The Hartford Mutual Funds is introducing C shares into its family of 10 mutual funds. The new C shares will pay brokers a two percent sales commission and a one percent annual trail beginning in the second year to be paid quarterly. Clients pay a one percent up-front sales load on new investments and an annual one percent 12b-1 fee on total assets. A one percent contingent deferred sales charge is assessed on redemptions within 12 months of new share purchases.
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