%, 09/15/2009 Δ | | | 499 | |
| | | | Chevron Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 3.45%, 03/03/2012 | | | 1,029 | |
| | | | Devon Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | 6.88%, 09/30/2011 | | | 1,170 | |
| | | | Enterprise Products Operating L.P. | | | | |
| 1,275 | | | 7.50%, 02/01/2011 | | | 1,310 | |
| | | | Hess Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.00%, 02/15/2014 | | | 542 | |
| | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | |
| 267 | | | 6.50%, 02/15/2014 | | | 277 | |
| | | | Shell International Finance B.V. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 4.00%, 03/21/2014 | | | 1,031 | |
| 500 | | | 5.63%, 06/27/2011 | | | 537 | |
| | | | Statoilhydro ASA | | | | |
| 391 | | | 3.88%, 04/15/2014 | | | 396 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,791 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 20.6% | | | | |
| | | | Aetna, Inc. | | | | |
| 890 | | | 7.88%, 03/01/2011 | | | 942 | |
| | | | American Express Credit Corp. | | | | |
| 1,700 | | | 0.53%, 11/09/2009 Δ | | | 1,657 | |
| | | | BAE Systems Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.40%, 12/15/2011 ■ | | | 1,053 | |
| | | | BB&T Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.70%, 04/30/2014 | | | 492 | |
| | | | Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 4.00%, 04/15/2012 ■ | | | 1,016 | |
| | | | BP Capital Markets plc | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 3.13%, 03/10/2012 | | | 1,015 | |
| | | | Capital One Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 1.57%, 09/10/2009 Δ | | | 974 | |
| | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. | | | | |
| 900 | | | 1.34%, 08/20/2010 Δ | | | 871 | |
| 1,000 | | | 4.15%, 01/15/2010 | | | 1,014 | |
| | | | CIT Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 750 | | | 1.36%, 08/17/2009 Δ | | | 683 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
| | | | Countrywide Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 1.68%, 05/07/2012 Δ | | | 1,651 | |
| 79 | | | 4.50%, 06/15/2010 | | | 76 | |
| 162 | | | 5.80%, 06/07/2012 | | | 149 | |
| | | | Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. | | | | |
| 98 | | | 4.00%, 03/22/2011 | | | 92 | |
| | | | Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 4.13%, 01/15/2010 | | | 2,019 | |
| | | | First Union National Bank Commercial Mortgage | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 7.80%, 08/18/2010 | | | 1,534 | |
| | | | FleetBoston Financial Corp. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 7.38%, 12/01/2009 | | | 1,515 | |
| | | | General Electric Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.13%, 02/22/2011 | | | 1,557 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 1.31%, 12/23/2009 Δ | | | 197 | |
| 1,270 | | | 1.32%, 11/16/2009 Δ | | | 1,253 | |
| 500 | | | 1.70%, 03/15/2011 | | | 504 | |
| 243 | | | 6.00%, 05/01/2014 | | | 243 | |
| | | | HSBC Bank USA | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 3.88%, 09/15/2009 | | | 1,982 | |
| | | | John Deere Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 600 | | | 1.41%, 10/16/2009 Δ | | | 599 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | | |
| 810 | | | 6.75%, 02/01/2011 | | | 840 | |
| | | | Key Bank NA | | | | |
| 250 | | | 1.33%, 11/03/2009 Δ | | | 247 | |
| | | | Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 1.33%, 03/23/2010 Δ | | | 1,900 | |
| 720 | | | 1.35%, 12/04/2009 Δ | | | 698 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 0.59%, 05/07/2010 Δ | | | 1,127 | |
| 375 | | | 1.34%, 05/07/2010 Δ | | | 352 | |
| | | | National City Bank of Ohio | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 1.21%, 01/21/2010 Δ | | | 979 | |
| 500 | | | 4.50%, 03/15/2010 | | | 501 | |
| | | | National Westminster Bank | | | | |
| 1,130 | | | 7.38%, 10/01/2009 | | | 1,106 | |
| | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.10%, 12/14/2011 | | | 874 | |
| | | | Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 1.46%, 03/23/2010 Δ | | | 1,859 | |
| | | | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 1.85%, 03/15/2011 | | | 502 | |
| | | | SunTrust Banks, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.75%, 05/01/2010 | | | 505 | |
| | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 1.41%, 06/21/2010 Δ | | | 980 | |
| | | | Wellpoint, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 4.25%, 12/15/2009 | | | 503 | |
| 525 | | | 5.00%, 01/15/2011 | | | 532 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 2.13%, 06/15/2012 | | | 504 | |
| 2,673 | | | 7.55%, 06/21/2010 | | | 2,758 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 39,855 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Foreign Governments - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Quebec (Province of) | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.13%, 01/22/2011 | | | 1,062 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 5.2% | | | | |
| | | | AstraZeneca plc | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.40%, 09/15/2012 | | | 1,074 | |
| | | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 1.46%, 10/02/2009 Δ | | | 1,970 | |
| | | | CVS Caremark Corp. | | | | |
| 2,685 | | | 1.56%, 06/01/2010 Δ | | | 2,634 | |
| | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | | |
| 1,164 | | | 3.55%, 03/06/2012 | | | 1,195 | |
| | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 4.45%, 03/15/2012 | | | 1,051 | |
| | | | Roche Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 4.50%, 03/01/2012 ■ | | | 1,049 | |
| | | | Wyeth | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.95%, 03/15/2011 | | | 1,073 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,046 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services - 4.2% | | | | |
| | | | Allied Waste North America, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.75%, 02/15/2011 | | | 1,005 | |
| | | | Comcast Corp. | | | | |
| 1,490 | | | 1.44%, 07/14/2009 Δ | | | 1,489 | |
| | | | Time Warner, Inc. | | | | |
| 2,520 | | | 1.46%, 11/13/2009 Δ | | | 2,503 | |
| | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 3.88%, 04/01/2014 | | | 1,031 | |
| | | | Walt Disney Co. | | | | |
| 1,120 | | | 1.19%, 07/16/2010 Δ | | | 1,120 | |
| | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.88%, 05/15/2009 | | | 1,001 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,149 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 8.3% | | | | |
| | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | |
| 684 | | | 4.13%, 09/15/2009 | | | 691 | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.88%, 02/01/2012 | | | 1,055 | |
| | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.25%, 02/22/2011 | | | 1,063 | |
| | | | Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.75%, 01/30/2011 | | | 1,053 | |
| | | | Deutsche Telekom International Finance B.V. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 8.50%, 06/15/2010 Δ | | | 1,051 | |
| | | | Embarq Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.74%, 06/01/2013 | | | 965 | |
| | | | France Telecom S.A. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.75%, 03/01/2011 Δ | | | 1,083 | |
| | | | IBM Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 4.95%, 03/22/2011 | | | 1,056 | |
| | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 8.20%, 12/01/2009 | | | 1,530 | |
| | | | Oracle Corp. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.00%, 01/15/2011 | | | 1,054 | |
| | | | Raytheon Co. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 4.85%, 01/15/2011 | | | 1,034 | |
| | | | Telecom Italia Capital | | | | |
| 750 | | | 4.00%, 01/15/2010 | | | 745 | |
| | | | Telefonica Europe B.V. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.75%, 09/15/2010 | | | 1,050 | |
| | | | Verizon Wireless | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.25%, 02/01/2012 ■ | | | 1,553 | |
| | | | Vodafone Group plc | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.75%, 02/15/2010 | | | 1,037 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,020 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 1.5% | | | | |
| | | | Canadian National Railway Co. | | | | |
| 1,379 | | | 4.25%, 08/01/2009 | | | 1,379 | |
| | | | Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | | |
| 365 | | | 8.63%, 05/15/2010 | | | 381 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
| | | | Union Pacific Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.65%, 01/15/2011 | | | | | | | 527 | |
| 540 | | | 7.38%, 09/15/2009 | | | | | | | 549 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,836 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ohio Power Co. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 1.35%, 04/05/2010 Δ | | | | | | | 1,478 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $105,134) | | | | | | $ | 104,798 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 2,500 | | | 6.00%, 09/15/2032 | | | | | | $ | 2,553 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal National Mortgage Association - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,288 | | | 5.50%, 05/25/2014 | | | | | | | 2,357 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government National Mortgage Association - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 1,610 | | | 6.50%, 05/16/2031 | | | | | | | 1,734 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government agencies (cost$6,490) | | | | | | $ | 6,644 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Notes - 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 5,450 | | | 1.50%, 10/31/2010 | | | | | | $ | 5,512 | |
| 5,235 | | | 1.75%, 03/31/2014 | | | | | | | 5,176 | |
| 317 | | | 1.88%, 02/28/2014 | | | | | | | 316 | |
| 3,555 | | | 2.00%, 09/30/2010 | | | | | | | 3,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 14,626 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government securities (cost $14,572) | | | | | | $ | 14,626 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $194,840) | | | | | | $ | 178,504 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Staples, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
$ | 851 | | | 0.83%, 5/27/2009 | | | | | | $ | 850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $9,571, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $9,751) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 9,571 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 9,571 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,677, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $2,738) | | | | | | | | |
| 2,677 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 2,677 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12,248 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $13,098) | | | | | | $ | 13,098 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $207,938)▲ | | | 99.2 | % | | $ | 191,602 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.8 | % | | | 1,634 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100 .0 | % | | $ | 193,236 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 9.46% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $207,950 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 3,249 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (19,597 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (16,348 | ) |
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† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $3,754, which represents 1.94% of total net assets. |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. For long-term debt securities, items identified are in default as to payment of interest and/or principal. |
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Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
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■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $9,426, which represents 4.88% of total net assets. |
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► | | The interest rates disclosed for interest only strips represent effective yields based upon estimated future cash flows at April 30, 2009. |
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⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
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| 04/2008 | | | $ | 210 | | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, 5.21%, 10/06/2011 | | $ | 209 | |
| 06/2005 | | | $ | 1,500 | | | Banc of America Securities Automotive Trust, 4.49%, 02/18/2013 | | | 1,500 | |
| 12/2004 | | | $ | 363 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 1.44%, 01/25/2035 - 144A | | | 363 | |
�� | 05/2007 - 02/2009 | | | $ | 6,021 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 7.00%, 07/25/2037 - 144A | | | 846 | |
| 12/2006 | | | $ | 10,963 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 7.18%, 01/25/2037 - 144A | | | 1,085 | |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 10,106 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 7.50%, 09/25/2037 - 144A | | | 1,394 | |
| 11/2006 | | | $ | 987 | | | Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust, 4.91%, 02/25/2033 - 144A | | | 968 | |
| 11/2006 | | | $ | 2,000 | | | Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust, 5.64%, 11/28/2036 | | | 2,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
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| 08/2006 | | | $ | 622 | | | Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities, Inc., 5.16%, 09/25/2033 | | | 610 | |
| 12/2004 | | | $ | 18,959 | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., 4.12%, 11/11/2041 | | | 352 | |
| 03/2005 - 08/2007 | | | $ | 48,676 | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., 4.65%, 02/11/2041 | | | 386 | |
| 12/2005 | | | $ | 105,630 | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., 6.25%, 12/11/2040 - 144A | | | 386 | |
| 08/2006 | | | $ | 200 | | | Capital Automotive Receivables Asset Trust, 5.77%, 05/20/2010 - 144A | | | 200 | |
| 08/2006 | | | $ | 225 | | | Capital Automotive Receivables Asset Trust, 6.15%, 04/20/2011 - 144A | | | 225 | |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Capital Automotive Receivables Asset Trust, 6.35%, 03/17/2014 - 144A | | | 1,000 | |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Capital One Prime Automotive Receivables Trust, 5.68%, 06/10/2011 | | | 1,000 | |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Carmax Automotive Owner Trust, 6.12%, 07/15/2013 | | | 1,000 | |
| 10/2007 - 11/2007 | | | $ | 18,977 | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage, 5.69%, 12/25/2036 | | | — | |
| 04/2006 | | | $ | 18,476 | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage, 7.00%, 07/25/2035 - 06/25/2038 - 144A | | | 377 | |
| 11/2006 - 08/2007 | | | $ | 10,027 | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage, 9.75%, 01/25/2039 - 144A | | | 882 | |
| 09/2005 | | | $ | 750 | | | CNH Equipment Trust, 4.93%, 12/17/2012 | | | 750 | |
| 10/2006 | | | $ | 1,500 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, 1.01%, 12/15/2020 - 144A | | | 1,500 | |
| 03/2004 - 08/2006 | | | $ | 2,352 | | | Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, 3.59%, 03/10/2039 - 144A | | | 38 | |
| 08/2004 - 08/2006 | | | $ | 9,826 | | | CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., 4.17%, 07/15/2036 - 144A | | | 139 | |
| 07/2004 | | | $ | 20 | | | Equity One ABS, Inc., 2.94%, 07/25/2034 | | | 20 | |
| 02/2006 - 05/2007 | | | $ | 2,924 | | | Ford Credit Automotive Owner Trust, 5.29%, 04/15/2011 | | | 2,925 | |
| 02/2006 | | | $ | 750 | | | Ford Credit Automotive Owner Trust, 5.48%, 09/15/2011 | | | 750 | |
| 08/2006 | | | $ | 500 | | | Ford Credit Automotive Owner Trust, 5.68%, 06/15/2012 | | | 500 | |
| 10/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Ford Credit Automotive Owner Trust, 5.69%, 11/15/2012 | | | 1,000 | |
| 10/2006 | | | $ | 954 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, 4.59%, 04/25/2033 | | | 941 | |
| 03/2007 | | | $ | 195 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, 5.12%, 04/25/2033 | | | 193 | |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 715 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, 5.75%, 10/25/2036 | | | 679 | |
| 08/2005 | | | $ | 4 | | | Goldman Sachs Automotive Loan Trust, 4.98%, 11/15/2013 | | | 3 | |
| 07/2004 | | | $ | 14,833 | | | Goldman Sachs Mortgage Securities Corp. II, 4.38%, 08/10/2038 - 144A | | | 99 | |
| 03/2006 - 03/2009 | | | $ | 35 | | | Hasco NIM Trust, 6.25%, 12/26/2035 - 144A | | | 35 | |
| 06/2005 | | | $ | 224 | | | Hyundai Automotive Receivables Trust, 4.45%, 02/15/2012 | | | 224 | |
| 03/2006 | | | $ | 1,181 | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., 1.20%, 02/15/2020 - 144A | | | 1,180 | |
| 12/2006 - 08/2007 | | | $ | 15,983 | | | LaSalle Commercial Mortgage Securities, 6.20%, 09/20/2043 - 144A | | | 467 | |
| 09/2006 - 07/2007 | | | $ | 1,014 | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial, 6.77%, 09/27/2036 - 144A | | | 1,013 | |
| 03/2006 | | | $ | 180 | | | Long Beach Asset Holdings Corp., 5.78%, 04/25/2046 - 144A | | | 181 | |
| 08/2005 - 12/2006 | | | $ | 233 | | | Marlin Leasing Receivables LLC, 5.09%, 08/15/2012 - 144A | | | 233 | |
| 09/2006 | | | $ | 235 | | | Marlin Leasing Receivables LLC, 5.63%, 09/16/2013 - 144A | | | 235 | |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 550 | | | MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, 6.80%, 07/15/2014 | | | 555 | |
| 09/2004 | | | $ | 13,344 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust, 3.81%, 08/12/2039 - 144A | | | 231 | |
| 11/2004 - 08/2006 | | | $ | 16,394 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust, 3.96%, 10/12/2041 - 144A | | | 304 | |
| 03/2005 | | | $ | 22,718 | | | Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust, 4.67%, 09/12/2042 | | | 134 | |
| 04/2007 | | | $ | 13 | | | Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust, 9.97%, 03/25/2037 - 144A | | | 13 | |
| 10/2006 - 11/2006 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | North Street Referenced Linked Notes, 1.74%, 07/27/2010 - 144A | | | 978 | |
| 11/2006 | | | $ | 500 | | | North Street Referenced Linked Notes, 2.09%, 04/28/2011 - 144A | | | 472 | |
| 11/2006 | | | $ | 1,500 | | | Ocwen Advance Receivables Backed Notes, 5.34%, 11/24/2015 - 144A | | | 1,500 | |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 675 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, 7.00%, 09/25/2037 | | | 479 | |
| 03/2007 | | | $ | 405 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, 7.50%, 04/25/2037 | | | 354 | |
| 03/2007 | | | $ | 108 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, 9.79%, 04/25/2037 - 144A | | | 108 | |
| 06/2005 | | | $ | 254 | | | Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, 3.06%, 11/25/2033 | | | 257 | |
| 03/2007 | | | $ | 400 | | | Structured Asset Securities Corp., 2.94%, 01/25/2037 - 144A | | | 396 | |
| 03/2007 | | | $ | 450 | | | Structured Asset Securities Corp., 2.94%, 02/25/2037 | | | 444 | |
| 10/2007 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Swift Master Automotive Receivables Trust, 1.90%, 10/15/2012 | | | 1,000 | |
| 08/2006 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | USAA Automotive Owner Trust, 5.66%, 03/15/2013 | | | 1,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
| 09/2006 | | | $ | 1,700 | | | Wachovia Automotive Loan Owner Trust, 5.42%, 04/21/2014 - 144A | | | 1,700 | |
| 10/2006 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | Wachovia Automotive Loan Owner Trust, 5.54%, 12/20/2012 - 144A | | | 1,000 | |
| 11/2006 | | | $ | 1,500 | | | Washington Mutual Master Note Trust, 0.83%, 10/15/2013 - 144A | | | 1,500 | |
| 11/2006 | | | $ | 17,125 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc., 7.00%, 11/23/2043 - 144A | | | 717 | |
| 07/2005 - 09/2007 | | | $ | 1,091 | | | WFS Financial Owner Trust, 4.76%, 05/17/2013 | | | 1,090 | |
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| | The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $29,276 which represents 15.15% of total net assets. As a result of securities being reclassified from liquid to illiquid, the Fund exceeded its 15% illiquid security limitation. Consequently, the Fund is temporarily restricted from purchasing additional illiquid securities. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 179,062 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 12,540 | |
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Total | | $ | 191,602 | |
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Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 19,239 | |
Net realized loss | | | (1,584 | ) |
Change in unrealized depreciation ♦ | | | (4,106 | ) |
Net sales | | | (255 | ) |
Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | (754 | ) |
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Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 12,540 | |
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♦ | | Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | (3,742 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $207,938) | | $ | 191,602 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 202 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,375 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,638 | |
Other assets | | | 44 | |
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Total assets | | | 194,862 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 943 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 580 | |
Investment management fees | | | 14 | |
Dividends | | | 44 | |
Distribution fees | | | 9 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 36 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,626 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 193,236 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 213,216 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 61 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (3,705 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (16,336 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 193,236 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 300,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 9.13/$9.41 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 7,151 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 65,314 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.13 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 858 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 7,838 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.14 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 3,352 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 30,625 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.12 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 9,810 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 89,459 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 4,141 | |
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Total investment income | | | 4,141 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 411 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 65 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 66 | |
Class B | | | 33 | |
Class C | | | 136 | |
Custodian fees | | | 2 | |
Accounting services | | | 16 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 28 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 2 | |
Audit fees | | | 4 | |
Other expenses | | | 31 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 794 | |
Expense waivers | | | (17 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (17 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 777 | |
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Net investment income | | | 3,364 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (563 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (563 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (910 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (910 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (1,473 | ) |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 1,891 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,364 | | | $ | 8,317 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (563 | ) | | | (750 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (910 | ) | | | (13,330 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,891 | | | | (5,763 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (962 | ) | | | (1,537 | ) |
Class B | | | (95 | ) | | | (173 | ) |
Class C | | | (398 | ) | | | (771 | ) |
Class Y | | | (1,953 | ) | | | (5,747 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (3,408 | ) | | | (8,228 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 19,030 | | | | 14,905 | |
Class B | | | 2,034 | | | | (131 | ) |
Class C | | | 4,101 | | | | 6,112 | |
Class Y | | | (17,285 | ) | | | (25,523 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 7,880 | | | | (4,637 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 6,363 | | | | (18,628 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 186,873 | | | | 205,501 | |
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End of period | | $ | 193,236 | | | $ | 186,873 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 105 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Short Duration Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| d) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| f) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had no outstanding when-issued or forward commitments. |
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| h) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| i) | | Prepayment Risks ��� Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| j) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value |
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods |
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| | | beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
| m) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 8,250 | | | $ | 8,826 | |
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 148 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (3,138 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (15,438 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (18,428 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $2 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $2. |
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2011 | | $ | 221 | |
2012 | | | 295 | |
2013 | | | 977 | |
2014 | | | 732 | |
2015 | | | 162 | |
2016 | | | 751 | |
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Total | | $ | 3,138 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.45 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.40 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.38 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.37 | % |
| b) | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
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| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class Y |
0.90% | | 1.65% | | 1.65% | | 0.65% |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.60 | * |
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* | | From November 28, 2003 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2004 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $194 and contingent deferred sales charges of $20 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $7. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $62 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 29,373 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 36,052 | |
Cost of Purchases for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 15,799 | |
Sales Proceeds for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 12,411 | |
6. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 4,348 | | | | 90 | | | | (2,350 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,088 | | | | 5,432 | | | | 124 | | | | (4,017 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,539 | |
Amount | | $ | 39,608 | | | $ | 824 | | | $ | (21,402 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,030 | | | $ | 52,093 | | | $ | 1,186 | | | $ | (38,374 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,905 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 407 | | | | 9 | | | | (193 | ) | | | — | | | | 223 | | | | 328 | | | | 15 | | | | (354 | ) | | | — | | | | (11 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 3,712 | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | (1,761 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,034 | | | $ | 3,124 | | | $ | 145 | | | $ | (3,400 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (131 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,464 | | | | 30 | | | | (1,045 | ) | | | — | | | | 449 | | | | 2,886 | | | | 49 | | | | (2,304 | ) | | | — | | | | 631 | |
Amount | | $ | 13,349 | | | $ | 273 | | | $ | (9,521 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,101 | | | $ | 27,690 | | | $ | 470 | | | $ | (22,048 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,112 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 215 | | | | 212 | | | | (2,329 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,902 | ) | | | 2,212 | | | | 603 | | | | (5,607 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,792 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,952 | | | $ | 1,931 | | | $ | (21,168 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,285 | ) | | $ | 21,156 | | | $ | 5,768 | | | $ | (52,447 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,523 | ) |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 26 | | | $ | 233 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 49 | | | $ | 471 | |
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7. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 9.21 | | | $ | 0.16 | | | $ | – | | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | (0 .17 | ) | | $ | (0 .08 | ) | | $ | 9 .13 | | | | 0 .94 | %(e) | | $ | 65,314 | | | | 0 .93 | %(f) | | | 0 .90 | %(f) | | | 0 .90 | %(f) | | | 3 .62 | %(f) | | | 27 | % |
B | | | 9 .21 | | | | 0.13 | | | | – | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 9.13 | | | | 0.57 | (e) | | | 7,838 | | | | 1 .81 | (f) | | | 1 .65 | (f) | | | 1 .65 | (f) | | | 2 .87 | (f) | | | – | |
C | | | 9 .21 | | | | 0.13 | | | | – | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 9.14 | | | | 0.68 | (e) | | | 30,625 | | | | 1 .67 | (f) | | | 1 .65 | (f) | | | 1 .65 | (f) | | | 2 .88 | (f) | | | – | |
Y | | | 9 .19 | | | | 0.18 | | | | – | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 9.12 | | | | 1.22 | (e) | | | 89,459 | | | | 0 .54 | (f) | | | 0 .54 | (f) | | | 0 .54 | (f) | | | 3 .99 | (f) | | | – | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.37 | | | | – | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 9.21 | | | | (2.60 | ) | | | 46,620 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.78 | | | | 73 | |
B | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.29 | | | | – | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 9.21 | | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 5,846 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 3.06 | | | | – | |
C | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.29 | | | | – | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 9.21 | | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 26,738 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 3.03 | | | | – | |
Y | | | 9.81 | | | | 0.40 | | | | – | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 9.19 | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 107,669 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 4.11 | | | | – | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.89 | | | | 0.44 | | | | – | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 9.82 | | | | 3.80 | | | | 34,606 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 4.49 | | | | 68 | |
B | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.37 | | | | – | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 9.82 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 6,349 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 3.73 | | | | – | |
C | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.37 | | | | – | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 9.82 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 22,322 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 3.74 | | | | – | |
Y | | | 9.88 | | | | 0.47 | | | | – | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 9.81 | | | | 4.08 | | | | 142,224 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 4.75 | | | | – | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.35 | | | | – | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 9.89 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 26,726 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 119 | |
B | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.27 | | | | – | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 9.90 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 6,760 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.77 | | | | – | |
C | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.27 | | | | – | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.05 | | | | 9.90 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 14,382 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.76 | | | | – | |
Y | | | 9.84 | | | | 0.37 | | | | – | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 9.88 | | | | 4.28 | | | | 102,198 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 3.78 | | | | – | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.33 | | | | – | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 29,212 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.23 | | | | 123 | |
B | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.25 | | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 8,814 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.47 | | | | – | |
C | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.25 | | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 22,973 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.47 | | | | – | |
Y | | | 10.07 | | | | 0.35 | | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 9.84 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 82,439 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 3.53 | | | | – | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.14 | | | | 0.30 | | | | – | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 10.08 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 39,148 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 2.95 | | | | 108 | |
B | | | 10.14 | | | | 0.23 | | | | – | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 10.08 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 12,267 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.26 | | | | – | |
C | | | 10.14 | | | | 0.23 | | | | – | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 10.08 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 34,949 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.26 | | | | – | |
Y(g) | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.30 | | | | – | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 10.07 | | | | 2.62 | (e) | | | 31,429 | | | | 0.61 | (f) | | | 0.60 | (f) | | | 0.60 | (f) | | | 3.03 | (f) | | | – | |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on November 28, 2003. |
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Short Duration Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,009.42 | | | $ | 4.48 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | 0.90 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,005.66 | | | $ | 8.20 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.61 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,006.76 | | | $ | 8.20 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.61 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.22 | | | $ | 2.69 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.11 | | | $ | 2.70 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index of those Russell 2000 Index growth companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Small Company A# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -35.10 | % | | | -0.07 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 5.46 | % |
Small Company A## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -38.67 | % | | | -1.20 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 4.99 | % |
Small Company B# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -35.42 | % | | | -0.75 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
Small Company B## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -38.65 | % | | | -1.07 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
Small Company C# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -35.54 | % | | | -0.81 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 4.72 | % |
Small Company C## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.18 | % | | | -0.81 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 4.72 | % |
Small Company I# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -35.00 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 5.51 | % |
Small Company R3# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -35.31 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 5.80 | % |
Small Company R4# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -35.09 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 5.87 | % |
Small Company R5# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -34.90 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 5.92 | % |
Small Company Y# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -34.78 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 5.96 | % |
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# | | Without sales charge |
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## | | With sales charge |
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NA | | Not Applicable |
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* | | 10 year and inception returns are not applicable for Class B because after 8 years Class B converts to Class A. |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class I shares commenced operations on 8/31/06. Performance prior to 8/31/06 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Wellington Management Company, LLP | | |
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Steven C. Angeli, CFA | | Mario E. Abularach, CFA, CMT |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Vice President |
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Stephen C. Mortimer | | |
Senior Vice President | | |
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Hartford Investment Management Company | | |
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Hugh Whelan, CFA |
Managing Director | | |
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Kurt Cubbage, CFA | | |
Vice President | | |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Small Company Fund returned - -7.18% before sales charges for the six month period ended April 30, 2009, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index which returned -3.77% for the same period. The Fund underperformed the
- -2.75% return of the average fund in the Lipper Small Cap Growth Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The six-month period ended April 30, 2009 was one of the most volatile in history, reflecting investors’ fluctuating reactions to economic data releases and the US government’s involvement to help mitigate the financial crisis. The broad US equity market registered its sixth straight quarterly decline in the first quarter of 2009, but ended the period with a sharp rebound from mid-March lows. In this environment, small cap, mid cap and large cap stocks all declined during the period, as measured by the Russell 2000
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(-8.4%), S&P MidCap 400 (-0.2%) and S&P 500 (-8.5%) indices, respectively. Six of ten sectors within the Russell 2000 Growth index declined during the period. Energy (-25%), Industrials (-11%), and Health Care (-11%) declined the most while Consumer Discretionary (11%), Telecommunication Services (11%), and Utilities (9%) were the strongest-performing sectors.
The Fund underperformed its benchmark during the period primarily due to weak stock selection within Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, and Health Care. Sector allocation helped performance due to an overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) position in Consumer Discretionary. Stock selection in Industrials helped relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) performance during the period, as did a moderate allocation to cash.
Stocks that detracted the most from relative returns during the period were Solutia (Materials) and Ubisoft Entertainment (Information Technology). A specialty chemical producer, Solutia’s shares declined amid concerns about the company’s debt levels and exposure to automotive- and construction-related end markets. We eliminated the position during the period. Shares of French computer and video game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment fell as the company issued earnings guidance below analysts’ expectations. We exited the position during the period. Significant detractors from absolute (i.e. total return) returns also included Penn Virginia (Energy), ICON (Health Care), and HealthSouth (Health Care).
Top contributors to relative performance during the period included Aecom Technology (Industrials) and Advance Auto Parts (Consumer Discretionary). Shares of Aecom Technology, which provides infrastructure planning, consulting, design, and program and construction management services, rose as the company’s earnings exceeded expectations. Strong growth in demand for replacement auto parts drove shares of Advance Auto Parts higher. The company benefited from the weak economy as consumers favored replacing existing autos rather than purchasing new vehicles. Significant contributors to absolute returns also included MetroPCS Communications (Information Technology), Western Digital (Information Technology), and Allegiant Travel (Industrials).
What is the outlook?
We are in a period of tremendous uncertainty, which has undermined confidence and with it, stock prices. Furthermore, the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions. Signs of improvement — or even lessening deterioration — can have a powerful influence on sentiment and stock prices. At the same time stimulus programs are rapidly advancing from the idea stage to actual funding. And while credit markets remain tight, they are beginning to show signs of healing.
Despite the uncertainty, the Fund continues to focus on stocks of companies that have unique business models or special market opportunities that should allow them to deliver superior growth. The Fund remains well diversified, with holdings across all major market sectors. At the end of the period, the Fund had overweights in Consumer Discretionary and Telecommunication Services relative to the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The Fund ended the period most underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) Health Care, Information Technology, and Industrials.
At April 30, 2009, 57% of the Fund’s assets were managed by Wellington and 43% of the assets were managed by Hartford Investment Management.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of | |
Industry | | Net Assets | |
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Automobiles & Components | | | 0.1 | % |
Banks | | | 0.7 | |
Capital Goods | | | 10.5 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 2.8 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 5.2 | |
Consumer Services | | | 6.7 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 1.2 | |
Energy | | | 6.2 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.3 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2.0 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 9.7 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.4 | |
Insurance | | | 1.9 | |
Materials | | | 2.1 | |
Media | | | 2.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 9.1 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.9 | |
Retailing | | | 5.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.4 | |
Software & Services | | | 12.2 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 7.5 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.4 | |
Transportation | | | 3.0 | |
Utilities | | | 0.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.1 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.1 | ) |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 41 | | | Exide Technologies • | | | | | | $ | 224 | |
| 24 | | | Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. • | | | | | | | 371 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 595 | |
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| | | | Banks - 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 38 | | | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. • | | | | | | | 673 | |
| 122 | | | Signature Bank • | | | | | | | 3,325 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,998 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 10.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 25 | | | Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | | | | | 716 | |
| 119 | | | Aecom Technology Corp. • | | | | | | | 3,073 | |
| 29 | | | American Superconductor Corp. • | | | | | | | 745 | |
| 115 | | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | | | | | 3,712 | |
| 41 | | | Apogee Enterprises | | | | | | | 555 | |
| 28 | | | Applied Signal Technology | | | | | | | 553 | |
| 74 | | | Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,183 | |
| 88 | | | Briggs & Stratton Corp. | | | | | | | 1,304 | |
| 59 | | | Chart Industries, Inc. • | | | | | | | 813 | |
| 25 | | | Clarcor, Inc. | | | | | | | 766 | |
| 24 | | | Curtis-Wright Corp. | | | | | | | 767 | |
| 3 | | | Dynamic Materials Corp. | | | | | | | 51 | |
| 62 | | | EMCOR Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,298 | |
| 38 | | | Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. • | | | | | | | 699 | |
| 55 | | | EnerSys• | | | | | | | 940 | |
| 19 | | | ESCO Technologies, Inc. • | | | | | | | 796 | |
| 144 | | | Force Protection, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,094 | |
| 142 | | | GrafTech International Ltd. • | | | | | | | 1,252 | |
| 26 | | | Graham Corp. | | | | | | | 328 | |
| 126 | | | GT Solar International, Inc. • | | | | | | | 893 | |
| 28 | | | Heico Corp. | | | | | | | 807 | |
| 34 | | | II-VI, Inc. • | | | | | | | 808 | |
| 19 | | | Kaydon Corp. | | | | | | | 620 | |
| 140 | | | Lennox International, Inc. | | | | | | | 4,456 | |
| 75 | | | MasTec, Inc. • | | | | | | | 938 | |
| 23 | | | Michael Baker Corp. • | | | | | | | 782 | |
| 13 | | | Middleby Corp. • | | | | | | | 564 | |
| 21 | | | Nordson Corp. | | | | | | | 758 | |
| 84 | | | Orbital Sciences Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,294 | |
| 28 | | | Orion Marine Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 423 | |
| 168 | | | Pall Corp. | | | | | | | 4,433 | |
| 133 | | | Pentair, Inc. | | | | | | | 3,548 | |
| 17 | | | Perini Corp. • | | | | | | | 300 | |
| 49 | | | Regal-Beloit Corp. | | | | | | | 2,009 | |
| 90 | | | Sterling Construction Co., Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,681 | |
| 104 | | | Sunpower Corp. Class B • | | | | | | | 2,627 | |
| 114 | | | Taser International, Inc. • | | | | | | | 549 | |
| 155 | | | Teledyne Technologies, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,936 | |
| 20 | | | Titan Machinery, Inc. • | | | | | | | 205 | |
| 31 | | | TransDigm Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,078 | |
| 15 | | | Trex Co., Inc. • | | | | | | | 168 | |
| 30 | | | Wabtec Corp. | | | | | | | 1,146 | |
| 23 | | | Watsco, Inc. | | | | | | | 973 | |
| 64 | | | WESCO International, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,668 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 58,309 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services - 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 16 | | | Administaff, Inc. | | | | | | | 430 | |
| 67 | | | CBIZ, Inc. • | | | | | | | 525 | |
| — | | | CoStar Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 10 | |
| 37 | | | Geo Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 618 | |
| 43 | | | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 768 | |
| 32 | | | Herman Miller, Inc. | | | | | | | 483 | |
| — | | | Huron Consulting Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2 | |
| 88 | | | Knoll, Inc. | | | | | | | 626 | |
| 10 | | | McGrath RentCorp. | | | | | | | 209 | |
| 35 | | | Rollins, Inc. | | | | | | | 638 | |
| 206 | | | Sykes Enterprises, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,051 | |
| 48 | | | Tetra Tech, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,177 | |
| 165 | | | Waste Connections, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,266 | |
| 31 | | | Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,619 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 15,422 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel - 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 11 | | | Deckers Outdoor Corp. • | | | | | | | 611 | |
| 230 | | | Gildan Activewear, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,638 | |
| 308 | | | Hanesbrands, Inc. • | | | | | | | 5,070 | |
| 130 | | | Iconix Brand Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,847 | |
| 321 | | | Jarden Corp. • | | | | | | | 6,444 | |
| 18 | | | Polaris Industries, Inc. | | | | | | | 591 | |
| 87 | | | Pool Corp. | | | | | | | 1,552 | |
| 80 | | | Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. • | | | | | | | 573 | |
| 129 | | | Snap-On, Inc. | | | | | | | 4,359 | |
| 55 | | | Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. | | | | | | | 705 | |
| 36 | | | True Religion Apparel, Inc. • | | | | | | | 568 | |
| 51 | | | Tupperware Brands Corp. | | | | | | | 1,286 | |
| 47 | | | Warnaco Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,355 | |
| 40 | | | Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | | | | | | 835 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 28,434 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services - 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 23 | | | American Public Education, Inc. • | | | | | | | 838 | |
| 114 | | | Bally Technologies, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,994 | |
| 31 | | | BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. • | | | | | | | 519 | |
| 25 | | | Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. • | | | | | | | 980 | |
| 157 | | | Burger King Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,568 | |
| 53 | | | California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. • | | | | | | | 829 | |
| 18 | | | Capella Education Co. • | | | | | | | 949 | |
| 18 | | | CEC Entertainment, Inc. • | | | | | | | 553 | |
| 69 | | | Cheesecake Factory, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,195 | |
| 68 | | | CKE Restaurants, Inc. | | | | | | | 647 | |
| 122 | | | Coinstar, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,326 | |
| 447 | | | Corinthian Colleges, Inc. • | | | | | | | 6,880 | |
| 24 | | | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | | | | | | | 777 | |
| 11 | | | DineEquity, Inc. | | | | | | | 337 | |
| 37 | | | Jack in the Box, Inc. • | | | | | | | 921 | |
| 97 | | | Life Time Fitness, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,812 | |
| 24 | | | Lincoln Educational Services Corp. • | | | | | | | 402 | |
| — | | | Matthews International Corp. Class A | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 31 | | | P. F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. • | | | | | | | 930 | |
| 26 | | | Papa John’s International, Inc. • | | | | | | | 688 | |
| 98 | | | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,414 | |
| 8 | | | Steiner Leisure Ltd. • | | | | | | | 242 | |
| 75 | | | Texas Roadhouse, Inc. • | | | | | | | 850 | |
| 23 | | | Vail Resorts, Inc. • | | | | | | | 671 | |
| 192 | | | Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 958 | |
| 81 | | | WMS Industries, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,593 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 36,881 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 73 | | | Ezcorp, Inc. • | | | | | | | 906 | |
| 34 | | | First Cash Financial Services, Inc. • | | | | | | | 559 | |
| 1 | | | Greenhill & Co., Inc. | | | | | | | 91 | |
| 89 | | | Knight Capital Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,373 | |
| 45 | | | Life Partners Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 850 | |
| 35 | | | optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 581 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.0% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financials - 1.2% - (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 26 | | | Riskmetrics Group, Inc. • | | | | | | $ | 447 | |
| 71 | | | Thinkorswim Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 675 | |
| 16 | | | World Acceptance Corp. • | | | | | | | 484 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,966 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 121 | | | Arena Resources, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,483 | |
| 4 | | | ATP Oil & Gas Corp. • | | | | | | | 30 | |
| 138 | | | Atwood Oceanics, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,075 | |
| 59 | | | Basic Energy Services, Inc. • | | | | | | | 601 | |
| 77 | | | Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | | | | | | | 2,328 | |
| 36 | | | Carbo Ceramics, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,108 | |
| 24 | | | Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. • | | | | | | | 718 | |
| 318 | | | Complete Production Services, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,125 | |
| 40 | | | Comstock Resources, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,392 | |
| 44 | | | Concho Resources, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,214 | |
| 17 | | | Contango Oil & Gas Co. • | | | | | | | 648 | |
| 33 | | | Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 804 | |
| 30 | | | Dril-Quip, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,025 | |
| 90 | | | Exco Resources, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,066 | |
| 30 | | | Goodrich Petroleum Corp. • | | | | | | | 684 | |
| 74 | | | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,267 | |
| 18 | | | Lufkin Industries, Inc. | | | | | | | 637 | |
| 277 | | | Lundin Petroleum Ab. • | | | | | | | 1,799 | |
| 67 | | | Matrix Service Co. • | | | | | | | 640 | |
| 36 | | | NATCO Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 871 | |
| 20 | | | Nordic American Tanker Shipping | | | | | | | 660 | |
| 8 | | | Penn Virginia Corp. | | | | | | | 106 | |
| 30 | | | RPC, Inc. | | | | | | | 323 | |
| 103 | | | St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. | | | | | | | 1,845 | |
| 48 | | | T-3 Energy Services, Inc. • | | | | | | | 645 | |
| 122 | | | USEC, Inc. • | | | | | | | 755 | |
| 152 | | | Vaalco Energy, Inc. • | | | | | | | 723 | |
| 179 | | | Wellstream Holdings plc | | | | | | | 1,363 | |
| 110 | | | Willbros Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,258 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 34,193 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 149 | | | BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,974 | |
| 20 | | | Pantry, Inc. • | | | | | | | 474 | |
| 52 | | | Spartan Stores, Inc. | | | | | | | 840 | |
| 76 | | | Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. • | | | | | | | 870 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 7,158 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 26 | | | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | | | | | | | 681 | |
| 120 | | | Darling International, Inc. • | | | | | | | 688 | |
| 24 | | | Diamond Foods, Inc. | | | | | | | 639 | |
| 46 | | | Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,056 | |
| 24 | | | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters • | | | | | | | 1,718 | |
| 29 | | | Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | | | | | 1,254 | |
| 109 | | | Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,416 | |
| 15 | | | Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. • | | | | | | | 873 | |
| 48 | | | Vector Group Ltd. | | | | | | | 641 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,966 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services - 9.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 84 | | | Align Technology, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,041 | |
| 160 | | | Allscripts Misys Healthcare Solution | | | | | | | 1,983 | |
| 25 | | | Amedisys, Inc. • | | | | | | | 829 | |
| 85 | | | American Medical Systems Holdings • | | | | | | | 1,055 | |
| 24 | | | Athenahealth, Inc. • | | | | | | | 763 | |
| 35 | | | Beckman Coulter, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,861 | |
| 28 | | | Catalyst Health Solutions • | | | | | | | 641 | |
| 37 | | | Centene Corp. • | | | | | | | 678 | |
| 35 | | | Cerner Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,878 | |
| 18 | | | Chemed Corp. | | | | | | | 757 | |
| 1 | | | Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. | | | | | | | 31 | |
| 79 | | | CryoLife, Inc. • | | | | | | | 428 | |
| 58 | | | Cyberonics, Inc. • | | | | | | | 763 | |
| 210 | | | Eclipsys Corp. • | | | | | | | 2,778 | |
| 22 | | | Emergency Medical Services • | | | | | | | 771 | |
| 23 | | | Genoptix, Inc. • | | | | | | | 671 | |
| 21 | | | Haemonetics Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,102 | |
| 174 | | | Health Net, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,517 | |
| 317 | | | HealthSouth Corp. • | | | | | | | 2,970 | |
| 39 | | | HMS Holdings Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,166 | |
| 23 | | | ICU Medical, Inc. • | | | | | | | 865 | |
| 47 | | | Immucor, Inc. • | | | | | | | 772 | |
| 158 | | | Inverness Medical Innovation, Inc. • | | | | | | | 5,106 | |
| 4 | | | Landauer, Inc. | | | | | | | 194 | |
| 38 | | | LHC Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 859 | |
| 55 | | | Masimo Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,595 | |
| 54 | | | MedAssets, Inc. • | | | | | | | 929 | |
| 34 | | | NuVasive, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,290 | |
| 61 | | | Omnicare, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,557 | |
| 3 | | | Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | | | | | 89 | |
| 47 | | | Phase Forward, Inc. • | | | | | | | 676 | |
| 178 | | | SSL International plc | | | | | | | 1,251 | |
| 57 | | | STERIS Corp. | | | | | | | 1,371 | |
| 64 | | | Thoratec Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,873 | |
| 102 | | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,396 | |
| 30 | | | Vnus Medical Technologies • | | | | | | | 667 | |
| 331 | | | Volcano Corp. • | | | | | | | 4,372 | |
| 135 | | | Zoll Medical Corp. • | | | | | | | 2,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 53,714 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products - 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 225 | | | American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. • | | | | | | | 953 | |
| 15 | | | Chattem, Inc. • | | | | | | | 824 | |
| 26 | | | China Sky One Medical, Inc. • | | | | | | | 363 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 85 | | | Allied World Assurance Holdings Ltd. | | | | | | | 3,148 | |
| 59 | | | Arch Capital Group Ltd. • | | | | | | | 3,411 | |
| 39 | | | eHealth, Inc. • | | | | | | | 747 | |
| 5 | | | Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 44 | |
| 311 | | | Lancashire Holdings Ltd. • | | | | | | | 2,190 | |
| 36 | | | Tower Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,515 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | Albemarle Corp. | | | | | | | 376 | |
| 15 | | | Arch Chemicals, Inc. | | | | | | | 371 | |
| 54 | | | Calgon Carbon Corp. • | | | | | | | 911 | |
| 13 | | | Compass Minerals Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 620 | |
| 71 | | | Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,984 | |
| 42 | | | FMC Corp. | | | | | | | 2,027 | |
| 69 | | | Innophos Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,023 | |
| 8 | | | Newmarket Corp. | | | | | | | 513 | |
| 18 | | | Rock Tenn Co. Class A | | | | | | | 688 | |
| 59 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Class A | | | | | | | 1,996 | |
| 19 | | | Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 874 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 11,383 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media - 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 128 | | | Discovery Communications, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,426 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
The Hartford Small Company Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.0% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media - 2.5% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 20 | | | Dolan Media Co. • | | | | | | $ | 240 | |
| 83 | | | DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,987 | |
| 142 | | | Interactive Data Corp. | | | | | | | 3,197 | |
| 166 | | | Marvel Entertainment, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,954 | |
| 52 | | | National Cinemedia, Inc. | | | | | | | 753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 13,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 9.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 32 | | | Albany Molecular Research, Inc. • | | | | | | | 313 | |
| 53 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,774 | |
| 242 | | | Alkermes, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,849 | |
| 61 | | | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,407 | |
| 14 | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Class A • | | | | | | | 991 | |
| 343 | | | Celera Corp. • | | | | | | | 2,772 | |
| 46 | | | Cephalon, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,003 | |
| 83 | | | Cougar Biotechnology, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,891 | |
| 176 | | | Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,916 | |
| 37 | | | Dendreon Corp. • | | | | | | | 792 | |
| 14 | | | Dionex Corp. • | | | | | | | 894 | |
| 3 | | | Emergent Biosolutions, Inc. • | | | | | | | 35 | |
| 91 | | | Enzon, Inc. • | | | | | | | 522 | |
| 121 | | | eResearch Technology, Inc. • | | | | | | | 614 | |
| 100 | | | Icon plc ADR • | | | | | | | 1,581 | |
| 66 | | | Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,036 | |
| 108 | | | Life Technologies Corp. • | | | | | | | 4,010 | |
| 1 | | | Luminex Corp. • | | | | | | | 17 | |
| 74 | | | Martek Biosciences Corp. | | | | | | | 1,339 | |
| 23 | | | Maxygen, Inc. • | | | | | | | 135 | |
| 172 | | | Medicines Co. • | | | | | | | 1,713 | |
| 83 | | | Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. Class A | | | | | | | 1,334 | |
| 86 | | | Myriad Genetics, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,353 | |
| 60 | | | NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 209 | |
| 98 | | | Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,532 | |
| 114 | | | OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,841 | |
| 129 | | | PAREXEL International Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,279 | |
| 120 | | | PDL Biopharma, Inc. | | | | | | | 855 | |
| 179 | | | Questcor Pharmaceuticals • | | | | | | | 804 | |
| 136 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,802 | |
| 13 | | | United Therapeutics Corp. • | | | | | | | 839 | |
| 40 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International. • | | | | | | | 670 | |
| 58 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,791 | |
| 49 | | | VIVUS, Inc. • | | | | | | | 197 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 50,110 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate - 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 54 | | | AMB Property Corp. | | | | | | | 1,028 | |
| 311 | | | Diamondrock Hospitality | | | | | | | 2,016 | |
| 17 | | | Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | | | | | | | 684 | |
| 75 | | | LaSalle Hotel Properties | | | | | | | 893 | |
| 73 | | | Regency Centers Corp. | | | | | | | 2,751 | |
| 29 | | | Tanger Factory Outlet Center | | | | | | | 975 | |
| 31 | | | Washington Real Estate Investment Trust | | | | | | | 652 | |
| 81 | | | Weingarten Realty Investments | | | | | | | 1,263 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,262 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailing - 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 113 | | | Advance Automotive Parts, Inc. | | | | | | | 4,956 | |
| 232 | | | Aeropostale, Inc. • | | | | | | | 7,888 | |
| 189 | | | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,796 | |
| — | | | Cato Corp. | | | | | | | 8 | |
| 1 | | | Christopher & Banks Corp. | | | | | | | 6 | |
| 124 | | | Gymboree Corp. • | | | | | | | 4,272 | |
| 105 | | | Lumber Liquidators, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,576 | |
| 33 | | | Netflix, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,488 | |
| 92 | | | OfficeMax, Inc. | | | | | | | 687 | |
| 59 | | | PetMed Express, Inc. • | | | | | | | 958 | |
| 24 | | | Tractor Supply Co. • | | | | | | | 973 | |
| 109 | | | Urban Outfitters, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,123 | |
| 47 | | | Wet Seal, Inc. Class A • | | | | | | | 179 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 27,910 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 219 | | | Atheros Communications, Inc. • | | | | | | | 3,776 | |
| 15 | | | Cymer, Inc. • | | | | | | | 429 | |
| 28 | | | Hittite Microwave Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,032 | |
| 39 | | | Micrel, Inc. | | | | | | | 292 | |
| 78 | | | Microsemi Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,044 | |
| 29 | | | Netlogic Microsystems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 932 | |
| 9 | | | NVE Corp. • | | | | | | | 355 | |
| 901 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. • | | | | | | | 4,882 | |
| 155 | | | PMC — Sierra, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,226 | |
| 3 | | | Power Integrations, Inc. | | | | | | | 62 | |
| 767 | | | RF Micro Devices, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,618 | |
| 57 | | | Semtech Corp. • | | | | | | | 828 | |
| 164 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,453 | |
| 37 | | | Ultratech Stepper, Inc. • | | | | | | | 506 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 18,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services - 12.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 59 | | | ACI Worldwide, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,021 | |
| 34 | | | Advent Software, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,117 | |
| 83 | | | AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,392 | |
| 28 | | | Blackbaud, Inc. | | | | | | | 430 | |
| 32 | | | Blackboard, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,097 | |
| 39 | | | Concur Technologies, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,066 | |
| 42 | | | CSG Systems International, Inc. • | | | | | | | 606 | |
| 48 | | | CyberSource Corp. • | | | | | | | 697 | |
| 51 | | | DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. • | | | | | | | 773 | |
| 26 | | | Digital River, Inc. • | | | | | | | 980 | |
| 106 | | | Earthlink, Inc. • | | | | | | | 806 | |
| 1 | | | EPIQ Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 16 | |
| 75 | | | Equinix, Inc. • | | | | | | | 5,284 | |
| 42 | | | Factset Research Systems, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,276 | |
| 8 | | | Forrester Research, Inc. • | | | | | | | 203 | |
| 76 | | | Gartner, Inc. Class A • | | | | | | | 1,027 | |
| 98 | | | Informatica Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,555 | |
| 58 | | | j2 Global Communications, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,389 | |
| 78 | | | Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,399 | |
| 36 | | | Macrovision Solutions Corp. • | | | | | | | 737 | |
| 41 | | | Manhattan Associates, Inc. • | | | | | | | 674 | |
| 67 | | | McAfee, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,517 | |
| 38 | | | Mercadolibre, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,048 | |
| 195 | | | Micros Systems. • | | | | | | | 4,083 | |
| 59 | | | Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. • | | | | | | | 981 | |
| 86 | | | Netscout Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 773 | |
| 138 | | | Omniture, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,696 | |
| 86 | | | Parametric Technology Corp. • | | | | | | | 959 | |
| 38 | | | Pegasystems, Inc. | | | | | | | 658 | |
| 26 | | | Quality Systems | | | | | | | 1,380 | |
| 266 | | | Red Hat, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,590 | |
| 75 | | | S1 Corp. • | | | | | | | 464 | |
| 158 | | | Sapient Corp. • | | | | | | | 808 | |
| 216 | | | Solera Holdings, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,940 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.0% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services - 12.2% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | SonicWALL, Inc. • | | | | | | $ | 8 | |
| 22 | | | SPSS, Inc. • | | | | | | | 688 | |
| 59 | | | Sybase, Inc. • | | | | | | | 2,020 | |
| 34 | | | Syntel, Inc. | | | | | | | 955 | |
| 45 | | | Taleo Corp. Class A • | | | | | | | 545 | |
| 137 | | | TiVo, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,031 | |
| 41 | | | Tyler Corp. • | | | | | | | 681 | |
| 128 | | | VistaPrint Ltd. • | | | | | | | 4,382 | |
| 89 | | | Vocus, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,516 | |
| 79 | | | Websense, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,406 | |
| 87 | | | Wind River Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 640 | |
| 164 | | | Wright Express Corp. • | | | | | | | 3,744 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 67,058 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment - 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 35 | | | ADTRAN, Inc. | | | | | | | 742 | |
| 61 | | | Bigband Networks, Inc. • | | | | | | | 356 | |
| 84 | | | Cogent, Inc. • | | | | | | | 956 | |
| 56 | | | Cognex Corp. | | | | | | | 785 | |
| 51 | | | Cogo Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 420 | |
| 25 | | | Comtech Telecommunications Corp. • | | | | | | | 847 | |
| 60 | | | Data Domain, Inc. • | | | | | | | 991 | |
| 21 | | | DG Fastchannel, Inc. • | | | | | | | 498 | |
| 128 | | | Harmonic, Inc. • | | | | | | | 940 | |
| 6 | | | Interdigital, Inc. • | | | | | | | 164 | |
| 559 | | | Jabil Circuit, Inc. | | | | | | | 4,524 | |
| 199 | | | Logitech International S.A. • | | | | | | | 2,646 | |
| 29 | | | Netezza Corp. • | | | | | | | 235 | |
| 163 | | | Nice Systems Ltd. • | | | | | | | 4,187 | |
| 41 | | | Novatel Wireless, Inc. • | | | | | | | 284 | |
| 18 | | | Osi Systems, Inc. • | | | | | | | 339 | |
| 233 | | | Plexus Corp. • | | | | | | | 5,163 | |
| 283 | | | Polycom, Inc. • | | | | | | | 5,267 | |
| 64 | | | Riverbed Technology, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,178 | |
| 31 | | | Scansource, Inc. • | | | | | | | 772 | |
| 599 | | | Seagate Technology | | | | | | | 4,886 | |
| 68 | | | Starent Networks Corp. • | | | | | | | 1,336 | |
| 40 | | | Synaptics, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,301 | |
| 90 | | | Western Digital Corp. • | | | | | | | 2,123 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 40,940 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services - 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 39 | | | Alaska Communication Systems Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 237 | |
| 28 | | | Cbeyond, Inc. • | | | | | | | 565 | |
| 158 | | | Centennial Cellular Corp. Class A • | | | | | | | 1,306 | |
| 13 | | | Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | 151 | |
| 69 | | | Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. | | | | | | | 903 | |
| 288 | | | MetroPCS Communications, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,924 | |
| 40 | | | Neutral Tandem, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,131 | |
| 50 | | | NTELOS Holdings Corp. | | | | | | | 806 | |
| 60 | | | Premiere Global Services, Inc. • | | | | | | | 628 | |
| 25 | | | Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | | | | | | | 490 | |
| 69 | | | Syniverse Holdings, Inc. • | | | | | | | 868 | |
| 132 | | | TW Telecom, Inc. • | | | | | | | 1,213 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 13,222 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 68 | | | Allegiant Travel Co. • | | | | | | | 3,540 | |
| 186 | | | Heartland Express, Inc. | | | | | | | 2,777 | |
| 181 | | | Hub Group, Inc. • | | | | | | | 4,157 | |
| 145 | | | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | | | | | 4,065 | |
| 49 | | | Knight Transportation, Inc. | | | | | | | 865 | |
| 33 | | | Localiza Rent a Car S.A. | | | | | | | 171 | |
| 3 | | | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. • | | | | | | | 94 | |
| 58 | | | Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | | | | | 945 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 16,614 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 22 | | | ITC Holdings Corp. | | | | | | | 974 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total common stocks (cost $537,097) | | | | | | $ | 538,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $537,097) | | | | | | $ | 538,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,165, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2038 — 2039, value of $1,189) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,165 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 1,165 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $4,693, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $4,782) | | | | | | | �� | |
| 4,693 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 4,693 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,395, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% — 6.50%, 2035 — 2039, FNMA 4.50% — 6.50%, 2034 — 2047, value of $1,423) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,395 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,395 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,949, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% — 7.00%, 2021 — 2039, FNMA 6.00% — 7.00%, 2034 — 2038, GNMA 4.50% — 7.00%, 2024 — 2039, value of $1,988) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,949 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,949 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $7, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $7) | | | | | | | | |
| 7 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 7 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,313, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $1,342) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,313 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,313 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford Small Company Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.1% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 2.0% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $420, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% — 15.00%, 2009 — 2021, FNMA 3.50% — 15.50%, 2012 — 2039, value of $429) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 420 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 420 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 10,942 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bills - 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 750 | | | 0.18%, 07/16/2009 ▢o | | | | | | | 750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $11,692) | | | | | | $ | 11,692 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total investments (cost $548,789)▲ | | | 100.1 | % | | $ | 550,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | (0.1 | )% | | | (718 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 549,730 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 3.67% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
| | |
| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
▲ | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $557,844 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 51,195 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (58,591 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (7,396 | ) |
| | | |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
|
o | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
|
▢ | | Security pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
Russell 2000 Mini | | | 78 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 393 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 532,153 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 18,295 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 550,448 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 393 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 393 | |
| | | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
8
The Hartford Small Company Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $548,789) | | $ | 550,448 | |
Cash | | | 2,928 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 32,921 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 988 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 144 | |
Variation margin | | | 24 | |
Other assets | | | 189 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 587,642 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 36,997 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 588 | |
Investment management fees | | | 72 | |
Distribution fees | | | 20 | |
Variation margin | | | 43 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 192 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 37,912 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 549,730 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 824,414 | |
Accumulated net investment loss | | | (1,161 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (275,574 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | 2,051 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 549,730 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 12.15/$12.85 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 20,226 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 245,664 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.85 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,535 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 16,648 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.83 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,310 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 35,835 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.24 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 880 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 10,778 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.86 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 655 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 8,421 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.97 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 2,016 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 26,154 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.06 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 647 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 8,449 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.11 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 15,089 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 197,781 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,815 | |
Interest | | | 12 | |
Securities lending | | | 49 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (32 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 1,844 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2,052 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 647 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 287 | |
Class B | | | 84 | |
Class C | | | 173 | |
Class R3 | | | 12 | |
Class R4 | | | 26 | |
Custodian fees | | | 22 | |
Accounting services | | | 40 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 58 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 4 | |
Audit fees | | | 8 | |
Other expenses | | | 119 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 3,532 | |
Expense waivers | | | (287 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (199 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (41 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (527 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 3,005 | |
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Net investment loss | | | (1,161 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (178,369 | ) |
Net realized loss on futures | | | (227 | ) |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (4 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (178,600 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 140,757 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of futures | | | 199 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | — | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Other Financial Instruments | | | 140,956 | |
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Net Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (37,644 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (38,805 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (1,161 | ) | | $ | (2,066 | ) |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (178,600 | ) | | | (94,199 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and other financial instruments | | | 140,956 | | | | (215,903 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (38,805 | ) | | | (312,168 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (32,052 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (6,169 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (7,503 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (439 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | (20 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (1,013 | ) |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (56 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (19,626 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | — | | | | (66,878 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (7,307 | ) | | | 159,043 | |
Class B | | | (2,551 | ) | | | (8,767 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,940 | ) | | | 12,119 | |
Class I | | | (11 | ) | | | 13,691 | |
Class R3 | | | 5,269 | | | | 4,087 | |
Class R4 | | | 8,497 | | | | 18,065 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,379 | | | | 10,131 | |
Class Y | | | 41,558 | | | | 89,740 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 44,894 | | | | 298,109 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 6,089 | | | | (80,937 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 543,641 | | | | 624,578 | |
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End of period | | $ | 549,730 | | | $ | 543,641 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | (1,161 | ) | | $ | — | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (Unaudited)
April 30, 2009
(000’s Omitted)
1. Organization:
| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Small Company Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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| | | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”) or Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the |
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| | | counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders - Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| j) | | Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| m) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
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3. Futures and Options:
| | | Futures and Options Transactions - The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
4. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 43,260 | | | $ | — | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 23,618 | | | | 34,670 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (87,726 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (148,153 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (235,879 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $2,066, increase accumulated net realized gain by $50, and decrease paid in capital by $2,116. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 87,726 | |
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Total | | $ | 87,726 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
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5. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management and Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management and Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $250 million | | | 0.8500 | % |
On next $250 million | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $3.5 billion | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6300 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6200 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement - Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.40% | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.40 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.69 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | |
Class I Shares | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.10 | * | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.36 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.10 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.94 | |
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* | | From August 31, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2006 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $182 and contingent deferred sales charges of $18 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $10. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $499 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Impact from | | |
| | | | | | Payment from | | |
| | Impact from | | Affiliate for | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Trading | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Reimbursements | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.16 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 23.41 | % |
Class B | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 22.46 | |
Class C | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 22.37 | |
Class I | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 23.81 | |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 17.44 | |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 17.80 | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | 18.07 | |
Class Y | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 23.99 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 522,579 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 478,751 | |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 4,513 | | | | — | | | | (5,254 | ) | | | — | | | | (741 | ) | | | 11,324 | | | | 1,490 | | | | (4,107 | ) | | | — | | | | 8,707 | |
Amount | | $ | 51,251 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (58,558 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (7,307 | ) | | $ | 201,298 | | | $ | 30,285 | | | $ | (72,540 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 159,043 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 82 | | | | — | | | | (341 | ) | | | — | | | | (259 | ) | | | 203 | | | | 317 | | | | (1,083 | ) | | | — | | | | (563 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 831 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,382 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,551 | ) | | $ | 3,295 | | | $ | 5,795 | | | $ | (17,857 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (8,767 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 434 | | | | — | | | | (652 | ) | | | — | | | | (218 | ) | | | 1,097 | | | | 366 | | | | (787 | ) | | | — | | | | 676 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,474 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,414 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,940 | ) | | $ | 17,871 | | | $ | 6,702 | | | $ | (12,454 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,119 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 329 | | | | — | | | | (353 | ) | | | — | | | | (24 | ) | | | 1,008 | | | | 20 | | | | (282 | ) | | | — | | | | 746 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,822 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,833 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (11 | ) | | $ | 17,944 | | | $ | 406 | | | $ | (4,659 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,691 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 592 | | | | — | | | | (152 | ) | | | — | | | | 440 | | | | 273 | | | | 1 | | | | (66 | ) | | | — | | | | 208 | |
Amount | | $ | 7,084 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,815 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,269 | | | $ | 5,284 | | | $ | 20 | | | $ | (1,217 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,087 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 910 | | | | — | | | | (205 | ) | | | — | | | | 705 | | | | 1,119 | | | | 47 | | | | (234 | ) | | | — | | | | 932 | |
Amount | | $ | 11,003 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,506 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,497 | | | $ | 21,464 | | | $ | 1,013 | | | $ | (4,412 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,065 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 216 | | | | — | | | | (103 | ) | | | — | | | | 113 | | | | 595 | | | | 3 | | | | (87 | ) | | | — | | | | 511 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,617 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,238 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,379 | | | $ | 11,698 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | (1,624 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,131 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 5,029 | | | | — | | | | (1,729 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,300 | | | | 4,810 | | | | 901 | | | | (1,388 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,323 | |
Amount | | $ | 61,795 | | | $ | (19 | ) | | $ | (20,218 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,558 | | | $ | 93,771 | | | $ | 19,626 | | | $ | (23,657 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 89,740 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 116 | | | $ | 1,297 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 456 | | | $ | 8,432 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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- Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Ratio of Net | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | Investment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 13.09 | | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.91 | ) | | $ | (0.94 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.94 | ) | | $ | 12.15 | | | | (7.18 | )%(e) | | $ | 245,664 | | | | 1.58 | %(f) | | | 1.29 | %(f) | | | 1.29 | %(f) | | | (0.53 | )%(f) | | | 95 | % |
B | | | 11.71 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 10.85 | | | | (7.34 | ) (e) | | | 16,648 | | | | 2.67 | (f) | | | 1.70 | (f) | | | 1.70 | (f) | | | (0.94 | ) (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 11.71 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 10.83 | | | | (7.51 | ) (e) | | | 35,835 | | | | 2.36 | (f) | | | 2.01 | (f) | | | 2.01 | (f) | | | (1.25 | ) (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 13.18 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.94 | ) | | | 12.24 | | | | (7.13 | ) (e) | | | 10,778 | | | | 1.30 | (f) | | | 1.08 | (f) | | | 1.08 | (f) | | | (0.32 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 13.89 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 12.86 | | | | (7.42 | ) (e) | | | 8,421 | | | | 1.71 | (f) | | | 1.66 | (f) | | | 1.66 | (f) | | | (0.90 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 13.98 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.01 | ) | | | 12.97 | | | | (7.22 | ) (e) | | | 26,154 | | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | (0.56 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 14.06 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 13.06 | | | | (7.11 | ) (e) | | | 8,449 | | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | (0.30 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.10 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.99 | ) | | | 13.11 | | | | (6.96 | ) (e) | | | 197,781 | | | | 0.92 | (f) | | | 0.92 | (f) | | | 0.92 | (f) | | | (0.17 | ) (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 24.46 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (8.68 | ) | | | (8.74 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (11.37 | ) | | | 13.09 | | | | (39.57 | ) | | | 274,412 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.39 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 183 | |
B | | | 22.30 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (7.76 | ) | | | (7.96 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (10.59 | ) | | | 11.71 | | | | (39.95 | ) | | | 21,008 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.02 | | | | (1.01 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 22.32 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | (7.80 | ) | | | (7.98 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (10.61 | ) | | | 11.71 | | | | (40.01 | ) | | | 41,294 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 24.55 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (8.72 | ) | | | (8.74 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (11.37 | ) | | | 13.18 | | | | (39.41 | ) | | | 11,912 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 25.83 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (9.24 | ) | | | (9.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (11.94 | ) | | | 13.89 | | | | (39.69 | ) | | | 2,990 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 25.91 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (9.27 | ) | | | (9.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (11.93 | ) | | | 13.98 | | | | (39.51 | ) | | | 18,332 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 25.97 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9.28 | ) | | | (9.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (11.91 | ) | | | 14.06 | | | | (39.32 | ) | | | 7,510 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 26.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (9.29 | ) | | | (9.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (11.90 | ) | | | 14.10 | | | | (39.23 | ) | | | 166,183 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 21.58 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | 4.77 | | | | 4.75 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | 2.88 | | | | 24.46 | | | | 23.88 | (g) | | | 299,819 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 186 | |
B | | | 19.97 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | 4.36 | | | | 4.20 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | 2.33 | | | | 22.30 | | | | 22.97 | (g) | | | 52,549 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.12 | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 20.00 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 4.34 | | | | 4.19 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | 2.32 | | | | 22.32 | | | | 22.88 | (g) | | | 63,650 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | — | |
I | | | 21.59 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.84 | | | | 4.83 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | 2.96 | | | | 24.55 | | | | 24.28 | (g) | | | 3,886 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 21.95 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.95 | | | | 3.88 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.88 | | | | 25.83 | | | | 17.68 | (e) | | | 181 | | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | (0.69 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 21.95 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.99 | | | | 3.96 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.96 | | | | 25.91 | | | | 18.04 | (e) | | | 9,809 | | | | 1.34 | (f) | | | 1.34 | (f) | | | 1.34 | (f) | | | (0.54 | ) (f) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 21.95 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 4.03 | | | | 4.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4.02 | | | | 25.97 | | | | 18.31 | (e) | | | 588 | | | | 1.07 | (f) | | | 1.05 | (f) | | | 1.05 | (f) | | | (0.38 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 22.73 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.14 | | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | 3.27 | | | | 26.00 | | | | 24.44 | (g) | | | 194,096 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 18.45 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.31 | | | | 3.13 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.13 | | | | 21.58 | | | | 16.96 | | | | 194,656 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 170 | |
B | | | 17.20 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.13 | | | | 2.77 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.77 | | | | 19.97 | | | | 16.10 | | | | 52,036 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 17.22 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.10 | | | | 2.78 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.78 | | | | 20.00 | | | | 16.14 | | | | 47,744 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | — | |
I(k) | | | 20.70 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.89 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.89 | | | | 21.59 | | | | 4.30 | (e) | | | 69 | | | | 1.38 | (f) | | | 1.15 | (f) | | | 1.15 | (f) | | | (0.58 | ) (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 19.33 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.46 | | | | 3.40 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.40 | | | | 22.73 | | | | 17.59 | | | | 108,770 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 15.09 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.52 | | | | 3.36 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.36 | | | | 18.45 | | | | 22.27 | | | | 159,577 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 104 | |
B | | | 14.17 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.32 | | | | 3.03 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.03 | | | | 17.20 | | | | 21.38 | | | | 56,664 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.63 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 14.19 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.32 | | | | 3.03 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.03 | | | | 17.22 | | | | 21.35 | | | | 44,564 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.63 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 15.74 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | 3.66 | | | | 3.59 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.59 | | | | 19.33 | | | | 22.81 | | | | 43,274 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.28 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.81 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.81 | | | | 15.09 | | | | 5.67 | | | | 156,278 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (1.15 | ) | | | 142 | |
B | | | 13.51 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.66 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.66 | | | | 14.17 | | | | 4.88 | | | | 58,438 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 13.52 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.67 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.67 | | | | 14.19 | | | | 4.96 | | | | 49,327 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.83 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.91 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.91 | | | | 15.74 | | | | 6.14 | | | | 15,731 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | — | |
Footnotes to Financial Highlight are on the next page.
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2006. |
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Small Company Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 928.18 | | | $ | 6.16 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.39 | | | $ | 6.45 | | | | 1.29 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 926.55 | | | $ | 8.12 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.36 | | | $ | 8.49 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 924.85 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.82 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 928.67 | | | $ | 5.16 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.43 | | | $ | 5.40 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 925.84 | | | $ | 7.92 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.56 | | | $ | 8.30 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 927.75 | | | $ | 6.30 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.24 | | | $ | 6.60 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 928.87 | | | $ | 5.06 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.53 | | | $ | 5.30 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 930.44 | | | $ | 4.40 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.23 | | | $ | 4.60 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
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The Hartford Stock Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/99 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
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The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Stock A# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.65 | % | | | -4.03 | % | | | -3.78 | % | | | 3.27 | % |
Stock A## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.13 | % | | | -5.11 | % | | | -4.32 | % | | | 2.82 | % |
Stock B# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -37.31 | % | | | -4.90 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
Stock B## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -40.44 | % | | | -5.28 | % | | NA* | | NA* |
Stock C# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -37.34 | % | | | -4.82 | % | | | -4.48 | % | | | 2.53 | % |
Stock C## | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -37.96 | % | | | -4.82 | % | | | -4.48 | % | | | 2.53 | % |
Stock I# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.58 | % | | | -4.01 | % | | | -3.77 | % | | | 3.28 | % |
Stock R3# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.99 | % | | | -3.94 | % | | | -3.48 | % | | | 3.63 | % |
Stock R4# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.79 | % | | | -3.80 | % | | | -3.41 | % | | | 3.69 | % |
Stock R5# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.59 | % | | | -3.66 | % | | | -3.34 | % | | | 3.74 | % |
Stock Y# | | | 7/22/96 | | | | -36.57 | % | | | -3.62 | % | | | -3.32 | % | | | 3.76 | % |
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NA | | Not Applicable |
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* | | 10 year and inception returns are not applicable for Class B because after 8 years Class B converts to Class A. |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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(4) | | Class C shares commenced operations on 7/31/98. Performance prior to 7/31/98 reflects Class B performance less Class C sales charges where applicable. Class I shares commenced operations on 5/30/08. Performance prior to 5/30/08 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Steven T. Irons, CFA | | Peter I. Higgins, CFA |
Senior Vice President, Partner | | Senior Vice President, Partner |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Stock Fund returned - -1.15%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index which returned -8.53% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -7.12% return of the average fund in the Lipper Large Cap Core Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The six-month period ended April 30, 2009 was one of the most volatile in history, reflecting investors’ fluctuating reactions to economic data releases and the U.S. government’s involvement to help mitigate the financial crisis. The broad U.S. equity market registered its sixth straight quarterly decline in the first quarter of 2009, but ended the period with a sharp rebound from mid-March lows.
Large cap stocks (-8.5%) trailed mid (-0.2%) and small (-8.4%) cap stocks during the period, as measured by the S&P 500 , S&P MidCap 400, and Russell 2000 indices, respectively. Growth stocks (-2%) significantly outperformed Value stocks (-13%), as measured by the Russell 1000 Growth and Russell 1000 Value indices, respectively. Seven of ten sectors within the S&P 500 Index posted negative returns. Financials (-29%), Industrials (-13%), and Energy (-10%) were the biggest laggards, while Information Technology (6%), Consumer Discretionary (4%), and
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Telecommunication Services (3%) were the only sectors to post positive returns.
The Fund’s outperformance versus the benchmark was driven by security selection, which was strongest in Health Care, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary. Sector positioning, which is a result of bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) security selection, contributed modestly to performance as overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) allocations to the Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary sectors benefited relative results.
Top contributors to relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) and absolute (i.e. total return) performance during the period included Schering-Plough (Health Care), Goldman Sachs (Financials), and Wyeth (Health Care). Schering-Plough’s share price jumped after receiving a takeover offer by Merck. Shares of Goldman Sachs, a leading investment bank, benefited from the firm’s relatively healthy balance sheet and news that the company was exploring ways to pay back its government TARP loans sooner than had been expected. Shares of U.S.-based pharmaceutical company Wyeth moved sharply higher after Pfizer agreed to purchase the company at a significant premium.
Stocks that detracted the most from relative returns during the period were Bank of America (Financials), Delta Air Lines (Industrials), and General Electric (Industrials). Shares of diversified banking company Bank of America fell sharply on weakness in their consumer-oriented loan portfolio and concerns surrounding their acquisition of Merrill Lynch. Delta Airlines’ shares fell during the period on news of soft revenue metrics and a general contraction in demand across the travel industry, which investors feared would overshadow the benefits of industry-wide capacity reductions. General Electric, a U.S. conglomerate, saw its shares fall after the company cut its dividend and investors grew increasingly concerned about its finance unit. Significant detractors from absolute returns also included Wells Fargo (Financials) and JP Morgan Chase (Financials).
What is the outlook?
While investors have stopped worrying—for the moment—about the solvency of the banking system and the freezing of global credit, that concern has shifted to implications of government involvement in private enterprise and the troubling trends in unemployment and corporate profits. In the midst of this uncertainty we continue to focus our efforts on stock-by-stock fundamental research to construct a diversified large-cap core portfolio. We look for companies that exhibit the following qualities: industry leadership, strong balance sheets, solid management, high return on equity, accelerating earnings, and/or attractive valuation with a catalyst. At the end of the period, our bottom-up investment approach resulted in overweight exposures in Financials, Information Technology, and Industrials, as we found a number of attractive investment opportunities in these sectors. The Fund’s largest underweights (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) relative to the S&P 500 were in Utilities, Telecommunication Services, and Consumer Staples.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Banks | | | 3.6 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 7.9 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.5 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 10.5 | |
Energy | | | 13.9 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 5.2 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 3.6 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 3.4 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 1.0 | |
Insurance | | | 0.6 | |
Materials | | | 1.8 | |
Media | | | 4.6 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 8.4 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.7 | |
Retailing | | | 5.7 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 4.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 6.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 9.9 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1.5 | |
Transportation | | | 3.5 | |
Utilities | | | 1.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.2 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.5 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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COMMON STOCKS — 98.3% | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 3.6% | | | | |
| 49 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | $ | 1,961 | |
| 100 | | | Standard Chartered plc | | | 1,543 | |
| 766 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. private placement ⌂ † | | | 76 | |
| 525 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 10,505 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods — 7.9% | | | | |
| 83 | | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 2,815 | |
| 32 | | | Danaher Corp. | | | 1,870 | |
| 92 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 3,812 | |
| 15 | | | First Solar, Inc.Ÿ | | | 2,809 | |
| 513 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 6,487 | |
| 96 | | | Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 2,984 | |
| 113 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 3,697 | |
| 40 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 3,149 | |
| 49 | | | Siemens AG ADR | | | 3,286 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 0.5% | | | | |
| 139 | | | Monster Worldwide, Inc.Ÿ | | | 1,913 | |
| | | | Diversified Financials — 10.5% | | | | |
| 110 | | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 2,893 | |
| 543 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 4,852 | |
| 412 | | | Discover Financial Services, Inc. | | | 3,353 | |
| 71 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 9,098 | |
| 185 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 2,730 | |
| 363 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 11,989 | |
| 428 | | | UBS AG ADR Ÿ | | | 5,832 | |
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| | | | Energy — 13.9% | | | | |
| 94 | | | Cameco Corp. | | | 2,142 | |
| 25 | | | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. ADR | | | 1,130 | |
| 20 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 1,348 | |
| 81 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 5,135 | |
| 197 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 13,114 | |
| 109 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 5,950 | |
| 73 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 2,171 | |
| 242 | | | OAO Gazprom Class S ADR | | | 4,326 | |
| 58 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 3,242 | |
| 49 | | | Petro-Canada | | | 1,536 | |
| 111 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ADR | | | 3,709 | |
| 110 | | | Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 5,399 | |
| 96 | | | Suncor Energy, Inc. ADR | | | 2,435 | |
| 63 | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 2,184 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 5.2% | | | | |
| 61 | | | Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 2,940 | |
| 81 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 1,743 | |
| 147 | | | Safeway, Inc. | | | 2,897 | |
| 184 | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | 3,015 | |
| 141 | | | Walgreen Co. | | | 4,425 | |
| 102 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 5,141 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 3.6% | | | | |
| 58 | | | General Mills, Inc. | | | 2,950 | |
| 191 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 9,499 | |
| 92 | | | Unilever N.V. NY Shares ADR | | | 1,815 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 3.4% | | | | |
| 18 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Ÿ | | | 2,558 | |
| 121 | | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | 3,878 | |
| 108 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,535 | |
| 61 | | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Ÿ | | | 2,019 | |
| 44 | | | Zimmer Holdings, Inc.Ÿ | | | 1,936 | |
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| | | | Household & Personal Products — 1.0% | | | | |
| 76 | | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | 3,738 | |
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| | | | Insurance — 0.6% | | | | |
| 55 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 2,531 | |
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| | | | Materials — 1.8% | | | | |
| 138 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 3,171 | |
| 47 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | | | 4,039 | |
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| | | | Media — 4.6% | | | | |
| 633 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A | | | 9,783 | |
| 175 | | | Time Warner, Inc. | | | 3,814 | |
| 222 | | | Viacom, Inc. Class BŸ | | | 4,278 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 8.4% | | | | |
| 181 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | | 3,023 | |
| 465 | | | Elan Corp. plc ADR Ÿ | | | 2,746 | |
| 84 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 2,765 | |
| 108 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 2,613 | |
| 436 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 5,820 | |
| 179 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 4,128 | |
| 239 | | | Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | | 4,114 | |
| 66 | | | UCB S.A. | | | 1,802 | |
| 107 | | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Ÿ | | | 3,310 | |
| 58 | | | Wyeth | | | 2,459 | |
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| | | | Real Estate — 0.7% | | | | |
| 49 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 584 | |
| 40 | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 2,085 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,669 | |
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| | | | Retailing — 5.7% | | | | |
| 64 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 2,472 | |
| 2,495 | | | Buck Holdings L.P.⌂Ÿ† | | | 4,439 | |
| 55 | | | Kohl’s Corp.Ÿ | | | 2,490 | |
| 241 | | | Lowe’s Co., Inc. | | | 5,171 | |
| 107 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 2,430 | |
| 256 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 5,274 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.3% | | | | |
| 216 | | | Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 2,636 | |
| 84 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 1,331 | |
| 89 | | | Lam Research Corp.Ÿ | | | 2,473 | |
| 396 | | | Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | | | 5,367 | |
| 271 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 4,896 | |
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| | | | Software & Services — 6.4% | | | | |
| 101 | | | Accenture Ltd. Class A | | | 2,972 | |
| 12 | | | Google, Inc.Ÿ | | | 4,791 | |
| 544 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 11,029 | |
| 90 | | | Oracle Corp.Ÿ | | | 1,735 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMON STOCKS - 98.3% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services - 6.4% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| 253 | | | Western Union Co. | | | | | | $ | 4,238 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 24,765 | |
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| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 9.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 57 | | | Apple, Inc.Ÿ | | | | | | | 7,109 | |
| 651 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc.Ÿ | | | | | | | 12,570 | |
| 130 | | | Corning, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,899 | |
| 464 | | | Flextronics International Ltd.Ÿ | | | | | | | 1,800 | |
| 104 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | | | | | 3,749 | |
| 145 | | | NetApp, Inc.Ÿ | | | | | | | 2,650 | |
| 196 | | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | | | | | 8,303 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 38,080 | |
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| | | | Telecommunication Services — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 69 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | | | | 1,755 | |
| 245 | | | MetroPCS Communications, Inc.Ÿ | | | | | | | 4,192 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 5,947 | |
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| | | | Transportation — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 652 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc.Ÿ | | | | | | | 4,023 | |
| 76 | | | FedEx Corp. | | | | | | | 4,253 | |
| 104 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | | | | | | 5,438 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 13,714 | |
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| | | | Utilities — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 106 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | | | | | 4,881 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $484,210) | | | | | | $ | 381,995 | |
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WARRANTS - 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 96 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement ⌂Ÿ † | | | | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total warrants (cost $—) | | | | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $484,210) | | | | | | $ | 381,995 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $158, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $161) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 157 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | $ | 157 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $189, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $193) | | | | | | | | |
| 189 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 189 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $264, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $269) | | | | | | | | |
| 264 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 264 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $1) | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $57, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $58) | | | | | | | | |
| 57 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 57 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 668 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $668) | | | | | | $ | 668 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $484,878) ▲ | | | 98 .5 | % | | $ | 382,663 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.5 | % | | | 5,958 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 388,621 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 11.19% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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| | Foreign securities that are principally traded on certain foreign markets are adjusted daily pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors in order to reflect an adjustment for factors occurring after the close of the foreign market but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $505,728 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 17,288 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (140,353 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (123,065 | ) |
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† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $4,515, which represents 1.16% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
• | | Currently non-income producing. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
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| 06/2007 | | | | 2,495 | | | Buck Holdings L.P. | | $ | 2,497 | |
| 04/2008 | | | | 766 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement | | | 6,700 | |
| 04/2008 | | | | 96 | | | Washington Mutual, Inc. Private Placement Warrants | | | — | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $4,515 which represents 1.16% of total net assets.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
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| | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized |
| | Market | | Contract | | Delivery | | Appreciation/ |
Description | | Value ╪ | | Amount | | Date | | (Depreciation) |
British Pound (Sell) | | $ | 44 | | | $ | 44 | | | 05/06/09 | | $ | — |
Euro (Sell) | | | 51 | | | | 51 | | | 05/06/09 | | | — |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 366,998 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 11,150 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 4,515 | |
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Total | | $ | 382,663 | |
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Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
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Assets: | | | | |
Securities: | | | | |
Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 2,423 | |
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Change in unrealized appreciation w | | | 2,092 | |
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Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 4,515 | |
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w Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | 2,092 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009
(Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $484,878) | | $ | 382,663 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 12,949 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 504 | |
Other assets | | | 223 | |
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Total assets | | | 396,340 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | — | |
Bank overdraft — foreign cash | | | — | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 6,643 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 648 | |
Investment management fees | | | 47 | |
Distribution fees | | | 27 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 354 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 7,719 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 388,621 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 896,854 | |
Accumulated distribution in excess of net investment income | | | (1,293 | ) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (404,725 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (102,215 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 388,621 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 13.32/$14.09 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 20,371 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 271,325 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.40 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 3,455 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 42,831 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 12.46 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 4,544 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 56,615 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.25 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 10 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 131 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.77 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 2 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 27 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.81 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 15 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.82 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | — | |
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Net assets | | $ | 6 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.82 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,279 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 17,671 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 4,709 | |
Interest | | | 1 | |
Securities lending | | | 62 | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (89 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 4,683 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,418 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 1,203 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 320 | |
Class B | | | 224 | |
Class C | | | 274 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 11 | |
Accounting services | | | 27 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 54 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 7 | |
Audit fees | | | 13 | |
Other expenses | | | 123 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 3,674 | |
Expense waivers | | | (701 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (672 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (14 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (1,387 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 2,287 | |
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Net investment income | | | 2,396 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (152,816 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures | | | 463 | |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | | 3,311 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (149,042 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 134,651 | |
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (3,293 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 131,358 | |
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Net Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (17,684 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (15,288 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,396 | | | $ | 2,741 | |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (149,042 | ) | | | (106,097 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 131,358 | | | | (311,566 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (15,288 | ) | | | (414,922 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (5,545 | ) | | | (726 | ) |
Class B | | | (142 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (396 | ) | | | — | |
Class I | | | (4 | ) | | | — | |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (1 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (412 | ) | | | (469 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (6,500 | ) | | | (1,195 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (23,705 | ) | | | (95,535 | ) |
Class B | | | (12,101 | ) | | | (55,794 | ) |
Class C | | | (7,557 | ) | | | (24,459 | ) |
Class I | | | 85 | | | | 100 | |
Class R3 | | | 6 | | | | (4 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (14 | ) | | | 10 | |
Class Y | | | (27,846 | ) | | | 13,830 | |
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Net decrease from capital share transactions | | | (71,132 | ) | | | (161,852 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets | | | (92,920 | ) | | | (577,969 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 481,541 | | | | 1,059,510 | |
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End of period | | $ | 388,621 | | | $ | 481,541 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income | | $ | (1,293 | ) | | $ | 2,811 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Stock Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The |
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| | | circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions — The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.
| d) | | Securities Lending — The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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| e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| h) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| j) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| k) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are:
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate.
FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value.
Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments.
FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented.
| m) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| n) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The |
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| | | Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 1,195 | | | $ | 4,121 | |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 6,075 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (234,833 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (257,687 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (486,445 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $86 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $86. |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2011 | | $ | 138,221 | |
2016 | | | 96,612 | |
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Total | | $ | 234,833 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment advisory services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.7500 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6450 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
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| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.25% | | NA | | NA | | 1.00% | | 1.50% | | 1.20% | | 0.90% | | NA |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.87 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.42 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.18 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.03 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.76 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.51 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.19‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.92§ | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.80 | |
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* | | From May 30, 2008 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2008 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $136 and contingent deferred sales charges of $32 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $10. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $655 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Impact from | | Total Return |
| | Payment from | | Excluding |
| | Affiliate for SEC | | Payment from |
| | Settlement for the | | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 | | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 0.13 | % | | | 16.67 | % |
Class B | | | 0.14 | | | | 15.72 | |
Class C | | | 0.14 | | | | 15.86 | |
Class Y | | | 0.12 | | | | 17.31 | |
As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows:
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| | Shares |
Class I | | | 5 | |
Class R3 | | | — | * |
Class R4 | | | — | * |
Class R5 | | | — | * |
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* | | Due to the presentation of the financial statements in thousands, the number of shares held round to zero. |
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6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 158,242 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 236,082 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,264 | | | | 445 | | | | (3,719 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,010 | ) | | | 2,665 | | | | 31 | | | | (7,525 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,829 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 15,051 | | | $ | 5,393 | | | $ | (44,149 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (23,705 | ) | | $ | 54,575 | | | $ | 705 | | | $ | (150,815 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (95,535 | ) |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 101 | | | | 12 | | | | (1,214 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,101 | ) | | | 158 | | | | — | | | | (3,108 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,950 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,111 | | | $ | 138 | | | $ | (13,350 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (12,101 | ) | | $ | 2,991 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (58,785 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (55,794 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 154 | | | | 32 | | | | (870 | ) | | | — | | | | (684 | ) | | | 195 | | | | — | | | | (1,503 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,308 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,738 | | | $ | 366 | | | $ | (9,661 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (7,557 | ) | | $ | 3,508 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (27,967 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (24,459 | ) |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 13 | | | | — | | | | (8 | ) | | | — | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | |
Amount | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (79 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 100 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4 | ) |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (14 | ) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 152 | | | | 33 | | | | (2,348 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,163 | ) | | | 903 | | | | 20 | | | | (358 | ) | | | — | | | | 565 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,980 | | | $ | 412 | | | $ | (30,238 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (27,846 | ) | | $ | 19,420 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | (6,059 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,830 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 436 | | | $ | 5,168 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 1,152 | | | $ | 23,840 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
9. | | Proposed Reorganization: |
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| | On May 6, 2009, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) approved a Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”) that provides for the reorganization of a series of the Company, The Hartford Stock Fund, into another series of the Company, The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund (“Reorganization”). The Reorganization does not require shareholder approval. |
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| | Effective as of the close of business on July 31, 2009, in anticipation of the Reorganization, shares of Classes A, B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y of The Hartford Stock Fund will no longer be sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) or be eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds. |
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| | The Board, including all of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) (“Independent Directors”), carefully considered the proposed Reorganization and have determined that it (1) is in the best interests of The Hartford Stock Fund and The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and (2) would not result in a dilution of the interests of shareholders of either Fund. In making these determinations, the Board considered that the Reorganization will provide shareholders of The Hartford Stock Fund with (a) a comparable investment and (b) the enhanced potential to realize economies of scale. |
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| | The Reorganization is expected to occur on or about October 2, 2009 or on such later date as the officers of the Company determine (“Closing Date”). As of the close of business on the Closing Date, pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement, each holder of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Y shares of The Hartford Stock Fund will become the owner of corresponding full and fractional shares of The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund having an aggregate value equal to the aggregate value of his or her shares of The Hartford Stock Fund. While the net asset value per share and number of shares held in such shareholder’s account will differ following the Reorganization, the total value of such shareholder’s account will remain the same. |
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| | No sales load, commission or other transactional fee will be imposed as a result of the Reorganization. The Funds’ investment adviser, HIFSCO, has agreed to bear all of the expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization, except for any brokerage fees and brokerage expenses associated with the Reorganization. In addition, the closing of the Reorganization is contingent upon, among other things, receiving an opinion of counsel that the proposed Reorganization will qualify as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes. As a result, it is anticipated that shareholders will not recognize any gain or loss in connection with the proposed Reorganization. |
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| | Shareholders of The Hartford Stock Fund who determine that they do not wish to become shareholders of The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund may (1) redeem their shares of The Hartford Stock Fund before the Closing Date or (2) exchange their shares of The Hartford Stock Fund before the Closing Date for shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund by contacting the Company or their broker, financial intermediary, or other financial institution. Please note that a redemption or an exchange of shares of The Hartford Stock Fund will be a taxable event and a shareholder may recognize a gain or loss in connection with that transaction. |
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10. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 13.75 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.27 | ) | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | (0.43 | ) | | $ | 13.32 | | | | (1.15) | %(f) | | $ | 271,325 | | | | 1.80 | %(g) | | | 0.88 | %(g) | | | 0.88 | %(g) | | | 1.59 | %(g) | | | 41 | % |
B | | | 12.65 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 12.40 | | | | (1.76 | ) (f) | | | 42,831 | | | | 2.77 | (g) | | | 2.17 | (g) | | | 2.17 | (g) | | | 0.31 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 12.76 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 12.46 | | | | (1.76 | ) (f) | | | 56,615 | | | | 2.36 | (g) | | | 2.17 | (g) | | | 2.17 | (g) | | | 0.30 | (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 13.77 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 13.25 | | | | (1.18 | ) (f) | | | 131 | | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | 1.68 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 14.19 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 13.77 | | | | (1.48 | ) (f) | | | 27 | | | | 1.79 | (g) | | | 1.50 | (g) | | | 1.50 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 14.29 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 13.81 | | | | (1.34 | ) (f) | | | 15 | | | | 1.44 | (g) | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 1.47 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 14.32 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 13.82 | | | | (1.15 | ) (f) | | | 6 | | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 0.90 | (g) | | | 0.90 | (g) | | | 1.54 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.34 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 13.82 | | | | (1.21 | ) (f) | | | 17,671 | | | | 0.87 | (g) | | | 0.87 | (g) | | | 0.87 | (g) | | | 1.86 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 24.47 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (10.83 | ) | | | (10.69 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (10.72 | ) | | | 13.75 | | | | (43.74 | ) | | | 307,712 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 90 | |
B | | | 22.69 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (9.83 | ) | | | (10.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10.04 | ) | | | 12.65 | | | | (44.24 | ) | | | 57,627 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.09 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 22.89 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (10.03 | ) | | | (10.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10.13 | ) | | | 12.76 | | | | (44.25 | ) | | | 66,725 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 2.05 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | |
I(h) | | | 21.54 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (7.84 | ) | | | (7.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7.77 | ) | | | 13.77 | | | | (36.08 | ) (f) | | | 64 | | | | 0.76 | (g) | | | 0.76 | (g) | | | 0.76 | (g) | | | 0.91 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 25.40 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (11.16 | ) | | | (11.13 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (11.21 | ) | | | 14.19 | | | | (43.95 | ) | | | 20 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 25.47 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (11.21 | ) | | | (11.13 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (11.18 | ) | | | 14.29 | | | | (43.78 | ) | | | 34 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.52 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 25.53 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (11.27 | ) | | | (11.09 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (11.21 | ) | | | 14.32 | | | | (43.62 | ) | | | 6 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.85 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 25.56 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (11.20 | ) | | | (11.06 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (11.22 | ) | | | 14.34 | | | | (43.53 | ) | | | 49,353 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.95 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 21.04 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 3.53 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 3.43 | | | | 24.47 | | | | 16.82 | (i) | | | 665,897 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 96 | |
B | | | 19.58 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 3.11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.11 | | | | 22.69 | | | | 15.88 | (i) | | | 170,341 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.11 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 19.73 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 3.16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3.16 | | | | 22.89 | | | | 16.02 | (i) | | | 149,640 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.98 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | |
R3(j) | | | 22.66 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.75 | | | | 2.74 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.74 | | | | 25.40 | | | | 12.09 | (f) | | | 42 | | | | 1.56 | (g) | | | 1.51 | (g) | | | 1.51 | (g) | | | (0.18 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4(k) | | | 22.66 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | 2.75 | | | | 2.81 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.81 | | | | 25.47 | | | | 12.40 | (f) | | | 44 | | | | 1.25 | (g) | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 0.29 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(l) | | | 22.66 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 2.75 | | | | 2.87 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.87 | | | | 25.53 | | | | 12.67 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 0.97 | (g) | | | 0.92 | (g) | | | 0.92 | (g) | | | 0.57 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 21.95 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 3.81 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 3.61 | | | | 25.56 | | | | 17.45 | (i) | | | 73,535 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.82 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 18.39 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | 2.58 | | | | 2.69 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 2.65 | | | | 21.04 | | | | 14.65 | | | | 684,726 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 110 | |
B | | | 17.23 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.35 | | | | 19.58 | | | | 13.64 | | | | 223,639 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.12 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 17.35 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | 2.42 | | | | 2.38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.38 | | | | 19.73 | | | | 13.72 | | | | 161,554 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.03 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 19.18 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 2.70 | | | | 2.91 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 2.77 | | | | 21.95 | | | | 15.21 | | | | 131,759 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 1.03 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 16.76 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.73 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.63 | | | | 18.39 | | | | 10.36 | | | | 727,492 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 62 | |
B | | | 15.76 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.47 | | | | 17.23 | | | | 9.33 | | | | 278,445 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.23 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 15.84 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.51 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.51 | | | | 17.35 | | | | 9.53 | | | | 182,587 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 17.49 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.90 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 1.69 | | | | 19.18 | | | | 10.91 | | | | 107,578 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.24 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 16.21 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.55 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.55 | | | | 16.76 | | | | 3.39 | | | | 952,606 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 29 | |
B | | | 15.35 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.41 | | | | 15.76 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 343,148 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.18 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 15.41 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.43 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.43 | | | | 15.84 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 256,271 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.03 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | |
Y | | | 16.81 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.68 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.68 | | | | 17.49 | | | | 4.04 | | | | 80,932 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on May 30, 2008. |
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(i) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009)) Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Stock Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 988.46 | | | $ | 4.33 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.43 | | | $ | 4.40 | | | | 0.88 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.38 | | | $ | 10.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.03 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 982.41 | | | $ | 10.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.03 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 988.18 | | | $ | 4.48 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.28 | | | $ | 4.55 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 985.15 | | | $ | 7.38 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.35 | | | $ | 7.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 986.56 | | | $ | 5.91 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.84 | | | $ | 6.00 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 988.52 | | | $ | 4.43 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 987.93 | | | $ | 4.28 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.48 | | | $ | 4.35 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 5/31/07 - 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks a high level of current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Strategic Income A# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -12.87 | % | | | -5.76 | % |
Strategic Income A## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -16.79 | % | | | -8.00 | % |
Strategic Income B# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -13.69 | % | | | -6.52 | % |
Strategic Income B## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -17.75 | % | | | -8.26 | % |
Strategic Income C# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -13.49 | % | | | -6.35 | % |
Strategic Income C## | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -14.31 | % | | | -6.35 | % |
Strategic Income I# | | | 5/31/07 | | | | -12.72 | % | | | -5.42 | % |
Strategic Income Y# | | | 8/31/07 | | | | -12.67 | % | | | -5.43 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Michael Bacevich | | Mark Niland, CFA | | Nasri Toutoungi |
Managing Director | | Managing Director | | Managing Director |
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Michael Gray, CFA | | Peter Perrotti, CFA* | | Edward Vaimberg* |
Managing Director | | Executive Vice President | | Senior Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Strategic Income Fund returned 8.54%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus the return of 7.74% for the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, and the 7.69% return of the Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) saw a slight recovery in the beginning of 2009 as the government announced several initiatives to support financial and consumer credit markets. Programs included the expansion of Term Asset-Backed Loan Facility (TALF) and the introduction of the Public-Private Investment Program (PPIP) which was designed to remove toxic assets from banks’ balance sheets. Highly rated securities in asset backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) sectors benefited from this government action, while investment grade financial debt continued to underperform as the fate of the banking sector remained uncertain.
The Federal Open Market Committee (the Fed) continued to target the overnight Fed funds rate at just above 0%. This accommodative policy kept short maturity Treasury yields low.
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Longer maturity Treasury yields declined by year end then rose over the January to April time frame. The funding requirements of the government have grown with the introduction of additional stimulus programs and excess supply concerns pushed Treasury yields higher. The concern over excess supply was partially offset with the announcement that the Treasury would purchase these securities outright, but the supply/demand imbalance uncertainty remained. Moreover, concerns of current stimulus leading to future inflation left many market participants backing away from longer duration (i.e. sensitivity to changes in interest rates) securities. As a result, the curve steepened (i.e. short and long term interest rates moved farther apart).
The primary driver of the Fund’s outperformance relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the benchmark was strong performance in out-of-benchmark spread (the incremental yield an investor receives for taking on greater credit risk) sectors. Despite worsening economic data and increasing default rates, the high yield market rallied significantly in the beginning of 2009. An out-of-benchmark allocation to the high yield sector was the top contributor of performance for the period.
The continued economic downturn also proved challenging for emerging markets debt, however spreads in this sector eventually retreated from their peak, which proved beneficial to the Fund’s performance.
The Fund was also slightly overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) in investment grade corporate bonds, with a sector bias towards Industrials. This proved beneficial to Fund performance as these bonds rallied later in the period.
Problems in the housing sector continued to prove troublesome to the mortgage market. This was despite the Fed’s efforts to keep mortgage rates low and relieve pressure in the sector. The Fund holds an allocation to mortgage backed securities (MBS) and the challenges in this market created a drag on Fund performance.
What is the outlook?
Risk premiums across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider than in prior recessions.
Government actions have significantly increased the attractiveness of select asset backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS). Although these asset classes still face a precarious fundamental environment, the pricing at the top of the capital structure in many of these investments is indicative of an environment far worse than what we expect. Moreover, recognizing the importance of these markets, the government has initiated policy to facilitate a broader buyer base and investor interest. The Term Asset Backed Loan Facility and the Public-Private Investment Plan will likely continue to tighten spreads (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving closer together) as these plans are further implemented.
The U.S. Treasury yield curve is expected to remain in a limited range in the near term. We expect the economy to remain weak through the rest of the year.
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* | | Effective June 1, 2009, Peter Perrotti and Edward Vaimberg will no longer be involved in the portfolio management of the Fund. |
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
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Rating | | Holdings |
AAA | | | 40.7 | % |
AA | | | 3.7 | |
A | | | 11.8 | |
BBB | | | 14.6 | |
BB | | | 14.4 | |
B | | | 12.0 | |
CCC | | | 1.7 | |
D | | | 0.4 | |
Not Rated | | | 0.7 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Basic Materials | | | 4.0 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 1.4 | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 3.7 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.2 | |
Energy | | | 5.8 | |
Finance | | | 14.3 | |
Foreign Governments | | | 6.3 | |
Health Care | | | 5.2 | |
Services | | | 3.7 | |
Technology | | | 9.2 | |
Transportation | | | 0.7 | |
U.S. Government Agencies | | | 14.4 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | 16.2 | |
Utilities | | | 4.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 2.7 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 4.6% | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 4.6% | | | | |
| | | | Bank of America Credit Card Trust | | | | |
$ | 500 | | | 5.17%, 06/15/2019 | | $ | 467 | |
| | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust | | | | |
| 1,228 | | | 7.50%, 09/25/2037 ⌂► | | | 109 | |
| | | | Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust | | | | |
| 250 | | | 8.05%, 08/28/2047 ⌂ | | | 67 | |
| | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. | | | | |
| 940 | | | 5.12%, 02/11/2041 Δ | | | 809 | |
| 570 | | | 5.41%, 12/11/2040 | | | 506 | |
| 700 | | | 5.72%, 09/11/2038 Δ | | | 603 | |
| | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage | | | | |
| 4,575 | | | 7.25%, 07/25/2039 ⌂► | | | 389 | |
| | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 480 | | | 5.43%, 10/15/2049 | | | 394 | |
| | | | Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization | | | | |
| 86 | | | 0.71%, 05/25/2036 ⌂Δ | | | 37 | |
| | | | CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 270 | | | 5.23%, 12/15/2040 | | | 231 | |
| | | | GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp. | | | | |
| 580 | | | 5.05%, 07/10/2045 Δ | | | 546 | |
| | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust | | | | |
| 555 | | | 6.05%, 12/25/2037 ⌂Δ | | | 178 | |
| | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp. | | | | |
| 299 | | | 1.69%, 11/05/2021 ⌂•Δ | | | 2 | |
| 323 | | | 1.89%, 11/05/2021 ⌂•Δ | | | 2 | |
| 470 | | | 4.80%, 08/10/2042 | | | 392 | |
| 3,500 | | | 5.74%, 12/10/2049 Δ | | | 2,751 | |
| 360 | | | 6.11%, 07/10/2038 Δ | | | 301 | |
| | | | Honda Automotive Receivables Owner Trust | | | | |
| 450 | | | 5.28%, 01/23/2012 | | | 459 | |
| | | | IMPAC Commercial Mortgage Backed Trust | | | | |
| 282 | | | 1.94%, 02/25/2036 ⌂Δ | | | 68 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | |
| 510 | | | 5.34%, 05/15/2047 | | | 394 | |
| 280 | | | 5.40%, 05/15/2045 | | | 217 | |
| | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial | | | | |
| 621 | | | 5.91%, 06/25/2037 ⌂† | | | 466 | |
| | | | MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust | | | | |
| 300 | | | 6.80%, 07/15/2014 ⌂ | | | 229 | |
| | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I | | | | |
| 960 | | | 4.70%, 07/15/2056 | | | 841 | |
| 930 | | | 5.01%, 01/14/2042 | | | 853 | |
| | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M5 | | | | |
| 100 | | | 7.00%, 09/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 6 | |
| | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M8 | | | | |
| 125 | | | 7.00%, 09/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 4 | |
| | | | USAA Automotive Owner Trust | | | | |
| 312 | | | 4.63%, 05/15/2012 | | | 315 | |
| | | | Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | |
| 585 | | | 5.31%, 11/15/2048 | | | 460 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust | | | | |
| 597 | | | 6.25%, 11/25/2037 ⌂ | | | 322 | |
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| | | | Total asset & commercial mortgage backed securities (cost $14,043) | | $ | 12,418 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - 29.1% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 2.3% | | | | |
| | | | Alcan, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 255 | | | 6.13%, 12/15/2033 | | $ | 174 | |
| | | | Anglo American Capital plc | | | | |
| 1,324 | | | 9.38%, 04/08/2014 - 04/08/2019 ■ | | | 1,367 | |
| | | | Barrick Gold Corp. | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.95%, 04/01/2019 | | | 212 | |
| | | | Consol Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 430 | | | 7.88%, 03/01/2012 | | | 432 | |
| | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | | |
| 1,620 | | | 7.50%, 11/01/2018 | | | 1,894 | |
| | | | Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,175 | | | 5.88%, 07/15/2013 | | | 1,108 | |
| 320 | | | 9.00%, 05/01/2019 | | | 329 | |
| | | | Vale Overseas Ltd. | | | | |
| 750 | | | 6.88%, 11/21/2036 | | | 611 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,127 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods - 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd. | | | | |
| 400 | | | 7.63%, 04/09/2019 ■ | | | 393 | |
| | | | Tyco International Ltd. | | | | |
| 837 | | | 8.50%, 01/15/2019 | | | 896 | |
| | | | United Technologies Corp. | | | | |
| 647 | | | 6.13%, 02/01/2019 | | | 697 | |
| | | | Xerox Corp. | | | | |
| 170 | | | 6.35%, 05/15/2018 | | | 138 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,124 | |
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| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | CRH America, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,340 | | | 8.13%, 07/15/2018 | | | 1,117 | |
| | | | Safeway, Inc. | | | | |
| 470 | | | 6.25%, 03/15/2014 | | | 499 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,616 | |
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| | | | Consumer Staples - 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 931 | | | 10.20%, 02/06/2039 | | | 1,025 | |
| | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev | | | | |
| 1,005 | | | 7.75%, 01/15/2019 ■ | | | 1,052 | |
| 300 | | | 8.20%, 01/15/2039 ■ | | | 301 | |
| | | | General Mills, Inc. | | | | |
| 454 | | | 5.65%, 02/15/2019 | | | 463 | |
| | | | Unilever Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 4.80%, 02/15/2019 | | | 505 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,346 | |
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| | | | Energy - 3.0% | | | | |
| | | | Chevron Corp. | | | | |
| 600 | | | 4.95%, 03/03/2019 | | | 613 | |
| | | | ConocoPhillips | | | | |
| 946 | | | 6.50%, 02/01/2039 | | | 937 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - - 29.1% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 3.0% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Consumers Energy Co. | | | | |
$ | 820 | | | 6.70%, 09/15/2019 | | $ | 865 | |
| | | | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | | | | |
| 191 | | | 5.88%, 05/01/2019 | | | 191 | |
| | | | EnCana Corp. | | | | |
| 136 | | | 6.50%, 05/15/2019 | | | 136 | |
| | | | Gazprom International S.A. | | | | |
| 421 | | | 7.20%, 02/01/2020 § | | | 379 | |
| | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | |
| 307 | | | 6.50%, 02/15/2014 | | | 319 | |
| | | | Nabors Industries, Inc. | | | | |
| 634 | | | 9.25%, 01/15/2019 ■ | | | 598 | |
| | | | Sempra Energy | | | | |
| 523 | | | 9.80%, 02/15/2019 | | | 597 | |
| | | | Shell International Finance B.V. | | | | |
| 520 | | | 6.38%, 12/15/2038 | | | 553 | |
| | | | Statoilhydro ASA | | | | |
| 1,208 | | | 5.25%, 04/15/2019 | | | 1,236 | |
| | | | TNK-BP Finance S.A. | | | | |
| 300 | | | 7.50%, 07/18/2016 ■ | | | 221 | |
| | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 1,320 | | | 6.63%, 06/15/2037 | | | 1,045 | |
| 441 | | | 9.38%, 03/15/2019 | | | 492 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,182 | |
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| | | | Finance - 7.9% | | | | |
| | | | American Real Estate Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 445 | | | 7.13%, 02/15/2013 | | | 374 | |
| | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | | |
| 2,200 | | | 2.10%, 04/30/2012 | | | 2,214 | |
| 565 | | | 5.65%, 05/01/2018 | | | 460 | |
| | | | BP Capital Markets plc | | | | |
| 532 | | | 5.25%, 11/07/2013 | | | 574 | |
| | | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | | |
| 595 | | | 2.13%, 04/30/2012 | | | 598 | |
| 647 | | | 8.30%, 12/21/2057 Δ | | | 394 | |
| | | | Corpoacion Andina De Fomento | | | | |
| 204 | | | 5.20%, 05/21/2013 | | | 193 | |
| 241 | | | 5.75%, 01/12/2017 | | | 201 | |
| | | | COX Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 371 | | | 6.25%, 06/01/2018 ■ | | | 342 | |
| 325 | | | 8.38%, 03/01/2039 ■ | | | 315 | |
| | | | ERAC USA Finance Co. | | | | |
| 1,176 | | | 5.60%, 05/01/2015 ■ | | | 907 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Capital Trust II | | | | |
| 2,077 | | | 5.79%, 06/01/2012 ♠Δ | | | 1,027 | |
| | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 476 | | | 6.00%, 05/01/2014 | | | 476 | |
| | | | International Lease Finance Corp. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.63%, 11/15/2013 | | | 937 | |
| | | | Jackson National Life Global Funding | | | | |
| 975 | | | 5.38%, 05/08/2013 ■ | | | 863 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | | |
| 1,050 | | | 5.13%, 09/15/2014 | | | 972 | |
| 775 | | | 6.30%, 04/23/2019 | | | 763 | |
| 605 | | | 7.90%, 04/30/2018 ♠ | | | 460 | |
| | | | JP Morgan Chase Capital II | | | | |
| 230 | | | 1.67%, 02/01/2027 Δ | | | 94 | |
| | | | MBNA America Bank N.A. | | | | |
| 995 | | | 7.13%, 11/15/2012 ■ | | | 907 | |
| | | | National City Bank of Ohio | | | | |
| 600 | | | 4.50%, 03/15/2010 | | | 602 | |
| | | | National City Corp. | | | | |
| 884 | | | 12.00%, 12/10/2012 ♠ | | | 765 | |
| | | | Pricoa Global Funding I | | | | |
| 500 | | | 1.14%, 01/30/2012 ■Δ | | | 375 | |
| | | | Progressive Corp. | | | | |
| 241 | | | 6.70%, 06/15/2037 Δ | | | 119 | |
| | | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | |
| 424 | | | 8.88%, 06/15/2038 Δ | | | 229 | |
| | | | State Street Capital Trust III | | | | |
| 1,235 | | | 8.25%, 03/15/2042 Δ | | | 840 | |
| | | | Transcapitalinvest Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | 5.67%, 03/05/2014 § | | | 951 | |
| | | | UBS Preferred Funding Trust I | | | | |
| 1,250 | | | 8.62%, 10/01/2010 ♠ | | | 626 | |
| | | | Unicredito Italiano Capital Trust | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | 9.20%, 10/05/2010 ■♠ | | | 940 | |
| | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.88%, 02/15/2038 | | | 1,304 | |
| | | | USB Capital IX | | | | |
| 1,830 | | | 6.19%, 04/15/2011 ♠Δ | | | 1,016 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Bank NA | | | | |
| 600 | | | 1.45%, 05/16/2016 Δ | | | 408 | |
| | | | Wells Fargo Capital XIII | | | | |
| 303 | | | 7.70%, 03/26/2013 ♠Δ | | | 194 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,440 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Foreign Governments - 3.6% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil (Republic of) | | | | |
| 2,150 | | | 8.00%, 01/15/2018 | | | 2,322 | |
| 1,130 | | | 8.25%, 01/20/2034 | | | 1,285 | |
| | | | Colombia (Republic of) | | | | |
| 600 | | | 7.38%, 03/18/2019 | | | 631 | |
| | | | El Salvador (Republic of) | | | | |
| 991 | | | 7.65%, 06/15/2035 § | | | 793 | |
| | | | Hungary (Republic of) | | | | |
| 150 | | | 4.75%, 02/03/2015 | | | 130 | |
| | | | Malaysian Government | | | | |
| 1,360 | | | 7.50%, 07/15/2011 | | | 1,483 | |
| | | | Peru (Republic of) | | | | |
| 800 | | | 6.55%, 03/14/2037 | | | 774 | |
| | | | Russian Federation Government | | | | |
| 732 | | | 7.50%, 03/31/2030 § | | | 712 | |
| | | | South Africa (Republic of) | | | | |
| 300 | | | 5.88%, 05/30/2022 | | | 274 | |
| | | | United Mexican States | | | | |
| 1,256 | | | 5.95%, 03/19/2019 | | | 1,250 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,654 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 2.6% | | | | |
| | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | |
| 557 | | | 5.13%, 04/01/2019 | | | 570 | |
| | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | | |
| 252 | | | 6.40%, 02/01/2039 | | | 254 | |
| | | | Covidien International | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 6.55%, 10/15/2037 | | | 1,480 | |
| | | | CVS Caremark Corp. | | | | |
| 1,125 | | | 6.30%, 06/01/2037 Δ | | | 731 | |
| 237 | | | 6.60%, 03/15/2019 | | | 251 | |
| | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | | |
| 502 | | | 4.20%, 03/06/2014 | | | 521 | |
| 236 | | | 5.95%, 11/15/2037 | | | 230 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: INVESTMENT GRADE - - 29.1% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 2.6% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 640 | | | 5.35%, 03/15/2015 | | $ | 688 | |
| 590 | | | 6.20%, 03/15/2019 | | | 634 | |
| 615 | | | 7.20%, 03/15/2039 | | | 676 | |
| | | | Roche Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 575 | | | 5.00%, 03/01/2014 ■ | | | 603 | |
| 169 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2019 ■ | | | 176 | |
| 279 | | | 7.00%, 03/01/2039 ■ | | | 303 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,117 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Allied Waste North America, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.13%, 05/15/2016 | | | 490 | |
| | | | Comcast Corp. | | | | |
| 620 | | | 6.30%, 11/15/2017 | | | 631 | |
| | | | President & Fellows of Harvard | | | | |
| 336 | | | 6.00%, 01/15/2019 ■ | | | 360 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,481 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 4.5% | | | | |
| | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,150 | | | 6.55%, 02/15/2039 | | | 1,106 | |
| | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,085 | | | 5.90%, 02/15/2039 | | | 1,027 | |
| | | | Embarq Corp. | | | | |
| 2,700 | | | 8.00%, 06/01/2036 ‡ | | | 2,241 | |
| | | | Hanaro Telecom, Inc. | | | | |
| 460 | | | 7.00%, 02/01/2012 ■ | | | 444 | |
| | | | Nokia Corp. | | | | |
| 242 | | | 5.38%, 05/15/2019 | | | 235 | |
| 222 | | | 6.63%, 05/15/2039 | | | 221 | |
| | | | Qwest Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.25%, 10/15/2035 | | | 356 | |
| | | | Rogers Cable, Inc. | | | | |
| 390 | | | 8.75%, 05/01/2032 | | | 418 | |
| | | | Rogers Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 733 | | | 7.50%, 03/15/2015 | | | 775 | |
| | | | Telecom Italia Capital | | | | |
| 1,104 | | | 7.72%, 06/04/2038 | | | 964 | |
| | | | Time Warner Cable, Inc. | | | | |
| 900 | | | 8.25%, 04/01/2019 | | | 995 | |
| | | | Verizon Wireless | | | | |
| 1,524 | | | 5.55%, 02/01/2014 ■ | | | 1,599 | |
| 1,312 | | | 8.50%, 11/15/2018 ■ | | | 1,571 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,952 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Canadian Pacific Railway Co. | | | | |
| 675 | | | 5.95%, 05/15/2037 | | | 453 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Utilities - 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Alabama Power Co. | | | | |
| 384 | | | 6.00%, 03/01/2039 | | | 381 | |
| | | | Duke Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 355 | | | 6.35%, 08/15/2038 | | | 377 | |
| 222 | | | 7.00%, 11/15/2018 | | | 254 | |
| | | | Electricite de France | | | | |
| 605 | | | 6.95%, 01/26/2039 ■ | | | 638 | |
| | | | Pacific Gas & Electric Energy Recovery Funding LLC | | | | |
| 629 | | | 8.25%, 10/15/2018 | | | 751 | |
| | | | Public Service Co. of Colorado | | | | |
| 860 | | | 6.50%, 08/01/2038 | | | 919 | |
| | | | Southern California Edison Co. | | | | |
| 665 | | | 5.75%, 03/15/2014 | | | 724 | |
| | | | TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. | | | | |
| 814 | | | 7.25%, 08/15/2038 | | | 849 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,893 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: investment grade (cost $81,760) | | $ | 78,385 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 20.5% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | Cenveo, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 300 | | | 10.50%, 08/15/2016 ■ | | | 201 | |
| | | | Georgia-Pacific LLC | | | | |
| 540 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2016 ■ | | | 540 | |
| | | | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | | | | |
| 750 | | | 6.32%, 12/01/2009 Δ | | | 740 | |
| | | | Graham Packaging Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 8.50%, 10/15/2012 | | | 430 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,911 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | L-3 Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 410 | | | 5.88%, 01/15/2015 | | | 375 | |
| | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | Aramark Corp. | | | | |
| 940 | | | 5.00%, 06/01/2012 | | | 834 | |
| | | | D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | | |
| 945 | | | 4.88%, 01/15/2010 | | | 931 | |
| | | | Desarrolladora Homes S.A. | | | | |
| 521 | | | 7.50%, 09/28/2015 | | | 393 | |
| | | | Dollarama Group L.P. | | | | |
| 700 | | | 8.88%, 08/15/2012 | | | 665 | |
| | | | ESCO Corp. | | | | |
| 640 | | | 8.63%, 12/15/2013 ■ | | | 519 | |
| | | | KB Home & Broad Home Corp. | | | | |
| 450 | | | 6.38%, 08/15/2011 | | | 430 | |
| | | | Parkson Retail Group Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,050 | | | 7.88%, 11/14/2011 | | | 992 | |
| | | | Pulte Homes, Inc. | | | | |
| 850 | | | 7.88%, 08/01/2011 | | | 848 | |
| | | | SGS International, Inc. | | | | |
| 450 | | | 12.00%, 12/15/2013 | | | 239 | |
| | | | Supervalu, Inc. | | | | |
| 900 | | | 7.50%, 11/15/2014 | | | 873 | |
| 170 | | | 8.00%, 05/01/2016 | | | 165 | |
| | | | United Components, Inc. | | | | |
| 425 | | | 9.38%, 06/15/2013 | | | 234 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,123 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples - 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Appleton Papers, Inc. | | | | |
| 400 | | | 8.13%, 06/15/2011 | | | 240 | |
| | | | Constellation Brands, Inc. | | | | |
| 905 | | | 8.38%, 12/15/2014 | | | 914 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,154 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 20.5% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | | |
$ | 375 | | | 7.00%, 08/15/2014 | | $ | 346 | |
| 775 | | | 7.63%, 07/15/2013 | | | 740 | |
| | | | Ferrellgas Partners L.P. | | | | |
| 870 | | | 6.75%, 05/01/2014 ■ | | | 785 | |
| 450 | | | 8.75%, 06/15/2012 | | | 412 | |
| | | | Inergy L.P. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 8.25%, 03/01/2016 | | | 992 | |
| | | | Petrohawk Energy Corp. | | | | |
| 725 | | | 9.13%, 07/15/2013 | | | 711 | |
| | | | Plains Exploration & Production Co. | | | | |
| 450 | | | 7.63%, 06/01/2018 | | | 390 | |
| | | | Sonat, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.63%, 07/15/2011 | | | 495 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,871 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | Drummond Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 1,410 | | | 7.38%, 02/15/2016 ■ | | | 1,022 | |
| | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. | | | | |
| 750 | | | 5.70%, 01/15/2010 | | | 705 | |
| | | | LPL Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,070 | | | 10.75%, 12/15/2015 ■ | | | 931 | |
| | | | Yankee Acquisition Corp. | | | | |
| 725 | | | 8.50%, 02/15/2015 | | | 511 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,169 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Foreign Governments - 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | Argentina (Republic of) | | | | |
| 1,855 | | | 7.00%, 10/03/2015 | | | 517 | |
| | | | Indonesia (Republic of) | | | | |
| 380 | | | 6.88%, 01/17/2018 § | | | 342 | |
| 1,400 | | | 7.25%, 04/20/2015 § | | | 1,326 | |
| | | | Islamic Republic of Pakistan | | | | |
| 400 | | | 6.88%, 06/01/2017 § | | | 212 | |
| | | | Panama (Republic of) | | | | |
| 800 | | | 7.13%, 01/29/2026 | | | 800 | |
| | | | Philippines (Republic of) | | | | |
| 1,100 | | | 8.38%, 06/17/2019 | | | 1,216 | |
| | | | Turkey (Republic of) | | | | |
| 1,180 | | | 7.25%, 03/15/2015 | | | 1,204 | |
| | | | Venezuela (Republic of) | | | | |
| 2,810 | | | 5.75%, 02/26/2016 | | | 1,602 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,219 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Biomet, Inc. | | | | |
| 700 | | | 10.38%, 10/15/2017 | | | 674 | |
| | | | HCA, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.88%, 02/01/2011 | | | 490 | |
| 305 | | | 8.50%, 04/15/2019 ■ | | | 307 | |
| 750 | | | 9.25%, 11/15/2016 | | | 742 | |
| | | | IASIS Healthcare Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 700 | | | 8.75%, 06/15/2014 | | | 688 | |
| | | | Invacare Corp. | | | | |
| 100 | | | 9.75%, 02/15/2015 | | | 101 | |
| | | | Multiplan Corp. | | | | |
| 375 | | | 10.38%, 04/15/2016 ■ | | | 330 | |
| | | | Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. | | | | |
| 850 | | | 7.75%, 07/15/2015 | | | 778 | |
| | | | Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 600 | | | 11.00%, 01/15/2014 | | | 622 | |
| | | | Warner Chilcott Corp. | | | | |
| 550 | | | 8.75%, 02/01/2015 | | | 540 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,272 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Services - 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Affinion Group, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 11.50%, 10/15/2015 | | | 1,080 | |
| | | | AMC Entertainment, Inc. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 11.00%, 02/01/2016 | | | 490 | |
| | | | DirecTV Holdings LLC | | | | |
| 475 | | | 8.38%, 03/15/2013 | | | 482 | |
| | | | Echostar DBS Corp. | | | | |
| 550 | | | 7.75%, 05/31/2015 | | | 523 | |
| | | | FireKeepers Development Authority | | | | |
| 500 | | | 13.88%, 05/01/2015 ■ | | | 360 | |
| | | | Harland Clarke Holdings | | | | |
| 455 | | | 9.50%, 05/15/2015 | | | 273 | |
| | | | Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | | |
| 685 | | | 8.00%, 06/15/2020 | | | 661 | |
| | | | Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. | | | | |
| 380 | | | 8.75%, 10/01/2013 | | | 366 | |
| | | | TL Acquisitions, Inc. | | | | |
| 485 | | | 10.50%, 01/15/2015 ■ | | | 330 | |
| | | | Videotron Ltee | | | | |
| 625 | | | 6.88%, 01/15/2014 | | | 607 | |
| | | | Virgin Media, Inc. | | | | |
| 390 | | | 6.50%, 11/15/2016 ۞ ■ | | | 284 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,456 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 4.4% | | | | |
| | | | Canwest MediaWorks L.P. | | | | |
| 535 | | | 9.25%, 08/01/2015 ■ | | | 50 | |
| | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC | | | | |
| 925 | | | 10.88%, 09/15/2014 ■ψ | | | 920 | |
| | | | Cricket Communications, Inc. | | | | |
| 370 | | | 9.38%, 11/01/2014 | | | 366 | |
| | | | CSC Holdings, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,250 | | | 7.63%, 04/01/2011 | | | 1,250 | |
| | | | Frontier Communications Corp. | | | | |
| 270 | | | 8.25%, 05/01/2014 | | | 265 | |
| | | | Intelsat Corp. | | | | |
| 400 | | | 9.25%, 06/15/2016 ■ | | | 386 | |
| | | | Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd. | | | | |
| 370 | | | 11.50%, 06/15/2016 ■ | | | 364 | |
| | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,550 | | | 12.25%, 03/15/2013 | | | 1,399 | |
| | | | Mediacom LLC | | | | |
| 1,550 | | | 7.88%, 02/15/2011 | | | 1,535 | |
| | | | MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 9.25%, 11/01/2014 | | | 1,302 | |
| | | | Qwest Communications International, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 7.50%, 02/15/2014 | | | 927 | |
| | | | Seagate Technology International | | | | |
| 410 | | | 10.00%, 05/01/2014 ■ | | | 404 | |
| | | | Sprint Capital Corp. | | | | |
| 1,400 | | | 7.63%, 01/30/2011 | | | 1,349 | |
| 350 | | | 8.75%, 03/15/2032 | | | 266 | |
| | | | Windstream Corp. | | | | |
| 1,250 | | | 8.63%, 08/01/2016 | | | 1,244 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,027 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | Market Value ╪ | |
CORPORATE BONDS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE - 20.5% - (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Transportation - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Continental Airlines, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 414 | | | 7.03%, 06/15/2011 | | $ | 340 | |
| | | | Grupo Senda Autotransporte | | | | |
| 1,195 | | | 10.50%, 10/03/2015 ⌂ | | | 681 | |
| | | | United Air Lines, Inc. | | | | |
| 330 | | | 7.19%, 04/01/2011 | | | 317 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,338 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | AES Corp. | | | | |
| 725 | | | 8.00%, 10/15/2017 | | | 663 | |
| | | | AES El Salvador Trust | | | | |
| 700 | | | 6.75%, 02/01/2016 ⌂ | | | 338 | |
| | | | Copano Energy LLC | | | | |
| 600 | | | 8.13%, 03/01/2016 | | | 546 | |
| | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | | |
| 550 | | | 5.15%, 03/01/2015 | | | 473 | |
| | | | Mirant Mid-Atlantic LLC | | | | |
| 626 | | | 9.13%, 06/30/2017 | | | 582 | |
| | | | NRG Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,275 | | | 7.25%, 02/01/2014 | | | 1,231 | |
| | | | Reliant Energy, Inc. | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | 6.75%, 12/15/2014 | | | 1,255 | |
| | | | Texas Competitive Electric Co. | | | | |
| 315 | | | 10.25%, 11/01/2015 | | | 179 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,267 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total corporate bonds: non-investment grade (cost $57,758) | | $ | 55,182 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ - 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | |
$ | 565 | | | 0.38%, 12/31/2009 ± | | $ | 559 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Total senior floating rate interests: investment grade (cost $565) | | $ | 559 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ - 6.4% | | | | |
| | | | Basic Materials - 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | Arizona Chemical Co. | | | | |
$ | 250 | | | 5.93%, 02/27/2014 ± ⌂ | | $ | 134 | |
| | | | Calumet Lubricants Co., L.P. | | | | |
| 115 | | | 1.28%, 12/29/2014 ± | | | 74 | |
| 860 | | | 5.24%, 01/03/2015 ± | | | 550 | |
| | | | Coffeyville Resources | | | | |
| 235 | | | 3.15%, 12/21/2010 ± | | | 194 | |
| 755 | | | 8.75%, 12/21/2013 ± | | | 624 | |
| | | | John Maneely Co. | | | | |
| 445 | | | 4.11%, 12/08/2013 ± | | | 318 | |
| | | | Newpage Corp. | | | | |
| 977 | | | 4.79%, 12/21/2014 ± | | | 755 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,649 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | MacAndrews Amg Holdings LLC | | | | |
| 388 | | | 6.18%, 04/17/2012 ± ⌂ | | | 263 | |
| | | | WESCO Aircraft Hardware Corp. | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.18%, 03/28/2014 ± | | | 348 | |
| | | | Yankee Candle Co. | | | | |
| 947 | | | 3.21%, 02/06/2014 ± | | | 776 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,387 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical - 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services | | | | |
| 493 | | | 4.49%, 02/07/2014 ± | | | 389 | |
| | | | Lear Corp. | | | | |
| 994 | | | 3.21%, 04/25/2012 ± | | | 415 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 804 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples - 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Dole Food Co., Inc. | | | | |
| 98 | | | 1.14%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 93 | |
| 173 | | | 7.96%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 163 | |
| 643 | | | 7.97%, 04/12/2013 ± | | | 609 | |
| | | | WM Wrigley Jr. Co. | | | | |
| 597 | | | 6.50%, 10/06/2014 ± | | | 597 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,462 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy - 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co. | | | | |
| 334 | | | 5.94%, 12/15/2009 ±ψ | | | 262 | |
| 1,741 | | | 9.17%, 12/15/2009 *±ψ | | | 1,768 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Dutch RC | | | | |
| 15 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±ψ | | | 5 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Dutch Tranche A | | | | |
| 35 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±ψ | | | 12 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., German B-1 | | | | |
| 43 | | | 6.00%, 12/20/2014 ±ψ | | | 14 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., German B-2 | | | | |
| 43 | | | 6.00%, 12/20/2014 ±ψ | | | 14 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., German B-3 | | | | |
| 43 | | | 6.00%, 12/20/2014 ±ψ | | | 14 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Primary RC | | | | |
| 56 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±ψ | | | 19 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., Term Loan A | | | | |
| 107 | | | 5.75%, 12/20/2013 ±ψ | | | 36 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., U.S. B-1 | | | | |
| 187 | | | 7.00%, 12/20/2014 ±ψ | | | 62 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., U.S. B-2 | | | | |
| 187 | | | 7.00%, 12/20/2014 ±ψ | | | 62 | |
| | | | Lyondell Chemical Co., U.S. B-3 | | | | |
| 187 | | | 7.00%, 12/20/2014 ±ψ | | | 62 | |
| | | | Turbo Beta Ltd. | | | | |
| 1,010 | | | 14.50%, 03/12/2018 ±⌂† | | | 444 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,774 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Finance - 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | BNY Convergex Group LLC & EZE Castle Software | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 3.43%, 08/30/2013 ± | | | 1,376 | |
| | | | Realogy Corp. | | | | |
| 104 | | | 0.35%, 10/05/2013 ± | | | 66 | |
| 387 | | | 4.18%, 10/05/2014 ± | | | 247 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,689 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Generics International, Inc. | | | | |
| 988 | | | 4.72%, 11/19/2014 ±⌂ | | | 740 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
SENIOR FLOATING RATE INTERESTS: NON-INVESTMENT GRADE ♦ - 6.4% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care - 0.4% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Inverness Medical Innovation, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
$ | 438 | | | 4.74%, 06/26/2015 ± | | | | | | $ | 381 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,121 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Services - 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Centaur LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 277 | | | 9.25%, 10/30/2012 ± | | | | | | | 166 | |
| | | | Emdeon Business Services LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.89%, 05/16/2014 ± | | | | | | | 410 | |
| | | | Golden Nugget, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 250 | | | 3.69%, 12/31/2014 ±⌂ | | | | | | | 40 | |
| | | | Greenwood Racing, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 1,455 | | | 2.68%, 11/14/2011 ± | | | | | | | 1,237 | |
| | | | New World Gaming Partners Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.71%, 03/31/2015 ±⌂ | | | | | | | 75 | |
| | | | Philosophy, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
| 239 | | | 2.43%, 03/17/2014 ± | | | | | | | 96 | |
| | | | Telesat Canada | | | | | | | | |
| 455 | | | 3.55%, 09/01/2014 ± | | | | | | | 420 | |
| 39 | | | 4.22%, 09/01/2014 ± | | | | | | | 36 | |
| | | | WideOpenWest Finance LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 275 | | | 7.49%, 06/29/2015 ± | | | | | | | 104 | |
| | | | Yonkers Racing Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 723 | | | 10.50%, 08/12/2011 ± | | | | | | | 703 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 3,287 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Infor Global Solutions, Delayed Draw Term Loan | | | | | | | | |
| 257 | | | 4.18%, 07/28/2012 ± | | | | | | | 190 | |
| | | | Infor Global Solutions, U.S. Term Loan | | | | | | | | |
| 493 | | | 4.18%, 07/28/2012 ± | | | | | | | 365 | |
| | | | One Communications Corp. | | | | | | | | |
| 459 | | | 4.53%, 06/30/2012 ± | | | | | | | 285 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 840 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities - 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Astoria Generating Co. Acquisitions LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 500 | | | 4.20%, 08/23/2013 ± | | | | | | | 408 | |
| | | | Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 493 | | | 3.97%, 10/12/2014 ± | | | | | | | 333 | |
| | | | Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co., LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 493 | | | 3.97%, 10/10/2014 ± | | | | | | | 335 | |
| | | | TPF Generation Holdings LLC | | | | | | | | |
| 375 | | | 4.68%, 12/21/2014 ± | | | | | | | 305 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 1,381 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total senior floating rate interests: non-investment grade (cost $22,705) | | | | | | $ | 17,394 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 14.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,300 | | | 4.13%, 09/27/2013 | | | | | | $ | 1,397 | |
| 3,000 | | | 4.88%, 11/15/2013 | | | | | | | 3,322 | |
| 5,554 | | | 6.50%, 10/01/2037 - 01/01/2038 | | | | | | | 5,890 | |
| 1,398 | | | 7.00%, 10/01/2037 | | | | | | | 1,491 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12,100 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Federal National Mortgage Association - 7.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 14,456 | | | 6.50%, 04/01/2037 - 02/01/2038 | | | | | | | 15,337 | |
| 5,201 | | | 7.00%, 11/01/2037 - 05/01/2038 | | | | | | | 5,570 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 20,907 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Government Agencies - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Small Business Administration Participation Certificates: | | | | | | | | |
| 2,829 | | | 5.16%, 02/01/2028 | | | | | | | 2,951 | |
| 2,810 | | | 5.31%, 05/01/2027 | | | | | | | 2,969 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,920 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. government agencies (cost $37,601) | | | | | | $ | 38,927 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 16.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bonds - 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
$ | 2,594 | | | 3.50%, 02/15/2039 | | | | | | $ | 2,350 | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Notes - 15.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 8,173 | | | 0.88%, 03/31/2011 | | | | | | | 8,173 | |
| 9,670 | | | 1.50%, 10/31/2010 | | | | | | | 9,780 | |
| 14,328 | | | 1.75%, 03/31/2014 | | | | | | | 14,167 | |
| 241 | | | 1.88%, 04/30/2014 | | | | | | | 240 | |
| 9,266 | | | 2.75%, 02/15/2019 | | | | | | | 8,975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 43,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total U.S. government securities (cost $44,260) | | | | | | $ | 43,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $258,692) | | | | | | $ | 246,550 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds - 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 4,530 | | | JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | . | | | $ | 4,530 | |
| — | | | State Street Bank U.S. Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | — | |
| 4,501 | | | Wells Fargo Advantage Government Money Market Fund | | | | | | | 4,501 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 9,031 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements - 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $4,659, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 5.38%, 2031, value of $4,747) | | | | | | | | |
$ | 4,659 | | | 0.15%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 4,659 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,303, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $1,333) | | | | | | | | |
| 1,303 | | | 0.13%, 04/30/2009 | | | | | | | 1,303 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,962 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Treasury Bills - 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 800 | | | 0.20%, 05/21/2009 □○ | | | | | | | 800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $15,793) | | | | | | $ | 15,793 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total investments (cost $274,485) ▲ | | | 97.3 | % | | $ | 262,343 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 2.7 | % | | | 7,224 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 269,567 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 13.20% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
|
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $274,524 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 6,586 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (18,767 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (12,181 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
† | | The aggregate value of securities valued in good faith at fair value as determined under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors at April 30, 2009, was $910, which represents 0.34% of total net assets. This calculation excludes securities that are principally traded in certain foreign markets and whose prices were adjusted pursuant to a third party pricing service methodology approved by the Board of Directors. |
|
• | | Currently non-income producing. For long-term debt securities, items identified are in default as to payment of interest and/or principal. |
|
‡ | | This security, or a portion of this security, has been segregated to cover funding requirements on investment transactions settling in the future. |
|
Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
|
■ | | Securities issued within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, these issues are determined to be liquid. The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009, was $22,008, which represents 8.16% of total net assets. |
|
§ | | Securities contain some restrictions as to public resale. These securities comply with Regulation S, rules governing offers and sales made outside the United States without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, and are determined to be liquid. At April 30, 2009, the market value of these securities amounted to $4,715 or 1.75% of total net assets. |
|
♠ | | Perpetual maturity security. Maturity date shown is the first call date. |
|
۞ | | Convertible security. |
|
► | | The interest rates disclosed for interest only strips represent effective yields based upon estimated future cash flows at April 30, 2009. |
|
○ | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
|
* | | The cost of securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis at April 30, 2009 was $111. |
|
± | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the average coupon as of April 30, 2009. |
|
ψ | | The company is in bankruptcy. The investment held by the fund is current with respect to interest payments. |
|
□ | | Security pledged as initial margin deposit for open futures contracts at April 30, 2009. |
Futures Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2009
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | Number of | | | | | | | Expiration | | | Appreciation/ | |
Description | | Contracts* | | | Position | | | Month | | | (Depreciation) | |
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 33 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | 21 | |
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 121 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | (93 | ) |
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | (24 | ) |
U.S. Long Bond | | | 47 | | | Long | | Jun 2009 | | $ | (309 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (405 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
* | | The number of contracts does not omit 000’s. |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
| 04/2008 | | | $ | 700 | | | AES El Salvador Trust, 6.75%, 02/01/2016 - Reg S | | $ | 653 | |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 250 | | | Arizona Chemical Co., 5.93%, 02/27/2014 | | | 232 | |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 1,228 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, 7.50%, 09/25/2037 - 144A | | | 171 | |
| 07/2007 | | | $ | 250 | | | Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust, 8.05%, 08/28/2047 | | | 250 | |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 4,575 | | | CBA Commercial Small Balance Commercial Mortgage, 7.25%, 07/25/2039 - 144A | | | 376 | |
| 07/2007 | | | $ | 86 | | | Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization, 0.71%, 05/25/2036 - 144A | | | 84 | |
| 11/2007 | | | $ | 988 | | | Generics International, Inc., 4.72%, 11/19/2014 | | | 978 | |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 555 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, 6.05%, 12/25/2037 | | | 531 | |
| 06/2007 | | | $ | 250 | | | Golden Nugget, Inc., 3.69%, 12/31/2014 | | | 250 | |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 299 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., 1.69%, 11/05/2021 - 144A | | | 290 | |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 323 | | | Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., 1.89%, 11/05/2021 - 144A | | | 313 | |
| 10/2007 - 11/2008 | | | $ | 1,195 | | | Grupo Senda Autotransporte, 10.50%, 10/03/2015 - 144A | | | 1,092 | |
| 05/2007 | | | $ | 282 | | | IMPAC Commercial Mortgage Backed Trust, 1.94%, 02/25/2036 | | | 270 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Period | | Shares/ | | | | |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Cost Basis |
|
| 12/2007 | | | $ | 621 | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial, 5.91%, 06/25/2037 - 144A | | $ | 621 | |
| 09/2007 | | | $ | 388 | | | MacAndrews Amg Holdings LLC, 6.18%, 04/17/2012 | | | 379 | |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 300 | | | MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, 6.80%, 07/15/2014 | | | 303 | |
| 07/2007 | | | $ | 500 | | | New World Gaming Partners Ltd., 6.71%, 03/31/2015 | | | 500 | |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 100 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M5, 7.00%, 09/25/2037 | | | 76 | |
| 08/2007 | | | $ | 125 | | | Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Class M8, 7.00%, 09/25/2037 | | | 70 | |
| 06/2008-11/2008 | | | $ | 1,010 | | | Turbo Beta Ltd., 14.50%, 03/12/2018 | | | 1,010 | |
| 03/2008 | | | $ | 597 | | | Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust, 6.25%, 11/25/2037 | | | 482 | |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $4,594 which represents 1.70% of total net assets.
| | |
♦ | | Senior floating rate interests in which the Fund invests generally pay interest rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States Banks, or (iii) the bank’s certificate of deposit rate. Senior floating rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The rate at which the borrower repays cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. The interest rate is the rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
|
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 20,596 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 236,433 | |
Investment in securities — Level 3 | | | 5,314 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 262,343 | |
| | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 21 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 21 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other financial instruments — Level 1 * | | $ | 426 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 426 | |
| | | |
| | |
* | | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment. |
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
| | | | Securities: | | | | |
| | | | Balance as of October 31, 2008 | | $ | 4,392 | |
| | | | Net realized loss | | | (1,514 | ) |
| | | | Change in unrealized appreciation ♦ | | | 794 | |
| | | | Net purchases | | | 105 | |
| | | | Transfers in and /or out of Level 3 | | | 1,537 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | Balance as of April 30, 2009 | | $ | 5,314 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
♦ | | | | Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at April 30, 2009 | | $ | (299 | ) |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $274,485) | | $ | 262,343 | |
Cash | | | 134 | |
Foreign currency on deposit with custodian (cost $390) | | | 343 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 2,986 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 4,976 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 3,461 | |
Variation margin | | | 4 | |
Other assets | | | 66 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 274,313 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 4,006 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 335 | |
Investment management fees | | | 24 | |
Dividends | | | 289 | |
Distribution fees | | | 21 | |
Variation margin | | | 12 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 39 | |
Other liabilities | | | 20 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 4,746 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 269,567 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 321,347 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 280 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (39,466 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | (12,594 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 269,567 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 750,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.72/$8.08 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 15,567 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 120,234 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.72 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,318 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,179 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.74 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 11,712 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 90,617 | |
| | | |
Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.74 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,716 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 28,763 | |
| | | |
Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.72 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,560 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 19,774 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 8,735 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 8,735 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 621 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 110 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 114 | |
Class B | | | 38 | |
Class C | | | 369 | |
Custodian fees | | | 7 | |
Accounting services | | | 20 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 43 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 2 | |
Audit fees | | | 5 | |
Other expenses | | | 35 | |
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Total expenses (before fees paid indirectly) | | | 1,364 | |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total fees paid indirectly | | | — | |
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Total expenses, net | | | 1,364 | |
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Net investment income | | | 7,371 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (30,564 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures and swap contracts | | | 3,124 | |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | (441 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (27,881 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 39,186 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of futures | | | 147 | |
Net unrealized appreciation on translation of other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 363 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 39,696 | |
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Net Gain on Investments, Other Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 11,815 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 19,186 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 7,371 | | | $ | 14,226 | |
Net realized loss on investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | (27,881 | ) | | | (11,916 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, other financial instruments and foreign currency transactions | | | 39,696 | | | | (52,134 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 19,186 | | | | (49,824 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,998 | ) | | | (5,814 | ) |
Class B | | | (216 | ) | | | (337 | ) |
Class C | | | (2,169 | ) | | | (3,800 | ) |
Class I | | | (811 | ) | | | (1,913 | ) |
Class Y | | | (1,079 | ) | | | (1,949 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (7,273 | ) | | | (13,813 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 35,844 | | | | 61,055 | |
Class B | | | 3,432 | | | | 5,497 | |
Class C | | | 18,758 | | | | 70,941 | |
Class I | | | 3,052 | | | | 21,383 | |
Class Y | | | (18,104 | ) | | | 34,722 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 42,982 | | | | 193,598 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 54,895 | | | | 129,961 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 214,672 | | | | 84,711 | |
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End of period | | $ | 269,567 | | | $ | 214,672 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 280 | | | $ | 182 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Strategic Income Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Trade date for senior floating rate interests purchased in the primary market is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior floating rate loan interests purchased in the secondary market is the date on which the transaction is entered into. |
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| | | Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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| d) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| e) | | Repurchase Agreements - A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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| g) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| h) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| i) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had entered into outstanding when-issued or forward commitments with a cost of $111. |
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| j) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| k) | | Senior Floating Rate Interests —The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, may invest in senior floating rate interests. Senior floating rate interests hold the most senior position in the capital structure of a business entity (the “Borrower”), are typically secured by specific collateral and have a claim on the assets and/or stock of the Borrower that is senior to that held by subordinated debtholders and stockholders of the Borrower. Senior floating rate interests are typically structured and administered by a financial institution that acts as the agent of the lenders participating in the senior floating rate interest. Senior floating rate interests are typically rated below-investment-grade, which suggests they are more likely to default and generally pay higher interest rates than investment-grade loans. A default could lead to non-payment of income which would result in a reduction of income to the Fund and there can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. |
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| l) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the |
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| | | Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| | | Senior floating rate interests or debt securities purchased to replace a prepaid loan or a debt security may have lower yields than the yield on the prepaid loan or debt security. Senior floating rate interests generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for the Borrower to repay, prepayments of senior floating rate interests may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior floating rate interests held may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown in the Schedule of Investments. |
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| m) | | Swaps — The Fund may enter into event linked swaps, including credit default swaps. The credit default swap market allows the Fund to manage credit risk through buying and selling credit protection on a specific issuer, an index, or a basket of issuers. A “buyer” of credit protection agrees to pay a counterparty to assume the credit risk of an issuer upon the occurrence of certain events. The “seller” of the protection receives periodic payments and agrees to assume the credit risk of an issuer upon the occurrence of certain events. A “seller’s” exposure is limited to the total notional amount of the credit default swap contract. A Fund will generally not buy protection on issuers that are not currently held by such Fund. |
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| | | The Fund may enter into interest rate swaps. In a typical interest rate swap, one party agrees to make regular payments equal to a floating interest rate multiplied by a “notional principal amount,” in return for payments equal to a fixed rate multiplied by the same amount, for a specific period of time. If a swap agreement provides for payments in different currencies, the parties might agree to exchange the notional principal amount as well. Swaps may also depend on other prices or rates, such as the value of an index or mortgage prepayment rates. The Fund had no outstanding swaps as of April 30, 2009. |
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| n) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| o) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary and the Level 3 roll forward reconciliation found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| p) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| q) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| | | Futures and Options Transactions — The Fund may invest in futures and options contracts in order to gain exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. When the Fund enters into such futures contracts, it is required to deposit with a futures commission merchant an amount of “initial margin” of cash, commercial paper or U.S. Treasury Bills. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, are made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying security fluctuates, making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable (i.e., mark-to-market), which results in an unrealized gain or loss to the Fund. |
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| | | At any time prior to the expiration of the futures contract, the Fund may close the position by taking an opposite position, which would effectively terminate the position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. |
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| | | The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk, which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of the futures contracts may decrease the effectiveness of the Fund’s strategy and potentially result in loss. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding futures contracts as of April 30, 2009. |
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| | | The premium paid by the Fund for the purchase of a call or put option is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options to reflect the current market value of the option as of the end of the reporting period. |
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| | | The Fund may write (sell) covered options. “Covered” means that so long as the Fund is obligated as the writer of an option, it will own either the underlying securities or currency or an option to purchase or sell the same underlying securities or currency having an expiration date of the covered option and an exercise price equal to or less than the exercise price of the covered option, or will pledge cash or other liquid securities having a value equal to or greater than the fluctuating market value of the option securities or currencies. The Fund receives a premium for writing a call or put option, which is recorded on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and subsequently “marked-to-market” through net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of options. There is a risk of loss from a change in the value of such options, which may exceed the related premiums received. As of April 30, 2009, there were no outstanding written options contracts. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 @ |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 13,558 | | | $ | 1,168 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | — | | | | 1 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
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@ | | For the period May 15, 2007 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2007. |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: |
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 528 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (12,098 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (51,777 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (63,347 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $412 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $412. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 12,098 | |
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Total | | $ | 12,098 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.550 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.500 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.475 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.455 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.445 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.018 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.016 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class Y |
1.15% | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Annualized | | | | |
| | Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.46 | %* |
Class B Shares | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.25 | † |
Class C Shares | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.26 | ‡ |
Class I Shares | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.27 | § |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.24 | ** |
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* | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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** | | From August 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $707 and contingent deferred sales charges of $50 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $25. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $108 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 94,508 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 107,008 | |
Cost of Purchases for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 126,083 | |
Sales Proceeds for U.S. Government Obligations | | | 87,567 | |
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7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 7,282 | | | | 272 | | | | (2,767 | ) | | | — | | | | 4,787 | | | | 12,059 | | | | 415 | | | | (6,100 | ) | | | — | | | | 6,374 | |
Amount | | $ | 54,274 | | | $ | 2,025 | | | $ | (20,455 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,844 | | | $ | 111,930 | | | $ | 3,769 | | | $ | (54,644 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 61,055 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 582 | | | | 20 | | | | (142 | ) | | | — | | | | 460 | | | | 816 | | | | 24 | | | | (253 | ) | | | — | | | | 587 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,343 | | | $ | 146 | | | $ | (1,057 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,432 | | | $ | 7,570 | | | $ | 214 | | | $ | (2,287 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,497 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3,784 | | | | 177 | | | | (1,464 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,497 | | | | 9,710 | | | | 244 | | | | (2,509 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,445 | |
Amount | | $ | 28,263 | | | $ | 1,318 | | | $ | (10,823 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,758 | | | $ | 90,974 | | | $ | 2,188 | | | $ | (22,221 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 70,941 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,345 | | | | 82 | | | | (1,038 | ) | | | — | | | | 389 | | | | 4,628 | | | | 156 | | | | (2,605 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,179 | |
Amount | | $ | 10,079 | | | $ | 612 | | | $ | (7,639 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,052 | | | $ | 43,202 | | | $ | 1,415 | | | $ | (23,234 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,383 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 85 | | | | 144 | | | | (2,667 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,438 | ) | | | 3,946 | | | | 218 | | | | (256 | ) | | | — | | | | 3,908 | |
Amount | | $ | 632 | | | $ | 1,064 | | | $ | (19,800 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (18,104 | ) | | $ | 34,952 | | | $ | 1,964 | | | $ | (2,194 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 34,722 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 6 | | | $ | 49 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 5 | | | $ | 45 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.35 | | | $ | 0.24 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.37 | | | $ | 0.61 | | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | 0.37 | | | $ | 7.72 | | | | 8.54 | %(e) | | $ | 120,234 | | | | 1.01 | %(f) | | | 1.01 | %(f) | | | 1.01 | %(f) | | | 6.66 | %(f) | | | 92 | % |
B | | | 7.35 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | 7.72 | | | | 8.08 | (e) | | | 10,179 | | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | 1.85 | (f) | | | 5.80 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.36 | | | | 0.22 | | | | — | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.38 | | | | 7.74 | | | | 8.28 | (e) | | | 90,617 | | | | 1.75 | (f) | | | 1.75 | (f) | | | 1.75 | (f) | | | 5.96 | (f) | | | — | |
I | | | 7.37 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | 7.74 | | | | 8.79 | (e) | | | 28,763 | | | | 0.76 | (f) | | | 0.76 | (f) | | | 0.76 | (f) | | | 6.98 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.35 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | 7.72 | | | | 8.73 | (e) | | | 19,774 | | | | 0.65 | (f) | | | 0.65 | (f) | | | 0.65 | (f) | | | 7.32 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.75 | | | | 0.65 | | | | — | | | | (2.39 | ) | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 7.35 | | | | (19.02 | ) | | | 79,242 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 7.14 | | | | 132 | |
B | | | 9.75 | | | | 0.58 | | | | — | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 7.35 | | | | (19.66 | ) | | | 6,308 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 6.33 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.76 | | | | 0.59 | | | | — | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.81 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 7.36 | | | | (19.62 | ) | | | 67,863 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 6.40 | | | | — | |
I | | | 9.77 | | | | 0.69 | | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | 7.37 | | | | (18.77 | ) | | | 24,508 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 7.37 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.76 | | | | 0.69 | | | | — | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (2.41 | ) | | | 7.35 | | | | (18.85 | ) | | | 36,751 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 7.49 | | | | — | |
From (date shares became available to public) May 31, 2007, through October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A(g) | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 9.75 | | | | 1.53 | (e) | | | 42,949 | | | | 1.01 | (f) | | | 0.46 | (f) | | | 0.46 | (f) | | | 7.15 | (f) | | | 40 | |
B(h) | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 9.75 | | | | 1.21 | (e) | | | 2,644 | | | | 1.80 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 6.42 | (f) | | | — | |
C(i) | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 9.76 | | | | 1.31 | (e) | | | 17,275 | | | | 1.81 | (f) | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | 6.47 | (f) | | | — | |
I(j) | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 9.77 | | | | 1.84 | (e) | | | 11,212 | | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.27 | (f) | | | 0.27 | (f) | | | 7.49 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(k) | | | 9.57 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 9.76 | | | | 3.28 | (e) | | | 10,631 | | | | 0.80 | (f) | | | 0.25 | (f) | | | 0.25 | (f) | | | 7.73 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on August 31, 2007. |
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Strategic Income Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,085.41 | | | $ | 5.22 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.78 | | | $ | 5.05 | | | | 1.01 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,080.83 | | | $ | 9.54 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.62 | | | $ | 9.24 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,082.75 | | | $ | 9.03 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.11 | | | $ | 8.74 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,087.91 | | | $ | 3.93 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.02 | | | $ | 3.80 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,087.27 | | | $ | 3.36 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.57 | | | $ | 3.25 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 9/30/05 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2010 A# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -24.90 | % | | | -3.67 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 A## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -29.03 | % | | | -5.18 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 B# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -25.59 | % | | | -4.43 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 B## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -29.24 | % | | | -5.11 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 C# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -25.53 | % | | | -4.43 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 C## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -26.26 | % | | | -4.43 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 R3# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -25.21 | % | | | -3.83 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 R4# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -24.91 | % | | | -3.59 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 R5# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -24.77 | % | | | -3.47 | % |
Target Retirement 2010 Y# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -24.87 | % | | | -3.45 | % |
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(2) | | Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund returned 1.18%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2010 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -0.11%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 56% equities and 44% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index
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was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. Favorable allocations to TIPS failed to offset the impact of unfavorable allocations to floating rate notes.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, underlying fund selection detracted from our overall performance.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. During the period, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was executed to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets. In addition, we have changed the target allocation to stocks and bonds from 58% stock and 42% bond to 56% stock and 44% bond.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | 0.7 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 0.7 | |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 0.9 | |
State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 8.4 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 2.7 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 2.6 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 4.4 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 2.6 | |
The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 3.6 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.8 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.8 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.4 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 2.0 | |
The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | 4.1 | |
The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | 5.5 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 9.2 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 5.7 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 3.1 | |
The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y | | | 2.6 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 0.5 | |
The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | 2.7 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 2.6 | |
The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | 4.9 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 11.8 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 12.3 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.4 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 97.3% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS — 55.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 53 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 1,311 | |
| 47 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 420 | |
| 44 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 401 | |
| 50 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 684 | |
| 44 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 400 | |
| 16 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 120 | |
| 26 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 281 | |
| 44 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 528 | |
| 17 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 309 | |
| 88 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 891 | |
| 62 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 481 | |
| 26 | | | The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 409 | |
| 12 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 80 | |
| 31 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 412 | |
| 239 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,924 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $10,686) | | | | | | $ | 8,651 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS — 41.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 77 | | | The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 559 | |
| 113 | | | The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 645 | |
| 100 | | | The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 859 | |
| 134 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,433 | |
| 47 | | | The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 427 | |
| 99 | | | The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 764 | |
| 192 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,845 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $6,867) | | | | | | $ | 6,532 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $17,553) | | | | | | $ | 15,183 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 4 | | | Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | | | | $ | 102 | |
| 4 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | | 111 | |
| 4 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 142 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $549) | | | | | | $ | 355 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $18,102) | | | | | | $ | 15,538 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 1 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $1) | | | | | | $ | 1 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $18,103) ▲ | | | 99 .6 | % | | $ | 15,539 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0 .4 | % | | | 63 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 15,602 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $18,302 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 174 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (2,937 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (2,763 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 15,539 | |
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Total | | $ | 15,539 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $550) | | $ | 356 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $17,553) | | | 15,183 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 9 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 4 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 21 | |
Other assets | | | 48 | |
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Total assets | | | 15,621 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 14 | |
Investment management fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 4 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 19 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 15,602 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 20,736 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 93 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (2,663 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (2,564 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 15,602 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 950,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.20/$7.61 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 919 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 6,614 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.17 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 55 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 392 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.17 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 74 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 532 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.18 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 17 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 125 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.20 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 904 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 6,510 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.20 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 183 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,317 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.19 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 16 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 112 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 6 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 271 | |
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Total investment income | | | 277 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 11 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 3 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 8 | |
Class B | | | 2 | |
Class C | | | 3 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | 6 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | 1 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 32 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 9 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 79 | |
Expense waivers | | | (64 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (64 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 15 | |
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Net investment income | | | 262 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (1,546 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (1,546 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 1,496 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 1,496 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (50 | ) |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 212 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 262 | | | $ | 358 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (1,546 | ) | | | (946 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 1,496 | | | | (4,566 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 212 | | | | (5,154 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (101 | ) | | | (343 | ) |
Class B | | | (5 | ) | | | (20 | ) |
Class C | | | (9 | ) | | | (18 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (81 | ) | | | (89 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (17 | ) | | | (22 | ) |
Class Y | | | (2 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (154 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (10 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (15 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (9 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (3 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (217 | ) | | | (689 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 204 | | | | 2,108 | |
Class B | | | (12 | ) | | | 95 | |
Class C | | | (49 | ) | | | 82 | |
Class R3 | | | 111 | | | | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,584 | | | | 6,073 | |
Class R5 | | | 175 | | | | 1,626 | |
Class Y | | | 2 | | | | 10 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 2,015 | | | | 9,995 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 2,010 | | | | 4,152 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 13,592 | | | | 9,440 | |
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End of period | | $ | 15,602 | | | $ | 13,592 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 93 | | | $ | 48 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary |
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| | | markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial |
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| | | statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 607 | | | $ | 148 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 82 | | | | — | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 47 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (918 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (4,258 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (5,129 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital |
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| | | accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $168 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $168. |
| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 918 | |
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Total | | $ | 918 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement - Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.00% | | 1.75% | | 1.75% | | 1.15% | | 0.85% | | 0.80% | | 0.80% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $8 and contingent deferred sales charges of $2 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $3 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class B | | | 15 | |
Class C | | | 15 | |
Class R3 | | | 1 | |
Class Y | | | 16 | |
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6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 5,441 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 3,364 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 311 | | | | 15 | | | | (308 | ) | | | — | | | | 18 | | | | 544 | | | | 50 | | | | (401 | ) | | | — | | | | 193 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,112 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | (2,008 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 204 | | | $ | 5,204 | | | $ | 496 | | | $ | (3,592 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,108 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | 24 | | | | 3 | | | | (21 | ) | | | — | | | | 6 | |
Amount | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | (28 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (12 | ) | | $ | 235 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | (171 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 95 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 23 | | | | 1 | | | | (32 | ) | | | — | | | | (8 | ) | | | 47 | | | | 3 | | | | (38 | ) | | | — | | | | 12 | |
Amount | | $ | 153 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (210 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (49 | ) | | $ | 420 | | | $ | 32 | | | $ | (370 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 82 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | 110 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 303 | | | | 12 | | | | (78 | ) | | | — | | | | 237 | | | | 780 | | | | 11 | | | | (165 | ) | | | — | | | | 626 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,038 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | (535 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,584 | | | $ | 7,414 | | | $ | 98 | | | $ | (1,439 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,073 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 62 | | | | 3 | | | | (38 | ) | | | — | | | | 27 | | | | 232 | | | | 2 | | | | (79 | ) | | | — | | | | 155 | |
Amount | | $ | 416 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | (258 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 175 | | | $ | 2,189 | | | $ | 23 | | | $ | (586 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,626 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | — | | $ | 1 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | — | | $ | 5 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
9. | | Proposed Reclassifications: |
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| | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved a transaction under which Class B shares and Class C shares of the Fund would become Class A shares of the Fund. Following the transaction, each shareholder owning Class B shares will own Class A shares equal to the aggregate value of their Class B shares and each shareholder owning Class C shares will own Class A shares equal to the aggregate value of their Class C shares (the “Reclassification”). |
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| | Effective February 13, 2009, Class B shares and Class C shares of the Fund are no longer sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) nor are they eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds. |
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| | Shareholders of Class B and Class C shares are required to approve the Reclassifications. The Board of Directors of the Fund has called for a Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds to be held on or about July 16, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of the Reclassifications by the Class B and Class C shareholders of the Fund. |
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| | If the Reclassifications are approved, sales charges will not be charged shareholders of Class B and Class C shares; contingent deferred sales charges for Class B and Class C shares will be waived; and distribution and service (12b-1) fees on shares classified as Class B and Class C shares before the Reclassifications will be reduced from 1.00% to 0.25% after the Reclassifications. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
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| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.24 | | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 7.20 | | | | 1 .18 | %(e) | | $ | 6,614 | | | | 1 .04 | %(f) | | | 0 .23 | %(f) | | | 0 .23 | %(f) | | | 3 .73 | %(f) | | | 24 | % |
B | | | 7.22 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 7.17 | | | | 0 .70 | (e) | | | 392 | | | | 1 .97 | (f) | | | 0 .98 | (f) | | | 0 .98 | (f) | | | 3 .08 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.23 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 7.17 | | | | 0 .74 | (e) | | | 532 | | | | 1 .96 | (f) | | | 0 .98 | (f) | | | 0 .98 | (f) | | | 3 .19 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 7.23 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 7.18 | | | | 0 .96 | (e) | | | 125 | | | | 1 .51 | (f) | | | 0 .38 | (f) | | | 0 .38 | (f) | | | 3 .93 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 7.23 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 7.20 | | | | 1 .17 | (e) | | | 6,510 | | | | 1 .14 | (f) | | | 0 .08 | (f) | | | 0 .08 | (f) | | | 3 .92 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 7.24 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 7.20 | | | | 1 .23 | (e) | | | 1,317 | | | | 0 .85 | (f) | | | 0 .03 | (f) | | | 0 .03 | (f) | | | 3 .84 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.23 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 7.19 | | | | 1 .13 | (e) | | | 112 | | | | 0 .75 | (f) | | | 0 .03 | (f) | | | 0 .03 | (f) | | | 3 .98 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.66 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | (3.10 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 7.24 | | | | (27.74 | ) | | | 6,520 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 2.87 | | | | 68 | |
B | | | 10.64 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (3.06 | ) | | | (2.88 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 7.22 | | | | (28.36 | ) | | | 406 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.83 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.64 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | (3.16 | ) | | | (2.88 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (3.41 | ) | | | 7.23 | | | | (28.31 | ) | | | 593 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 2.39 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 10.66 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | (3.11 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (3.43 | ) | | | 7.23 | | | | (28.14 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 2.70 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 10.66 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | (3.17 | ) | | | (2.81 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (3.43 | ) | | | 7.23 | | | | (27.84 | ) | | | 4,823 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 1.67 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.67 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | (3.16 | ) | | | (2.79 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (3.43 | ) | | | 7.24 | | | | (27.64 | ) | | | 1,131 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 1.86 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.66 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (3.11 | ) | | | (2.78 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (3.43 | ) | | | 7.23 | | | | (27.60 | ) | | | 111 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 3.40 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.65 | | | | 0.28 | | | | — | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 13.55 | | | | 7,547 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 56 | |
B | | | 9.65 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.20 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.99 | | | | 10.64 | | | | 12.61 | | | | 533 | | | | 2.66 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.91 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.64 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.21 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | 10.64 | | | | 12.68 | | | | 743 | | | | 2.59 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 2.08 | | | | — | |
R3(g) | | | 9.76 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.03 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 10 .56 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 2 .32 | (f) | | | 0 .90 | (f) | | | 0 .90 | (f) | | | 1 .62 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(h) | | | 9.76 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.05 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 10 .88 | (e) | | | 442 | | | | 1 .97 | (f) | | | 0 .60 | (f) | | | 0 .60 | (f) | | | 2 .03 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(i) | | | 9.76 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 10.67 | | | | 11 .15 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 1 .72 | (f) | | | 0 .30 | (f) | | | 0 .30 | (f) | | | 2 .23 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.65 | | | | 0.32 | | | | — | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.31 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 13.83 | | | | 153 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 3.21 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.47 | | | | — | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.69 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | | 7.43 | | | | 1,618 | | | | 8.32 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 10 | |
B | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | | 6.58 | | | | 226 | | | | 9.17 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.24 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.40 | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 9.64 | | | | 6.53 | | | | 475 | | | | 9.13 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.63 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.83 | | | | 0.50 | | | | — | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | | 7.62 | | | | 135 | | | | 8.02 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 2.31 | | | | — | |
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A(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 9.82 | | | | (1 .80 | ) (e) | | | 11 | | | | 0 .65 | (f) | | | 0 .49 | (f) | | | 0 .49 | (f) | | | 2 .53 | (f) | | | 12 | |
B(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 9.82 | | | | (1 .80 | ) (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1 .41 | (f) | | | 1 .26 | (f) | | | 1 .26 | (f) | | | 1 .61 | (f) | | | — | |
C(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 9.82 | | | | (1 .80 | ) (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1 .41 | (f) | | | 1 .27 | (f) | | | 1 .27 | (f) | | | 1 .60 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 9.83 | | | | (1 .70 | ) (e) | | | 10 | | | | 0 .32 | (f) | | | 0 .21 | (f) | | | 0 .21 | (f) | | | 2 .65 | (f) | | | — | |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.82 | | | $ | 1.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.65 | | | $ | 1.15 | | | | 0.23 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,006.96 | | | $ | 4.87 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.93 | | | $ | 4.90 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,007.42 | | | $ | 4.87 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.93 | | | $ | 4.90 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,009.63 | | | $ | 1.89 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.91 | | | $ | 1.90 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.68 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.39 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.31 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.33 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Table of Contents
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class R3
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2015 R3 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | 0.01 | % |
Target Retirement 2015 R4 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | 0.16 | % |
Target Retirement 2015 R5 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | 0.17 | % |
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(2) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class R3 shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund returned 0.01% for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2015 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -1.22%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 64% equities and 36% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform
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value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. Favorable allocations to TIPS failed to offset the impact of unfavorable allocations to floating rate notes.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, the Fund benefited from underlying fund selection.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. During the period, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was executed to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets. In addition, we have changed the target allocation to stocks and bonds from 65% stock and 35% bond to 64% stock and 36% bond.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of Net |
Fund Name | | Assets |
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Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | 0.0 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 1.5 | |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.4 | |
State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 10.6 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 5.8 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 4.3 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 4.1 | |
The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.9 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 2.0 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | 0.8 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 6.7 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 5.3 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y | | | 2.3 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | 5.2 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | 7.2 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 10.9 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 15.6 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 96.1% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 62.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 337 | |
| 21 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 185 | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 136 | |
| 10 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 132 | |
| 16 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 125 | |
| 6 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 64 | |
| 4 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 49 | |
| 17 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 168 | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 107 | |
| 5 | | | The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 73 | |
| — | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1 | |
| 8 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 106 | |
| 62 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 499 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $1,987) | | | | | | $ | 1,982 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 34.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 105 | |
| 5 | | | The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 26 | |
| 20 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 215 | |
| 18 | | | The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 165 | |
| 30 | | | The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 229 | |
| 36 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 347 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $1,047) | | | | | | $ | 1,087 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $3,034) | | | | | | $ | 3,069 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | | | | $ | 1 | |
| 2 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | | 46 | |
| 1 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 44 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $103) | | | | | | $ | 91 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $3,137) | | | | | | $ | 3,160 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - —% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $—) | | | | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $3,137) ▲ | | | 99.0 | % | | $ | 3,160 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.0 | % | | | 32 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 3,192 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $3,137 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 70 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (47 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 23 | |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 3,160 | |
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Total | | $ | 3,160 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $103) | | $ | 91 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $3,034) | | | 3,069 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | 3 | |
Other assets | | | 32 | |
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Total assets | | | 3,195 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,192 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 3,198 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 15 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (44 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 23 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 3,192 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 150,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.88 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 120 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,189 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.89 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,001 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.89 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,002 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Statement of Operations
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 2 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 50 | |
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Total investment income | | | 52 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 17 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 4 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 29 | |
Expense waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 2 | |
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Net investment income | | | 50 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (44 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (44 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 23 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 23 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (21 | ) |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 29 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
| | For the Period | |
| | October 31, 2008** | |
| | through | |
| | April 30, 2009 | |
Operations: | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 50 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (44 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 23 | |
| | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 29 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | |
Class R3 | | | (11 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (12 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (12 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (35 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 1,174 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,012 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,198 | |
| | | |
Net increase in net assets | | | 3,192 | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | — | |
| | | |
End of period | | $ | 3,192 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 15 | |
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** | | Commencement of operations. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to |
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| | | the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, |
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| | | “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund may record reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. Reclassifications are made at fiscal year end and therefore, no reclassifications were made during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| c) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund has adopted FIN 48. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for the Fund and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.15% | | 0.85% | | 0.80% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R3 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.50%. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R4 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated an amount, which rounds to zero, for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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Class R3 | | | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | 101 | |
Class R5 | | | 101 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 3,630 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 449 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 129 | | | | 1 | | | | (10 | ) | | | — | | | | 120 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,260 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | (97 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,174 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008, through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
R3 | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | 9.88 | | | | 0.01 | %(e) | | $ | 1,189 | | | | 2.41 | %(f) | | | 0.38 | %(f) | | | 0.38 | %(f) | | | 3.27 | %(f) | | | 18 | % |
R4 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 9.89 | | | | 0.16 | (e) | | | 1,001 | | | | 2.09 | (f) | | | 0.08 | (f) | | | 0.08 | (f) | | | 3.68 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 9.89 | | | | 0.17 | (e) | | | 1,002 | | | | 1.79 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | 3.73 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling
888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | the | | Days |
| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.06 | | | $ | 1.88 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.91 | | | $ | 1.90 | | | | 0.38 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,001.62 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.39 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,001.70 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 9/30/05 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective — Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2020 A# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -28.45 | % | | | -4.64 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 A## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -32.39 | % | | | -6.14 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 B# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -28.96 | % | | | -5.35 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 B## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -32.46 | % | | | -6.07 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 C# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -29.05 | % | | | -5.38 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 C## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -29.75 | % | | | -5.38 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 R3# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -28.77 | % | | | -4.81 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 R4# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -28.50 | % | | | -4.61 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 R5# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -28.33 | % | | | -4.45 | % |
Target Retirement 2020 Y# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -28.31 | % | | | -4.38 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06.
Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund returned 0.04%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2020 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -1.19%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 69% equities and 31% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index
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was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the
6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. Favorable allocations to TIPS failed to offset the impact of unfavorable allocations to floating rate notes.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it really behaves. During the period, the Fund benefited from underlying fund selection.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. During the period, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was executed to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets. In addition, we have changed the target allocation to stocks and bonds from 71% stock and 29% bond to 69% stock and 31% bond.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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Fund Name | | Assets |
Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | 0.0 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 0.7 | |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.0 | |
State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | 0.0 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 14.8 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 3.0 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 2.8 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.0 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 2.9 | |
The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | 0.6 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.6 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 2.4 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 4.7 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | 3.6 | |
The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | 0.3 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 7.3 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 4.5 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 4.7 | |
The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y | | | 0.9 | |
The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 1.2 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 3.6 | |
The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | 2.9 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 1.9 | |
The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | 7.6 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 7.4 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 14.1 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 98.1% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 68.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 198 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 4,896 | |
| 112 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 999 | |
| 102 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 926 | |
| 71 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 973 | |
| 105 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 945 | |
| 27 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 203 | |
| 72 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 787 | |
| 129 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,559 | |
| 61 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 1,094 | |
| 147 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,491 | |
| 196 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,532 | |
| 19 | | | The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 290 | |
| 61 | | | The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 386 | |
| 180 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,193 | |
| 47 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 611 | |
| 578 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 4,656 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $30,392) | | | | | | $ | 22,541 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 29.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 27 | | | The Hartford Floating Rate Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 199 | |
| 208 | | | The Hartford High Yield Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,188 | |
| 12 | | | The Hartford Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 101 | |
| 225 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 2,414 | |
| 106 | | | The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 963 | |
| 326 | | | The Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 2,517 | |
| 252 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 2,424 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $10,299) | | | | | | $ | 9,806 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $40,691) | | | | | | $ | 32,347 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 1 | | | Powershares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio ETF | | | | | | $ | 12 | |
| 9 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | | 219 | |
| 9 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 330 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $648) | | | | | | $ | 561 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $41,339) | | | | | | $ | 32,908 | |
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SHORT - TERM INVESTMENT - —% | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | State Street Bank Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | — | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $41,339) ▲ | | | 99.8 | % | | $ | 32,908 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.2 | % | | | 76 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 32,984 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $41,564 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 372 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (9,028 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (8,656 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 32,908 | |
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Total | | $ | 32,908 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $648) | | $ | 561 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $40,691) | | | 32,347 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 50 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 31 | |
Other assets | | | 54 | |
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Total assets | | | 33,043 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 47 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 4 | |
Investment management fees | | | 1 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 6 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 59 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 32,984 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 45,130 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 131 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (3,846 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (8,431 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 32,984 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 950,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 7.45/$7.88 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,724 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 12,839 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.44 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 87 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 648 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.42 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 133 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 989 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.43 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 61 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 450 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.44 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,506 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 11,208 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.45 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 918 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 6,841 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.45 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 9 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 11 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 507 | |
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Total investment income | | | 518 | |
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Investment management fees | | | 22 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 8 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 15 | |
Class B | | | 3 | |
Class C | | | 5 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | 11 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | 2 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 33 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 16 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 119 | |
Expense waivers | | | (90 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | — | |
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Total waivers | | | (90 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 29 | |
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Net investment income | | | 489 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (2,106 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (2,106 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 1,879 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 1,879 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (227 | ) |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 262 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 489 | | | $ | 536 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (2,106 | ) | | | (1,289 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 1,879 | | | | (11,548 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 262 | | | | (12,301 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (184 | ) | | | (697 | ) |
Class B | | | (8 | ) | | | (25 | ) |
Class C | | | (12 | ) | | | (21 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (125 | ) | | | (124 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (92 | ) | | | (76 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (138 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (6 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (5 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (13 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (422 | ) | | | (1,107 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (393 | ) | | | 2,912 | |
Class B | | | 50 | | | | 209 | |
Class C | | | 169 | | | | 561 | |
Class R3 | | | 344 | | | | 73 | |
Class R4 | | | 2,801 | | | | 10,259 | |
Class R5 | | | 712 | | | | 8,615 | |
Class Y | | | — | | | | 1 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,683 | | | | 22,630 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 3,523 | | | | 9,222 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 29,461 | | | | 20,239 | |
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End of period | | $ | 32,984 | | | $ | 29,461 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 131 | | | $ | 64 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary |
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| | | markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial |
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| | | statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 1,016 | | | $ | 188 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 91 | | | | 3 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 64 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (1,515 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (10,535 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (11,986 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital |
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| | | accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $448 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $448. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 1,515 | |
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Total | | $ | 1,515 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.05% | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $17 and contingent deferred sales charges of $1 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $2. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $8 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 8,738 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 4,968 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 245 | | | | 26 | | | | (331 | ) | | | — | | | | (60 | ) | | | 689 | | | | 78 | | | | (499 | ) | | | — | | | | 268 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,707 | | | $ | 184 | | | $ | (2,284 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (393 | ) | | $ | 7,073 | | | $ | 834 | | | $ | (4,995 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,912 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 17 | | | | 1 | | | | (11 | ) | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | 50 | | | | 3 | | | | (34 | ) | | | — | | | | 19 | |
Amount | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (72 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 511 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | (331 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 209 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 39 | | | | 1 | | | | (18 | ) | | | — | | | | 22 | | | | 73 | | | | 2 | | | | (20 | ) | | | — | | | | 55 | |
Amount | | $ | 278 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | (121 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 708 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | (173 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 561 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | 52 | | | | 8 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8 | |
Amount | | $ | 365 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 344 | | | $ | 72 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 73 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 491 | | | | 18 | | | | (100 | ) | | | — | | | | 409 | | | | 1,212 | | | | 14 | | | | (226 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,000 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,362 | | | $ | 125 | | | $ | (686 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,801 | | | $ | 12,434 | | | $ | 137 | | | $ | (2,312 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,259 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 193 | | | | 13 | | | | (103 | ) | | | — | | | | 103 | | | | 964 | | | | 8 | | | | (158 | ) | | | — | | | | 814 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,335 | | | $ | 92 | | | $ | (715 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 712 | | | $ | 10,004 | | | $ | 76 | | | $ | (1,465 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,615 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 7 | | | $ | 49 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 2 | | | $ | 20 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Proposed Reclassifications: |
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| | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved a transaction under which Class B shares and Class C shares of the Fund would become Class A shares of the Fund. Following the transaction, each shareholder owning Class B shares will own Class A shares equal to the aggregate value of their Class B shares and each shareholder owning Class C shares will own Class A shares equal to the aggregate value of their Class C shares (the “Reclassification”). |
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| | Effective February 13, 2009, Class B shares and Class C shares of the Fund are no longer sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) nor are they eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds. |
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| | Shareholders of Class B and Class C shares are required to approve the Reclassifications. The Board of Directors of the Fund has called for a Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds to be held on or about July 16, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of the Reclassifications by the Class B and Class C shareholders of the Fund. |
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| | If the Reclassifications are approved, sales charges will not be charged shareholders of Class B and Class C shares; contingent deferred sales charges for Class B and Class C shares will be waived; and distribution and service (12b-1) fees on shares classified as Class B and Class C shares before the Reclassifications will be reduced from 1.00% to 0.25% after the Reclassifications. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | |
A | | $ | 7.56 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | 7.45 | | | | 0.04% | (e) | | $ | 12,839 | | | | 0.80 | %(f) | | | 0.25 | %(f) | | | 0.25 | %(f) | | | 3.42 | %(f) | | | 17 | % |
B | | | 7.56 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 7.44 | | | | (0.27 | ) (e) | | | 648 | | | | 1.88 | (f) | | | 0.88 | (f) | | | 0.88 | (f) | | | 2.80 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 7.55 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 7.42 | | | | (0.40 | ) (e) | | | 989 | | | | 1.77 | (f) | | | 0.99 | (f) | | | 0.99 | (f) | | | 2.60 | (f) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 7.55 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 7.43 | | | | (0.03 | ) (e) | | | 450 | | | | 1.28 | (f) | | | 0.40 | (f) | | | 0.40 | (f) | | | 2.11 | (f) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 7.55 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.44 | | | | 0.03 | (e) | | | 11,208 | | | | 0.86 | (f) | | | 0.10 | (f) | | | 0.10 | (f) | | | 3.43 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 7.56 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.45 | | | | 0.10 | (e) | | | 6,841 | | | | 0.56 | (f) | | | 0.05 | (f) | | | 0.05 | (f) | | | 3.57 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 7.56 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 7.45 | | | | 0.14 | (e) | | | 9 | | | | 0.48 | (f) | | | 0.05 | (f) | | | 0.05 | (f) | | | 3.63 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | |
A | | | 11.68 | | | | 0.26 | | | | — | | | | (3.86 | ) | | | (3.60 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 7.56 | | | | (32.13 | ) | | | 13,495 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 51 | |
B | | | 11.68 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | (3.68 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 7.56 | | | | (32.64 | ) | | | 604 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.34 | | | | — | |
C | | | 11.67 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | (3.92 | ) | | | (3.68 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 7.55 | | | | (32.64 | ) | | | 837 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.20 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 11.67 | | | | 0.35 | | | | — | | | | (3.99 | ) | | | (3.64 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 7.55 | | | | (32.37 | ) | | | 70 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.00 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 11.67 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | (3.98 | ) | | | (3.61 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 7.55 | | | | (32.18 | ) | | | 8,281 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 1.12 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 11.68 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | | | | (3.97 | ) | | | (3.58 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 7.56 | | | | (31.98 | ) | | | 6,165 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.96 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 11.68 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | | | | (3.86 | ) | | | (3.57 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 7.56 | | | | (31.89 | ) | | | 9 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 2.74 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | |
A | | | 10.43 | | | | 0.24 | | | | — | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.53 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | 11.68 | | | | 14.95 | | | | 17,710 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 16 | |
B | | | 10.42 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 1.26 | | | | 11.68 | | | | 14.09 | | | | 717 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.38 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.42 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | 11.67 | | | | 14.10 | | | | 649 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.47 | | | | — | |
R3(g) | | | 10.55 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 11.67 | | | | 11.32 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 1.72 | (f) | | | 0.91 | (f) | | | 0.91 | (f) | | | 0.86 | (f) | | | — | |
R4(h) | | | 10.55 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.22 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 11.67 | | | | 11.64 | (e) | | | 1,129 | | | | 1.35 | (f) | | | 0.61 | (f) | | | 0.61 | (f) | | | 1.23 | (f) | | | — | |
R5(i) | | | 10.55 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.25 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 11.68 | | | | 11.91 | (e) | | | 11 | | | | 1.12 | (f) | | | 0.31 | (f) | | | 0.31 | (f) | | | 1.46 | (f) | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.43 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | 11.68 | | | | 15.20 | | | | 12 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 2.71 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (j) | | | | |
A | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 10.43 | | | | 10.37 | | | | 2,125 | | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 19 | |
B | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.92 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 10.42 | | | | 9.56 | | | | 291 | | | | 10.69 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 0.39 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.92 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 10.42 | | | | 9.58 | | | | 337 | | | | 10.62 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 10.43 | | | | 10.70 | | | | 11 | | | | 9.41 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 2.73 | | | | — | |
From (commencement of operations) September 30, 2005, through October 31, 2005 | | | | |
A(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 9.79 | | | | (2.10 | ) (e) | | | 144 | | | | 0.66 | (f) | | | 0.51 | (f) | | | 0.51 | (f) | | | 2.77 | (f) | | | 28 | |
B(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | (2.20 | ) (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1.37 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 1.25 | (f) | | | 0.86 | (f) | | | — | |
C(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | (2.20 | ) (e) | | | 10 | | | | 1.37 | (f) | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | 1.26 | (f) | | | 0.85 | (f) | | | — | |
Y(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 9.79 | | | | (2.10 | ) (e) | | | 10 | | | | 0.29 | (f) | | | 0.20 | (f) | | | 0.20 | (f) | | | 1.91 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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(g) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(h) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling
888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.43 | | | $ | 1.24 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.55 | | | $ | 1.25 | | | | 0.25 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 997.27 | | | $ | 4.35 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.43 | | | $ | 4.40 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 995.98 | | | $ | 4.89 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.88 | | | $ | 4.95 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 999.71 | | | $ | 1.98 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.81 | | | $ | 2.00 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,000.30 | | | $ | 0.49 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.29 | | | $ | 0.50 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,001.02 | | | $ | 0.24 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.54 | | | $ | 0.25 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,001.43 | | | $ | 0.24 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.54 | | | $ | 0.25 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class R3
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2) (as of 4/30/09)
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund R3 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -1.29 | % |
The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund R4 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -1.24 | % |
The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund R5 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -1.13 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. |
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(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class R3 shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund returned -1.29% for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned - -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2025 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -2.74%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 76% equities and 24% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the
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period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the
6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. The Fund also benefited from its allocation to TIPS. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be greater than the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund benefited from the longer duration positioning.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, the Fund benefited from underlying fund selection.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. During the period, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was executed to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets. In addition, we have changed the target allocation to stocks and bonds from 77% stock and 23% bond to 76% stock and 24% bond.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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Fund Name | | Assets |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 1.7 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 18.7 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 3.5 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 5.4 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.6 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.2 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.8 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 2.4 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 5.4 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 6.2 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 3.7 | |
The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | 3.6 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 4.4 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 13.1 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 18.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 95.8% | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 73.7% | | | | |
| 23 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 558 | |
| 11 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 103 | |
| 12 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 162 | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 107 | |
| 9 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 95 | |
| 9 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 114 | |
| 4 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 71 | |
| 18 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 186 | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 110 | |
| 10 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 131 | |
| 69 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 560 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $2,243) | | | | | | $ | 2,197 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 22.1% | | | | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 161 | |
| 12 | | | The Hartford Short Duration Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 108 | |
| 40 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 389 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $637) | | | | | | $ | 658 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $2,880) | | | | | | $ | 2,855 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 3.2% | | | | |
| 2 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 52 | |
| 1 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 44 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $113) | | | | | | $ | 96 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $2,993) | | | | | | $ | 2,951 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $2,993) ▲ | | | 99.0 | % | | $ | 2,951 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.0 | % | | | 30 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,981 | |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 43 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (85 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (42 | ) |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 2,951 | |
Total | | $ | 2,951 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $113) | | $ | 96 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $2,880) | | | 2,855 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1 | |
Other assets | | | 32 | |
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Total assets | | | 2,984 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,981 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 3,052 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 7 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (36 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (42 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,981 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 150,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.75 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 103 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,005 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.75 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 988 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.76 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 988 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Statement of Operations
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 2 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 44 | |
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Total investment income | | | 46 | |
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Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 18 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 29 | |
Expense waivers | | | (26 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (26 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 3 | |
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Net investment income | | | 43 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (36 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments in securities | | | — | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (36 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (42 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (42 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (78 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (35 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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Operations: | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 43 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (36 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (42 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (35 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | |
Class R3 | | | (12 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (12 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (12 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (36 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 1,028 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,012 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,052 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 2,981 | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,981 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 7 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the |
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| | | Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements -(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to |
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| | | transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements —(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund may record reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. Reclassifications are made at fiscal year end and therefore, no reclassifications were made during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| c) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund has adopted FIN 48. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for the Fund and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.20% | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.85 | % |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R3 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.50%. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R4 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated an amount, which rounds to zero, for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements —(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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Class R3 | | | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | 101 | |
Class R5 | | | 101 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 3,365 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 336 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended 4/30/2009 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
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| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 104 | | | | 1 | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 103 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,033 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | (17 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,028 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
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| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) | | |
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008, through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
R3 | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | (0.13 | ) | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | (0.25 | ) | | $ | 9.75 | | | | (1.29) | %(e) | | $ | 1,005 | | | | 2.46 | %(f) | | | 0.42 | %(f) | | | 0.42 | %(f) | | | 2.97 | %(f) | | | 14 | % |
R4 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 9.75 | | | | (1.24 | ) (e) | | | 988 | | | | 2.16 | (f) | | | 0.12 | (f) | | | 0.12 | (f) | | | 3.28 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 9.76 | | | | (1.13 | ) (e) | | | 988 | | | | 1.86 | (f) | | | 0.07 | (f) | | | 0.07 | (f) | | | 3.33 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 987.09 | | | $ | 2.06 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.71 | | | $ | 2.10 | | | | 0.42 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 987.63 | | | $ | 0.59 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.19 | | | $ | 0.60 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 988.72 | | | $ | 0.34 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.44 | | | $ | 0.35 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 9/30/05 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Investment objective – Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2030 A# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -31.25 | % | | | -5.62 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 A## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -35.03 | % | | | -7.10 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 B# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -31.60 | % | | | -6.20 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 B## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -34.97 | % | | | -6.86 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 C# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -31.67 | % | | | -6.25 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 C## | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -32.34 | % | | | -6.25 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 R3# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -31.44 | % | | | -5.76 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 R4# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -31.24 | % | | | -5.58 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 R5# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -31.15 | % | | | -5.49 | % |
Target Retirement 2030 Y# | | | 9/30/05 | | | | -31.10 | % | | | -5.35 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class Y performance. |
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(3) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund returned -1.59%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2030 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -3.48%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 81% equities and 19% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down
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-29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. The Fund also benefited from its allocation to TIPS. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be greater than the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund benefited from the longer duration positioning.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, the Fund benefited from underlying fund selection.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. During the period, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was executed to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets. In addition, we have changed the target allocation to stocks and bonds from 82% stock and 18% bond to 81% stock and 19% bond.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 1.1 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.2 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 15.4 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 3.2 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 5.2 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 4.5 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 3.0 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 0.5 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.5 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 4.8 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 3.5 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 4.9 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 4.6 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 4.6 | |
The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y | | | 1.3 | |
The Hartford MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 0.1 | |
The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 1.2 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 4.1 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 14.1 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 15.7 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
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Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 97.5% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 78.5% | | | | | | | | |
| 196 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 4,853 | |
| 113 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 1,011 | |
| 182 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,647 | |
| 105 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,431 | |
| 104 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 940 | |
| 20 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 155 | |
| 101 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 1,104 | |
| 125 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 1,506 | |
| 62 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,110 | |
| 144 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,459 | |
| 185 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,441 | |
| 26 | | | The Hartford MidCap Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 411 | |
| 3 | | | The Hartford MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 24 | |
| 63 | | | The Hartford Select MidCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 394 | |
| 196 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 1,300 | |
| 80 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 1,048 | |
| 615 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 4,959 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $33,403) | | | | | | $ | 24,793 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 19.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 146 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 1,563 | |
| 464 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 4,457 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $6,205) | | | | | | $ | 6,020 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
| 14 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 337 | |
| 11 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 383 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $949) | | | | | | $ | 720 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $40,557) | | | | | | $ | 31,533 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $40,557) ▲ | | | 99.8 | % | | $ | 31,533 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 0.2 | % | | | 58 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 31,591 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $40,720 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 190 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (9,377 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (9,187 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 31,533 | |
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Total | | $ | 31,533 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $949) | | $ | 720 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $39,608) | | | 30,813 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 40 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 13 | |
Other assets | | | 54 | |
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Total assets | | | 31,640 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 40 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 1 | |
Investment management fees | | | 1 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 6 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 49 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 31,591 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 42,338 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 69 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (1,792 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (9,024 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 31,591 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 950,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 6.56/$6.94 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,939 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 12,711 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.56 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 103 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 673 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.55 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 119 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 778 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.51 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 181 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,178 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.54 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1,861 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 12,176 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.55 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 618 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 4,051 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 6.57 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 4 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 24 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 14 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 392 | |
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Total investment income | | | 406 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 20 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 12 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 14 | |
Class B | | | 3 | |
Class C | | | 4 | |
Class R3 | | | 3 | |
Class R4 | | | 11 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | 2 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 33 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 15 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 121 | |
Expense waivers | | | (94 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (2 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (96 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 25 | |
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Net investment income | | | 381 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (1,251 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (1,251 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 765 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 765 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (486 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (105 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 381 | | | $ | 238 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (1,251 | ) | | | (69 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 765 | | | | (11,227 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (105 | ) | | | (11,058 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (211 | ) | | | (531 | ) |
Class B | | | (9 | ) | | | (17 | ) |
Class C | | | (11 | ) | | | (15 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (22 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (157 | ) | | | (34 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (60 | ) | | | — | |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (147 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (5 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (4 | ) |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | (7 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (470 | ) | | | (761 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 535 | | | | 4,442 | |
Class B | | | 89 | | | | 392 | |
Class C | | | 50 | | | | 727 | |
Class R3 | | | 135 | | | | 1,285 | |
Class R4 | | | 4,599 | | | | 9,923 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,507 | | | | 3,411 | |
Class Y | | | 1 | | | | 2 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 6,916 | | | | 20,182 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 6,341 | | | | 8,363 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 25,250 | | | | 16,887 | |
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End of period | | $ | 31,591 | | | $ | 25,250 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 158 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation – Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary |
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| | | markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial |
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| | | statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 – Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 – In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 – In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 684 | | | $ | 44 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 77 | | | | 1 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 158 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (378 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (9,952 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (10,172 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital |
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| | | accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to increase undistributed net investment income by $470 and decrease accumulated net realized loss by $470. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2016 | | $ | 378 | |
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Total | | $ | 378 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 – On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 – 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements – Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement – Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
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April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
1.05% | | 1.80% | | 1.80% | | 1.20% | | 0.90% | | 0.85% | | 0.85% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $41 and contingent deferred sales charges of $1 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $5. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions – Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $12 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 10,701 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 3,864 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 365 | | | | 34 | | | | (326 | ) | | | — | | | | 73 | | | | 722 | | | | 67 | | | | (321 | ) | | | — | | | | 468 | |
Amount | | $ | 2,245 | | | $ | 211 | | | $ | (1,921 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 535 | | | $ | 6,668 | | | $ | 677 | | | $ | (2,903 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,442 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 22 | | | | 1 | | | | (9 | ) | | | — | | | | 14 | | | | 52 | | | | 2 | | | | (13 | ) | | | — | | | | 41 | |
Amount | | $ | 139 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | (59 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 482 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | (112 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 392 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 53 | | | | 2 | | | | (48 | ) | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | 94 | | | | 2 | | | | (21 | ) | | | — | | | | 75 | |
Amount | | $ | 334 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | (295 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 883 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | (175 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 727 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 29 | | | | 3 | | | | (9 | ) | | | — | | | | 23 | | | | 158 | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 157 | |
Amount | | $ | 173 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | (60 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 135 | | | $ | 1,297 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (12 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,285 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 750 | | | | 25 | | | | (32 | ) | | | — | | | | 743 | | | | 1,267 | | | | 4 | | | | (212 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,059 | |
Amount | | $ | 4,642 | | | $ | 157 | | | $ | (200 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,599 | | | $ | 11,848 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | (1,966 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,923 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 252 | | | | 9 | | | | (15 | ) | | | — | | | | 246 | | | | 401 | | | | — | | | | (30 | ) | | | — | | | | 371 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,542 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | (94 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,507 | | | $ | 3,674 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (264 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,411 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | |
| | The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 1 | | | $ | 9 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | – | | | $ | – | |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Proposed Reclassifications: |
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| | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved a transaction under which Class B shares and Class C shares of the Fund would become Class A shares of the Fund. Following the transaction, each shareholder owning Class B shares will own Class A shares equal to the aggregate value of their Class B shares and each shareholder owning Class C shares will own Class A shares equal to the aggregate value of their Class C shares (the “Reclassification”). |
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| | Effective February 13, 2009, Class B shares and Class C shares of the Fund are no longer sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) nor are they eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds. |
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| | Shareholders of Class B and Class C shares are required to approve the Reclassifications. The Board of Directors of the Fund has called for a Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders of the Funds to be held on or about July 16, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of the Reclassifications by the Class B and Class C shareholders of the Fund. |
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| | If the Reclassifications are approved, sales charges will not be charged shareholders of Class B and Class C shares; contingent deferred sales charges for Class B and Class C shares will be waived; and distribution and service (12b-1) fees on shares classified as Class B and Class C shares before the Reclassifications will be reduced from 1.00% to 0.25% after the Reclassifications. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Financial Highlights – (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Net Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 6.80 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.21 | ) | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.12 | ) | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | 6.56 | | | | (1.59) | %(f) | | $ | 12,711 | | | | 0.88 | %(g) | | | 0.23 | %(g) | | | 0.23 | %(g) | | | 2.94 | %(g) | | | 14 | % |
B | | | 6.78 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 6.56 | | | | (1.84 | ) (f) | | | 673 | | | | 2.15 | (g) | | | 0.61 | (g) | | | 0.61 | (g) | | | 2.59 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 6.78 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 6.55 | | | | (2.14 | ) (f) | | | 778 | | | | 1.92 | (g) | | | 0.84 | (g) | | | 0.84 | (g) | | | 2.52 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 6.77 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 6.51 | | | | (1.67 | ) (f) | | | 1,178 | | | | 1.20 | (g) | | | 0.38 | (g) | | | 0.38 | (g) | | | 2.77 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 6.78 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 6.54 | | | | (1.58 | ) (f) | | | 12,176 | | | | 0.88 | (g) | | | 0.08 | (g) | | | 0.08 | (g) | | | 2.89 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 6.80 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 6.55 | | | | (1.68 | ) (f) | | | 4,051 | | | | 0.58 | (g) | | | 0.03 | (g) | | | 0.03 | (g) | | | 3.04 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 6.82 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 6.57 | | | | (1.51 | ) (f) | | | 24 | | | | 0.49 | (g) | | | 0.03 | (g) | | | 0.03 | (g) | | | 3.21 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.92 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (3.78 | ) | | | (3.65 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 6.80 | | | | (34.83 | ) | | | 12,679 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 35 | |
B | | | 10.90 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (3.71 | ) | | | (3.70 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (4.12 | ) | | | 6.78 | | | | (35.23 | ) | | | 607 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.62 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.89 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (3.70 | ) | | | (3.69 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (4.11 | ) | | | 6.78 | | | | (35.17 | ) | | | 761 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 10.88 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (3.68 | ) | | | (3.69 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (4.11 | ) | | | 6.77 | | | | (35.18 | ) | | | 1,070 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 10.91 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | (3.67 | ) | | | (3.65 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 6.78 | | | | (34.87 | ) | | | 7,578 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.93 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (3.68 | ) | | | (3.65 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 6.80 | | | | (34.82 | ) | | | 2,530 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.95 | | | | 0.18 | | | | — | | | | (3.82 | ) | | | (3.64 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 6.82 | | | | (34.69 | ) | | | 25 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 1.89 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.36 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.70 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.56 | | | | 10.92 | | | | 18.34 | | | | 15,260 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 23 | |
B | | | 9.36 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.63 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.54 | | | | 10.90 | | | | 17.53 | | | | 522 | | | | 2.58 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.83 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.37 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.62 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 10.89 | | | | 17.44 | | | | 405 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | |
R3(h) | | | 9.53 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.35 | | | | 10.88 | | | | 14.17 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1.90 | (g) | | | 0.94 | (g) | | | 0.94 | (g) | | | (0.06 | ) (g) | | | — | |
R4(i) | | | 9.53 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.38 | | | | 10.91 | | | | 14.48 | (f) | | | 640 | | | | 1.54 | (g) | | | 0.64 | (g) | | | 0.64 | (g) | | | 0.29 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(j) | | | 9.53 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.40 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.40 | | | | 10.93 | | | | 14.69 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1.30 | (g) | | | 0.34 | (g) | | | 0.34 | (g) | | | 0.54 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.36 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.73 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.59 | | | | 10.95 | | | | 18.60 | | | | 38 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.90 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.75 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.90 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 9.36 | | | | 10.00 | | | | 1,857 | | | | 14.20 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 19 | |
B | | | 9.74 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 9.36 | | | | 9.22 | | | | 305 | | | | 15.05 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.24 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | |
C | | | 9.74 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 9.37 | | | | 9.35 | | | | 81 | | | | 15.18 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.75 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.94 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 9.36 | | | | 10.40 | | | | 32 | | | | 13.67 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.10 | | | | — | |
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A(k) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 9.75 | | | | (2.50 | ) (f) | | | 10 | | | | 0.69 | (g) | | | 0.48 | (g) | | | 0.48 | (g) | | | 0.76 | (g) | | | 14 | |
B(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 9.74 | | | | (2.60 | ) (f) | | | 10 | | | | 1.39 | (g) | | | 1.24 | (g) | | | 1.24 | (g) | | | — | (g) | | | — | |
C(m) | | | 10.00 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 9.74 | | | | (2.60 | ) (f) | | | 9 | | | | 1.39 | (g) | | | 1.24 | (g) | | | 1.24 | (g) | | | — | (g) | | | — | |
Y(n) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 9.75 | | | | (2.50 | ) (f) | | | 10 | | | | 0.34 | (g) | | | 0.19 | (g) | | | 0.19 | (g) | | | 1.05 | (g) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds. |
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(b) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(c) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(e) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(f) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(g) | | Not annualized. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(m) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(n) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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(o) | | Commenced operations on September 30, 2005. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) – (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 984.14 | | | $ | 1.13 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.65 | | | $ | 1.15 | | | | 0.23 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 981.62 | | | $ | 2.99 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.76 | | | $ | 3.05 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 978.63 | | | $ | 4.12 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.62 | | | $ | 4.20 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.32 | | | $ | 1.86 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.91 | | | $ | 1.90 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 984.16 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.39 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 983.20 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 984.94 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Table of Contents
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview (1) 10/31/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class R3
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2035 R3 | | 10/31/08 | | -2.42% |
Target Retirement 2035 R4 | | 10/31/08 | | -2.27% |
Target Retirement 2035 R5 | | 10/31/08 | | -2.26% |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class R3 shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund returned -2.42% for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2035 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -3.60%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 87% equities and 13% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining
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8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. The Fund also benefited from its allocation to TIPS. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be greater than the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund benefited from the longer duration positioning.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, the Fund benefited from underlying fund selection.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. During the period, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was executed to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of Net |
Fund Name | | Assets |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 2.0 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.6 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 18.0 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 5.5 | |
The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | 3.4 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 3.1 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.9 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.1 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.8 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 2.2 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 5.4 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 6.9 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 4.5 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 3.1 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 5.5 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 7.0 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 18.5 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 95.4% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 83.0% | | | | | | | | |
| 22 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 532 | |
| 18 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 163 | |
| 11 | | | The Hartford Disciplined Equity Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 101 | |
| 3 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 45 | |
| 10 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y. | | | | | | | 90 | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 116 | |
| 8 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 90 | |
| 9 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 112 | |
| 4 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 65 | |
| 20 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 205 | |
| 17 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 132 | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 92 | |
| 12 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 163 | |
| 68 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 548 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $2,512) | | | | | | $ | 2,454 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 12.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 160 | |
| 21 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 206 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $349) | | | | | | $ | 366 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $2,861) | | | | | | $ | 2,820 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 57 | |
| 1 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 48 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $124) | | | | | | $ | 105 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $2,985) | | | | | | $ | 2,925 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $2,985)▲ | | | 99.0 | % | | $ | 2,925 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.0 | % | | | 31 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,956 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $2,985 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 49 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (109 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (60 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 2,925 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,925 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $124) | | $ | 105 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $2,861) | | | 2,820 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1 | |
Other assets | | | 33 | |
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Total assets | | | 2,959 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,956 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 3,056 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 5 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (45 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (60 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,956 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 150,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.64 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 104 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,000 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.65 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 978 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.65 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 978 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Statement of Operations
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 39 | |
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Total investment income | | | 42 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 18 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 29 | |
Expense waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 2 | |
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Net investment income | | | 40 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (45 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments in securities | | | — | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (45 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (60 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (60 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (105 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (65 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Period | |
| | October 31, 2008** | |
| | through | |
| | April 30, 2009 | |
Operations: | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 40 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (45 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (60 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (65 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (11 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (11 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (12 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (12 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (35 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 1,032 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,012 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,056 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 2,956 | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,956 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | 5 | |
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** | | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated Underlying Funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to |
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| | | the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements -(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, |
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| | | establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (��FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund may record reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. Reclassifications are made at fiscal year end and therefore, no reclassifications were made during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| c) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund has adopted FIN 48. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for the Fund and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
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| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.20% | | 0.90% | | 0.85% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R3 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.50%. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R4 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated an amount, which rounds to zero, for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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Class R3 | | | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | 101 | |
Class R5 | | | 101 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements -(continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 3,397 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 367 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 103 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 104 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,021 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,032 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008, through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
R3 | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.37 | ) | | $ | (0.25 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.36 | ) | | $ | 9.64 | | | | (2.42) | %(e) | | $ | 1,000 | | | | 2.48 | %(f) | | | 0.36 | %(f) | | | 0.36 | %(f) | | | 2.72 | %(f) | | | 16 | % |
R4 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | | (2.27 | ) (e) | | | 978 | | | | 2.18 | (f) | | | 0.06 | (f) | | | 0.06 | (f) | | | 3.03 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | | (2.26 | ) (e) | | | 978 | | | | 1.88 | (f) | | | 0.01 | (f) | | | 0.01 | (f) | | | 3.08 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 975.78 | | | $ | 1.76 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.00 | | | $ | 1.80 | | | | 0.36 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 977.32 | | | $ | 0.29 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.49 | | | $ | 0.30 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 977.40 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.74 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class R3
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Investment objective – Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2040 R3 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -2.91 | % |
Target Retirement 2040 R4 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -2.87 | % |
Target Retirement 2040 R5 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -2.76 | % |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class R3 shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund returned -2.91% for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2040 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -3.91%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 91% equities and 9% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our
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investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. The Fund also benefited from its allocation to TIPS. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be greater than the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund benefited from the longer duration positioning.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, the Fund benefited from underlying fund selection.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. During the period, a hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was executed to bring the fund allocations closer to their targets. In addition, we have changed the target allocation to stocks and bonds from 92% stock and 8% bond to 91% stock and 9% bond.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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| | Percentage of Net |
Fund Name | | Assets |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 2.1 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.6 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 17.7 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 5.5 | |
The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | 3.0 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.9 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.1 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 6.6 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 2.5 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 7.6 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 4.6 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 6.3 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 4.6 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 21.8 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | | | | Market Value ╪ | |
AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 95.3% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 87.4% | | | | | | | | |
| 21 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 516 | |
| 18 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 159 | |
| 3 | | | The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 44 | |
| 10 | | | The Hartford Equity Income Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 88 | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 114 | |
| 8 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 90 | |
| 16 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 193 | |
| 4 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 72 | |
| 22 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 222 | |
| 17 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 135 | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 97 | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y• | | | | | | | 185 | |
| 79 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 636 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $2,618) | | | | | | $ | 2,551 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 7.9% | | | | | | | | |
| 9 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 96 | |
| 14 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 133 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $218) | | | | | | $ | 229 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $2,836) | | | | | | $ | 2,780 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 60 | |
| 1 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 48 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $129) | | | | | | $ | 108 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $2,965) | | | | | | $ | 2,888 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $2,965) ▲ | | | 99.0 | % | | $ | 2,888 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.0 | % | | | 30 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,918 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $2,965 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 42 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (119 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (77 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 2,888 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,888 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $129) | | $ | 108 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $2,836) | | | 2,780 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 33 | |
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Total assets | | | 2,921 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,918 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 3,039 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 3 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (47 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (77 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,918 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 150,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.59 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 102 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 974 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.59 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 972 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.60 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 972 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Statement of Operations
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 37 | |
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Total investment income | | | 40 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 18 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 29 | |
Expense waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 2 | |
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Net investment income | | | 38 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (47 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments in securities | | | — | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (47 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (77 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (77 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (124 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (86 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | October 31, 2008** | |
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| | April 30, 2009 | |
Operations: | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 38 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (47 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (77 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (86 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | |
Class R3 | | | (11 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (12 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (12 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (35 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 1,015 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,012 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,039 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 2,918 | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,918 | |
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Accumulated undistributed (distribution in excess of) net investment income (loss) | | $ | 3 | |
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** | | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated underlying funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation – Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to |
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| | | the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities – The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 – Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, |
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| | | establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 – In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 – In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund may record reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. Reclassifications are made at fiscal year end and therefore, no reclassifications were made during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| c) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 – On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund has adopted FIN 48. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for the Fund and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements – Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement – Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.20% | | 0.90% | | 0.85% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R3 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.50%. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R4 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions – Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO, and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated an amount, which rounds to zero, for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements – (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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Class R3 | | | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | 101 | |
Class R5 | | | 101 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 3,328 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 316 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended 4/30/2009 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
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| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 101 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 102 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,004 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,015 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,012 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Financial Highlights – (Unaudited)
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| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000's) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008, through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
R3 | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.42 | ) | | $ | (0.30 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.41 | ) | | $ | 9.59 | | | | (2.91) | %(e) | | $ | 974 | | | | 2.50 | %(f) | | | 0.34 | %(f) | | | 0.34 | %(f) | | | 2.67 | %(f) | | | 14 | % |
R4 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 9.59 | | | | (2.87 | ) (e) | | | 972 | | | | 2.20 | (f) | | | 0.04 | (f) | | | 0.04 | (f) | | | 2.97 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 9.60 | | | | (2.76 | ) (e) | | | 972 | | | | 1.90 | (f) | | | 0.00 | (f) | | | 0.00 | (f) | | | 3.01 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 – 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 – 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 – 2006.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) – (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 – 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
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Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 970.87 | | | $ | 1.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.10 | | | $ | 1.70 | | | | 0.34 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 971.34 | | | $ | 0.19 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.59 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 972.43 | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.79 | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class R3
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2045 R3 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -3.26 | % |
Target Retirement 2045 R4 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -3.11 | % |
Target Retirement 2045 R5 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -3.10 | % |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes R4 and R5 shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class R3 shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund returned -3.26% for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2045 Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -3.78%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 95% equities and 5% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining
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8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most equity asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. The Fund also benefited from its allocation to TIPS. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be greater than the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund benefited from the longer duration positioning.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, underlying fund selection detracted from our overall performance.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. That was the case during the six-month period ended April 30th, and no hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was required.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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Fund Name | | Assets |
SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 2.2 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 20.6 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 3.4 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 5.5 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 9.1 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 3.1 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 4.3 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 7.5 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 5.2 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 3.5 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 8.1 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 0.8 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 20.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.0 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 95.3% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 90.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 24 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 598 | |
| 11 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 99 | |
| 21 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 160 | |
| 9 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 95 | |
| 22 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 263 | |
| 5 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 90 | |
| 22 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 219 | |
| 19 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 151 | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 102 | |
| 18 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 235 | |
| 75 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 608 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost $2,731) | | | | | | $ | 2,620 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 12 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 124 | |
| 2 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 24 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost $137) | | | | | | $ | 148 | |
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| | | | Total investments in affiliated investment companies (cost $2,868) | | | | | | $ | 2,768 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 65 | |
| 1 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 43 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost $131) | | | | | | $ | 108 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $2,999) | | | | | | $ | 2,876 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $2,999) ▲ | | | 99.0 | % | | $ | 2,876 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.0 | % | | | 29 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 17 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (140 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (123 | ) |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 2,876 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,876 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $131) | | $ | 108 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $2,868) | | | 2,768 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 32 | |
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Total assets | | | 2,908 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 3,033 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | — | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (5 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 150,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.56 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 967 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.57 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 969 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.57 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 969 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Statement of Operations
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 33 | |
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Total investment income | | | 36 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | — | |
Accounting services | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 18 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 4 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 30 | |
Expense waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 3 | |
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Net investment income | | | 33 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (5 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments in securities | | | — | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (5 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (128 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (95 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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Operations: | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 33 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (5 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (95 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | |
Class R3 | | | (11 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (11 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (11 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (33 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 1,011 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,011 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,011 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,033 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 2,905 | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | — | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated underlying funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to |
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| | | the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another over-the-counter market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund may record reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. Reclassifications are made at fiscal year end and therefore, no reclassifications were made during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| c) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund has adopted FIN 48. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for the Fund and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.25% | | 0.95% | | 0.90% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R3 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.50%. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R4 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO, and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated an amount, which rounds to zero, for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R3 | | | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | 101 | |
Class R5 | | | 101 | |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 3,199 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 195 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended 4/30/2009 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,011 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,011 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,011 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | Net | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
From (commencement of operations) October 31, 2008, through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
R3 | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.43 | ) | | $ | (0.33 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.44 | ) | | $ | 9.56 | | | | (3.26 | )%(e) | | $ | 967 | | | | 2.50 | %(f) | | | 0.38 | %(f) | | | 0.38 | %(f) | | | 2.37 | %(f) | | | 9 | % |
R4 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 9.57 | | | | (3.11 | ) (e) | | | 969 | | | | 2.20 | (f) | | | 0.08 | (f) | | | 0.08 | (f) | | | 2.67 | (f) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 9.57 | | | | (3.10 | ) (e) | | | 969 | | | | 1.91 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | 0.03 | (f) | | | 2.72 | (f) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the underlying funds. |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 967.42 | | | $ | 1.85 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.91 | | | $ | 1.90 | | | | 0.38 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 968.90 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.39 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 968.98 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/08 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class R3
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index and is composed of securities from the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, Asset-Backed Securities Index and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Index.
S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
Investment objective — Seeks to maximize total return and secondarily, to seek capital preservation.
Average Annual Total Returns(2) (as of 4/30/09)
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Target Retirement 2050 R3 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -3.26 | % |
Target Retirement 2050 R4 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -3.11 | % |
Target Retirement 2050 R5 | | | 10/31/08 | | | | -3.10 | % |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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(2) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
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Hugh Whelan, CFA | | Edward C. Caputo, CFA |
Managing Director | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class R3 shares of The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund returned -3.26%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. In comparison, its benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned -8.53% and 7.74%, respectively, while the average return of the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target 2050+ Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund, was -3.82%.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The U.S. recession continued to deepen during the six-month period under review. Rising unemployment weighed on personal income and spending, while first quarter industrial production posted the steepest quarterly decline in more than 30 years. However, as the six-month period drew to a close, there were some signs that perhaps the rate of economic decline was beginning to slow. Financial conditions stabilized a bit, while the Federal Reserve’s purchases of long-term Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities also provided strong support for the mortgage market, driving fixed mortgage rates lower. Generally, the Fund’s target asset allocation is set at approximately 95% equities and 5% fixed-income.
This environment initially created another difficult period for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index closing at a new low of 676.53 on March 9, down -29.30% since the start of the 6-month period. However, emergent signs of a slowdown in the economy’s free-fall helped lift the index through the remainder of the period, leaving it down -8.53% for the period. The index was in the black in March and April, gaining 8.76% and 9.57%, respectively, for a gain of 29.38% from March 9 through the end of the period. Declines were widespread across most
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asset classes during the six-month period. Among the eleven equity asset classes in our investment universe, emerging market stocks, EAFE small cap stocks, and U.S. midcap growth stock indices posted positive returns over the 6-month period. U.S. Real-Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) led the way lower during the period, while growth stocks continued to outperform value stocks across all market capitalization levels. International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks.
In fixed income, five and ten year Treasury yields increased during the 6-month period. Within the major sectors of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, investment grade credit was the top performer at 11.47%, while commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) were the weakest performer at 1.32%. In the high yield asset classes, high yield bonds and emerging markets debt both outperformed the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, while floating rate notes did not. In addition, Treasury Inflation-Protection Securities (TIPS) were the best performing investment grade asset class in our investment universe at 9.46%.
There are two main drivers of the Fund’s performance: asset allocation among various asset classes and performance of the underlying funds. With regard to asset allocation, the Fund maintains relatively fixed exposures to the equity and fixed income markets. Therefore, we seek to add value by strategically allocating within the equity and fixed income investment sub asset classes. Our asset allocation decisions over the period improved the Fund’s performance.
Concerning the Fund’s equity exposure, favorable allocations to emerging market stocks and international small cap stocks helped offset unfavorable allocations to U.S. stocks. By design, the Fund also maintains exposure to various fixed income asset classes to deliver a well diversified portfolio solution. The Fund also benefited from its allocation to TIPS. Based on the risk preferences of the Fund’s mandate, the portfolio’s duration (a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates) is targeted to be greater than the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund benefited from the longer duration positioning.
Beyond the asset allocation decision, we also seek to add value by selecting the underlying mutual funds that will most effectively deliver the target asset class exposures. We analyze all of the funds in our investment universe, looking through each fund’s objectives and stated benchmark to see what it actually holds and how it behaves. During the period, underlying fund selection detracted from our overall performance.
During the period, the Fund continued to utilize Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to obtain asset class exposures otherwise unavailable through The Hartford family of funds. Specifically, the Fund has target allocations to ETFs that provide U.S. real estate and international real estate exposure, as well as emerging market debt exposure.
Whenever possible, we rely on cash flows to execute our allocation changes. That was the case during the six-month period ended April 30th, and no hard rebalance (i.e. a fund rebalancing to move the underlying fund investments to their target allocation percentages) was required.
What is the outlook?
In fixed income, risk premiums (the additional compensation paid to investors to tolerate the increased level of risk in a given asset class relative to Treasuries) across most asset classes reversed course and began to contract as conditions improved and volatility declined. An onslaught of government policy, from fiscal stimulus to quantitative easing, was the primary catalyst and buyers of historically inexpensive corporate debt emerged as more market participants recognized relative value versus equities. Although risk premiums have come off their historical peak, spreads remain significantly wider (i.e. short and long term interest rates farther apart) than in prior recessions.
In equities the earnings picture is cloudy. First, earnings are falling at near record-breaking rates and all indications are that they will continue to fall. Second, the quality and reliability of the earnings reported is lower than historical standards as the gap between pro forma (“street”) earnings and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings rose in the past several months. Third, there is little clarity in future earnings prospects as the disparity among analyst estimates for future earnings remains at elevated levels. Historically, such consensus building was a precondition to the final, sustained recovery from bear markets associated with recessions.
That said, we believe that investors are well served by adhering to a strategic, diversified portfolio and rebalancing accordingly. We construct these portfolios based upon the long-term properties of asset classes. We look at their long-term returns, volatilities, and correlations between each other and run optimizations to build an optimal portfolio.
Composition by Underlying Fund
as of April 30, 2009
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SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | 2.2 | % |
SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | 1.5 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | 20.6 | |
The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y | | | 3.4 | |
The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 5.5 | |
The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 3.3 | |
The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y | | | 9.1 | |
The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 3.1 | |
The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | 4.3 | |
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | 7.5 | |
The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 5.2 | |
The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | 3.5 | |
The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | 8.1 | |
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | 0.8 | |
The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | 20.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.0 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 95.3% | | | | | | | | |
EQUITY FUNDS - 90.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 24 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 598 | |
| 11 | | | The Hartford Capital Appreciation II Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 99 | |
| 21 | | | The Hartford Fundamental Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 160 | |
| 9 | | | The Hartford Global Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 95 | |
| 22 | | | The Hartford Growth Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 263 | |
| 5 | | | The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 90 | |
| 22 | | | The Hartford International Opportunities Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 219 | |
| 19 | | | The Hartford International Small Company Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 151 | |
| 15 | | | The Hartford Select SmallCap Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 102 | |
| 18 | | | The Hartford Small Company Fund, Class Y • | | | | | | | 235 | |
| 75 | | | The Hartford Value Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 608 | |
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| | | | Total equity funds (cost$2,731) | | | | | | $ | 2,620 | |
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FIXED INCOME FUNDS - 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
| 12 | | | The Hartford Inflation Plus Fund, Class Y | | | | | | $ | 124 | |
| 2 | | | The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund, Class Y | | | | | | | 24 | |
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| | | | Total fixed income funds (cost$137) | | | | | | $ | 148 | |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | | | | | | $ | 65 | |
| 1 | | | SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF | | | | | | | 43 | |
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| | | | Total exchange traded funds (cost$131) | | | | | | $ | 108 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost$2,999 | | | | | | $ | 2,876 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost$2,999)▲ | | | 99.0 | % | | $ | 2,876 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.0 | % | | | 29 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 17 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (140 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (123 | ) |
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FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 2,876 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,876 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $131) | | $ | 108 | |
Investments in underlying affiliated funds, at fair value (cost $2,868) | | | 2,768 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 32 | |
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Total assets | | | 2,908 | |
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Investment management fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 3 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 3,033 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | — | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (5 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 150,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.56 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 967 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.57 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 969 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.57 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 101 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 969 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Statement of Operations
From (commemcement of operations) October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3 | |
Dividends from underlying affiliated funds | | | 33 | |
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Total investment income | | | 36 | |
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Investment management fees | | | 2 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | — | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 2 | |
Class R4 | | | 1 | |
Custodian fees | | | 1 | |
Accounting services | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 17 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | — | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 4 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers) | | | 30 | |
Expense waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total waivers | | | (27 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 3 | |
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Net investment income | | | 33 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in underlying affiliated funds | | | (5 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments in securities | | | — | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (5 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (128 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (95 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Period | |
| | October 31, 2008** | |
| | through | |
| | April 30, 2009 | |
Operations: | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 33 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (5 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (123 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (95 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | |
Class R3 | | | (11 | ) |
Class R4 | | | (11 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (11 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (33 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | |
Class R3 | | | 1,011 | |
Class R4 | | | 1,011 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,011 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 3,033 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 2,905 | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | — | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,905 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | — | |
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** | | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance. |
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| | The Fund, as a “Fund of Funds”, invests the majority of its assets in Class Y shares of other Hartford mutual funds (“Underlying Funds”) as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Fund seeks its investment goals through implementation of a strategic asset allocation recommendation provided by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”). |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The accounting policies of the affiliated underlying funds are outlined in the shareholder reports for such funds, available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The reports may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The affiliated underlying funds are not covered by this report. |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation - Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| | | The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to |
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| | | the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations and senior floating rate interests) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Senior floating rate interests generally trade in over-the-counter markets and are priced through an independent pricing service utilizing independent market quotations from loan dealers or financial institutions. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Exchange traded equity securities shall be valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded (the “Primary Market”) at the Valuation Time. If the security did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the Valuation Time at the last reported sale price on another exchange where it trades. The value of an equity security not traded on any exchange but traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“Nasdaq”) or another OTC market shall be valued at the last reported sale price or official closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is traded as of the Valuation Time. If it is not possible to determine the last reported sale price or official closing price on the relevant exchange or market at the Valuation Time, the value of the security shall be taken to be the most recent mean between bid and asked prices on such exchange or market at the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | | Options contracts on securities, currencies, indexes, futures contracts, commodities and other instruments shall be valued at their most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on the Primary Market on which the instrument is primarily traded. If the instrument did not trade on the Primary Market, it may be valued at the most recent sales price at the Valuation Time on another exchange or market where it did trade. |
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| | | Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price reported by an exchange on which, over time, they are traded most extensively. If a settlement price is not available, futures contracts will be valued at the most recent trade price as of the Valuation Time. If there were no trades, the contract shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid/ask prices as of the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | A forward currency contract shall be valued based on the price of the underlying currency at the prevailing interpolated exchange rate, which is a combination of the spot currency rate and the forward currency rate. Spot currency rates and |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | �� | forward currency rates are obtained from an independent pricing service on a daily basis not more than one hour before the Valuation Time. |
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| | | Swaps are valued based on custom valuations furnished by an independent pricing service. Swaps for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| c) | | Indexed Securities - The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009, as shown on the Schedule of Investments under Exchange Traded Funds. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income of the Fund are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Long-term capital gains distributions received from underlying funds are distributed at least annually, when required. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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| e) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| f) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 - Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, |
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| | | establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 - In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| g) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 - In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| h) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund may record reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. Reclassifications are made at fiscal year end and therefore, no reclassifications were made during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| c) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 - On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund has adopted FIN 48. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for the Fund and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements - Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.15 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.10 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.08 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.07 | % |
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| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 |
1.25% | | 0.95% | | 0.90% |
| | | Voluntary limitations for total operating expenses include expenses incurred as the result of investing in other investment companies. Amounts incurred which exceed the above limits are deducted from expenses and are reported as waivers on the accompanying Statement of Operations. |
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| d) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class R3 and R4 Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R3 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.50%. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class R4 shares provides for a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares rounds to zero. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| e) | | Other Related Party Transactions - Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO, and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated an amount, which rounds to zero, for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
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| | Shares |
Class R3 | | | 101 | |
Class R4 | | | 101 | |
Class R5 | | | 101 | |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 3,199 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 195 | |
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended 4/30/2009 | |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | Shares | | | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | | Issued | | | Net Increase | |
| | Shares | | | Reinvested | | | Shares | | | from | | | (Decrease) of | |
| | Sold | | | Dividends | | | Redeemed | | | Merger | | | Shares | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,011 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,011 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 100 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,011 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | - Selected Per-Share Data - (a) | | - Ratios and Supplemental Data - |
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Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
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R3 | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.45 | ) | | $ | (0.33 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | (0.44 | ) | | $ | 9.56 | | | | (3.26) | %(f) | | $ | 967 | | | | 2.49 | %(g) | | | 0.38 | %(g) | | | 0.38 | %(g) | | | 2.37 | %(g) | | | 9 | % |
R4 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 9.57 | | | | (3.11 | ) (f) | | | 969 | | | | 2.19 | (g) | | | 0.08 | (g) | | | 0.08 | (g) | | | 2.67 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 9.57 | | | | (3.10 | ) (f) | | | 969 | | | | 1.89 | (g) | | | 0.03 | (g) | | | 0.03 | (g) | | | 2.72 | (g) | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life���). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 967.42 | | | $ | 1.85 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.91 | | | $ | 1.90 | | | | 0.38 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 968.90 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.39 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 968.98 | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.64 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Table of Contents
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
(subadvised by Hartford Investment Management Company)
Performance Overview(1) 10/31/02 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Barclays Capital California Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index of municipal bonds issued by the State of California with maturities greater than two years.
You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks to provide current income exempt from both federal and California income tax.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3) (as of 4/30/09)
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Tax-Free California A# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -11.27 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.76 | % |
Tax-Free California A## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -15.26 | % | | | -0.89 | % | | | 0.05 | % |
Tax-Free California B# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -11.86 | % | | | -0.72 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Tax-Free California B## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -16.09 | % | | | -1.06 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Tax-Free California C# | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -11.93 | % | | | -0.74 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
Tax-Free California C## | | | 10/31/02 | | | | -12.77 | % | | | -0.74 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B and C shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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Portfolio Managers | | |
Charles Grande* | | Christopher Bade |
Executive Vice President | | Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund returned 1.52%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, versus its benchmark, the Barclays Capital California Municipal Bond Index, which returned 7.13% and the 5.06% average return of the Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds category, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
The Fund’s performance can be divided into two distinct periods. The first period, November through mid-December 2008, was characterized by weak liquidity and increasingly wider credit spreads (the incremental yield an investor receives for taking on greater credit risk) in the municipal market due to the continued credit crisis, general economic weakness, and an investor flight to quality.
During the latter part of 2008 a large number of mutual funds were selling high yield municipal bonds at any price to raise cash to meet significant fund redemptions. This selling pressure and a severe lack of demand for lower rated bonds pushed yields significantly higher (prices lower) and credit spreads significantly wider for all but the highest quality municipal bonds. During this time, the Fund’s significant overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) to lower rated credits compared to the benchmark resulted in severe underperformance. The Fund held on average 40% to triple-B and non-investment grade bonds versus only 6% for the benchmark. Duration (i.e. sensitivity to
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changes in interest rates) positioning also dampened performance as the curve steepened affecting longer maturity bond exposures (22+ years).
The second distinct period of performance began in late December (when the municipal market appeared to be oversold and pricing became extremely attractive) and continued through April 2009. During this period, the market saw a positive reversal of municipal mutual fund flows and improved liquidity in the market. In addition, a renewed appetite for riskier credits led to spread tightening (i.e. short and long term interest rates moving closer together) and better overall performance for lower rated municipals. During this time, the Fund outperformed its benchmark, however this performance was not enough to offset the losses earlier in the fiscal year.
The Fund’s primary drivers of underperformance relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the benchmark over the full six-month period were security selection, sector concentration and curve positioning. Security selection in and a relative overweight to tobacco and non-rated special assessment bonds dragged down performance especially in November and December of 2008. A significant underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) to the state sector also hurt performance during this period of technical improvement, even though California remains under severe financial pressure in this current economic environment. On a security level our exposure to special assessment bonds in California also hindered performance. The national housing slowdown hit California particularly hard, and the state has seen unprecedented levels of delinquencies and foreclosures. Longer duration and longer maturity bond exposures also hurt performance earlier in the period.
What is the outlook?
During this period of weak credit and economic conditions, we continue to actively purchase high quality municipal bonds at wider spreads, which has contributed to an increase in the Fund’s overall credit rating (from Baa1 to A3). We still remain very cautious on lower rated bonds given our general negative outlook on credit fundamentals. Budget challenges for state and local governments, downward ratings migration, and the ongoing “headline risk” could potentially cause credit spreads to widen again.
Municipals continue to represent excellent relative value versus taxable alternatives. The favorable steepness in the municipal curve will provide the opportunity to extend out longer on the curve (effectively purchase longer duration municipal bonds) for additional yield, and the wider credit spreads continue to fully compensate investors for the additional risks in the market. Although we do not expect many defaults during this recession, we do expect that the weakening of credit fundamentals will lead to downward ratings migration. However, we believe that the announcement of higher federal taxes under the Obama administration will make municipals an even more attractive long-term investment.
At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved on behalf of The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. approved on behalf of The Hartford Tax-Free National Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), the reorganization of the Acquired Fund with and into the Acquiring Fund (the “Reorganization”).
Since the close of business on February 13, 2009, shares of the Acquired Fund are no longer being sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) nor are they eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds.
The Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about July 16, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Reorganization Agreement”) by the shareholders of the Acquired Fund.
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* | | Effective June 26, 2009, Charles Grande will no longer manage assets for the Fund. |
Distribution by Credit Quality
as of April 30, 2009
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Rating | | Holdings |
AAA | | | 3.1 | % |
AA | | | 30.3 | |
A | | | 29.2 | |
BBB | | | 16.3 | |
BB | | | 1.2 | |
Not Rated | | | 19.9 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Airport Revenues | | | 2.3 | % |
General Obligations | | | 11.6 | |
Health Care/Services | | | 16.0 | |
Higher Education (Univ., Dorms, etc.) | | | 13.6 | |
Housing (HFA’S, etc.) | | | 3.2 | |
Industrial | | | 3.6 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 2.2 | |
Public Facilities | | | 2.2 | |
Refunded With U.S. Government Securities | | | 3.3 | |
Special Tax Assessment | | | 11.0 | |
Tax Allocation | | | 9.2 | |
Utilities — Electric | | | 7.0 | |
Utilities — Water and Sewer | | | 6.6 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7.2 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.0 | |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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MUNICIPAL BONDS - 91.8% | | | | |
| | | | Airport Revenues - 2.3% | | | | |
| | | | San Jose, CA, Airport Rev AMT, | | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | 5.00%, 03/01/2037 | | $ | 800 | |
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| | | | General Obligations - 11.6% | | | | |
| | | | California State, | | | | |
| 525 | | | 6.50%, 04/01/2033 | | | 565 | |
| | | | Chabot-Las Positas, CA, Community College Dist, | | | | |
| 1,895 | | | 5.05%, 08/01/2033 o | | | 378 | |
| | | | Los Alamitos California University, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 08/01/2033 | | | 517 | |
| | | | Los Angeles, CA, Community College Dist, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.00%, 08/01/2033 | | | 981 | |
| | | | Puerto Rico Commonwealth, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 07/01/2032 | | | 440 | |
| | | | San Bernardino Community College Dist, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.38%, 08/01/2026 | | | 564 | |
| | | | Torrance USD, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 08/01/2025 | | | 533 | |
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| | | | Health Care/Services - 16.0% | | | | |
| | | | California ABAG FA for Non-Profit Corps, San Diego Hospital Assoc, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.38%, 03/01/2021 | | | 182 | |
| | | | California Health Fac FA, Catholic Healthcare West, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.25%, 07/01/2023 | | | 238 | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.63%, 07/01/2032 | | | 952 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Enloe Medical Center, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 08/15/2023 | | | 500 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Health Services Rev, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 6.00%, 10/01/2023 | | | 254 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, St. Joseph Health System, | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | 5.13%, 07/01/2024 | | | 1,462 | |
| | | | Rancho Mirage, CA, Joint Powers FA Rev, Eisenhower Medical Center, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 07/01/2038 | | | 400 | |
| | | | Sierra View, CA, Local Health Care Dist, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.25%, 07/01/2032 | | | 805 | |
| | | | Turlock, CA, Health Fac Rev, Emanuel Medical Center, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.13%, 10/15/2037 | | | 337 | |
| | | | Washington Township, CA, Health Care Dist Rev, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 07/01/2037 | | | 391 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,521 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Higher Education (Univ., Dorms, etc.) - 13.6% | | | | |
| | | | California Educational Fac Auth, Dominican University, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 5.00%, 12/01/2025 | | | 236 | |
| | | | California Educational Fac Auth, Golden Gate University, | | | | |
| 455 | | | 5.00%, 10/01/2025 | | | 321 | |
| | | | California Educational Fac Auth, La Verne University, | | | | |
| 180 | | | 5.00%, 06/01/2031 | | | 126 | |
| | | | California Educational Fac Auth, Pitzer College, | | | | |
| 630 | | | 5.00%, 04/01/2030 | | | 559 | |
| | | | California Educational Fac Auth, University of Southern California, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.25%, 10/01/2038 | | | 513 | |
| | | | California Educational Fac Auth, Woodbury University, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.00%, 01/01/2025 | | | 143 | |
| | | | California Municipal FA, University Students Coop Assoc, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 4.75%, 04/01/2027 | | | 174 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, California Baptist University, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.50%, 11/01/2038 | | | 604 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, CHF- Irvine, LLC, | | | | |
| 700 | | | 5.75%, 05/15/2032 | | | 565 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Drew School, | | | | |
| 750 | | | 5.30%, 10/01/2037 | | | 470 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Huntington Park Rev, | | | | |
| 600 | | | 5.15%, 07/01/2030 | | | 401 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 7.25%, 10/01/2032 | | | 389 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Windrush School, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.50%, 07/01/2037 | | | 166 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,667 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Housing (HFA’S, etc.) - 3.2% | | | | |
| | | | Monterey County, CA, Certificate of Participation, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 4.50%, 08/01/2037 | | | 421 | |
| | | | Puerto Rico Housing FA, | | | | |
| 665 | | | 5.13%, 12/01/2027 | | | 680 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,101 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial - 3.6% | | | | |
| | | | California State Enterprise Auth, Sewer FA Rev AMT, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.30%, 09/01/2047 | | | 351 | |
| | | | Chula Vista, CA, IDR Daily San Diego Gas, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 5.30%, 07/01/2021 | | | 290 | |
| | | | Sacramento, CA, Pollution Control FA AMT, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 4.75%, 12/01/2023 | | | 460 | |
| | | | Virgin Islands Public FA Rev AMT, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 4.70%, 07/01/2022 | | | 154 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,255 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Miscellaneous - 2.2% | | | | |
| | | | Kern County, CA, Tobacco Securitization Agency, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 6.00%, 06/01/2029 | | | 756 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Public Facilities - 2.2% | | | | |
| | | | California Public Works Board, Dept of Health Services Richmond Lab, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 5.00%, 11/01/2030 | | | 261 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 91.8% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | Public Facilities - 2.2% — (continued) | | | | |
| | | | California Public Works Board, Dept of Mental Health Patton, | | | | |
$ | 200 | | | 5.38%, 04/01/2028 | | $ | 188 | |
| | | | Sacramento, CA, FA Lease Rev MBIA AMT, | | | | |
| 345 | | | 0.97%, 07/15/2027 Δ | | | 300 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 749 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Refunded With U.S. Government Securities - 3.3% | | | | |
| | | | Beaumont, CA, FA Local Agency Rev Ser A, | | | | |
| 50 | | | 7.25%, 09/01/2020 | | | 55 | |
| | | | California Statewide Community DA, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, | | | | |
| 175 | | | 4.88%, 10/01/2035 | | | 194 | |
| | | | Contra Costa County, CA, Public FA Tax Allocation, | | | | |
| 330 | | | 5.63%, 08/01/2033 | | | 383 | |
| | | | Oakland, CA, Redev Agency Tax Allocation, Colliseum Area Redev, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.25%, 09/01/2033 | | | 285 | |
| | | | Santa Margarita, CA, Water Dist Special Tax Community Fac Dist, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.00%, 09/01/2030 | | | 234 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,151 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Special Tax Assessment - 11.0% | | | | |
| | | | Aliso Viejo, CA, Community Fac Dist Special Tax, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 6.00%, 09/01/2038 | | | 361 | |
| | | | Beaumont, CA, FA Improvement Area #8, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.05%, 09/01/2037 ⌂ | | | 155 | |
| | | | Carlsbad, CA, Special Tax, | | | | |
| 260 | | | 6.05%, 09/01/2028 | | | 210 | |
| | | | Hemet, CA, USD Community Fac Dist Special Tax #2005-1, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.13%, 09/01/2036 | | | 176 | |
| | | | Hemet, CA, USD Community Fac Dist Special Tax #2005-3, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.75%, 09/01/2039 | | | 317 | |
| | | | Imperial, CA, Special Tax Community Fac, | | | | |
| 325 | | | 5.00%, 09/01/2026 ⌂ | | | 220 | |
| | | | Indio, CA, Public Improvement Act Special Assessment #2002-3 GO, | | | | |
| 57 | | | 6.35%, 09/02/2027 | | | 47 | |
| | | | Irvine, CA, Improvement Bond Act 1915, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 5.00%, 09/02/2030 ⌂ | | | 206 | |
| | | | Lake Elsinore, CA, Special Tax Community Fac Dist #2005-1A, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.35%, 09/01/2036 ⌂ | | | 132 | |
| | | | Lake Elsinore, CA, Special Tax Community Fac Dist #2005-6, | | | | |
| 150 | | | 5.00%, 09/01/2030 ⌂ | | | 100 | |
| | | | Lake Elsinore, CA, Special Tax Community Fac Dist #2-A, | | | | |
| 100 | | | 5.85%, 09/01/2024 ⌂ | | | 80 | |
| | | | Lee Lake, CA, Water Dist Community Fac Dist #3 Special Tax Retreat, | | | | |
| 150 | | | 5.75%, 09/01/2023 ⌂ | | | 121 | |
| | | | Perris, CA, Public FA Local Agency Rev, | | | | |
| 1,000 | | | 5.80%, 09/01/2038 ⌂ | | | 712 | |
| | | | Roseville, CA, FA Special Tax Rev, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 09/01/2033 | | | 326 | |
| | | | Roseville, CA, Special Tax Dist Westpark, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.25%, 09/01/2025 | | | 142 | |
| | | | Val Verde, CA, USD FA Special Tax Rev Jr Lien, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 6.00%, 10/01/2021 | | | 172 | |
| | | | William S Hart USD Special Tax, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 5.25%, 09/01/2026 | | | 207 | |
| 125 | | | 5.85%, 09/01/2022 | | | 104 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,788 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Tax Allocation - 9.2% | | | | |
| | | | Burbank, CA, FA Rev South San Fernando Redev Proj, | | | | |
| 350 | | | 5.50%, 12/01/2023 | | | 287 | |
| | | | Contra Costa County, CA, Public FA Tax Allocation, | | | | |
| 70 | | | 5.63%, 08/01/2033 | | | 56 | |
| | | | Corona, CA, Redev Agency Tax Allocation, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 4.50%, 11/01/2032 | | | 243 | |
| | | | Fontana, CA, Redev Agency Tax Allocation Ref, Jurupa Hills Redev Proj, | | | | |
| 400 | | | 5.50%, 10/01/2027 | | | 390 | |
| | | | Huntington Park, CA, Public FA Rev Ref, | | | | |
| 400 | | | 5.25%, 09/01/2019 | | | 417 | |
| | | | Madera, CA, Redev Agency Tax Rev, | | | | |
| 750 | | | 5.25%, 09/01/2030 | | | 635 | |
| | | | Oceanside, CA, Community Development Committee, Downtown Redev Proj, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 5.70%, 09/01/2025 | | | 261 | |
| | | | Riverside County, CA, Public FA Tax Allocation, Jurupa Desert & Interstate 215, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 4.50%, 10/01/2037 | | | 135 | |
| | | | San Diego, CA, Redev Agency Tax Allocation, North Park Redev Proj, | | | | |
| 175 | | | 5.30%, 09/01/2016 | | | 176 | |
| | | | San Diego, CA, Redev Agency, Centre City Sub Pkg, | | | | |
| 200 | | | 5.25%, 09/01/2026 | | | 173 | |
| | | | Temecula, CA, Redev Agency Tax Allocation Rev, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.63%, 12/15/2038 | | | 189 | |
| | | | Virgin Islands Public FA Rev, | | | | |
| 300 | | | 4.25%, 10/01/2029 | | | 221 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,183 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — Electric - 7.0% | | | | |
| | | | California State Dept of Water Resources Supply Rev, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 05/01/2022 | | | 526 | |
| | | | Imperial, CA, Irrigation Dist Electric Rev, | | | | |
| 900 | | | 5.00%, 11/01/2033 | | | 871 | |
| | | | Modesto, CA, Irrigation Dist, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.50%, 07/01/2035 | | | 475 | |
| | | | Southern California Public Power Auth, | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 07/01/2023 | | | 521 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,393 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — Water and Sewer - 6.6% | | | | |
| | | | Big Bear Municipal Water Dist, Ref Lake Improvements, | | | | |
| 250 | | | 5.00%, 11/01/2024 | | | 211 | |
| | | | California State Public Works Board, | | | | |
| 170 | | | 6.13%, 04/01/2029 | | | 172 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Schedule of Investments — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 91.8% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utilities — Water and Sewer - 6.6% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | El Dorado Irrigation Dist, | | | | | | | | |
$ | 300 | | | 5.38%, 08/01/2024 | | | | | | $ | 306 | |
| | | | Lathrop, CA, FA Rev Water Supply Proj, | | | | | | | | |
| 250 | | | 6.00%, 06/01/2035 | | | | | | | 191 | |
| | | | Los Angeles Dept of Water & Power Waterworks, | | | | | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.00%, 07/01/2025 | | | | | | | 518 | |
| | | | San Diego Public Fac FA Water Rev, | | | | | | | | |
| 500 | | | 5.25%, 08/01/2038 | | | | | | | 496 | |
| | | | Stockton, CA, Wastewater System Proj MBIA, | | | | | | | | |
| 375 | | | 5.20%, 09/01/2029 | | | | | | | 361 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 2,255 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total municipal bonds (cost $36,889) | | | | | | $ | 31,597 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $36,889) | | | | | | $ | 31,597 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investment Pools and Funds - 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
| 2,486 | | | Dreyfus Basic California Municipal Money Market Fund | | | | | | $ | 2,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $2,486) | | | | | | $ | 2,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| | | | Total investments (cost $39,375) ▲ | | | 99.0 | % | | $ | 34,083 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities | | | 1.0 | % | | | 348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 34,431 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. |
| | |
▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $39,375 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 355 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (5,647 | ) |
| | | |
Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (5,292 | ) |
| | | |
| | |
Δ | | Variable rate securities; the rate reported is the coupon rate in effect at April 30, 2009. |
|
o | | The interest rate disclosed for these securities represents the effective yield on the date of the acquisition. |
|
⌂ | | The following securities are considered illiquid. Illiquid securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are often not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale. A security may also be considered illiquid if the security lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. |
| | | | | | | |
Period | | Shares/ | | | | Cost |
Acquired | | Par | | Security | | Basis |
|
11/2006 | | $ | 250 | | Beaumont, CA, FA Improvement Area #8, 5.05%, 09/01/2037 | | $250 |
11/2006 | | $ | 325 | | Imperial, CA, Special Tax Community Fac, 5.00%, 09/01/2026 | | 325 |
06/2007 | | $ | 300 | | Irvine, CA, Improvement Bond Act 1915, 5.00%, 09/02/2030 | | 296 |
01/2006 | | $ | 200 | | Lake Elsinore, CA, Special Tax Community Fac Dist #2005-1A, 5.35%, 09/01/2036 | | 200 |
04/2007 | | $ | 150 | | Lake Elsinore, CA, Special Tax Community Fac Dist #2005-6, 5.00%, 09/01/2030 | | 150 |
02/2004 | | $ | 100 | | Lake Elsinore, CA, Special Tax Community Fac Dist #2-A, 5.85%, 09/01/2024 | | 100 |
02/2004 | | $ | 150 | | Lee Lake, CA, Water Dist Community Fac Dist #3 Special Tax Retreat, 5.75%, 09/01/2023 | | 150 |
11/2007 | | $ | 1,000 | | Perris, CA, Public FA Local Agency Rev, 5.80%, 09/01/2038 | | 1,000 |
The aggregate value of these securities at April 30, 2009 was $1,726 which represents 5.01% of total net assets.
| | | | |
AMT | | - | | Alternative Minimum Tax |
DA | | - | | Development Authority |
FA | | - | | Finance Authority |
GO | | - | | General Obligations |
IDR | | - | | Industrial Development Revenue Bond |
MBIA | | - | | Municipal Bond Insurance Association |
USD | | - | | United School District |
| | |
╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 2,486 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 31,597 | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 34,083 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6
The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $39,375) | | $ | 34,083 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 2 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 492 | |
Other asset | | | 7 | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 34,584 | |
| | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 98 | |
Investment management fees | | | 3 | |
Dividends | | | 41 | |
Distribution fees | | | 3 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 8 | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 153 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 34,431 | |
| | | |
Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 44,945 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 23 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (5,245 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (5,292 | ) |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 34,431 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | 250,000 | |
| | | |
Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
| | | |
Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.09/$8.47 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 3,322 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 26,877 | |
| | | |
Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.08 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 134 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,081 | |
| | | |
Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.10 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 799 | |
| | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,473 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 1,040 | |
| | | |
Total investment income | | | 1,040 | |
| | | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 88 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 6 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 35 | |
Class B | | | 6 | |
Class C | | | 31 | |
Custodian fees | | | 2 | |
Accounting services | | | 2 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 3 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 1 | |
Audit fees | | | 3 | |
Other expenses | | | 7 | |
| | | |
Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 184 | |
Expense waivers | | | (6 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
| | | |
Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (6 | ) |
| | | |
Total expenses, net | | | 178 | |
| | | |
Net investment income | | | 862 | |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (3,216 | ) |
| | | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (3,216 | ) |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 2,744 | |
| | | |
Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 2,744 | |
| | | |
Net Loss on Investments | | | (472 | ) |
| | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 390 | |
| | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
8
The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
| | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 862 | | | $ | 1,913 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (3,216 | ) | | | (1,757 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 2,744 | | | | (7,734 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 390 | | | | (7,578 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (712 | ) | | | (1,620 | ) |
Class B | | | (25 | ) | | | (64 | ) |
Class C | | | (134 | ) | | | (211 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (871 | ) | | | (1,895 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (3,235 | ) | | | 754 | |
Class B | | | (238 | ) | | | (253 | ) |
Class C | | | 778 | | | | 1,848 | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (2,695 | ) | | | 2,349 | |
| | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets | | | (3,176 | ) | | | (7,124 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 37,607 | | | | 44,731 | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 34,431 | | | $ | 37,607 | |
| | | | | | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 32 | |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
9
The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
|
| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
|
| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a non-diversified open-end management investment company. |
|
| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income - Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. |
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| | | Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) held by the Fund are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which determines valuations for normal institutional size trading units of debt securities. Securities for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in the securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. Generally, the Fund may use fair valuation in regard to debt securities when the Fund holds defaulted or distressed securities or securities in a company in which a reorganization is pending. Short-term investments with a maturity of more than 60 days when purchased are valued based on market quotations until the remaining days to maturity become less than 61 days. Investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. |
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| | | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | | Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the respective NAV of each open-end mutual fund on the valuation date. |
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| c) | | Joint Trading Account - Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Hartford Investment Management Company (“Hartford Investment Management”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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| d) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| e) | | Illiquid and Restricted Securities — The Fund is permitted to invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. “Illiquid Securities” are those that may not be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days, at approximately the price used to determine the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may not be able to sell illiquid securities or other investments when its sub-adviser considers it desirable to do so or may have to sell such securities or investments at a price that is lower than the price that could be obtained if the securities or investments were more liquid. A sale of illiquid securities or other investments may require more time and may result in higher dealer discounts and other selling expenses than does the sale of those that are liquid. Illiquid securities and investments also may be more difficult to value, due to the unavailability of reliable market quotations for such securities or investments, and investment in them may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s NAV. The Fund may also purchase certain restricted securities, commonly known as Rule 144A securities, that can be resold to institutions and which may be determined to be liquid pursuant to policies and guidelines established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. The Fund, as shown in the Schedule of Investments, had illiquid or restricted securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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| f) | | Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed-Delivery Basis — Delivery and payment for securities that have been purchased by the Fund on a forward commitment, or when-issued or delayed-delivery basis take place beyond the customary settlement period. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations, and the Fund identifies securities segregated in its records with value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. As of April 30, 2009, the Fund had no outstanding when-issued or forward commitments. |
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| g) | | Credit Risk — Credit risk depends largely on the perceived financial health of bond issuers. In general, the credit rating is inversely related to the credit risk of the issuer. Higher rated bonds generally are deemed to have less credit risk, while lower or unrated bonds are deemed to have higher risk of default. The share price, yield and total return of a Fund which holds securities with higher credit risk may fluctuate more than with less aggressive bond funds. |
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| h) | | Prepayment Risks — Most senior floating rate interests and certain debt securities allow for prepayment of principal without penalty. Senior floating rate interests and securities subject to prepayment risk generally offer less potential for gains when interest rates decline, and may offer a greater potential for loss when interest rates rise. In addition, with respect to securities, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower than expected rate, thereby effectively lengthening the maturity of the security and making the security more sensitive to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk is a major risk of mortgage-backed securities and certain asset-backed securities. Accordingly, the potential for the value of a senior floating rate interest or debt security to increase in response to interest rate declines is limited. For certain asset-backed securities, the actual maturity may be less than the stated maturity shown in the Schedule of Investments. As a result, the timing of income recognition relating to these securities may vary based upon the actual maturity. |
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| i) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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| j) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
| | | Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate. |
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| | | FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities. |
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| | | Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments. |
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| l) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
3. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes - For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Tax Exempt Income † | | $ | 1,845 | | | $ | 1,337 | |
Ordinary Income | | | 14 | | | | — | |
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† | | The Fund designates these distributions as exempt interest pursuant to IRC Sec. 852(b)(5). |
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 98 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (2,029 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (8,036 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (9,967 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
| c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts - In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund had no reclassifications. |
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| d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward - At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount | |
2014 | | $ | 5 | |
2015 | | | 267 | |
2016 | | | 1,757 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,029 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Hartford Investment Management for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Hartford Investment Management. |
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| | | The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly: |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.50 | % |
On next $4.5 billion | | | 0.45 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.43 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.42 | % |
| b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| c) | | Operating Expenses - Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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Class A | | Class B | | Class C |
0.85% | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
| d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly - The Fund’s custodian bank has agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, this amount is included in the Statement of Operations. |
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| | | The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
�� | | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.65 | |
Class C Shares | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.65 | |
| e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B and C Shares - HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $70 and contingent deferred sales charges of $82 from the Fund. |
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| | | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B and C shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the Distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $1. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in an amount, which rounds to zero. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $6 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
5. Affiliate Holdings:
| | | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. Investment Transactions:
| | | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 6,086 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 8,349 | |
7. Capital Share Transactions:
The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 399 | | | | 64 | | | | (881 | ) | | | — | | | | (418 | ) | | | 2,757 | | | | 127 | | | | (2,849 | ) | | | — | | | | 35 | |
Amount | | $ | 3,107 | | | $ | 506 | | | $ | (6,848 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,235 | ) | | $ | 25,926 | | | $ | 1,192 | | | $ | (26,364 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 754 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | (33 | ) | | | — | | | | (30 | ) | | | 38 | | | | 5 | | | | (69 | ) | | | — | | | | (26 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | (260 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (238 | ) | | $ | 357 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | (656 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (253 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 141 | | | | 10 | | | | (53 | ) | | | — | | | | 98 | | | | 443 | | | | 14 | | | | (262 | ) | | | — | | | | 195 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,117 | | | $ | 78 | | | $ | (417 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 778 | | | $ | 4,219 | | | $ | 133 | | | $ | (2,504 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,848 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 6 | | | $ | 60 | |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Proposed Reorganization: |
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| | At a meeting held on February 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. approved on behalf of The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and the Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. approved on behalf of The Hartford Tax-Free National Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), the reorganization of the Acquired Fund with and into the Acquiring Fund (the “Reorganization”). |
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| | Since the close of business on February 13, 2009, shares of the Acquired Fund are no longer being sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) nor are they eligible for exchanges from other Hartford Mutual Funds. |
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| | The Board of Directors of The Hartford Mutual Funds has called for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Acquired Fund (the “Meeting”) to be held on or about July 16, 2009, for the purpose of seeking the approval of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Reorganization Agreement”) by the shareholders of the Acquired Fund. |
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| | If the Reorganization Agreement is approved by the shareholders of the Acquired Fund, the Reorganization Agreement contemplates: (1) the transfer of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund having an aggregate value equal to the net assets of the Acquired Fund; (2) the assumption by the Acquiring Fund of all of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund; and (3) the distribution of shares of the Acquiring Fund to the shareholders of the Acquired Fund in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund. Each shareholder of the Acquired Fund would receive shares of the Acquiring Fund equal in value to the shares of the Acquired Fund held by that shareholder as of the closing date of the Reorganization. |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | $ | 8.17 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | (0.20 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.20 | ) | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | 8.09 | | | | 1.52 | %(e) | | $ | 26,877 | | | | 0.88 | %(f) | | | 0.85 | %(f) | | | 0.85 | %(f) | | | 5.03 | %(f) | | | 19 | % |
B | | | 8.15 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 8.08 | | | | 1.27 | (e) | | | 1,081 | | | | 1.68 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 4.28 | (f) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.18 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 8.10 | | | | 1.14 | (e) | | | 6,473 | | | | 1.65 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 1.60 | (f) | | | 4.28 | (f) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.16 | | | | 0.44 | | | | — | | | | (1.99 | ) | | | (1.55 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | 8.17 | | | | (15.78 | ) | | | 30,538 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.59 | | | | 71 | |
B | | | 10.15 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | (2.01 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | 8.15 | | | | (16.54 | ) | | | 1,338 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 3.81 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.17 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | (2.00 | ) | | | (1.63 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | 8.18 | | | | (16.41 | ) | | | 5,731 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 3.86 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.55 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 10.16 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 37,646 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 3.96 | | | | 35 | |
B | | | 10.54 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 10.15 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 1,932 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 3.20 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.56 | | | | 0.33 | | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 10.17 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 5,153 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 3.21 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.32 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 10.55 | | | | 6.13 | | | | 24,796 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.71 | | | | 2 | |
B | | | 10.31 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 10.54 | | | | 5.34 | | | | 1,571 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.96 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.33 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 10.56 | | | | 5.33 | | | | 3,435 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.95 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.32 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | — | | | | 10.32 | | | | 3.69 | | | | 15,601 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.64 | | | | 31 | |
B | | | 10.31 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | 10.31 | | | | 2.92 | | | | 1,305 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.90 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.33 | | | | 0.29 | | | | — | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | 10.33 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 1,937 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.90 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.93 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.79 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 10.32 | | | | 8.15 | | | | 14,846 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 3.85 | | | | 41 | |
B | | | 9.92 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 10.31 | | | | 7.40 | | | | 1,017 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 3.12 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.93 | | | | 0.32 | | | | — | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | 10.33 | | | | 7.49 | | | | 1,448 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 3.06 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Not annualized. |
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(f) | | Annualized. |
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
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* | | On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009. |
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
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* | | Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009). |
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Tax-Free California Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
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Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.15 | | | $ | 4.24 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.57 | | | $ | 4.25 | | | | 0.85 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.65 | | | $ | 7.98 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.86 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,011.36 | | | $ | 7.97 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.86 | | | $ | 8.00 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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The Hartford Value Fund
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The Hartford Value Fund
(subadvised by Wellington Management Company, LLP)
Performance Overview(1) 4/30/01 — 4/30/09
Growth of a $10,000 investment in Class A which includes Sales Charge
Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. You cannot invest directly in an index.
The value of shares will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers/reimbursements from the investment adviser, without which performance would have been lower. For information on current expense waivers/reimbursements, please see the prospectus.
Investment objective — Seeks long-term total return.
Average Annual Total Returns(2,3,4) (as of 4/30/09)
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Value A# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -33.76 | % | | | -0.04 | % | | | -0.51 | % |
Value A## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -37.40 | % | | | -1.16 | % | | | -1.21 | % |
Value B# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -34.02 | % | | | -0.73 | % | | | -1.21 | % |
Value B## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -37.30 | % | | | -1.08 | % | | | -1.21 | % |
Value C# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -34.21 | % | | | -0.76 | % | | | -1.24 | % |
Value C## | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -34.86 | % | | | -0.76 | % | | | -1.24 | % |
Value I# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -33.46 | % | | | 0.13 | % | | | -0.41 | % |
Value R3# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -33.94 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | -0.36 | % |
Value R4# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -33.74 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | -0.27 | % |
Value R5# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -33.48 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | -0.17 | % |
Value Y# | | | 4/30/01 | | | | -33.44 | % | | | 0.36 | % | | | -0.14 | % |
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NA | | Not Applicable |
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
(1) | | Growth of a $10,000 investment in Classes B, C, I, R3, R4, R5 and Y shares will vary from results seen above due to differences in the expenses charged to these share classes. |
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(2) | | The initial investment in Class A shares reflects the maximum sales charge and Classes B and C reflect CDSC. |
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(3) | | Class I shares commenced operations on 5/31/07. Performance prior to 5/31/07 reflects Class A performance. Class R3, R4 and R5 shares commenced operations on 12/22/06. Performance prior to 12/22/06 reflects Class A performance. |
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(4) | | Total returns presented above were calculated using the Fund’s net asset value available to shareholders for sale or redemption of Fund shares on April 30, 2009, which excludes investment transactions as of this date. |
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Portfolio Managers | | | | |
Karen H. Grimes, CFA | | Ian R. Link, CFA | | W. Michael Reckmeyer, III, CFA |
Senior Vice President | | Vice President | | Senior Vice President |
How did the Fund perform?
The Class A shares of The Hartford Value Fund returned -7.78%, before sales charge, for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which returned -13.27% for the same period. The Fund also outperformed the -10.16% return of the average fund in the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds peer group, a group of funds with investment strategies similar to those of the Fund.
Why did the Fund perform this way?
Broad U.S. equity markets fell during the period, but this overall decline masks two significantly different market environments. From the beginning of November through early March stocks fell sharply, reflecting deepening economic worries and concerns over the U.S. government’s increasing involvement in the economy.
From early March through the end of April stocks rallied as investors came to believe that a Depression-like scenario was less likely. Sector returns within the Russell 1000 Value diverged widely in this environment, with weakness in Financials (-29%), Industrials (-20%), and Energy (-10%) overshadowing relative strength in Information Technology (+10%), Consumer Discretionary (+4%), and Telecommunication Services (+3%).
The primary driver of the Fund’s outperformance relative (i.e. performance of the Fund as measured against the benchmark) to the benchmark was favorable stock selection, particularly within Energy, Industrials, and Health Care. While these stock-by-stock decisions drive the Fund’s investment process, they often result in sector weights that vary from those of the benchmark. During the period these residual sector weights were additive to results due to
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overweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was greater than the benchmark position) positions in Information Technology and Consumer Staples and an underweight (i.e. the Fund’s sector position was less than the benchmark position) position in Financials.
Among the top contributors to benchmark-relative returns were Citigroup (Financials), Schering-Plough (Health Care), and Bristol-Myers Squibb (Health Care). We eliminated our position in Citigroup early in the period, prior to a continued drop in the company’s stock price. Not owning Citigroup throughout most of this period benefited relative results as the company is a significant benchmark holding. Shares of pharmaceutical company Schering-Plough jumped after the company announced a definitive merger agreement with Merck. Another pharmaceutical firm, Bristol-Myers Squibb, saw its shares rise when the company reported strong quarterly results and a positive outlook for 2009. Top absolute (i.e. total return) contributors for the period included banking firm Goldman Sachs (Financials) and industrial chemicals company Celanese (Materials).
International Paper (Materials), Host Hotels & Resorts (Financials), and PNC Financial (Financials) detracted most from relative returns. The rapid economic decline weighed on prices of white paper and boxes, dragging down results for global paper and packaging company International Paper. Host Hotels & Resorts, a lodging firm operating luxury and upscale premium brand hotel properties, saw its shares decline on concerns over a sharp drop in revenue as global travel weakened. Shares of financial services firm PNC Financial fell on concerns regarding the value of assets held at recently-acquired National City. Stocks that detracted most from absolute returns included banking firms Bank of America (Financials) and Wells Fargo (Financials) and industrial and financial conglomerate General Electric (Industrials).
What is the outlook?
It is increasingly clear that the U.S. is in a deep recession, the recent stock market rally notwithstanding. Unemployment continues to rise, the housing market is retreating, and the consumer spending is contracting. The government is reshaping the financial playing field through actions ranging from stimulus packages to massive loans to impaired private sector companies, all taken with an eye towards thawing frozen credit markets and expanding purchasing power. These moves will help mitigate some of the negative economic pressures, and while the outlook remains uncertain, markets have begun to anticipate a recovery.
Throughout this period we have maintained our focus on investing in companies with solid balance sheets, above-market growth rates, sustainable dividend yields, and valuations at a discount to the market. Based on bottom-up (i.e. stock by stock fundamental research) stock decisions, we ended the period most overweight the Information Technology, Industrials, and Materials sectors; our largest underweights were in Telecommunications Services, Financials, and Utilities.
Diversification by Industry
as of April 30, 2009
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Industry | | Net Assets |
Banks | | | 3.9 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 8.3 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1.1 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.2 | |
Diversified Financials | | | 8.5 | |
Energy | | | 16.7 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | 3.9 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 4.2 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 4.7 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.8 | |
Insurance | | | 6.2 | |
Materials | | | 5.6 | |
Media | | | 2.3 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6.3 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.0 | |
Retailing | | | 4.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2.6 | |
Software & Services | | | 1.6 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.7 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 4.1 | |
Transportation | | | 0.8 | |
Utilities | | | 4.6 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.9 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | — | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | % |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Shares or Principal Amount | | | Market Value ╪ | |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.1% | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 3.9% | | | | |
| 115 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | $ | 4,581 | |
| 389 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 7,774 | |
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| | | | | | | 12,355 | |
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| | | | Capital Goods — 8.3% | | | | |
| 138 | | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 4,685 | |
| 38 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 1,584 | |
| 449 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 5,681 | |
| 74 | | | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 2,437 | |
| 80 | | | Ingersoll-Rand Co. Class A | | | 1,742 | |
| 41 | | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 3,181 | |
| 84 | | | PACCAR, Inc. | | | 2,970 | |
| 57 | | | Precision Castparts Corp. | | | 4,252 | |
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| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 1.1% | | | | |
| 127 | | | Waste Management, Inc. | | | 3,379 | |
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| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 2.2% | | | | |
| 83 | | | Coach, Inc. • | | | 2,024 | |
| 107 | | | Mattel, Inc. | | | 1,595 | |
| 91 | | | Stanley Works | | | 3,442 | |
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| | | | Diversified Financials — 8.5% | | | | |
| 339 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 3,031 | |
| 132 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 3,352 | |
| 71 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 9,110 | |
| 351 | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co. | | | 11,587 | |
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| | | | | | | 27,080 | |
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| | | | Energy — 16.7% | | | | |
| 47 | | | Apache Corp. | | | 3,410 | |
| 128 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 8,487 | |
| 23 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 1,473 | |
| 225 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 15,021 | |
| 189 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 5,625 | |
| 114 | | | Newfield Exploration Co. • | | | 3,554 | |
| 111 | | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 6,265 | |
| 101 | | | Total S.A. ADR | | | 5,022 | |
| 120 | | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | 4,160 | |
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| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 3.9% | | | | |
| 135 | | | CVS/Caremark Corp. | | | 4,287 | |
| 122 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 2,629 | |
| 130 | | | Safeway, Inc. | | | 2,571 | |
| 124 | | | Sysco Corp. | | | 2,884 | |
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| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 4.2% | | | | |
| 187 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 3,047 | |
| 109 | | | Nestle S.A. ADR | | | 3,548 | |
| 73 | | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 3,628 | |
| 89 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 3,229 | |
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| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 4.7% | | | | |
| 117 | | | Aetna, Inc. | | | 2,579 | |
| 83 | | | Baxter International, Inc. | | | 4,040 | |
| 92 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 3,095 | |
| 124 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,905 | |
| 51 | | | Zimmer Holdings, Inc. • | | | 2,261 | |
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| | | | Household & Personal Products — 0.8% | | | | |
| 53 | | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 2,619 | |
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| | | | Insurance — 6.2% | | | | |
| 176 | | | ACE Ltd. | | | 8,162 | |
| 95 | | | AON Corp. | | | 4,009 | |
| 108 | | | Chubb Corp. | | | 4,195 | |
| 197 | | | Unum Group | | | 3,217 | |
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| | | | Materials — 5.6% | | | | |
| 89 | | | Agrium U.S., Inc. | | | 3,833 | |
| 62 | | | ArcelorMittal ADR | | | 1,450 | |
| 178 | | | Celanese Corp. | | | 3,718 | |
| 109 | | | Cliff’s Natural Resources, Inc. | | | 2,504 | |
| 116 | | | E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. | | | 3,231 | |
| 71 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | 2,872 | |
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| | | | | | | 17,608 | |
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| | | | Media — 2.3% | | | | |
| 363 | | | Comcast Corp. Class A | | | 5,608 | |
| 82 | | | Viacom, Inc. Class B • | | | 1,572 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,180 | |
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| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 6.3% | | | | |
| 82 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 3,432 | |
| 59 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 3,084 | |
| 485 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 6,473 | |
| 176 | | | Schering-Plough Corp. | | | 4,054 | |
| 33 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | | | 1,461 | |
| 37 | | | Wyeth | | | 1,548 | |
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| | | | | | | 20,052 | |
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| | | | Real Estate — 1.0% | | | | |
| 52 | | | Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 401 | |
| 116 | | | Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 1,398 | |
| 38 | | | Regency Centers Corp. | | | 1,431 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,230 | |
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| | | | Retailing — 4.0% | | | | |
| 86 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 1,336 | |
| 75 | | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 1,977 | |
| 73 | | | Kohl’s Corp. • | | | 3,329 | |
| 98 | | | Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 2,213 | |
| 172 | | | Staples, Inc. | | | 3,538 | |
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| | | | | | | 12,393 | |
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| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.6% | | | | |
| 323 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 5,099 | |
| 176 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 3,173 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,272 | |
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| | | | Software & Services — 1.6% | | | | |
| 248 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 5,024 | |
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| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 4.7% | | | | |
| 266 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. • | | | 5,147 | |
| 238 | | | Dell, Inc. • | | | 2,769 | |
| 97 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | 3,487 | |
| 233 | | | Ingram Micro, Inc.• | | | 3,379 | |
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| | | | | | | 14,782 | |
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| | | | Telecommunication Services — 4.1% | | | | |
| 370 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | 9,486 | |
| 114 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 3,471 | |
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| | | | | | | 12,957 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMON STOCKS — 98.1% — (continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| 51 | | | United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B | | | | | | $ | 2,685 | |
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| | | | Utilities — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
| 76 | | | Edison International | | | | | | | 2,152 | |
| 55 | | | Entergy Corp. | | | | | | | 3,530 | |
| 42 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | | | | | 1,947 | |
| 74 | | | FPL Group, Inc. | | | | | | | 3,991 | |
| 45 | | | NRG Energy, Inc. • | | | | | | | 800 | |
| 63 | | | SCANA Corp. | | | | | | | 1,901 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 14,321 | |
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| | | | Total common stocks (cost $363,843) | | | | | | $ | 310,833 | |
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| | | | Total long-term investments (cost $363,843) | | | | | | $ | 310,833 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banc of America Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,446, collateralized by GNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2038 - 2039, value of $1,475) | | | | |
$ | 1,446 | | | 0.18%, 04/30/2009 | | $ | 1,446 | |
| | | | BNP Paribas Securities Corp. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $1,730, collateralized by FHLMC 4.50% - 6.50%, 2035 - 2039, FNMA 4.50% - 6.50%, 2034 - 2047, value of $1,765) | | | | |
| 1,730 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 1,730 | |
| | | | Deutsche Bank Securities TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $2,418, collateralized by FHLMC 4.00% - 7.00%, 2021 - 2039, FNMA 6.00% - 7.00%, 2034 - 2038, GNMA 4.50% - 7.00%, 2024 - 2039, value of $2,466) | | | | |
| 2,418 | | | 0.17%, 04/30/2009 | | | 2,418 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $8, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bond 7.50%, 2024, value of $8) | | | | |
| 8 | | | 0.14%, 04/30/2009 | | | 8 | |
| | | | UBS Securities, Inc. TriParty Joint Repurchase Agreement (maturing on 05/01/2009 in the amount of $521, collateralized by FHLMC 8.00% - 15.00%, 2009 - 2021, FNMA 3.50% - 15.50%, 2012 - 2039, value of $532) | | | | |
| 521 | | | 0.16%, 04/30/2009 | | | 521 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | 6,123 | |
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| | | | Total short-term investments (cost $6,123) | | | | | | $ | 6,123 | |
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| | | | Total investments (cost $369,966) ▲ | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 316,956 | |
| | | | Other assets and liabilities. | | | — | % | | | 16 | |
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| | | | Total net assets | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 316,972 | |
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Note: | | Percentage of investments as shown is the ratio of the total market value to total net assets. Market value of investments in foreign securities represents 4.83% of total net assets at April 30, 2009. |
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▲ | | At April 30, 2009, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $373,394 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were: |
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 9,398 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (65,836 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Depreciation | | $ | (56,438 | ) |
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• | | Currently non-income producing. |
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╪ | | See Significant Accounting Policies of accompanying Notes to Financial Statements regarding valuation of securities. |
FAS 157 Disclosure of Investment Valuation Hierarchy Levels
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Assets: | | | | |
Investment in securities — Level 1 | | $ | 310,833 | |
Investment in securities — Level 2 | | | 6,123 | |
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Total | | $ | 316,956 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Value Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $369,966) | | $ | 316,956 | |
Cash | | | 1 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 969 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 23 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 506 | |
Other assets | | | 72 | |
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Total assets | | | 318,527 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 1,401 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 31 | |
Investment management fees | | | 41 | |
Distribution fees | | | 5 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 77 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,555 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 316,972 | |
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Summary of Net Assets: | | | | |
Capital stock and paid-in-capital | | | 430,312 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | | 1,874 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | | | (62,204 | ) |
Unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (53,010 | ) |
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Net assets | | $ | 316,972 | |
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Shares authorized | | | 500,000 | |
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Par value | | $ | 0.001 | |
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Class A: Net asset value per share/Maximum offering price per share | | $ | 8.11/$8.58 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 5,996 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 48,655 | |
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Class B: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.98 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 837 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 6,680 | |
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Class C: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.96 | |
| | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,032 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 8,214 | |
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Class I: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.10 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 80 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 649 | |
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Class R3: Net asset value per share | | $ | 7.99 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 15 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 116 | |
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Class R4: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.03 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 18 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 143 | |
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Class R5: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.06 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 1 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 7 | |
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Class Y: Net asset value per share | | $ | 8.06 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 31,310 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 252,508 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Value Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Six Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 4,535 | |
Interest | | | 7 | |
Securities lending | | | — | |
Less: Foreign tax withheld | | | (13 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 4,529 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Investment management fees | | | 1,134 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 113 | |
Distribution fees | | | | |
Class A | | | 61 | |
Class B | | | 32 | |
Class C | | | 40 | |
Class R3 | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 4 | |
Accounting services | | | 20 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 43 | |
Board of Directors’ fees | | | 4 | |
Audit fees | | | 6 | |
Other expenses | | | 67 | |
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Total expenses (before waivers and fees paid indirectly) | | | 1,524 | |
Expense waivers | | | (29 | ) |
Transfer agent fee waivers | | | (13 | ) |
Commission recapture | | | (7 | ) |
Custodian fee offset | | | — | |
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Total waivers and fees paid indirectly | | | (49 | ) |
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Total expenses, net | | | 1,475 | |
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Net investment income | | | 3,054 | |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments: | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments in securities | | | (41,057 | ) |
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Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (41,057 | ) |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments: | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | 17,982 | |
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Net Changes in Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | | 17,982 | |
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Net Loss on Investments | | | (23,075 | ) |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (20,021 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Value Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(000’s Omitted)
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| | For the Six-Month | | | | |
| | Period Ended | | | For the | |
| | April 30, 2009 | | | Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | October 31, 2008 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,054 | | | $ | 6,268 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (41,057 | ) | | | (21,083 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 17,982 | | | | (132,595 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | (20,021 | ) | | | (147,410 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (934 | ) | | | (680 | ) |
Class B | | | (46 | ) | | | — | |
Class C | | | (62 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Class I | | | (12 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Class R3 | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | (3 | ) | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | (5,541 | ) | | | (3,717 | ) |
From net realized gain on investments | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (4,006 | ) |
Class B | | | — | | | | (600 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (630 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | (2 | ) |
Class R3 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R4 | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (13,683 | ) |
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Total distributions | | | (6,600 | ) | | | (23,322 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,137 | ) | | | 1,477 | |
Class B | | | 136 | | | | (1,181 | ) |
Class C | | | (88 | ) | | | 728 | |
Class I | | | 85 | | | | 678 | |
Class R3 | | | 5 | | | | 123 | |
Class R4 | | | (5 | ) | | | 205 | |
Class R5 | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Class Y | | | 60,102 | | | | 36,595 | |
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Net increase from capital share transactions | | | 58,098 | | | | 38,626 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 31,477 | | | | (132,106 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 285,495 | | | | 417,601 | |
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End of period | | $ | 316,972 | | | $ | 285,495 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income | | $ | 1,874 | | | $ | 5,420 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The Hartford Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
1. | | Organization: |
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| | The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“Company”) is an open-end management investment company comprised of fifty-two portfolios. Financial statements for The Hartford Value Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Company, are included in this report. |
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| | The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Maryland and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company. |
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| | Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50% Class B shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which is assessed on the lesser of the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of the shares at the time of redemption or the original purchase price, and declines from up to 5.00% to zero depending on the period of time the shares are held. Class C shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% on shares redeemed within twelve months of purchase. Class I shares are sold without sales charges to certain eligible investors through advisory fee-based wrap programs. Classes R3, R4, R5 shares, which are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, and Class Y shares, which are sold to certain eligible institutional investors, are sold without a sales charge. All classes of shares have identical voting, redemption, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, with the exceptions that each class may have different expenses, which may affect performance, and except that Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares after 8 years. |
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| | Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2009 (the “Close Date”), no new or additional investments will be allowed in Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds (including investments through any systematic investment plan). After the Close Date, existing shareholders of Class B shares may continue to hold their Class B shares, exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of another Hartford Mutual Fund (as permitted by existing exchange privileges), and redeem their Class B shares as described in the Fund’s prospectus. Reinstatement privileges with respect to Class B shares will continue under the current policy. If you have chosen to reinvest capital gains and dividends, any such capital gains or dividends on Class B shares will continue to be reinvested in Class B shares of the Fund. For Class B shares outstanding as of the Close Date, all Class B share attributes, including the 12b-1 fee, contingent deferred sales charge schedule, and conversion to Class A shares remain unchanged. |
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2. | | Significant Accounting Policies: |
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| | The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund, which are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). |
| a) | | Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Security gains and losses are determined on the basis of identified cost. |
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| | | Dividend income is accrued as of the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends for foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts, is accrued on a daily basis. |
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| b) | | Security Valuation — The Fund generally uses market prices in valuing portfolio securities. If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Fund will use the fair value of the security as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Fund’s Board of Directors. Market prices may be deemed unreliable, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event has occurred after the close of the security’s primary markets, but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referred to as the “Valuation Time”) that is expected to affect the value of the portfolio security. The circumstances in which the Fund may use fair value pricing include, among others: (i) the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructuring or defaults; (ii) the occurrence of events that are |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or governmental actions; (iii) trading restrictions on securities; (iv) thinly traded securities and (v) market events such as trading halts and early market closings. In addition, with respect to the valuation of stocks primarily traded on foreign markets, the Fund uses a fair value pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, which employs quantitative models that evaluate changes in the value of foreign market proxies (e.g., futures contracts, ADR’s, exchange traded funds (“ETF’s”)) after the close of the foreign markets but before the close of the Exchange. Securities that are primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. The value of the foreign securities in which the Fund invests may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio security is primarily traded but before the close of the Exchange. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if the Fund were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV. |
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| | Securities of foreign issuers and non-dollar securities are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates. |
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| | Financial instruments for which prices are not available from an independent pricing service are valued using market quotations obtained from one or more dealers that make markets in securities in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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| | Other derivative or contractual type instruments shall be valued using market prices if such instruments trade on an exchange or market. If such instruments do not trade on an exchange or market, such instruments shall be valued at a price at which the counterparty to such contract would repurchase the instrument. In the event that the counterparty cannot provide a price, such valuation may be determined in accordance with procedures established by the Fund’s Board of Directors. |
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c) | | Foreign Currency Transactions - The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income and certain expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. |
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| | The Fund does not isolate that portion of portfolio security valuation resulting from fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio securities from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying financial statements. |
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| | Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies and the difference between asset and liability amounts initially stated in foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar value of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. |
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d) | | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend its securities to certain qualified brokers who pay the Fund negotiated lender fees. The loans are fully collateralized at all times with cash and/or U.S. Government Securities and/or repurchase agreements. The cash collateral is then invested in short-term money market instruments. The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Government Securities. The adequacy of the collateral for securities on loan is monitored on a daily basis. For instances where the market value of collateral falls below the market value of the securities out on loan, such collateral is supplemented on the following business day. |
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| | While securities are on loan, the Fund is subject to the following risks: 1) that the borrower may default on the loan and that the collateral could be inadequate in the event the borrower defaults, 2) that the earnings on the collateral invested |
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| | may not be sufficient to pay fees incurred in connection with the loan, 3) that the principal value of the collateral invested may decline and may not be sufficient to pay back the borrower for the amount of the collateral posted, 4) that the borrower may use the loaned securities to cover a short sale which may place downward pressure on the market prices of the loaned securities, 5) that return of loaned securities could be delayed and could interfere with portfolio management decisions and 6) that any efforts to recall the securities for purposes of voting a proxy may not be effective. The Fund had no securities out on loan as of April 30, 2009. |
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e) | | Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the Fund may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account managed by Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”). These balances may be invested in one or more repurchase agreements and/or short-term money market instruments. |
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f) | | Repurchase Agreements — A repurchase agreement is an agreement by which the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security sold at a mutually agreed upon time and price. At the time the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying collateral security(ies), including accrued interest, will be equal to or exceed the value of the repurchase agreement. Securities that serve to collateralize the repurchase agreement are held by the Fund’s custodian in book entry or physical form in the custodial account of the Fund or in a third party custodial account. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. The Fund, as shown on the Schedule of Investments, had outstanding repurchase agreements as of April 30, 2009. |
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g) | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate the Fund to repurchase/replace or sell currencies at specified future dates. Forward foreign currency contracts may be used to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange rates between currencies. |
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| | Forward foreign currency contracts involve elements of market risk in excess of the amount reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. |
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h) | | Indexed Securities — The Fund may invest in indexed securities whose values are linked to changes in interest rates, indices, or other underlying instruments. The Fund uses these securities to increase or decrease its exposure to different underlying instruments and to gain exposure to markets that might be difficult to invest in using conventional securities. Indexed securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments, but any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment and there may be a limit to the potential appreciation of the investment. The Fund had no investments in indexed securities as of April 30, 2009. |
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i) | | Fund Share Valuation and Dividend Distributions to Shareholders — Orders for the Fund’s shares are executed in accordance with the investment instructions of the shareholders. The NAV of the Fund’s shares is determined as of the close of each business day of the Exchange. The NAV is determined separately for each class of the Fund by dividing the Fund’s net assets attributable to that class by the number of shares of the class outstanding. Orders for the purchase of the Fund’s shares prior to the close of the Exchange on any day on which the Exchange is open for business are priced at the NAV determined as of the close of the Exchange. Orders after the close of the Exchange, or on a day on which the Exchange and/or the Fund is not open for business, are priced at the next determined NAV. |
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| | The Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains to shareholders no less frequently than once a year. Normally, dividends from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Dividends are paid on shares beginning on the business day after the day when the funds used to purchase the shares are collected by the transfer agent for the Fund. Unless shareholders specify otherwise, all dividends will be automatically reinvested in additional full or fractional shares of the Fund. |
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| | Distributions from net investment income, realized capital gains and capital are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP with respect to character and timing. These differences include but are not limited to foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales adjustments, |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
| | adjustments related to Passive Foreign Investment Companies and certain derivatives, and excise tax regulations. Permanent book and federal income tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to certain of the Fund’s capital accounts (see Federal Income Taxes: Reclassification of Capital Accounts footnote). |
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j) | | Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Operating results in the future could vary from the amounts derived from management’s estimates. |
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k) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 — Effective November 1, 2008, the Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). This standard clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under FAS 157 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Under FAS 157, a fair value measurement should reflect all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance. |
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| | Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investment. These inputs are summarized, per FAS 157, into three broad hierarchy levels. This hierarchy is based on whether the valuation inputs are observable or unobservable. These levels are: |
| • | | Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 1 includes exchange-traded instruments such as domestic equities, some foreign equities, options, futures, mutual funds, ETF’s, and rights and warrants. |
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| • | | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar securities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the security. Level 2 includes debt securities that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and that are valued using third party pricing services and foreign equities, whose value is determined using a multi-factor regression model with inputs that are observable in the market; and money market instruments, which are carried at amortized cost. |
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| • | | Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 includes financial instruments whose values are determined using broker quotes and require significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes broker quoted securities, long dated OTC options and securities where trading has been halted or there are certain restrictions on trading. While these securities are priced using unobservable inputs, the valuation of these securities reflects the best available data and management believes the prices are a good representation of exit price. |
Individual securities within any of the above mentioned asset classes may be assigned a different hierarchical level than those presented above, as individual circumstances dictate.
FAS 157 also requires that a roll forward reconciliation be shown for all Level 3 securities from the beginning of the reporting period to the end of the reporting period. Part of this reconciliation includes transfers in and/or out of Level 3. For purposes of this reconciliation, transfers in are shown at the end of period fair value and transfers out are shown at the beginning of period fair value. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund held no Level 3 securities.
Refer to the valuation hierarchy levels summary found following the Schedule of Investments.
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| | | FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 — In April 2009, FASB released FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional guidance on determining whether a market for a financial asset is not active and a transaction is not distressed when measuring fair value under FAS 157. The FSP also requires additional disclosure detail on debt and equity securities by major investment categories. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FSP FAS 157-4 and does not believe it will impact valuation but will require additional disclosure. This additional disclosure has not yet been implemented. |
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| l) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 — In March 2008, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 requires companies to disclose information detailing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, the level of derivative activity entered into by the company and any credit risk-related contingent features of the agreements. The application of FAS 161 is required for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FAS 161 and has not yet implemented the new disclosure standard. |
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| m) | | Indemnifications: Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors to the full extent required or permitted under Maryland General Corporation Law and the federal securities law. In addition, the Company, on behalf of the Fund, may enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote. |
3. Federal Income Taxes:
| a) | | Federal Income Taxes — For federal income tax purposes, the Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) by distributing substantially all of its taxable net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise complying with the requirements of regulated investment companies. The Fund has distributed substantially all of its income and capital gains in prior years and the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its income and gains during the calendar year ending December 31, 2009. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. Distributions from short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
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| b) | | The tax character of distributions paid by the Fund for the periods indicated is as follows (as adjusted for dividends payable): |
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| | For the Year Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2008 | | October 31, 2007 |
Ordinary Income | | $ | 13,907 | | | $ | 2,008 | |
Long-Term Capital Gains * | | | 9,415 | | | | 15,191 | |
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* | | The Fund designates these distributions as long-term capital gain dividends pursuant to IRC code Sec. 852(b)(3)(C). |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
As of October 31, 2008, the Fund’s components of distributable earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | Amount | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 5,420 | |
Accumulated Capital Losses* | | $ | (17,720 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation† | | $ | (74,419 | ) |
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Total Accumulated Deficit | | $ | (86,719 | ) |
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* | | The Fund has capital loss carryforwards that are identified in the Capital Loss Carryforward note that follows. |
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† | | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable to the tax deferral of wash sales losses, the mark-to-market adjustment for certain derivatives in accordance with IRC Sec. 1256, the mark to market for Passive Foreign Investment Companies and basis differences in real estate investment trusts. |
c) | | Reclassification of Capital Accounts — In accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 93-2, Determination, Disclosure, and Financial Statement Presentation of Income, Capital Gain, and Return of Capital Distributions by Investment Companies, the Fund has recorded reclassifications in its capital accounts. These reclassifications had no impact on the NAV of the Fund. The reclassifications are a result of permanent differences between GAAP and tax accounting for such items as net operating losses that reduce distribution requirements. Adjustments are made to reflect the impact these items have on current and future distributions to shareholders. Therefore, the source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying Statement of Changes in Net Assets as from net investment income, from net realized gains on investments or from capital depending on the type of book and tax differences that exist. As of October 31, 2008, the Fund recorded reclassifications to decrease undistributed net investment income by $19 and increase accumulated net realized gain by $21. |
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d) | | Capital Loss Carryforward — At October 31, 2008 (tax-year-end), the Fund had capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes of approximately: |
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Year | | Amount |
2016 | | | $17,720 | |
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Total | | | $17,720 | |
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| e) | | Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 — On July 13, 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The Fund adopted FIN 48 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has evaluated the implications of FIN 48 for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2006 — 2008) and has determined there is no impact to the Fund’s financial statements. |
4. Expenses:
| a) | | Investment Management Agreements — Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) serves as investment manager to the Fund pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement with The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. As investment manager, HIFSCO has overall investment supervisory responsibility for the Fund. In addition, HIFSCO provides administrative personnel, services, equipment, facilities and office space for proper operation of the Fund. HIFSCO has contracted with Wellington for the provision of day-to-day investment management services to the Fund in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. The Fund pays a fee to HIFSCO, a portion of which may be used to compensate Wellington. |
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The schedule below reflects the rates of compensation paid to HIFSCO for investment management services rendered during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009; the rates are accrued daily and paid monthly:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $500 million | | | 0.8000 | % |
On next $500 million | | | 0.7000 | % |
On next $4 billion | | | 0.6500 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.6475 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.6450 | % |
b) | | Accounting Services Agreement — Pursuant to the Fund Accounting Agreement between Hartford Life Insurance Company (“HLIC”) and the Fund, HLIC provides accounting services to the Fund and receives monthly compensation on the Fund’s average net assets. The Fund’s accounting service fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee |
On first $5 billion | | | 0.014 | % |
On next $5 billion | | | 0.012 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.010 | % |
c) | | Operating Expenses — Allocable expenses incurred by the Company are allocated to each Fund and allocated to classes within the Fund in proportion to the average daily net assets of the Fund and each class, except where allocation of certain expenses is more fairly made directly to the Fund or to specific classes within a Fund. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO has contractually limited the total operating expenses of this Fund, exclusive of taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, certain distribution expenses and extraordinary expenses as follows: |
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| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | | Class R3 | | Class R4 | | Class R5 | | Class Y |
| | | 1.40 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
d) | | Fees Paid Indirectly — The Fund has entered into agreements with State Street Global Markets, LLC and Russell Implementation Services Inc. to partially recapture non-discounted trade commissions. Such rebates are used to pay a portion of the Fund’s expenses. In addition, the Fund’s custodian bank has also agreed to reduce its fees when the Fund maintains cash on deposit in the non-interest-bearing custody account. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, these amounts are included in the Statement of Operations. |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
The ratio of expenses to average net assets in the accompanying financial highlights excludes the reduction in expenses related to fees paid indirectly. Had the fees paid indirectly been included, the annualized expense ratio for the periods listed below would have been as follows:
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| | Six-Month | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Period | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended | | Year Ended |
| | Ended April | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, | | October 31, |
| | 30, 2009 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
Class A Shares | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.44 | % |
Class B Shares | | | 1.82 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | |
Class C Shares | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 2.14 | |
Class I Shares | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.00 | * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R3 Shares | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | † | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R4 Shares | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.35 | ‡ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.05 | § | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.90 | |
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* | | From May 31, 2007 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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† | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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‡ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
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§ | | From December 22, 2006 (commencement of operations), through October 31, 2007 |
e) | | Distribution and Service Plan for Class A, B, C, R3 and R4 Shares — HIFSCO is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund. HIFSCO is engaged in distribution activities, which include marketing and distribution of shares through broker-dealers, financing distribution costs and maintaining financial books and records. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, HIFSCO received front-end load sales charges of $80 and contingent deferred sales charges of $9 from the Fund. |
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| | The Fund has adopted Distribution and Service Plans in accordance with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to compensate the distributor (HIFSCO) for activities intended to result in the sale and distribution of Classes A, B, C, R3 and R4 shares and for providing services for shareholders. The Rule 12b-1 plan applicable to Class A shares of the Funds provides for payment of a Rule 12b-1 fee of up to 0.35% of average daily net assets; however, the Board of Directors has currently authorized 12b-1 payments of only up to 0.25%. Some or all of the fee may be used for shareholder servicing expenses with the remainder used for distribution expenses. Some or the entire Rule 12b-1 fee for Class B shares may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class B shares that are outstanding for 8 years or less, 0.25% of which is a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. After eight years, Class B shares convert to Class A shares. Upon conversion to Class A shares, the Class A plan described above will apply to those shares. Under the Class C Plan, the Fund pays the distributor 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares outstanding, 0.25% of which is intended as a fee for services provided to existing shareholders with the remainder used for distribution expenses. For Class C shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker-dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. Class R3 shares have a distribution fee of 0.50% and Class R4 shares have a distribution fee of 0.25%. For Classes R3 and R4 shares, some or the entire fee may be remitted to broker dealers for distribution and/or shareholder account services. The Fund’s 12b-1 fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, total sales commissions paid to affiliated brokers/dealers of The Hartford for distributing the Fund’s shares were $3. These commissions are in turn paid to sales representatives of the broker/dealers. |
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| f) | | Other Related Party Transactions — Certain officers of the Fund are directors and/or officers of HIFSCO and/or The Hartford or its subsidiaries. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, a portion of the Fund’s chief compliance officer’s salary was paid by the Fund in the amount of $1. Hartford Administrative Services Company (“HASCO”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford, provides transfer agent services to the Fund. HASCO was compensated $103 for providing such services. These fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. |
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| g) | | Payments from Affiliate: |
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| | | The total return in the accompanying financial highlights includes payment from affiliates. Had the payment from affiliates been excluded, the total return for the periods listed below would have been as follows: |
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| | Total Return |
| | Excluding |
| | Payment from |
| | Affiliate for the |
| | Year Ended |
| | October 31, 2007 |
Class A | | | 16.60 | % |
Class B | | | 15.62 | |
Class C | | | 15.62 | |
Class Y | | | 17.06 | |
5. | | Affiliate Holdings: |
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| | As of April 30, 2009, affiliates of The Hartford had ownership of shares in the Fund as follows: |
6. | | Investment Transactions: |
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| | For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund’s aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows: |
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| | Amount |
Cost of Purchases Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | $ | 142,707 | |
Sales Proceeds Excluding U.S. Government Obligations | | | 83,391 | |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements — (continued)
April 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
(000’s Omitted)
7. | | Capital Share Transactions: |
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| | The following information is for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008: |
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| | For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | | | | | Shares | | | | | | Shares | | |
| | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase | | | | | | Issued for | | | | | | Issued | | Net Increase |
| | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of | | Shares | | Reinvested | | Shares | | from | | (Decrease) of |
| | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares | | Sold | | Dividends | | Redeemed | | Merger | | Shares |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 1,290 | | | | 108 | | | | (1,753 | ) | | | — | | | | (355 | ) | | | 1,461 | | | | 353 | | | | (1,764 | ) | | | — | | | | 50 | |
Amount | | $ | 10,217 | | | $ | 862 | | | $ | (13,216 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,137 | ) | | $ | 16,895 | | | $ | 4,549 | | | $ | (19,967 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,477 | |
Class B | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 142 | | | | 5 | | | | (136 | ) | | | — | | | | 11 | | | | 161 | | | | 45 | | | | (322 | ) | | | — | | | | (116 | ) |
Amount | | $ | 1,088 | | | $ | 44 | | | $ | (996 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 136 | | | $ | 1,825 | | | $ | 568 | | | $ | (3,574 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,181 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 181 | | | | 7 | | | | (206 | ) | | | — | | | | (18 | ) | | | 243 | | | | 46 | | | | (234 | ) | | | — | | | | 55 | |
Amount | | $ | 1,390 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | (1,535 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (88 | ) | | $ | 2,762 | | | $ | 586 | | | $ | (2,620 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 728 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 41 | | | | 1 | | | | (29 | ) | | | — | | | | 13 | | | | 74 | | | | — | | | | (11 | ) | | | — | | | | 63 | |
Amount | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | (228 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 805 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | (130 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 678 | |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 13 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14 | |
Amount | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (7 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 122 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 123 | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | 20 | | | | — | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 18 | |
Amount | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | (34 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | 222 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (17 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 205 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amount | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | 7,607 | | | | 698 | | | | (664 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,641 | | | | 4,179 | | | | 1,356 | | | | (3,282 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,253 | |
Amount | | $ | 59,645 | | | $ | 5,540 | | | $ | (5,083 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,102 | | | $ | 48,573 | | | $ | 17,400 | | | $ | (29,378 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 36,595 | |
The following reflects the conversion of Class B Shares into Class A Shares (reflected as Class A Shares issued and Class B shares redeemed) for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2008:
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| | Shares | | Dollars |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 | | | 8 | | | $ | 62 | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | 31 | | | $ | 366 | |
8. | | Line of Credit: |
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| | The Fund is one of several Hartford Funds that participate in a $500 million committed revolving line of credit facility. The facility is to be used for temporary or emergency purposes. Under the arrangement, the Fund is required to own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of the total bank borrowings. The interest rate on borrowings varies depending on the nature of the loan. The facility also requires a fee to be paid based on the amount of the commitment. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund did not have any borrowings under this facility. |
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9. | | Industry Classifications: |
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| | Other than the industry classifications “Other Investment Pools and Funds” and “Exchange Traded Funds”, equity industry classifications used in this report are the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Financial Highlights — (Unaudited)
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| | — Selected Per-Share Data — (a) | | — Ratios and Supplemental Data — |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | to Average | | to Average | | to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Before | | After | | After | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Waivers | | Waivers | | Waivers | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | and | | and | | and | | Ratio of | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | and Un- | | | | | | | | | | Distrib- | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Reimburse- | | Net | | |
| | | | | | Net | | Pay- | | realized | | | | | | Dividends | | utions | | | | | | | | | | Increase | | Net | | | | | | | | | | ments and | | ments and | | ments and | | Invest- | | Port- |
| | Net Asset | | Invest- | | ments | | Gain | | | | �� | | from Net | | from | | Distri- | | | | | | (Decrease) | | Asset | | | | | | Net Assets | | Including | | Including | | Excluding | | ment | | folio |
| | Value at | | ment | | from | | (Loss) on | | Total from | | Invest- | | Realized | | butions | | Total | | in Net | | Value at | | | | | | at End of | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Expenses | | Income to | | Turn- |
| | Beginning | | Income | | (to) | | Invest- | | Investment | | ment | | Capital | | from | | Distri- | | Asset | | End of | | Total | | Period | | not Subject | | not Subject | | not Subject | | Average | | over |
Class | | of Period | | (Loss) | | Affiliate | | ments | | Operations | | Income | | Gains | | Capital | | butions | | Value | | Period | | Return(b) | | (000’s) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | to Cap(c) | | Net Assets | | Rate(d) |
For the Six-Month Period Ended April 30, 2009 (Unaudited) (e) |
A | | $ | 8.95 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.77 | ) | | $ | (0.70 | ) | | $ | (0.14 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.14 | ) | | $ | (0.84 | ) | | $ | 8.11 | | | | (7.78 | )%(f) | | $ | 48,655 | | | | 1.46 | %(g) | | | 1.40 | %(g) | | | 1.40 | %(g) | | | 1.84 | %(g) | | | 30 | % |
B | | | 8.73 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 7.98 | | | | (7.94 | ) (f) | | | 6,680 | | | | 2.53 | (g) | | | 1.82 | (g) | | | 1.82 | (g) | | | 1.40 | (g) | | | — | |
C | | | 8.72 | | | | 0.04 | | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | 7.96 | | | | (8.03 | ) (f) | | | 8,214 | | | | 2.24 | (g) | | | 2.11 | (g) | | | 2.11 | (g) | | | 1.12 | (g) | | | — | |
I | | | 8.97 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 8.10 | | | | (7.57 | ) (f) | | | 649 | | | | 0.99 | (g) | | | 0.99 | (g) | | | 0.99 | (g) | | | 2.17 | (g) | | | — | |
R3 | | | 8.87 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 7.99 | | | | (7.95 | ) (f) | | | 116 | | | | 1.68 | (g) | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | 1.56 | (g) | | | — | |
R4 | | | 8.89 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 8.03 | | | | (7.73 | ) (f) | | | 143 | | | | 1.31 | (g) | | | 1.31 | (g) | | | 1.31 | (g) | | | 1.91 | (g) | | | — | |
R5 | | | 8.92 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 8.06 | | | | (7.60 | ) (f) | | | 7 | | | | 1.02 | (g) | | | 1.02 | (g) | | | 1.02 | (g) | | | 2.19 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 8.93 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 8.06 | | | | (7.57 | ) (f) | | | 252,508 | | | | 0.90 | (g) | | | 0.90 | (g) | | | 0.90 | (g) | | | 2.28 | (g) | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 14.13 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (4.60 | ) | | | (4.44 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (5.18 | ) | | | 8.95 | | | | (33.00 | ) | | | 56,864 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 57 | |
B | | | 13.78 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (4.49 | ) | | | (4.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (5.05 | ) | | | 8.73 | | | | (33.43 | ) | | | 7,211 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 0.57 | | | | — | |
C | | | 13.78 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | | | | (4.48 | ) | | | (4.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (5.06 | ) | | | 8.72 | | | | (33.50 | ) | | | 9,160 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 0.54 | | | | — | |
I | | | 14.15 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | | (4.56 | ) | | | (4.39 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (5.18 | ) | | | 8.97 | | | | (32.67 | ) | | | 598 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.66 | | | | — | |
R3 | | | 14.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (4.46 | ) | | | (4.43 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (5.13 | ) | | | 8.87 | | | | (33.14 | ) | | | 122 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 0.87 | | | | — | |
R4 | | | 14.03 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (4.48 | ) | | | (4.40 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (5.14 | ) | | | 8.89 | | | | (32.93 | ) | | | 166 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.29 | | | | — | |
R5 | | | 14.07 | | | | 0.19 | | | | — | | | | (4.56 | ) | | | (4.37 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (5.15 | ) | | | 8.92 | | | | (32.71 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.65 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 14.09 | | | | 0.21 | | | | — | | | | (4.57 | ) | | | (4.36 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (5.16 | ) | | | 8.93 | | | | (32.65 | ) | | | 211,366 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.76 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 12.91 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 1.89 | | | | 2.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 1.22 | | | | 14.13 | | | | 16.61 | (h) | | | 89,023 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 32 | |
B | | | 12.71 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.86 | | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | 13.78 | | | | 15.63 | (h) | | | 12,976 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | |
C | | | 12.71 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.86 | | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | 13.78 | | | | 15.63 | (h) | | | 13,710 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | |
I(i) | | | 13.85 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.30 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.30 | | | | 14.15 | | | | 2.17 | (f) | | | 46 | | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | 1.00 | (g) | | | — | |
R3(j) | | | 12.51 | | | | 0.05 | | | | — | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.49 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.49 | | | | 14.00 | | | | 11.91 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | 1.65 | (g) | | | 0.47 | (g) | | | — | |
R4(k) | | | 12.51 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.52 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.52 | | | | 14.03 | | | | 12.15 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1.35 | (g) | | | 1.35 | (g) | | | 1.35 | (g) | | | 0.78 | (g) | | | — | |
R5(l) | | | 12.51 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.56 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.56 | | | | 14.07 | | | | 12.47 | (f) | | | 11 | | | | 1.05 | (g) | | | 1.05 | (g) | | | 1.05 | (g) | | | 1.07 | (g) | | | — | |
Y | | | 12.91 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 1.18 | | | | 14.09 | | | | 17.07 | (h) | | | 301,813 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.30 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 10.79 | | | | 0.09 | | | | — | | | | 2.11 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 2.12 | | | | 12.91 | | | | 20.52 | | | | 79,476 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 50 | |
B | | | 10.62 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.09 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.09 | | | | 12.71 | | | | 19.68 | | | | 11,957 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | |
C | | | 10.62 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.09 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2.09 | | | | 12.71 | | | | 19.68 | | | | 12,943 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 10.79 | | | | 0.15 | | | | — | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 2.12 | | | | 12.91 | | | | 21.07 | | | | 72,054 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 1.36 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 9.71 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 10.79 | | | | 11.50 | | | | 63,417 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 29 | |
B | | | 9.60 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 10.62 | | | | 10.62 | | | | 10,091 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | |
C | | | 9.60 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1.02 | | | | 10.62 | | | | 10.62 | | | | 10,238 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.02 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 9.71 | | | | 0.12 | | | | — | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.17 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 10.79 | | | | 12.06 | | | | 60,218 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 1.19 | | | | — | |
For the Year Ended October 31, 2004 (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A | | | 8.92 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.79 | | | | 9.71 | | | | 9.70 | | | | 56,845 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 34 | |
B | | | 8.83 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.79 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 9.60 | | | | 8.91 | | | | 8,948 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | |
C | | | 8.83 | | | | 0.01 | | | | — | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.79 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 9.60 | | | | 8.91 | | | | 10,838 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.06 | | | | — | |
Y | | | 8.95 | | | | 0.10 | | | | — | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.76 | | | | 9.71 | | | | 9.76 | | | | 21,373 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.32 | | | | — | |
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(a) | | Information presented relates to a share outstanding throughout the indicated period. |
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(b) | | Assumes initial investment at net asset value at the beginning of each period, reinvestment of all distributions, the complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of each period and no sales charge. Total return would be reduced if sales charges were taken into account. |
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(c) | | Ratios do not include fees paid indirectly (See Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements). |
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(d) | | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
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(e) | | Per share amounts have been calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
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(f) | | Not annualized. |
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(g) | | Annualized. |
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(h) | | Total return without the inclusion of the Payments from (to) Affiliate, as noted on the Statement of Operations, can be found in Expenses in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. |
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(i) | | Commenced operations on May 31, 2007. |
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(j) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(k) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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(l) | | Commenced operations on December 22, 2006. |
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The Hartford Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors appoints officers who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fund and who execute policies formulated by the Directors. Each director serves until his or her death, resignation, or retirement or until the next annual meeting of shareholders is held or until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
Directors and officers who are employed by or who have a financial interest in The Hartford are considered “interested” persons of the Fund pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Each officer and three of the Fund’s directors, as noted in the chart below, are “interested” persons of the Fund. Each director serves as a director for The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc., The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc., The Hartford Income Shares Fund, Inc., Hartford Series Fund, Inc., and Hartford HLS Series Fund II, Inc., which collectively consist of 100 funds. Correspondence may be sent to directors and officers c/o Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999, except that correspondence to Ms. Fagely may be sent to 500 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125.
The table below sets forth, for each director and officer, his or her name, year of birth, current position with the Fund and date first elected or appointed to The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. (“MF”) and The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc. (“MF2”), principal occupation, and, for directors, other directorships held. The Fund’s statement of additional information contains further information on the directors and is available free of charge by calling 1-888-843-7824 or writing to Hartford Mutual Funds, P.O. Box 64387, St. Paul, MN 55164-0387.
Information on the aggregate remuneration paid to the directors of the Fund can be found in the Statement of Operations herein. The Fund pays a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s compensation, but does not pay salaries or compensation to any of its officers or directors who are employed by The Hartford.
Non-Interested Directors
Lynn S. Birdsong (1946) Director since 2003, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Birdsong is a private investor. Since 1981, Mr. Birdsong has been a partner in Birdsong Company, an advertising specialty firm. Since 2003, Mr. Birdsong has been an independent director of The Japan Fund. From 2003 to March 2005, Mr. Birdsong was an independent director of the Atlantic Whitehall Funds. From 1979 to 2002, Mr. Birdsong was a managing director of Zurich Scudder Investments, an investment management firm. During his employment with Scudder, Mr. Birdsong was an interested director of The Japan Fund.
Robert M. Gavin, Jr. (1940) Director since 2002 (MF) and 1986 (MF2), Chairman of the Board since 2004
Dr. Gavin is an educational consultant. Prior to September 1, 2001, he was President of Cranbrook Education Community and prior to July 1996, he was President of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Duane E. Hill (1945) Director since 2001 (MF) and 2002 (MF2), Chairman of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Hill is a Partner of TSG Ventures L.P., a private equity investment company. Mr. Hill is a former partner of TSG Capital Group, a private equity investment firm that serves as sponsor and lead investor in leveraged buyouts of middle market companies.
Sandra S. Jaffee (1941) Director since 2005
Ms. Jaffee is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fortent (formerly Searchspace Group), a leading provider of compliance/regulatory technology to financial institutions. Ms. Jaffee served as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, from August 2004 to August 2005. From September 1995 to July 2004, Ms. Jaffee served as Executive Vice President at Citigroup, where she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Global Securities Services (1995-2003).
William P. Johnston (1944) Director since 2005, Chairman of the Compliance Committee
In February 2008, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of HCR-ManorCare, Inc. In August 2007, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of LifeCare Holdings, Inc. In July, 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Board of Directors of MultiPlan, Inc. In June 2006, Mr. Johnston was appointed as Senior Advisor to The Carlyle Group, a global private equity investment firm. In May 2006, Mr. Johnston was elected to the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, after its acquisition of Renal Care Group, Inc. in March 2006. Mr. Johnston joined Renal Care Group in November 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 through March 2006. From September 1987 to December 2002, Mr. Johnston was with Equitable Securities Corporation (and its successors, SunTrust Equitable Securities and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) serving in various investment banking and managerial positions, including Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman.
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Phillip O. Peterson (1944) Director since 2002 (MF) and 2000 (MF2), Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Peterson is a mutual fund industry consultant. He was a partner of KPMG LLP (an accounting firm) until July 1999. Mr. Peterson joined William Blair Funds in February 2007 as a member of the Board of Trustees. From January 2004 to April 2005, Mr. Peterson served as Independent President of the Strong Mutual Funds.
Lemma W. Senbet (1946) Director since 2005
Dr. Senbet is the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business. He was chair of the Finance Department during 1998-2006. Previously he was an endowed professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Also, he was director of the Fortis Funds from March 2000-July 2002. Dr. Senbet served the finance profession in various capacities, including as director of the American Finance Association and President of the Western Finance Association. In 2006, Dr. Senbet was inducted Fellow of Financial Management Association International for his career-long distinguished scholarship and professional service.
Interested Directors and Officers
Thomas M. Marra* (1958) Director since 2002
Mr. Marra has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) since 2007. Mr. Marra currently serves as Director of Hartford Life, Inc. (“HL, Inc.”). Mr. Marra served as Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company, Inc. (“Hartford Life”) (2000-2008), as President of Hartford Life (2002-2008) and as Director of Hartford Life’s Investment Products Division from 1998 to 2000.
* On February 24, 2009, The Hartford and Mr. Marra determined to enter into a mutually agreed separation whereby Mr. Marra will retire, and his role as an executive officer and employee of The Hartford will terminate, effective July 3, 2009. Mr. Marra will resign his position as a Director of the Fund effective June 25, 2009.
Lowndes A. Smith (1939) Director since 2002, Co-Chairman of the Investment Committee
Mr. Smith served as Vice Chairman of The Hartford from February 1997 to January 2002, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Life, Inc. from February 1997 to January 2002, and as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hartford Life Insurance Companies from January 1989 to January 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a Director of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., One Beacon Insurance, Symetra Financial and as a Managing Director of Whittington Gray Associates.
John C. Walters* (1962) Director since 2008
Mr. Walters currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of HL, Inc. Mr. Walters previously served as President of the U.S. Wealth Management Division of Hartford Life, Inc., as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Hartford Life Insurance Company (2007-2008) and as Executive Vice President and Director of its Investment Products Division (2000-2008). Mr. Walters also serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Hartford Life Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President of The Hartford. In addition, Mr. Walters is Manager of HL Investment Advisors, LLC (“HL Advisors”).
* Mr. Walters previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund (2007 — 2009).
Other Officers
Robert M. Arena, Jr. (1968) President and Chief Executive Officer since 2009 (served as Vice President of the Fund (2006 — 2009))
Mr. Arena serves as Executive Vice President of Hartford Life Insurance Company, (“Hartford Life”). Additionally, Mr. Arena is Director and Senior Vice President of Hartford Administrative Services Company, (“HASCO”), Manager, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC (“HIFSCO”) and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, he was Senior Vice President in charge of Product Management for American Skandia/Prudential in the individual annuities division. Mr. Arena joined American Skandia in 1996.
Tamara L. Fagely (1958) Vice President, Treasurer and Controller since 2002 (MF) 1993 (MF2)
Ms. Fagely has been a Vice President of HASCO since 1998 and Chief Financial Officer since 2006. Currently Ms. Fagely is a Vice President of Hartford Life. She served as Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life from December 2001 through March 2005. In addition, Ms. Fagely is Controller and Chief Financial Officer of HIFSCO.
Brian Ferrell (1962) AML Compliance Officer since 2008
Mr. Ferrell has served as Assistant Vice President and AML Compliance Officer for The Hartford since 2006 and as AML Compliance Officer for HASCO and Hartford Investor Services Company, LLC (“HISC”) since 2008. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2006, Mr. Ferrell held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, (the “Treasury”), from 2001 to 2006 where he served as Chief Counsel for the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (“FinCEN”) from 2005 — 2006.
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The Hartford Value Fund
Directors and Officers (Unaudited) — (continued)
Thomas D. Jones, III (1965) Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer since 2006
Mr. Jones serves as Chief Compliance Officer for the Hartford Mutual Funds and Vice President and Director of Securities Compliance for The Hartford. He is also Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and Hartford Life Insurance Company. Mr. Jones joined The Hartford in 2006 from SEI Investments, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer for its mutual funds and investment advisers. Prior to joining SEI, Mr. Jones was First Vice President and Compliance Director for Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (Americas) (“MLIM”), where he worked from 1992-2004. At MLIM, Mr. Jones was responsible for the compliance oversight of various investment products, including mutual funds, wrap accounts, institutional accounts and alternative investments.
Edward P. Macdonald (1967) Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer since 2005
Mr. Macdonald serves as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Vice President of The Hartford and Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of HIFSCO. He also serves as Vice President and Secretary of HASCO, Assistant Vice President of Hartford Life, and Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2005, Mr. Macdonald was Chief Counsel, Investment Management for Prudential Financial (formerly American Skandia Investment Services, Inc.). He joined Prudential in April 1999.
Vernon J. Meyer (1964) Vice President since 2006
Mr. Meyer serves as Senior Vice President of Hartford Life and as Director of its Investment Advisory Group in the Individual Markets Group segment. He also serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO and HL Advisors. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2004, Mr. Meyer was with MassMutual which he joined in 1987.
D. Keith Sloane (1960) Vice President since 2009
Mr. Sloane is a Senior Vice President of Hartford Life where he serves as Director of mutual fund product management for The Hartford’s mutual funds and 529 college savings businesses. Additionally, Mr. Sloane currently serves as Senior Vice President of HIFSCO, HL Advisors, and HASCO. Prior to joining The Hartford in 2007, Mr. Sloane was Director of product marketing and led the mutual fund business for Wachovia Securities (“Wachovia”) in their investment products group. Mr. Sloane joined Wachovia in 1995.
Jane Wolak (1961) Vice President since 2009
Ms. Wolak currently serves as Vice President of Hartford Life. Ms. Wolak joined Hartford Life as Vice President, Retail Product Services in May 2007. She is also Vice President of HASCO. Previously, Ms. Wolak was with Sun Life Financial where she held the position of Vice President, Service Center Operations from 2001 — 2007.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FUND’S PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND VOTING RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and a record of how the Fund voted any proxies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2008 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 888-843-7824 and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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The Hartford Value Fund
Expense Example (Unaudited)
Your Fund’s Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) (2) ongoing costs including management fees; distribution fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the period of October 31, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
Actual Expenses
The first column of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this column, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second set of columns of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) and CDSC. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would be higher. Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
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| | Actual return | | | Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Expenses paid | | | | | | | | | | | Expenses paid | | | | | | Days in | | |
| | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | | | | | | during the period | | | | | | the | | Days |
| | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, 2008 | | | Beginning | | Ending Account | | October 31, | | Annualized | | current | | in the |
| | Account Value | | Value | | through | | | Account Value | | Value | | 2008 through | | expense | | 1/2 | | full |
| | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | | October 31, 2008 | | April 30, 2009 | | April 30, 2009 | | ratio | | year | | year |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 922.20 | | | $ | 6.67 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.85 | | | $ | 7.00 | | | | 1.40 | % | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 920.55 | | | $ | 8.66 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.76 | | | $ | 9.09 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 919.67 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.33 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 924.27 | | | $ | 4.72 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.88 | | | $ | 4.95 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R3 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 920.52 | | | $ | 7.85 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.61 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R4 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 922.65 | | | $ | 6.24 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.29 | | | $ | 6.55 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class R5 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 924.01 | | | $ | 4.86 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.73 | | | $ | 5.10 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
Class Y | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 924.27 | | | $ | 4.29 | | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.33 | | | $ | 4.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 181 | | | | 365 | |
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to this semi-annual filing.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to this semi-annual filing.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to this semi-annual filing.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to this semi-annual filing.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the semi-annual report filed under Item 1 of this form.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors since registrant last provided disclosure in response to this requirement.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | | Based on an evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, the Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the date of this report, including ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the report is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
| (b) | | There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Exhibits.
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11(a) (2) | | Section 302 certifications of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of Registrant. |
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(b) | | Section 906 certification. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. | |
Date: June 16, 2009 | By: | /s/ John C. Walters | |
| | John C. Walters | |
| | Its: President | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Date: June 16, 2009 | By: | /s/ John C. Walters | |
| | John C. Walters | |
| | Its: President | |
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Date: June 16, 2009 | By: | /s/ Tamara L. Fagely | |
| | Tamara L. Fagely | |
| | Its: Vice President, Controller and Treasurer | |
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EXHIBIT LIST
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99.CERT | | 11(a)(2) | | Certifications |
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| | | | | | (i) Section 302 certification of principal executive officer |
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| | | | | | (ii) Section 302 certification of principal financial officer |
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99.906CERT | | 11(b) | | Section 906 certification of principal executive officer and principal financial officer |