- ISIN
- US76882B1089
- CUSIP
- 76882B108
- Issuer
- RiverNorth
- Category
- High Yield Bonds
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
RSF Performance Chart
RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund (RSF) is up 7.5% since the beginning of the year. RSF is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RSF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,392.
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Returns By Period
RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund (RSF) has returned 7.54% so far this year and 11.37% over the past 12 months.
RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.14%
- 1M
- 1.02%
- YTD
- 7.54%
- 6M
- 6.87%
- 1Y
- 11.37%
- 3Y*
- 9.89%
- 5Y*
- 6.84%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
RSF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2016, RSF's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, RSF closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 15, 2022 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.86% | 0.05% | 2.27% | 1.29% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 7.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.00% | 0.84% | 1.34% | 1.13% | -0.89% | -1.12% | 1.98% | 1.79% | 0.21% | 1.47% | -1.07% | -0.08% | 4.62% |
| 2024 | 1.85% | 1.95% | -0.44% | -2.97% | -0.33% | 2.93% | 0.20% | 0.76% | 2.02% | 0.30% | 1.14% | 1.63% | 9.26% |
| 2023 | 3.10% | -3.64% | -1.06% | 0.40% | 0.46% | 1.86% | 4.00% | -3.26% | 1.00% | -0.33% | 4.32% | 2.18% | 9.03% |
| 2022 | 1.90% | 0.08% | 1.71% | -2.61% | -1.30% | -0.65% | 1.37% | 0.85% | -4.19% | 2.02% | 1.02% | -1.59% | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 3.15% | 3.51% | 3.76% | 4.00% | 3.12% | 6.25% | -1.24% | 1.24% | -1.23% | 3.24% | 0.21% | -1.08% | 27.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.33%, beta of 0.16, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2016.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (17.74%) than losses (7.97%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.16 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.07 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.33%
- Beta
- 0.16
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 17.74%
- Downside Capture
- 7.97%
Expense Ratio
RSF has a high expense ratio of 6.38%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RSF ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund (RSF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RSF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.63 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.60 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.92 | 2.78 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.96 | 12.44 | -3.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund provided a 11.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.64 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.64 | $1.62 | $1.66 | $1.70 | $1.88 | $1.73 | $1.84 | $1.19 | $1.72 | $2.12 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 11.21% | 11.30% | 10.87% | 10.85% | 11.78% | 9.52% | 11.76% | 6.92% | 8.21% | 9.22% | 1.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.82 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.62 |
| 2024 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.66 |
| 2023 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.70 |
| 2022 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $1.88 |
| 2021 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $1.73 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund was 30.61%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 273 trading sessions.
The current RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund drawdown is 0.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.61%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 7moAug 2018 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -10.02%May 2022 | 1mo 11d | 3mo 6d | 4mo 17dApr 2022 - Aug 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -8.80%Mar 2023 | 6mo 23d | 8mo 7d | 1y 2moAug 2022 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.15%Apr 2024 | 24d | 5mo 2d | 5mo 26dMar 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.85%Jul 2021 | 7d | 2mo 2d | 2mo 9dJul 2021 - Sep 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RSF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.61% | -56.78% | +26.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.92% | -9.10% | +5.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.15% | -18.90% | +12.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.02% | -25.43% | +15.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.38% | -1.80% | +1.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.56% | -10.71% | +6.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.27% | 2.03% | -0.76% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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