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Hartford International Equity Fund Q4 2025 Commentary

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International equities rose for a third straight quarter in Q4 2025, capping a positive year despite volatility, driven by AI infrastructure spending, strong corporate earnings, and ample liquidity. The Hartford International Equity Fund underperformed its MSCI ACWI ex-USA benchmark during the quarter, lagging broader market gains amid shifting sector dynamics. Central bank policy uncertainty, trade tensions, and geopolitical risks remain key concerns, with fund managers emphasizing risk management amid lingering macroeconomic instability. An AI-driven market bubble is flagged as a potential threat, as surging investments in AI infrastructure raise questions about valuation sustainability and long-term growth prospects. Corporate earnings strength and liquidity conditions supported gains, but managers warn that persistent volatility could challenge momentum in 2026.
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Hartford Funds77 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryInternational equities advanced in the fourth quarter, marking a third consecutive quarterly gain and closing 2025 on a positive note despite intermittent volatility.The Hartford International Equity Fund (I Share) underperformed the MSCI ACWI ex-USA Index during the quarter.Equities extended their gains through the end of 2025, yet we remain focused on managing potential risks amid uncertainty around central bank policy, trade relations, the possibility of an AI-driven bubble, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. vadishzainer/iStock via Getty Images Market Overview International equities advanced in the fourth quarter, marking a third consecutive quarterly gain and closing 2025 on a positive note despite intermittent volatility. Markets were driven higher by robust AI-infrastructure spending, strong corporate earnings, and a liquidityThis article was written byHartford Funds77 FollowersFollowHartford Funds offers a broad range of actively managed and systematic-investing strategies designed to provide solutions for a variety of investment needs. Articles published here provide readers with timely insight on economic, market, and investing trends. For more information visit hartfordfunds.com.

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