Lattice Strategies Trust has made a significant decision to liquidate two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the Hartford US Quality Growth ETF and the Hartford US Value ETF. This action, set to take effect on December 18, 2026, comes after the Board of Trustees approved a liquidation plan for both funds. The move is noteworthy as it reflects a strategic shift within the investment firm and may have implications for investors and the broader ETF industry.

Founded in Delaware, Lattice Strategies Trust operates as an investment entity. The firm is currently involved in managing various funds, including the Hartford US Quality Growth ETF and Hartford US Value ETF, which are set to be liquidated. The decision to liquidate these funds was filed with the SEC on November 12, 2026, under accession number 0001193125-26-456957.

According to the filing, the liquidation of the Hartford US Quality Growth ETF (HQGO) and Hartford US Value ETF (VMAX) is scheduled for December 18, 2026. The filing states, "The Board of Trustees of Lattice Strategies Trust has approved a plan of liquidation for Hartford US Quality Growth ETF and Hartford US Value ETF." This decision indicates a significant change in the firm's fund management strategy.

The liquidation process will involve the automatic redemption of any outstanding shares of the funds as of the close of business on the Liquidation Date. Shareholders will receive the net asset value of their shares without incurring customary redemption transaction fees. Lattice Strategies LLC, the investment adviser for the funds, intends to distribute substantially all of each fund's net investment income at the time of liquidation.

This decision may affect a variety of stakeholders, including current shareholders of the funds, who will need to consider their options as the liquidation date approaches. Additionally, the suspension of sales and trading for these funds will take effect at the close of business on December 11, 2026, marking the last day for trading on Nasdaq and Cboe.

As the ETF market continues to evolve, this move by Lattice Strategies Trust may signal a trend among investment firms to reassess and streamline their fund offerings. The filing does not specify what actions will follow the liquidation announcement, but it is clear that shareholders should prepare for the upcoming changes.