Summary

• The Hartford International Growth Fund (I share) underperformed the MSCI ACWI ex USA Growth Index during the quarter.
• Weak selection in industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary was partially offset by selection in information technology.
• The Fund's top two relative detractors were out-of-benchmark positions in Flutter Entertainment and Klarna Group.
• Capital was redeployed toward industrial, optical, and infrastructure-linked potential beneficiaries with stronger order cycles and clearer earnings momentum.
• At the end of the period, the Fund's largest overweights were to information technology and communication services.

Market Overview

International equities edged lower in the first quarter of 2026, navigating a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical tensions and renewed inflation concerns. The escalation of military actions in the Middle East triggered a

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