US and International Markets Have Moved in Cycles (2024)

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Hartford Funds Global and International Equity Funds1

Morningstar ratings for Mutual Fund I-Shares and Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”)*

Hartford Schroders China A Fund (HSHIX)

OVERALL

(as of 2/29/2024)

Overall, 4 stars, and 3-Year, 4 stars, rated against 95 and 95 products, respectively. Morningstar RatingTM is calculated for products with at least a 3-year history, based on a risk-adjusted return measure (excluding any applicable sale charges) and accounts for variations in a product's monthly performance. 5 stars are assigned to the top 10%; 4 stars to the next 22.5%, 3 stars to the next 35%, 2 stars to the next 22.5% and 1 star to the bottom 10%. ETFs and mutual funds are considered a single population. The Overall Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For more information about these ratings, including their methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures. Ratings for other share classes may vary and are subject to change monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
©2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

95 Products | China Region Category

Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns

Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund (HERIX)

OVERALL

(as of 2/29/2024)

Overall, 4 stars, 3-Year, 4 stars, 5-Year, 3 stars, and 10-Year, 4 stars, rated against 717, 717, 654 and 419 products, respectively. Morningstar RatingTM is calculated for products with at least a 3-year history, based on a risk-adjusted return measure (excluding any applicable sale charges) and accounts for variations in a product's monthly performance. 5 stars are assigned to the top 10%; 4 stars to the next 22.5%, 3 stars to the next 35%, 2 stars to the next 22.5% and 1 star to the bottom 10%. ETFs and mutual funds are considered a single population. The Overall Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For more information about these ratings, including their methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures. Ratings for other share classes may vary and are subject to change monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
©2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

717 Products | Diversified Emerging Mkts Category

Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns

Hartford Global Impact Fund (HGXIX)

OVERALL

(as of 2/29/2024)

Overall, 4 stars, 3-Year, 4 stars, and 5-Year, 4 stars, rated against 135, 135 and 119 products, respectively. Morningstar RatingTM is calculated for products with at least a 3-year history, based on a risk-adjusted return measure (excluding any applicable sale charges) and accounts for variations in a product's monthly performance. 5 stars are assigned to the top 10%; 4 stars to the next 22.5%, 3 stars to the next 35%, 2 stars to the next 22.5% and 1 star to the bottom 10%. ETFs and mutual funds are considered a single population. The Overall Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For more information about these ratings, including their methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures. Ratings for other share classes may vary and are subject to change monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
©2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

135 Products | Global Small/Mid Stock Category

Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns

Hartford Schroders International Stock Fund (SCIEX)

OVERALL

(as of 2/29/2024)

Overall, 5 stars, 3-Year, 3 stars, 5-Year, 5 stars, and 10-Year, 5 stars, rated against 698, 698, 644 and 423 products, respectively. Morningstar RatingTM is calculated for products with at least a 3-year history, based on a risk-adjusted return measure (excluding any applicable sale charges) and accounts for variations in a product's monthly performance. 5 stars are assigned to the top 10%; 4 stars to the next 22.5%, 3 stars to the next 35%, 2 stars to the next 22.5% and 1 star to the bottom 10%. ETFs and mutual funds are considered a single population. The Overall Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For more information about these ratings, including their methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures. Ratings for other share classes may vary and are subject to change monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
©2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

698 Products | Foreign Large Blend Category

Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns

Hartford International Value Fund (HILIX)

OVERALL

(as of 2/29/2024)

Overall, 4 stars, 3-Year, 5 stars, 5-Year, 3 stars, and 10-Year, 5 stars, rated against 340, 340, 319 and 207 products, respectively. Morningstar RatingTM is calculated for products with at least a 3-year history, based on a risk-adjusted return measure (excluding any applicable sale charges) and accounts for variations in a product's monthly performance. 5 stars are assigned to the top 10%; 4 stars to the next 22.5%, 3 stars to the next 35%, 2 stars to the next 22.5% and 1 star to the bottom 10%. ETFs and mutual funds are considered a single population. The Overall Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For more information about these ratings, including their methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures. Ratings for other share classes may vary and are subject to change monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
©2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

340 Products | Foreign Large Value Category

Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns

Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (ROAM)

OVERALL

(as of 2/29/2024)

Overall, 4 stars, 3-Year, 5 stars, and 5-Year, 4 stars, rated against 717, 717 and 654 products, respectively. Morningstar RatingTM is calculated for products with at least a 3-year history, based on a risk-adjusted return measure (excluding any applicable sale charges) and accounts for variations in a product's monthly performance. 5 stars are assigned to the top 10%; 4 stars to the next 22.5%, 3 stars to the next 35%, 2 stars to the next 22.5% and 1 star to the bottom 10%. ETFs and mutual funds are considered a single population. The Overall Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For more information about these ratings, including their methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures. Ratings for other share classes may vary and are subject to change monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.
©2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

717 Products | Diversified Emerging Mkts Category

Based on Risk-Adjusted Returns

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

S&P 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted price index composed of 500 widely held common stocks.

MSCI World ex USA Index captures large and mid cap representation across developed market countries, excluding the US.

Important Risks: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. • Foreign investments may be more volatile and less liquid than US investments and are subject to the risk of currency fluctuations and adverse political, economic and regulatory developments. These risks may be greater, and include additional risks, for investments in emerging markets.

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US and International Markets Have Moved in Cycles (2024)

FAQs

Have US and international markets moved in cycles? ›

US Outperforms

Since 1975, the outperformance cycle for US vs. international stocks has lasted an average of eight years. We're currently 12.8 years into the current cycle of US outperformance based on 5-year monthly rolling returns.

What are the 4 stages of the market cycle? ›

Every market cycle includes four stages: accumulation, markup, distribution, and markdown. If you've ever heard people use terms like “bubble burst”, “crash”, or even “recovery”, what they're referring to are various stages of the market cycle.

How long are market cycles? ›

The economic and market cycles and our emotions

Economic cycles range from 28 months to more than 10 years. Stock market cycles have typically anticipated economic cycles by 6–12 months on average. The cycles are familiar—the economy expands and contracts and the markets rise and fall.

What is the market cycle theory? ›

The four stages of a market cycle include the accumulation, uptrend or mark-up, distribution, and downtrend or markdown phases. Accumulation Phase: Accumulation occurs after the market has bottomed and the innovators and early adopters begin to buy, figuring the worst is over.

Does the market move in cycles? ›

The stock market moves up and down in recurring cycles, gaining ground for a period popularly known as a bull market. Then it reverses and falls for time before heading up again. Generally, a falling market has to drop 20% before it's considered a bear market.

What causes market cycles? ›

There are several reasons for the natural cycles in the financial markets. Chief among them are macroeconomic factors including inflation, interest rates, economic growth rates and unemployment levels. A drop in interest rates will commonly send markets higher as they are perceived to indicate economic growth.

What is the US market cycle? ›

The business cycle is the time is takes the economy to go through all four phases of the cycle: expansion, peak, contraction, and trough. Expansions are times of increasing profits for businesses, rising economic output, and are the phase the U.S. economy spends the most time in.

Which economic cycle are we in now? ›

Stage IV. There is almost no doubt, that we are now in Stage IV of the Business Cycle, as defined by the great cycle guru, Martin Pring.

Why is the market cycle important? ›

Understanding market cycles is important for traders worldwide because it allows them to earn maximum profits from trading stocks, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and currency markets.

What is an example of the market cycle? ›

One of the best examples of the market cycle phenomenon is the effect of the four-year presidential cycle on the stock market, real estate, bonds, and commodities. The theory about this cycle states that economic sacrifices are generally made during the first two years of a president's mandate.

How do market cycles work? ›

A market cycle refers to trends in price action experienced by financial markets that generally repeat over time. For example, market cycles for stocks are measured by the two most recent highs or lows of a benchmark like the S&P 500.

Are we in late market cycle? ›

While there may be a margin of error in our view on just how late we are in the business cycle, there is significant evidence that shows we are not in the early or even mid-cycle, and the risk of inflation is still elevated. The Federal Reserve has raised rates aggressively, seemingly without causing a broad recession.

What are the 5 market cycles? ›

A market cycle has five main phases: Discovery, Momentum, Blow-off, Transition, and Deflation. A full market cycle may last only a few years or a couple of decades, depending on whether it is a cyclical (short-term) or secular (long-term) trend.

How do you predict market cycles? ›

Trend analysis can help you determine the stage and phase of the market cycle, and identify potential reversals or continuations. To analyze trends, you can use various tools, such as trend lines, moving averages, channels, and swing highs and lows.

Where are we now in the business cycle? ›

Stage IV. There is almost no doubt, that we are now in Stage IV of the Business Cycle, as defined by the great cycle guru, Martin Pring.

Will international stocks outperform US stocks in 2024? ›

2024 may be a good time to look for bargains in international stocks that have the long-term potential to deliver higher returns than US stocks. Fidelity's Asset Allocation Research Team (AART) forecasts that international stocks will outperform US stocks over the next 20 years.

What is the 18.6 year real estate cycle? ›

The 18.6-Year Cycle: A Historical Overview: The cycle, as theorized by Fred E. Foldvary, suggests a rhythmic ebb and flow in the real estate market every 18 to 20 years. Traditionally, this cycle encompasses four phases: recovery, expansion, hyper supply, and recession.

What is the late cycle of the US economy? ›

The late cycle is a phase of the business cycle, which is the name that economists give to the pattern of changes in economic activity that take place over time. In the late cycle, economic activity often reaches its peak. Growth slows but remains positive.

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