497

Don Felice

Special Counsel

T. 215-979-3884

F. 215-988-4320

dfelice@mccarter.com

McCarter & English, LLP

BNY Mellon Center

1735 Market Street - Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7501

T. 215.979.3800

F. 215.979.3899

www.mccarter.com

BOSTON

HARTFORD

NEW YORK

NEWARK

PHILADELPHIA

STAMFORD

WILMINGTON

November 18, 2013

Division of Investment Management

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: HC Capital Trust (“Registrant”)

1933 Act Registration No. 33 87762

1940 Act Registration No. 811 8918

Ladies and Gentlemen:

On behalf of the above-referenced Registrant, please find enclosed herewith for filing the interactive data file included as an exhibit to this filing relating to the prospectuses supplement for the Registrant that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 497(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on November 6, 2013 (Accession No. 0001193125-13-430114), which is incorporated herein by reference.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Don Felice

Don Felice

Enclosure

cc: Colette Bull – Hirtle Callaghan & Co, Inc.

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HC CAPITAL TRUST

Prospectus Date

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Nov. 01, 2013

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

Risk/Return:

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The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

Objective [Heading]

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Investment Objective

Objective, Primary [Text Block]

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The investment objective of The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio is to provide a moderate and sustainable level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital by investing in a diversified portfolio of primarily U.S. Treasury and government related fixed income securities.

Expense [Heading]

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Fees and Expenses

Expense Narrative [Text Block]

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The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]

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Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment, expressed as a percentage of offering price)

Operating Expenses Caption [Text]

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Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Portfolio Turnover [Heading]

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Portfolio Turnover

Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 41.62% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

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41.62%

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Example:

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

Strategy Narrative [Text Block]

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The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a portfolio of U.S. fixed income securities issued or fully guaranteed by the U.S. Government, Federal Agencies, or sponsored agencies. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. In general the portfolio will maintain aggregate characteristics similar to the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index. Securities held by the Portfolio will be rated investment grade or better by at least two rating agencies at the time of purchase if not rated by an agency, of comparable credit quality as determined by the Specialist Manager at the time of purchase. Overall credit quality of the Portfolio will be maintained at a level substantially equal to that of the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index. The Portfolio will attempt to be fully invested at all times in U.S. Government fixed income securities, but may hold cash positions at times to adjust the duration of the Portfolio to more closely approximate that of the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index, to replicate the interest rate sensitivity of the securities in the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index, or to approximate the exposure to cash in the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index from coupon payments, principal payments or called securities. The Portfolio intends to maintain an effective dollar weighted average portfolio maturity similar to that of the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index, which was 6.08 years as of June 30, 2013. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in U.S. fixed income securities issued or fully guaranteed by the U.S. Government, Federal Agencies, or sponsored agencies.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Risk [Heading]

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Principal Investment Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income. This risk should be low for the Portfolio as it invests mainly in securities that are not callable.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF's shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF's shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF's shares; (4) failure of the ETF's shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Interest Rate Risk – One of the primary risks associated with an investment in the Portfolio is the risk that the value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio will decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. Accordingly, the yield of the Portfolio can be expected to be somewhat more volatile in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term investment vehicles.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]

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Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The chart and table below show how The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on December 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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The chart and table below show how The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on December 6, 2010.

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was -2.08%.

Best quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	5.82%
Worst quarter:	1st Qtr. 2012	(1.13)%

Performance Table Heading

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Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

Performance Table Narrative

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | HC Strategic Shares

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Maximum Sales Charges

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none

Maximum Redemption Fee

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none

Management Fees

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0.11%

Other Expenses

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0.06%

Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

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0.17%

1 Year

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$ 17

3 Years

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55

5 Years

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96

10 Years

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$ 217

2011

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8.71%

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2012

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1.88%

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Year to Date Return, Label

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before-tax return

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2013

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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(2.08%)

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

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Best quarter:

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2011

Highest Quarterly Return

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5.82%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

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Worst quarter:

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

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Mar. 31, 2012

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(1.13%)

One Year

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1.88%

Since Inception

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4.49%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions | HC Strategic Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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0.93%

Since Inception

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3.44%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | HC Strategic Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

1.64%

Since Inception

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3.31%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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2.02%

Since Inception

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4.66%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio’s fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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Nov. 01, 2013

HC Advisors Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

Risk/Return:

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Risk/Return [Heading]

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The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

Objective [Heading]

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Investment Objective

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The investment objective of The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Expense [Heading]

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Fees and Expenses

Expense Narrative [Text Block]

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The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Advisors Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]

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Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Operating Expenses Caption [Text]

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Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Portfolio Turnover [Heading]

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Portfolio Turnover

Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 34.45% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

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34.45%

Expense Example [Heading]

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Example:

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

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The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with its objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $3.3 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Risk [Heading]

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Principal Investment Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]

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Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The chart and table below show how The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares inception on July 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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The chart and table below show how The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares inception on July 6, 2010.

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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The Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 29.07%.

Best quarter:	4th Qtr. 2011	13.84%
Worst quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	(21.02)%

Performance Table Heading

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Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

Performance Table Narrative

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

HC Advisors Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | HC Advisors Shares

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Maximum Sales Charges

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none

Maximum Redemption Fee

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none

Management Fees (based on asset allocations among Specialist Managers, see “Advisory Services – Specialist Managers”)

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0.51%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

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0.25%

Other Expenses

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.06%

Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

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0.82%

1 Year

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$ 84

3 Years

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262

5 Years

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455

10 Years

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$ 1,014

2011

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(5.57%)

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2012

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16.82%

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Year to Date Return, Label

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before-tax return

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2013

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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29.07%

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

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Best quarter:

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

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Dec. 31, 2011

Highest Quarterly Return

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13.84%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

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Worst quarter:

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Sep. 30, 2011

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(21.02%)

One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

16.82%

Since Inception

rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception

16.47%

Inception Date

rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate

Jul. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions | HC Advisors Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

16.65%

Since Inception

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16.35%

Inception Date

rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate

Jul. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | HC Advisors Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

11.16%

Since Inception

rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception

14.22%

Inception Date

rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate

Jul. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

16.35%

Since Inception

rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception

17.37%

Inception Date

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Jul. 06, 2010

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Advisors Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

Investment Objective

The investment objective of The Institutional Small Capitalization - Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses

The fee table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Advisors Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees	HC Advisors Shares The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Maximum Sales Charges	none
Maximum Redemption Fee	none

Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses	HC Advisors Shares The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Management Fees (based on asset allocations among Specialist Managers, see “Advisory Services – Specialist Managers”)	0.68%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees	0.25%
Other Expenses	0.06%
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses	0.99%

Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example (USD $)	HC Advisors Shares The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
1 Year	101
3 Years	315
5 Years	547
10 Years	1,213

Portfolio Turnover

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 58.43% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with this objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $33 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Principal Investment Risks

Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

The chart and table below show how The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares inception on July 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

The Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 30.40%.

Best quarter:	1st Qtr. 2012	14.85%
Worst quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	(20.63)%

Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Average Annual Total Returns HC Advisors Shares	One Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio	16.31%	15.92%	Jul. 06, 2010
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions	16.19%	15.82%	Jul. 06, 2010
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares	10.76%	13.73%	Jul. 06, 2010
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.35%	17.37%	Jul. 06, 2010

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio’s fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

Investment Objective

The investment objective of The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio is to provide a moderate and sustainable level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital by investing in a diversified portfolio of primarily U.S. Treasury and government related fixed income securities.

Fees and Expenses

The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment, expressed as a percentage of offering price)

Shareholder Fees	HC Strategic Shares The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
Maximum Sales Charges	none
Maximum Redemption Fee	none

Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses	HC Strategic Shares The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
Management Fees	0.11%
Other Expenses	0.06%
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses	0.17%

Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example (USD $)	HC Strategic Shares The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
1 Year	17
3 Years	55
5 Years	96
10 Years	217

Portfolio Turnover

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 41.62% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a portfolio of U.S. fixed income securities issued or fully guaranteed by the U.S. Government, Federal Agencies, or sponsored agencies. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. In general the portfolio will maintain aggregate characteristics similar to the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index. Securities held by the Portfolio will be rated investment grade or better by at least two rating agencies at the time of purchase if not rated by an agency, of comparable credit quality as determined by the Specialist Manager at the time of purchase. Overall credit quality of the Portfolio will be maintained at a level substantially equal to that of the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index. The Portfolio will attempt to be fully invested at all times in U.S. Government fixed income securities, but may hold cash positions at times to adjust the duration of the Portfolio to more closely approximate that of the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index, to replicate the interest rate sensitivity of the securities in the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index, or to approximate the exposure to cash in the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index from coupon payments, principal payments or called securities. The Portfolio intends to maintain an effective dollar weighted average portfolio maturity similar to that of the Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index, which was 6.08 years as of June 30, 2013. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in U.S. fixed income securities issued or fully guaranteed by the U.S. Government, Federal Agencies, or sponsored agencies.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Principal Investment Risks

Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income. This risk should be low for the Portfolio as it invests mainly in securities that are not callable.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF's shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF's shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF's shares; (4) failure of the ETF's shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Interest Rate Risk – One of the primary risks associated with an investment in the Portfolio is the risk that the value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio will decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. Accordingly, the yield of the Portfolio can be expected to be somewhat more volatile in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term investment vehicles.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

The chart and table below show how The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on December 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was -2.08%.

Best quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	5.82%
Worst quarter:	1st Qtr. 2012	(1.13)%

Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Average Annual Total Returns HC Strategic Shares	One Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio	1.88%	4.49%	Dec. 06, 2010
The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions	0.93%	3.44%	Dec. 06, 2010
The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares	1.64%	3.31%	Dec. 06, 2010
The U.S. Government Fixed Income Securities Portfolio Barclays Capital U.S. Government Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	2.02%	4.66%	Dec. 06, 2010

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio’s fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

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The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

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Investment Objective

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The investment objective of The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio is to provide a moderate and sustainable level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations.

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The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 52.16% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

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The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e. at least 80% of net assets) in a portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. In general the portfolio will maintain aggregate characteristics similar to the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index. Securities held by the Portfolio will be rated investment-grade or better by one of the established rating agencies or, if not rated by an agency, of comparable credit quality as determined by the Specialist Manager at the time of purchase. Securities held by the Portfolio which are downgraded below investment-grade by all ratings agencies may be retained up to a maximum market value of 5% of the Portfolio. Securities purchased for the Portfolio will have varying maturities, but under normal circumstances the Portfolio will have an effective dollar weighted average portfolio maturity of between nine and twelve years. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. The Portfolio may also invest up to 20% of its assets in municipal bonds (i.e., debt securities issued by municipalities and related entities). The Portfolio may invest in fixed income securities of foreign issuers.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Risk [Heading]

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Principal Investment Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are especially sensitive to prepayment.

• Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Interest Rate Risk – One of the primary risks associated with an investment in the Portfolio is the risk that the value of securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, will decline with changes in interest rates. Treasury inflation protected securities (“TIPS”) can also exhibit price movements as a result of changing inflation expectations and seasonal inflation patterns. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. Accordingly, the yield of the Portfolio can be expected to be somewhat more volatile in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term investment vehicles. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

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Performance.

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The chart and table below show how The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on December 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

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Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

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Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

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The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was -3.76%.

Best quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	4.37%
Worst quarter:	1st Qtr. 2011	0.22%

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Average Annual Total Returns
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Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | HC Strategic Shares

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Management Fees

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0.27%

Other Expenses

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0.06%

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0.33%

1 Year

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$ 34

3 Years

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106

5 Years

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185

10 Years

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$ 418

2011

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9.10%

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2012

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8.34%

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before-tax return

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Sep. 30, 2013

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(3.76%)

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Best quarter:

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Sep. 30, 2011

Highest Quarterly Return

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4.37%

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Worst quarter:

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Mar. 31, 2011

Lowest Quarterly Return

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0.22%

One Year

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8.34%

Since Inception

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7.94%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions | HC Strategic Shares

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One Year

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6.53%

Since Inception

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6.27%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | HC Strategic Shares

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One Year

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5.79%

Since Inception

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5.88%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

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One Year

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9.82%

Since Inception

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8.41%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio’s fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Advisors Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

Investment Objective

The investment objective of The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses

The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Advisors Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees	HC Advisors Shares The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Maximum Sales Charges	none
Maximum Redemption Fee	none

Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses	HC Advisors Shares The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Management Fees (based on asset allocations among Specialist Managers, see “Advisory Services – Specialist Managers”)	0.51%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees	0.25%
Other Expenses	0.06%
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses	0.82%

Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example (USD $)	HC Advisors Shares The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
1 Year	84
3 Years	262
5 Years	455
10 Years	1,014

Portfolio Turnover

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 34.45% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with its objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $3.3 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Principal Investment Risks

Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

The chart and table below show how The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares inception on July 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

The Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 29.07%.

Best quarter:	4th Qtr. 2011	13.84%
Worst quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	(21.02)%

Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Average Annual Total Returns HC Advisors Shares	One Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio	16.82%	16.47%	Jul. 06, 2010
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions	16.65%	16.35%	Jul. 06, 2010
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares	11.16%	14.22%	Jul. 06, 2010
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.35%	17.37%	Jul. 06, 2010

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Strategic Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

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The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

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Investment Objective

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The investment objective of The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

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Fees and Expenses

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The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

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Shareholder Fees
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Annual Operating Expenses
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Portfolio Turnover

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 34.45% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

Strategy Narrative [Text Block]

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The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with its objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $3.3 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Risk [Heading]

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Principal Investment Risks

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Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

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As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

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Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The chart and table below show how The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each of the last ten full calendar years. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

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The chart and table below show how The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each of the last ten full calendar years.

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Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 29.12%.

Best quarter:	2nd Qtr. 2003	23.33%
Worst quarter:	4th Qtr. 2008	(26.29)%

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Average Annual Total Returns
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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

Performance Table Narrative

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

HC Strategic Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | HC Strategic Shares

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Maximum Sales Charges

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none

Maximum Redemption Fee

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none

Management Fees (based on asset allocations among Specialist Managers, see “Advisory Services – Specialist Managers”)

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0.51%

Other Expenses

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0.06%

Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

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0.57%

1 Year

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$ 58

3 Years

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183

5 Years

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318

10 Years

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$ 714

2003

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50.09%

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2004

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13.03%

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2005

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11.02%

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2006

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14.40%

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2007

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6.56%

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2008

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(37.80%)

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2009

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28.55%

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2010

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24.46%

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2011

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(5.49%)

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2012

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16.71%

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before-tax return

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Sep. 30, 2013

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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29.12%

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Best quarter:

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Jun. 30, 2003

Highest Quarterly Return

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23.33%

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Worst quarter:

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Dec. 31, 2008

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(26.29%)

One Year

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16.71%

Five Years

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1.88%

Ten Years

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9.68%

HC Strategic Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions | HC Strategic Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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16.54%

Five Years

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1.80%

Ten Years

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8.80%

HC Strategic Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | HC Strategic Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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11.09%

Five Years

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1.60%

Ten Years

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8.36%

HC Strategic Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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16.35%

Five Years

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3.56%

Ten Years

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9.72%

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Strategic Shares | The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

Investment Objective

The investment objective of The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses

The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees	HC Strategic Shares The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Maximum Sales Charges	none
Maximum Redemption Fee	none

Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses	HC Strategic Shares The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Management Fees (based on asset allocations among Specialist Managers, see “Advisory Services – Specialist Managers”)	0.51%
Other Expenses	0.06%
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses	0.57%

Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example (USD $)	HC Strategic Shares The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
1 Year	58
3 Years	183
5 Years	318
10 Years	714

Portfolio Turnover

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 34.45% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with its objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $3.3 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Principal Investment Risks

Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

The chart and table below show how The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each of the last ten full calendar years. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 29.12%.

Best quarter:	2nd Qtr. 2003	23.33%
Worst quarter:	4th Qtr. 2008	(26.29)%

Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Average Annual Total Returns HC Strategic Shares	One Year	Five Years	Ten Years
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio	16.71%	1.88%	9.68%
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions	16.54%	1.80%	8.80%
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares	11.09%	1.60%	8.36%
The Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.35%	3.56%	9.72%

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Strategic Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

Investment Objective

The investment objective of The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio is to provide a moderate and sustainable level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations.

Fees and Expenses

The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment, expressed as a percentage of offering price)

Shareholder Fees	HC Strategic Shares The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
Maximum Sales Charges	none
Maximum Redemption Fee	none

Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses	HC Strategic Shares The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
Management Fees	0.27%
Other Expenses	0.06%
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses	0.33%

Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example (USD $)	HC Strategic Shares The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
1 Year	34
3 Years	106
5 Years	185
10 Years	418

Portfolio Turnover

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 52.16% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e. at least 80% of net assets) in a portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. In general the portfolio will maintain aggregate characteristics similar to the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index. Securities held by the Portfolio will be rated investment-grade or better by one of the established rating agencies or, if not rated by an agency, of comparable credit quality as determined by the Specialist Manager at the time of purchase. Securities held by the Portfolio which are downgraded below investment-grade by all ratings agencies may be retained up to a maximum market value of 5% of the Portfolio. Securities purchased for the Portfolio will have varying maturities, but under normal circumstances the Portfolio will have an effective dollar weighted average portfolio maturity of between nine and twelve years. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. The Portfolio may also invest up to 20% of its assets in municipal bonds (i.e., debt securities issued by municipalities and related entities). The Portfolio may invest in fixed income securities of foreign issuers.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Principal Investment Risks

Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are especially sensitive to prepayment.

• Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Interest Rate Risk – One of the primary risks associated with an investment in the Portfolio is the risk that the value of securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, will decline with changes in interest rates. Treasury inflation protected securities (“TIPS”) can also exhibit price movements as a result of changing inflation expectations and seasonal inflation patterns. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. Accordingly, the yield of the Portfolio can be expected to be somewhat more volatile in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term investment vehicles. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

The chart and table below show how The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on December 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was -3.76%.

Best quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	4.37%
Worst quarter:	1st Qtr. 2011	0.22%

Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Average Annual Total Returns HC Strategic Shares	One Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio	8.34%	7.94%	Dec. 06, 2010
The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions	6.53%	6.27%	Dec. 06, 2010
The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares	5.79%	5.88%	Dec. 06, 2010
The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	9.82%	8.41%	Dec. 06, 2010

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio’s fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC CAPITAL TRUST

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Nov. 01, 2013

HC Strategic Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

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The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

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The investment objective of The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

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The fee table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

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Portfolio Turnover

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 58.43% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

Strategy Narrative [Text Block]

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The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with this objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $33 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Risk [Heading]

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Principal Investment Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

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Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The chart and table below show how The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on August 15, 2008. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

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The chart and table below show how The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on August 15, 2008.

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 30.31%.

Best quarter:	2nd Qtr. 2009	19.99%
Worst quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	(20.63)%

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Average Annual Total Returns
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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

Performance Table Narrative

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

HC Strategic Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | HC Strategic Shares

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Maximum Sales Charges

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none

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none

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0.68%

Other Expenses

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0.06%

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0.74%

1 Year

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$ 76

3 Years

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237

5 Years

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411

10 Years

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$ 918

2009

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27.34%

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2010

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24.07%

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2011

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(6.08%)

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2012

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16.40%

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before-tax return

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Sep. 30, 2013

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30.31%

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Best quarter:

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Jun. 30, 2009

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19.99%

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Worst quarter:

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Sep. 30, 2011

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(20.63%)

One Year

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16.40%

Since Inception

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2.60%

Inception Date

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Aug. 15, 2008

HC Strategic Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions | HC Strategic Shares

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One Year

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16.27%

Since Inception

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2.51%

Inception Date

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Aug. 15, 2008

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One Year

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10.82%

Since Inception

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2.21%

Inception Date

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Aug. 15, 2008

HC Strategic Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

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One Year

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16.35%

Since Inception

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4.28%

Inception Date

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Aug. 15, 2008

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Strategic Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

Investment Objective

The investment objective of The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses

The fee table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Strategic Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment)

Shareholder Fees	HC Strategic Shares The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Maximum Sales Charges	none
Maximum Redemption Fee	none

Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses	HC Strategic Shares The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
Management Fees (based on asset allocations among Specialist Managers, see “Advisory Services – Specialist Managers”)	0.68%
Other Expenses	0.06%
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses	0.74%

Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example (USD $)	HC Strategic Shares The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio
1 Year	76
3 Years	237
5 Years	411
10 Years	918

Portfolio Turnover

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 58.43% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with this objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $33 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Principal Investment Risks

Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

The chart and table below show how The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s inception on August 15, 2008. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 30.31%.

Best quarter:	2nd Qtr. 2009	19.99%
Worst quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	(20.63)%

Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Average Annual Total Returns HC Strategic Shares	One Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio	16.40%	2.60%	Aug. 15, 2008
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions	16.27%	2.51%	Aug. 15, 2008
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares	10.82%	2.21%	Aug. 15, 2008
The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	16.35%	4.28%	Aug. 15, 2008

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Advisors Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

Investment Objective

The investment objective of The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio is to provide a moderate and sustainable level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations.

Fees and Expenses

The fee tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Advisors Shares of the Portfolio.

Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment, expressed as a percentage of offering price)

Shareholder Fees	HC Advisors Shares The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
Maximum Sales Charges	none
Maximum Redemption Fee	none

Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses	HC Advisors Shares The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
Management Fees	0.27%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees	0.25%
Other Expenses	0.06%
Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses	0.58%

Example:

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example (USD $)	HC Advisors Shares The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio
1 Year	59
3 Years	186
5 Years	324
10 Years	726

Portfolio Turnover

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 52.16% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e. at least 80% of net assets) in a portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. In general the portfolio will maintain aggregate characteristics similar to the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index. Securities held by the Portfolio will be rated investment-grade or better by one of the established rating agencies or, if not rated by an agency, of comparable credit quality as determined by the Specialist Manager at the time of purchase. Securities held by the Portfolio which are downgraded below investment-grade by all ratings agencies may be retained up to a maximum market value of 5% of the Portfolio. Securities purchased for the Portfolio will have varying maturities, but under normal circumstances the Portfolio will have an effective dollar weighted average portfolio maturity of between nine and twelve years. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. The Portfolio may also invest up to 20% of its assets in municipal bonds (i.e., debt securities issued by municipalities and related entities). The Portfolio may invest in fixed income securities of foreign issuers.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Principal Investment Risks

Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are especially sensitive to prepayment.

• Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Interest Rate Risk – One of the primary risks associated with an investment in the Portfolio is the risk that the value of securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, will decline with changes in interest rates. Treasury inflation protected securities (“TIPS”) can also exhibit price movements as a result of changing inflation expectations and seasonal inflation patterns. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. Accordingly, the yield of the Portfolio can be expected to be somewhat more volatile in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term investment vehicles. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

The chart and table below show how The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares inception on December 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future. A full calendar year of performance is not yet available for the HC Advisors Shares class. The performance shown below is that of HC Strategic Shares and has not been adjusted to reflect HC Advisors Shares expenses, which are higher. If it had been, performance would have been lower.

Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was -3.76%.

Best quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	4.37%
Worst quarter:	1st Qtr. 2011	0.22%

Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Average Annual Total Returns HC Advisors Shares The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio	One Year	Since Inception	Inception Date
HC Strategic Shares	8.34%	7.94%	Dec. 06, 2010
HC Strategic Shares - After Taxes on Distributions	6.53%	6.27%	Dec. 06, 2010
HC Strategic Shares - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares	5.79%	5.88%	Dec. 06, 2010
Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)	9.82%	8.41%	Dec. 06, 2010

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC CAPITAL TRUST

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HC Advisors Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

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The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio

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Investment Objective

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The investment objective of The Institutional Small Capitalization - Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation.

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The fee table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold HC Advisors Shares of the Portfolio.

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Portfolio Turnover

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 58.43% of the average value of its portfolio.

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Example:

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

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The Portfolio invests primarily (i.e., at least 80% of its net assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of “small cap” and “mid cap” issuers. The Portfolio is designed to invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers which have market capitalizations that are comparable to the capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index at the time of purchase. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in equity securities of “small cap” issuers. Consistent with this objective the Portfolio will invest in both dividend paying securities and securities that do not pay dividends. Also, consistent with their respective investment styles, the Portfolio’s Specialist Managers may use instruments such as option or futures contracts in order to gain market exposure pending investment or to hedge against fluctuations in market price of the securities in which the Portfolio invests. As of August 31, 2013, the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 2000^® Index was between approximately $129 million and $33 billion. Companies with a market capitalization between $5 billion and $15 billion would likely be included in the “mid cap” range. Additionally, a portion of the Portfolio is managed using a “passive” or “index” investment approach designed to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmark index and, from time to time, one or more identifiable subsets or other portions of that index.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Risk [Heading]

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Principal Investment Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Derivative Risk – The value of derivative instruments, including option and futures contracts, may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Some derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

• Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

• Multi-Manager Risk – The risk that the Trust may be unable to (a) identify and retain Specialist Managers who achieve superior investment records relative to other similar investments, (b) pair Specialist Managers that have complementary investment styles, or (c) effectively allocate Portfolio assets among Specialist Managers to enhance the return and reduce the volatility that would typically be expected of any one management style. A multi-manager Portfolio may, under certain circumstances, incur trading costs that might not occur in a Portfolio that is served by a single Specialist Manager.

• Mid Cap Risk – These companies may have greater financial resources, markets and depth of management than companies in the small cap universe and may be less likely to experience the rapid growth that small cap investors seek.

• Passive Investing Risk – A portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

• Small Cap Risk – Small cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. They may also be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. Small cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

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Performance.

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The chart and table below show how The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares inception on July 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

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The chart and table below show how The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares inception on July 6, 2010.

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

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The Portfolio’s HC Advisors Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was 30.40%.

Best quarter:	1st Qtr. 2012	14.85%
Worst quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	(20.63)%

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Average Annual Total Returns
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Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Performance Table Narrative

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

HC Advisors Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | HC Advisors Shares

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0.68%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

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0.25%

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0.06%

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0.99%

1 Year

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$ 101

3 Years

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315

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547

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$ 1,213

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2012

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Sep. 30, 2013

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30.40%

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Best quarter:

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Mar. 31, 2012

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14.85%

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Worst quarter:

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Sep. 30, 2011

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(20.63%)

One Year

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16.31%

Since Inception

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15.92%

Inception Date

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Jul. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions | HC Advisors Shares

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One Year

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16.19%

Since Inception

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15.82%

Inception Date

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Jul. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | HC Advisors Shares

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10.76%

Since Inception

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13.73%

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Jul. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The Institutional Small Capitalization – Mid Capitalization Equity Portfolio | Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

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One Year

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16.35%

Since Inception

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17.37%

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Jul. 06, 2010

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio’s fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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HC Advisors Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

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The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio

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Investment Objective

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The investment objective of The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio is to provide a moderate and sustainable level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations.

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Shareholder Fees
(fees paid directly from your investment, expressed as a percentage of offering price)

Operating Expenses Caption [Text]

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Annual Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Portfolio Turnover [Heading]

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Portfolio Turnover

Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

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The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio’s turnover was 52.16% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

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52.16%

Expense Example [Heading]

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Example:

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual cost may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

Strategy Narrative [Text Block]

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The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily (i.e. at least 80% of net assets) in a portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. In the unlikely event that a change in this investment policy is adopted by the Board of Trustees, shareholders will receive at least 60 days prior written notice before such change is implemented. In general the portfolio will maintain aggregate characteristics similar to the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index. Securities held by the Portfolio will be rated investment-grade or better by one of the established rating agencies or, if not rated by an agency, of comparable credit quality as determined by the Specialist Manager at the time of purchase. Securities held by the Portfolio which are downgraded below investment-grade by all ratings agencies may be retained up to a maximum market value of 5% of the Portfolio. Securities purchased for the Portfolio will have varying maturities, but under normal circumstances the Portfolio will have an effective dollar weighted average portfolio maturity of between nine and twelve years. The Portfolio may invest in securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, that invest in investment grade fixed income securities issued by U.S. corporations. The Portfolio may also invest up to 20% of its assets in municipal bonds (i.e., debt securities issued by municipalities and related entities). The Portfolio may invest in fixed income securities of foreign issuers.

The Portfolio is authorized to operate on a multi-manager basis. This means that a single Portfolio may be managed by more than one Specialist Manager. The multi-manager structure is generally designed to provide investors access to broadly diversified investment styles. The Trust seeks to engage skilled Specialist Managers to provide a broad exposure to the relevant asset class and returns in excess of the Portfolio’s benchmark over time.

Risk [Heading]

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Principal Investment Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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Investing in the Portfolio involves risks common to any investment in securities. As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

• Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are especially sensitive to prepayment.

• Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

• Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment by the Portfolio in ETFs generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in other investment companies. In addition, an ETF may be subject to the following: (1) a discount of the ETF’s shares to its net asset value; (2) failure to develop or maintain an active trading market for the ETF’s shares; (3) the listing exchange halting trading of the ETF’s shares; (4) failure of the ETF’s shares to track the referenced asset; and (5) holding troubled securities in the referenced index or basket of investments.

• Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

• Interest Rate Risk – One of the primary risks associated with an investment in the Portfolio is the risk that the value of securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, will decline with changes in interest rates. Treasury inflation protected securities (“TIPS”) can also exhibit price movements as a result of changing inflation expectations and seasonal inflation patterns. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. Accordingly, the yield of the Portfolio can be expected to be somewhat more volatile in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term investment vehicles. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates.

• Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, if the Fund acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Fund (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

• Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

• Management Risk – The risk that investment strategies employed in the investment selection process may not result in an increase in the value of your investment or in overall performance equal to other investments.

• Market Risk – The value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline in response to general market and economic conditions or conditions that affect specific market sectors or individual companies.

There is no guarantee that the Portfolio will meet its goals. It is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As is the case with any investment, your investment in the Portfolio involves the risk that you may lose money on your investment.

Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]

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Performance Bar Chart and Table

Performance.

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The chart and table below show how The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares inception on December 6, 2010. The table accompanying the bar chart compares the Portfolio’s performance over time on a before and after-tax basis to that of a broad based market index. Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future. A full calendar year of performance is not yet available for the HC Advisors Shares class. The performance shown below is that of HC Strategic Shares and has not been adjusted to reflect HC Advisors Shares expenses, which are higher. If it had been, performance would have been lower.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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The chart and table below show how The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio has performed, and how its performance has varied, from year to year. The bar chart shows returns on a before-tax basis and gives some indication of risk by showing changes in the Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares yearly performance for each full calendar year since the Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares inception on December 6, 2010.

Performance One Year or Less [Text]

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A full calendar year of performance is not yet available for the HC Advisors Shares class.

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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Of course, past performance, before and after taxes, does not indicate how the Portfolio will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year-by-Year Total Returns as of 12/31

Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]

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The performance shown below is that of HC Strategic Shares and has not been adjusted to reflect HC Advisors Shares expenses, which are higher. If it had been, performance would have been lower.

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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The Portfolio’s HC Strategic Shares before-tax return for the period from January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 (non-annualized) was -3.76%.

Best quarter:	3rd Qtr. 2011	4.37%
Worst quarter:	1st Qtr. 2011	0.22%

Performance Table Heading

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Average Annual Total Returns
(for the periods ended 12/31/12)

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

Performance Table Narrative

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After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual Federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as qualified retirement plans.

HC Advisors Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | HC Advisors Shares

Risk/Return:

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Maximum Sales Charges

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none

Maximum Redemption Fee

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none

Management Fees

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0.27%

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees

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0.25%

Other Expenses

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0.06%

Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses

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0.58%

1 Year

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$ 59

3 Years

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186

5 Years

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324

10 Years

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$ 726

HC Advisors Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | HC Strategic Shares

Risk/Return:

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2011

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9.10%

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2012

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8.34%

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Year to Date Return, Label

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before-tax return

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2013

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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(3.76%)

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

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Best quarter:

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2011

Highest Quarterly Return

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4.37%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

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Worst quarter:

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

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Mar. 31, 2011

Lowest Quarterly Return

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0.22%

One Year

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8.34%

Since Inception

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7.94%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions | HC Strategic Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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6.53%

Since Inception

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6.27%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | - After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | HC Strategic Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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5.79%

Since Inception

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5.88%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

HC Advisors Shares | The U.S. Corporate Fixed Income Securities Portfolio | Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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9.82%

Since Inception

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8.41%

Inception Date

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Dec. 06, 2010

[1] Results shown on a calendar year basis; the Portfolio's fiscal year, however, is June 30.

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