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NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES NYSE Arca hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on July 11, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Appendix I 24-28832-1 C1.1 P11 Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the va lue of your investment): Management feesc11 ___ 0.24% Distribution and service (1 2b-1 ) fees _________________________ None Othe

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 6, 2023 Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23222 86-3860707 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IR

Appendix I

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact nam

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State of Delaware 41-1821330 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emplo

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary proxy statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust of our report dated December 28, 2022, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Hartford Quality Value Fund’s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2022.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 ☑ Post-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (Exact Name

Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust Table of Contents As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2023 File No. 333-273214 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 ☑ Post-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (Exact Nam

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Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust 690 Lee Road Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 July 28, 2023

Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust 690 Lee Road Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 July 28, 2023 VIA EDGAR U.

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AMENDMENT NUMBER 5 TO THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

Amendment Number 5 to the Investment Management Agreement AMENDMENT NUMBER 5 TO THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NUMBER 5 (the “Amendment”) amends that certain INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated March 8, 2017, by and between Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC (the “Adviser”), and Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (the “Trust”) (the “Agreement”), on its own behalf and on behalf of each series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”), and is effective as of June 15, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (Exact Name of

Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2023 File No. 333-[ ] UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (Exact Name of Registrant as Specif

FORM OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 TO THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

FORM OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 TO THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 (the “Amendment”) amends that certain INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, dated March 8, 2017, by and between Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC (the “Adviser”), and Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (the “Trust”) (the “Agreement”), on its own behalf and on behalf of each series listed on Schedule A hereto (each a “Fund”), and is effective as of [August 9, 2023] (the “Effective Date”).

FORM OF AMENDMENT 9

Form of Amendment No 7 to the Distribution Agreement FORM OF AMENDMENT 9 This amendment (the “Amendment”) between the parties signing below (“Parties”) amends the Existing Agreement as of October , 2023 (the “Effective Date”): Term Means “Existing Agreement” The Distribution Agreement between ALPS and the Trust dated April 16, 2018, as amended “ALPS” ALPS Distributors, Inc.

THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS II, INC. HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST POWER OF ATTORNEY June 30, 2023

THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS II, INC. HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST POWER OF ATTORNEY June 30, 2023 Each of the undersigned persons do hereby constitute and appoint as their attorney-in-fact and agent Walter F. Garger, Thomas R. Phillips, and Alice A. Pellegrino and each of them, with full power to act without the other, as the true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full and several

FORM OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 TO THE SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

Amendment Number 8 to the Sub-Advisory Agrmt w/ Wellington Mngmt Co FORM OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 TO THE SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 (the “Amendment”) amends that certain SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT, dated March 8, 2017, by and between Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC (the “Adviser”), and Wellington Management Company LLP (the “Sub-Adviser”) (the “Agreement”), and is effective as of [August 9, 2023] (the “Effective Date”).

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc.

HTAB / Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF / Bank of New York Mellon Corp Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 Hartford13GFiling.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.14)* NAME OF ISSUER: Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Exchange Traded Fund CUSIP NUMBER: 41653L404 DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT: December 31, 2022 Check the appropria

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLSCD960653081022.htm Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 4.57%, 01/15/202

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLSCB954861261022.htm Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 4.57%, 01/15/202

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.7% $       30,000 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 4.55%, 10/13/2026(1) $      29,161     155,000 Exeter Automobi

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 22.

December 21, 2022

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Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 19, 2022 (December 14, 2022) Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 811-23222 86-3860707 (State or other jurisdi

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Appendix I

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Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLWEI926916010422.htm Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust 0.74%, 04/15/2024(1)       93,73

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLSCD793736080422.htm Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust 0.74%, 04/15/2024(1)       93,73

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLWEJ142699740422.htm Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust 0.74%, 04/15/2024(1)       93,73

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLWED183717380422.htm Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust 0.74%, 04/15/2024(1)       93,73

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

NPORT-EX 2 NPORTLWEF281610430422.htm Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust 0.74%, 04/15/2024(1)       93,73

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.8% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.1% $      105,000 Prestige Auto Receivables Trust 1.62%, 11/16/2026(1) $     102,802      94,067 Tricolor Auto Securitization

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 21.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.1% Asset-Backed - Automobile - 0.2% $        8,798 American Credit Acceptance Receivables Trust 0.62%, 10/13/2023(1) $       8,799     105,000 Prestige Auto R

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† ASSET & COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 20.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact nam

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State of Delaware 87-1168105 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emplo

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact nam

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State of Delaware 87-0898457 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emplo

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact nam

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State of Delaware 87-1396978 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emplo

Appendix I Appendix II

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact nam

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) or (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) State of Delaware 86-3860707 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emplo

Appendix I

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OTC Swaption Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2021

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Asset & Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.

OTC Swaption Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2021

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Asset & Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.

OTC Swaption Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2021

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OTC Swaption Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2021

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Asset & Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.

OTC Swaption Contracts Outstanding at April 30, 2021

Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Asset & Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.

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Consent of former Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (filed herewith)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the reference to our firm as ?another independent registered public accounting firm? under the caption ?Financial Highlights? in the Prospectus and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated September 24, 2019 with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of Hartford Municipal Opportunities ETF, Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF, Hartford Total Return Bond ETF and Hartford Short Duration ETF (four of the series constituting Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust) in Post-Effective Amendment No.

Power of Attorney for David A. Naab dated March 15, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Post-

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- HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2021 File Nos. 333-215165/811-23222 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549? FORM N-1A ? REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ? Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 ? and/or REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ? Amendment No. 29 ?

(Pay)/Receive Fixed Rate

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CORRESP Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments October 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Asset & Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.

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- DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

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- DEF 14A

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HTML Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Asset & Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities - 16.

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HTML Hartford Core Bond ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Asset & Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities - 16.

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HTRB / Hartford Total Return Bond ETF 8-A12B - - FORM 8-A12B

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222,000 EUR

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222,000 EUR

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222,000 EUR

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222,000 EUR

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Hartford Funds Exchange-traded Trust DEF 14C - - DEF 14C

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Hartford Funds Exchange-traded Trust NPORT-EX - -

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Hartford Funds Exchange-traded Trust NPORT-EX - -

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Hartford Funds Exchange-traded Trust NPORT-EX - -

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Hartford Funds Exchange-traded Trust NPORT-EX - -

Hartford Municipal Opportunities ETF Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Shares or Principal Amount Market Value† Municipal Bonds - 98.

Hartford Funds Exchange-traded Trust HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

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EX-99.25

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EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The NYSE Archipelago Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on October 2, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

Hartford Funds Exchange-traded Trust HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

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LATTICE STRATEGIES TRUST HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plan 1.

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the references to our firm under the captions ?Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm? and ?Financial Statements? in the Statement of Additional Information and to the inclusion of our report dated March 10, 2017 with respect to the financial statements of Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (comprising, respectively, the Hartford Corporate Bond ETF series and Hartford Quality Bond ETF series) as of March 1, 2017 in the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No.

LATTICE STRATEGIES TRUST HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (each a “Trust” and together, the “Trusts”) Code of Ethics Pursuant to Rule 17j-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940

LATTICE STRATEGIES TRUST HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST (each a ?Trust? and together, the ?Trusts?) Code of Ethics Pursuant to Rule 17j-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 A.

Form of Investing Fund Agreement (incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to

HARTFORD FUNDS EXCHANGE-TRADED TRUST FORM OF INVESTING FUND AGREEMENT This Investing Fund Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is made as of the date set forth below between the Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (the ?Trust?) and (the ?Purchasing Fund?).

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made as of January 31, 2017, between Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), and ALPS Distributors, Inc.

(incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s Registration

SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT THIS SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is made as of , 2017 by and between Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC (?Adviser?), a Delaware limited liability company, and Wellington Management Company LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership (?Sub-Adviser?).

Initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, SEC file No. 333-215165, filed on March 10, 2017)

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement is made by and between Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Adviser?), and Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), on its own behalf and on behalf of each of its series listed on Schedule A hereto, as it may be amended from time to time (each, a ?Portfolio? and, collectively, the ?Portfolios?).

1900 K Street, NW

1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1110 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.

1900 K Street, NW

1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1110 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

N-8A 1 a16-232481n8a.htm N-8A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-1A

N-1A 1 a16-232501n1a.htm REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2016 File No. 333-[ ]/811-23222 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-1A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 x Pre-Effective Amendment No. Post-Effective Amendment No. o o and/o

1900 K Street, NW

1900 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-1110 +1 202 261 3300 Main +1 202 261 3333 Fax www.

Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY December 8, 2016

Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust POWER OF ATTORNEY December 8, 2016 Robin Christine Beery Naozer Dadachanji David Sung Theodore James Lucas do hereby constitute and appoint Walter F.