Hartford Climate Opportunities Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
2026-05-27·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The Hartford Climate Opportunities Fund (I Share) outperformed the MSCI All Country World Index during the quarter.
Stock selection also contributed to returns. Strong selection was experienced within industrials and information technology.
Sector allocation, a result of the portfolio's bottom-up stock-selection process, was the primary driver of relative outperformance.
pcess609/iStock via Getty Images
Market Overview
Global equities fell in the first quarter of 2026, as US-Israeli military actions against Iran triggered a global energy shock, driving oil prices sharply higher and shifting the focus back to inflation and macroeconomic risks. This