HOOFX

About HOOFX

The Hartford Schroders US Small Cap Opportunities Fund F is a mutual fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small capitalization companies based in the United States. Managed by portfolio professionals from Schroders, the fund utilizes a disciplined investment process aimed at identifying companies with compelling growth prospects, limited downside volatility, and unique, idiosyncratic growth characteristics. Its diversified portfolio typically holds 80–85 stocks, deploying an active, blend-style approach that incorporates both growth and value attributes across sectors such as technology, healthcare, industrials, and financial services. With approximately 97% of assets allocated to equities, the fund maintains a strong focus on small-cap firms with a median market capitalization around $3.1 billion. The strategy is supported by a seasoned team with over two decades of experience each, leveraging Schroders’ global research capabilities. The fund’s investment process emphasizes risk management while seeking to capture the long-term growth potential of smaller US companies, playing a significant role for investors aiming to diversify and enhance their equity exposure in the small-cap segment of the market.