HMCLX:NASDAQHarbor Mid Cap Fund Institutional Class Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-11 - not real-time
$16.40
Latest Price
4/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
The fund is trading right at its identified support of $16.40, matching the 20‑day SMA (16.97) which sits above the 50‑day (16.62) and 200‑day (15.53) averages, underscoring a short‑term bullish bias. RSI at 38 suggests modest momentum while the MACD histogram remains negative, hinting at lingering downside pressure. Beta of 0.86 points to lower market volatility, and the expense ratio of 0.88% is modest for an actively managed mid‑cap vehicle. The max drawdown of roughly 13.6% is acceptable given the fund’s mid‑cap focus, and the Fear & Greed Index at 76.5 signals strong investor optimism.
Over the medium horizon, stable volume and a low turnover rate (22%) reinforce the fund’s disciplined positioning, and the modest dividend yield (0.59%) adds a touch of income. While the MACD remains bearish, the alignment of all three moving averages and the “Extreme Greed” market sentiment provide a compelling case for continued exposure, especially against a benchmark like the Russell Midcap Index.
Over the medium horizon, stable volume and a low turnover rate (22%) reinforce the fund’s disciplined positioning, and the modest dividend yield (0.59%) adds a touch of income. While the MACD remains bearish, the alignment of all three moving averages and the “Extreme Greed” market sentiment provide a compelling case for continued exposure, especially against a benchmark like the Russell Midcap Index.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price at technical support level
- Bearish MACD histogram
- Stable trading volume
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Bullish SMA hierarchy (20 > 50 > 200)
- Low beta indicating reduced volatility
- Favorable market sentiment (Extreme Greed)
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Consistent low turnover and expense ratio
- Moderate max drawdown for mid‑cap exposure
- Diversified mid‑cap portfolio aligned with benchmark
Key Metrics & Analysis
Mutual Fund Metrics
Expense Ratio0.88%
Turnover Ratio22.00%
BenchmarkRussell Midcap Index
Max Drawdown-13.65%
Style DriftLow
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI38.1
Support$16.40
Resistance$17.24
MA 20$16.97
MA 50$16.62
MA 200$15.53
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index76.5
Risk Assessment
Beta0.87
Volatility15.54%
Sector RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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