The Hartford Mutual Funds: The Hartford International Opportunities Fund
| Share Class: | A | B | C | I | R3 | R4 | R5 |
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| Symbol: | IHOAX | HIOBX | HIOCX | IHOIX | IHORX | IHOSX | IHOTX |
Categories:
Morningstar Category: Foreign Large-Cap Blend
Investment GoalThe Fund seeks growth of capital by investing primarily in stocks of mid and large capitalization non-U.S. companies. |
Portfolio Managers
Quarterly Portfolio Manager Commentary Additional Investment Resources |
Investment Approach
The portfolio management approach is based on the following core beliefs:
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in-depth company research and valuation disciplines identify investment opportunities
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stock selection provides the most consistent source of value-added
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value is also added through active management of sector and country
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disciplined analysis of stock, sector and country maximized reward per unit of risk in international markets

Disclosure
1 Beta - A measure of the risk that indicates the price sensitivity of a security or a portfolio relative to a specified market index.
2 5-year EPS growth - Average projected rate in earnings per share (net profit divided by number of shares outstanding) for the next 5 years.
3 P/E Ratio - The ratio of a stock's current price over its estimated future earnings, expressed as a multiple; it measures relative value.
1 Net operating expenses are the expenses you are currently paying to own the Fund. If the net operating expenses shown are lower than the gross operating expenses, then the net operating expenses reflect fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements that may not be renewed. For more information about the amount of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and their expiration dates, please see the expense table in the prospectus.
2 Gross operating expenses shown are before management fee waivers or expense caps. Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers or reimbursements, without which, performance would have been lower. For more information on fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, please see the expense table in the prospectus.
† Subject to change. Percentages may be rounded.
+ The MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. As of June 2007 the MSCI ACWI consisted of 48 country indices comprising 23 developed and 25 emerging market country indices.
You should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of The Hartford Mutual Funds before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund's prospectus, which can be obtained from your investment representative or by calling 888-843-7824. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.
Effective September 30, 2009, Class B shares of The Hartford Mutual Funds closed to new investors, and no new or additional investments, including investments through a systematic investment plan, will be allowed in Class B shares, except for permitted exchanges. For additional information about your privileges with respect to Class B shares, please refer to your prospectus and its supplements.
Investments in foreign securities may involve different and additional risks associated with foreign currencies, investment disclosure, accounting, securities regulation, commissions, taxes, political or social instability, war, or expropriation.
Emerging markets may involve similar but greater risks than foreign investing due to smaller size and lesser liquidity.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign issuers and/or non-dollar securities. Investing in foreign issuers and non-dollar securities may involve different and additional risks associated with foreign currencies, investment disclosure, accounting, securities regulation, commissions, taxes, political or social instability, war or expropriation.
Wellington Management Company, LLP is an independent and unaffiliated sub-adviser to The Hartford.
The Hartford Mutual Funds are underwritten and distributed by Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC.
"The Hartford" is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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