Hartford to Liquidate Two U.S. Equity ETFs in December

Hartford Funds has announced plans to close and liquidate two U.S. equity ETFs, the Hartford US Quality Growth ETF (HQGO) and Hartford US Value ETF (VMAX), on or around December 18, 2026. According to a November 12 prospectus supplement, the funds will stop accepting new creation orders after December 11, which is also expected to be their final trading day. HQGO, listed on Nasdaq, targets U.S. quality growth stocks, while VMAX, listed on Cboe BZX, focuses on U.S. value equities. Both funds may begin selling portfolio holdings ahead of liquidation, potentially increasing cash positions and deviating from their investment strategies. Remaining shareholders will receive cash based on the funds' net asset values, with distributions potentially triggering taxable gains or losses. The closures mark a further rationalization of Hartford's systematic ETF lineup.