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Hartford Life Insurance Company

200 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06089

July 5, 2012

VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Investment Management

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re:	The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. on behalf of
	The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund	The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund
	The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund	The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund
	The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund	The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund
	The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund	The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund
	The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund	The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund
	The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund	The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund

File Nos. 333-02381/811-07589

Dear Sir or Madam:

On behalf of the registrant listed above and pursuant to Rule 497(e) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, attached for filing are exhibits containing interactive data format risk/return summary information that reflects the risk/return summary information in the supplements, dated June 22, 2012, to the Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses for the Funds listed above. The purpose of this filing is to submit an XBRL interactive data file in the manner provided by Rule 405 of Regulation S-T and General Instruction C.3.(g) of Form N-1A.

Any questions or comments on the filing should be directed to the undersigned at (860) 843-9871.

Sincerely,

/s/ Catherine E. Marshall

Catherine E. Marshall

Senior Counsel

cc: Stephanie Capistron, Esq.

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Jan. 30, 2012

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2050, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2050) the Fund’s investments areexpected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2050), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND | Class R4

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2020, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 56% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 44% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2020) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2020), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND | Class R3

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2020 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2020, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 56% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 44% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2020) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2020), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND

The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.

The Fund seeks its goal through investment in a combination of domestic and international equity funds, and generally with a small portion of assets in multi-asset and fixed income funds.  It does this by investing in a combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds — the Underlying Funds — as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions, the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Funds to achieve approximately 80% of assets in equity funds and approximately 20% of assets in fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The equity component will be comprised of domestic and international equity funds while the fixed income component will be comprised of fixed income funds investing in several asset classes of varying credit quality that Wellington Management believes will provide the most favorable outlook for achieving the Fund ’ s investment goal. The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2010, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes increasingly more conservative for approximately 15 years after retirement. The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy as selected by the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”).  After the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds increases.  Under normal market conditions, Wellington Management adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 42% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 58% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  After its target retirement date (2010), the Fund will gradually reach its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securitiesand equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2045, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2045) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2045), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2050 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2050, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2050) the Fund’s investments areexpected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2050), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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Jan. 30, 2012

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND

Risk/Return:

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2010 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

Investment Strategy, Narrative

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2010, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes increasingly more conservative for approximately 15 years after retirement. The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy as selected by the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”).  After the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds increases.  Under normal market conditions, Wellington Management adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 42% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 58% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  After its target retirement date (2010), the Fund will gradually reach its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securitiesand equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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Underlying Fund Risk -

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND | Class A

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HTTAX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND | Class Y

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HTTYX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND | Class R3

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HTTRX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND | Class R4

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HTTSX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2010 FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND

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The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Growth Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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The Fund seeks its goal through investment in a combination of domestic and international equity funds, and generally with a small portion of assets in multi-asset and fixed income funds.  It does this by investing in a combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds — the Underlying Funds — as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions, the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Funds to achieve approximately 80% of assets in equity funds and approximately 20% of assets in fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The equity component will be comprised of domestic and international equity funds while the fixed income component will be comprised of fixed income funds investing in several asset classes of varying credit quality that Wellington Management believes will provide the most favorable outlook for achieving the Fund ’ s investment goal. The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND | Class A

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HRAAX

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND | Class B

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HRABX

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND | Class C

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HRACX

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND | Class I

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HRAIX

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND | Class R3

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HRARX

THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND | Class R4

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THE HARTFORD GROWTH ALLOCATION FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND(Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2025, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 63% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 37% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2025) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2025), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND | Class R4

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2035, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2035) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2035), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND

The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.

The Fund seeks its goal through investment in a combination of domestic and international equity, multi-asset, and fixed income funds. It does this by investing in a combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds — the Underlying Funds — as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy. Under normal market conditions, the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Funds to achieve approximately 55% of assets in equity funds and approximately 45% of assets in fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%. The equity component will be comprised of domestic and international equity funds while the fixed income component will be comprised of fixed income funds investing in several asset classes of varying credit quality that Wellington Management believes will provide the most favorable outlook for achieving the Fund’s investment goal. The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND

The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.

The Fund seeks its goal through investment in a combination of funds, primarily made up of fixed income funds, and generally with a smaller allocation to equity and multi-asset funds.  The equity and multi-asset fund allocation is intended to add diversification and enhance returns.  It does this by investing in a combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds — the Underlying Funds — as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions, the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Funds to achieve approximately 30% of assets in equity funds and approximately 70% of assets in fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The equity component will be comprised of domestic and international equity funds while the fixed income component will be comprised of fixed income funds investing in several asset classes of varying credit quality that WellingtonManagement believes will provide the most favorable outlook for achieving the Fund’s investment goal. The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -  

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2030, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 70% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 30% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2030) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2030), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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Underlying Fund Risk -

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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HTHAX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND | Class Y

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HTHYX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND | Class R3

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HTHRX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND | Class R4

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HTHSX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2045 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2045, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2045) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2045), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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Underlying Fund Risk -

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND | Class R3

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HTNRX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND | Class R4

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HTNSX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2035 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2035, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2035) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2035), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND | Class R3

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HTLRX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND | Class R4

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HTLSX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND | Class R5

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Jan. 30, 2012

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2015, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy. Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 49% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 51% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2015) the Fund’s investments areexpected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2015), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND | Class R3

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HTJRX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND | Class R4

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HTJSX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND | Class R5

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Jan. 30, 2012

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND

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The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.

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The Fund seeks its goal through investment in a combination of funds, primarily made up of fixed income funds, and generally with a smaller allocation to equity and multi-asset funds.  The equity and multi-asset fund allocation is intended to add diversification and enhance returns.  It does this by investing in a combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds — the Underlying Funds — as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions, the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Funds to achieve approximately 30% of assets in equity funds and approximately 70% of assets in fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The equity component will be comprised of domestic and international equity funds while the fixed income component will be comprised of fixed income funds investing in several asset classes of varying credit quality that WellingtonManagement believes will provide the most favorable outlook for achieving the Fund’s investment goal. The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Class A

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HCVAX

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Class B

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HCVBX

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Class C

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HCVCX

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Class I

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HCVIX

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Class R3

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HCVRX

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Class R4

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HCVSX

THE HARTFORD CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund

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DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2015 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2015, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy. Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 49% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 51% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2015) the Fund’s investments areexpected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2015), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND(Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2025 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2025, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 63% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 37% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2025) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2025), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND

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The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

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The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2040, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy. Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2040) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2040), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND | Class R3

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HTMRX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND | Class R4

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HTMSX

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND

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The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund

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SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Balanced Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

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PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.

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The Fund seeks its goal through investment in a combination of domestic and international equity, multi-asset, and fixed income funds. It does this by investing in a combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds — the Underlying Funds — as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy. Under normal market conditions, the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Funds to achieve approximately 55% of assets in equity funds and approximately 45% of assets in fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%. The equity component will be comprised of domestic and international equity funds while the fixed income component will be comprised of fixed income funds investing in several asset classes of varying credit quality that Wellington Management believes will provide the most favorable outlook for achieving the Fund’s investment goal. The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

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2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

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The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND | Class A

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HBAAX

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND | Class B

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HBABX

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND | Class C

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HBACX

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND | Class I

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HBAIX

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND | Class R3

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HBARX

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND | Class R4

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HBASX

THE HARTFORD BALANCED ALLOCATION FUND | Class R5

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2030 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2030, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy.  Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 70% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 30% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2030) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2030), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.

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THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND (Prospectus Summary): | THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND

The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund

SUPPLEMENT

DATED JUNE 25, 2012 TO

THE HARTFORD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND

(A SERIES OF THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.)

PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST SUPPLEMENTED MARCH 29, 2012,

AND SUMMARY PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, AS LAST AMENDED JUNE 4, 2012

Effective immediately, the above referenced Prospectus and Summary Prospectus of The Hartford Target Retirement 2040 Fund (the “Fund”) are revised as follows:

1. The following are deleted and replaced with the disclosure appearing below: (a) the disclosure under the heading “PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Summary Prospectus and the heading “SUMMARY SECTION — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus; and (b) the first paragraph under the heading “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY” in the Prospectus.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY.  

The Fund is designed for investors who plan to retire close to the year 2040, and who desire an asset-allocated portfolio that becomes more conservative over time and continues to do so through retirement.  The Fund seeks its goal by investing in a diversified combination of other Hartford Mutual Funds - the Underlying Funds - as well as certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) through the implementation of a strategic asset allocation strategy. Under normal market conditions the sub-adviser, Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington Management”), adjusts the Fund’s investments to achieve approximately 78% of assets in equity securities and equity funds and approximately 22% of assets in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  Until the Fund’s target retirement date, the Fund’s portfolio allocation will become more conservative by increasing its allocation to fixed income securities and fixed income funds.  By the target retirement date (2040) the Fund’s investments are expected to be approximately 44% in equity securities and equity fundsand approximately 56% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds, although these percentages will increase or decrease from time to time by up to 10%.  The Fund will continue to invest after its target retirement date (2040), gradually reaching its most conservative allocation of approximately 28% in equity securities and equity funds and 72% in fixed income securities and fixed income funds approximately 15 years after the date indicated in the Fund’s name.  The Fund may also invest in Underlying Funds, ETFs or ETNs that allocate to alternative asset classes, including commodities.

2. Under the heading “MAIN RISKS” in the Summary Prospectus and the headings “SUMMARY SECTION — MAIN RISKS” and “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES — MAIN RISKS” in the Prospectus, “Underlying Fund Risk” is deleted and replaced with the following:

Underlying Fund Risk -

The Fund is exposed to the risks of the underlying funds in which it invests in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund allocates to each underlying fund.  In addition, the Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.  The risks of the underlying equity funds include risks specific to their strategies, such as small-cap stock risk, value or growth orientation risk, derivatives risk and foreign investments risk, among others, as well as risks related to the equity markets in general.  The risks of the underlying fixed income funds include credit risk, derivatives risk, foreign investments risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.