ITTTX vs PVSAX Fund Comparison

A comparison between ITTTX and PVSAX based on their expense ratio, growth, holdings and how well they match their benchmark performance.

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Minafi's Take on ITTTX vs PVSAX

Here's an in depth look at the differences between Hartford Multi-Asset Income and Growth Fund Class R5($ITTTX) and Putnam Capital Spectrum Fund Class A($PVSAX).

To start off, here's a look at the basics of each fund. Keep an eye on the FI Score. That's a custom score from 0 to 100 that we generate based on how good this fund is for the casual investor. Most investors only need a handful of total funds in their portfolio. The higher the score, the more likely this is one of those few. Score alone isn't enough! Keep reading on to see how different (or perhaps similar) these two funds are.

  • itttx
  • Mutual Fund
  • Allocation
  • All-In-One

Hartford Multi-Asset Income and Growth Fund Class R5

Expenses: 0.74% (Better than 1% of similar funds)

This is an OK choice for a All-In-One Allocation fund. See why »

  • pvsax
  • Mutual Fund
  • Allocation
  • All-In-One

Putnam Capital Spectrum Fund Class A

Expenses: 0.29% (Better than 1% of similar funds)

This is an OK choice for a All-In-One Allocation fund. See why »

Both $ITTTX and $PVSAX are categorized as Mutual Funds. Mutual funds are often offered by 401(k) platforms and are essentially the same as ETFs. Mutual funds are generally offered by an investment platform – Fidelity has Fidelity mutual funds, Vanguard has Vanguard mutual funds. Mutual funds are ideal for retirement investing since you can invest any amount. That allows you to invest every last cent and benefit from the market.

The biggest disadvantage of mutual funds is that you're usually limited to the funds on your investment platform. If you're investing on Fidelity, you'll want to pick Fidelity mutual funds (or any ETF). Same with Vanguard. Some platforms offer mutual funds from other platforms, but they may charge a purchse or redemption fee. I'd recommend using the same platform as your funds – or stick to ETFs.

To learn more about the difference between these two, you can read about the difference between ETFs and Mutual Funds.

When evaluating a fund, the first things I look at are:

  • What it invests in
  • How much it charges in fees
  • How large the fund is

Let's look into these criteria one by one and see if either of these funds stands out.

Fund Holdings Comparison

Both of these funds are AllocationAll-In-One funds – which means they're likely both investing in about the same investments behind the scenes.

Minafi's FI Score algorithm takes into account the category and market. The more niche a fund is, the lower the score. This doesn't mean it's a worse fund, but it does mean you should stop and make sure this a fund you need to diversify your portfolio.

ITTTXPVSAX
Market Score 6.0 /10 4.4 /10
Category Score 5.0 /10 5.0 /10
Total11.09.4

A score of 10 means this is a solid market and category that almost every investor will want to have investments in. The lower the score, the more specific the investment. These scores are based on when most investors would add these funds to their portfolio. A score of 10 means that this fund (or one like it) belongs in a three-fund portfolio. The lower the score, the farther down in your portfolio a fund would go.

Winner: $ITTTX

Fee Comparison

Fees are one of the biggest killers of portfolio growth. The difference between a 2% fee and a 0.04% fee over 30 years can result in your portfolio having half the total value!

If you're just getting started investing and learning how fees impact your portfolio, I'd encourage you to read through my free investment course (specifically '2.2 - All About Fees') where I go over all the different types of fees you can be charged and how to lower them.

For these two funds, ITTTX has an expense ratio of 0.74% while PVSAX has an expense ratio of 0.29%.

Winner: $PVSAX

Fund Size Comparison

One place these two funds differ is in their total assets under management. This is a good indication of how many other investors trust this fund. A large fund by itself doesn't mean it's a good fund, but it is one thing to consider when figuring out how to choose the right fund.

In the case of these two funds, ITTTX is a medium fund with 864 Million in assets under management. PVSAX, on the other hand, is a small fund with 398 Million in assets under management.

Winner: $ITTTX, Hartford Multi-Asset Income and Growth Fund Class R5

Which Should You Choose? ITTTX or PVSAX?

Since both of these funds are AllocationAll-In-One funds, you'll most likely only need to invest in one of these funds – not both. Running both of these funds through Minafi's FI Score algorithm, gives ITTTX a score of 50 and PVSAX a score of 63.

Since both of these have a similar FI Score, the difference between these two if minimal. A higher FI Score doesn't mean future growth will be higher, but it does mean that it better fits criteria for a good fund. Neither of these funds has an FI Score above 90 – which is a red flag. I'd look into more funds to find one with a higher FI Score.

Winner: Neither, I'd research more funds if you're looking to invest for retirement.

$ITTTX

Hartford Multi-Asset Income and Growth Fund Class R5

50

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Ratings
Rating TypeRating
Expense Ratio Score6/10
Expense Rating3/10
Market Score6/10
Category Score5/10
Overview
OverviewDetails
Fund TypeMutual Fund
Inception DateJul-22-1996
ExchangeNMFQS
Expense Ratio0.740%
Net Assets864 Million
Yield4.04%
Holdings
DescriptionInfo
MarketAllocation
CategoryAll-In-One
Sectors
  • Basic Materials 2.79%
  • Communication Services 9.78%
  • Consumer Cyclical 17.86%
  • Consumer Defensive 13.63%
  • Energy 6.23%
  • Financial Services 7.29%
  • Healthcare 9.28%
  • Industrials 4.89%
  • Real Estate 14.44%
  • Technology 10.20%
  • Utilities 3.62%
Regions
  • Africa/Middle East 0.36%
  • Asia Developed 2.31%
  • Asia Emerging 15.39%
  • Europe Developed 24.53%
  • Europe Emerging 0.85%
  • Japan 5.82%
  • Latin America 0.15%
  • North America 43.72%
  • United Kingdom 4.61%

$PVSAX

Putnam Capital Spectrum Fund Class A

63

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Ratings
Rating TypeRating
Expense Ratio Score9/10
Expense Rating7/10
Market Score4/10
Category Score5/10
Overview
OverviewDetails
Fund TypeMutual Fund
Inception DateMay-18-2009
ExchangeNMFQS
Expense Ratio0.290%
Net Assets398 Million
Yield1.04%
Holdings
DescriptionInfo
MarketAllocation
CategoryAll-In-One
Sectors
  • Basic Materials 9.10%
  • Communication Services 20.75%
  • Consumer Cyclical 5.73%
  • Consumer Defensive 2.55%
  • Energy 7.65%
  • Financial Services 4.58%
  • Healthcare 25.86%
  • Industrials 8.04%
  • Real Estate 0.57%
  • Technology 15.17%
  • Utilities 0.00%
Regions
  • Africa/Middle East 0.60%
  • Asia Emerging 3.54%
  • Australasia 0.85%
  • Europe Emerging 0.04%
  • Latin America 0.07%
  • North America 90.71%
  • United Kingdom 4.19%

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