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RIVERNORTH OPPORTUNITIES FD (RIV)

56 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in RIV. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +5
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — RIV

Based on 58 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RIV than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
58 hedge funds hold RIV right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +21% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+21% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

31 buying23 selling
Last quarter: 31 funds bought or added vs 23 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 9 → 11 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 26% new
33 out of 58 hedge funds have held RIV for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +6487% but shares only +71% — price-driven

Value
+6487%
Shares
+71%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +6487%, but actual share count only changed +71%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

10 → 6 → 9 → 11 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 9 → 11 → 11. A growing number of institutions are discovering RIV each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 57% of holders stayed 2+ years

57% veterans 10% 1-2yr 33% new
Of 58 current holders: 33 (57%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100

1% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 58 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — RIV

In 2025 Q4, 31 hedge funds were net buyers of RIV (11 opened a new position, 20 added to an existing one), while 23 reduced or exited (17 trimmed, 6 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. Net fund flow last quarter: +5 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 58.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RIV

How many hedge funds hold RIV — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of RIV vs. share price

Market Analysis: RIV

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Company Profile: RIV

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy RIVERNORTH OPPORTUNITIES FD (RIV) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much RIV has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 51d ago
RIV
+56.8%
XLF
+4.6%

RIV outperformed XLF by +52.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
RIV
-0.3%
XLF
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, RIV outperformed XLF by -1.4% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

5 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
3.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: RIV
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 56 58 -3.45%
13F Shares 10M 10M -4.37%
Total Value $71M $4.67B -98.49%
New Positions 4 11 -7
Increased Positions 21 20 +1
Closed Positions 6 6 -
Reduced Positions 17 17 -
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of RIV — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Everstar Asset Management, LLC 1.00% 168,526 $1.9M
2 Yakira Capital Management, Inc. 0.87% 267,206 $3.0M
3 SIT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES INC 0.56% 2,498,022 $28K
4 Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.36% 437,265 $4.9M
5 ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC 0.36% 274,406 $3.0M
6 Total Wealth Planning & Management, Inc. 0.25% 30,509 $339K
7 Quarry LP 0.24% 119,886 $1.3M
8 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.24% 61,335 $681K
9 Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners 0.19% 131,124 $1.5M
10 Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.17% 68,577 $761K
11 Marks Group Wealth Management, Inc 0.12% 107,869 $1.2M
12 WealthTrust Asset Management, LLC 0.10% 15,123 $168K
13 Penserra Capital Management LLC 0.10% 746,374 $8K
14 NWF Advisory Services Inc. 0.06% 50,927 $565K
15 NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP INC, /IA/ /ADV 0.05% 86,686 $962K
16 Advisor OS, LLC 0.05% 58,971 $655K
17 Westside Investment Management, Inc. 0.03% 20,000 $222K
18 CHANNEL WEALTH LLC 0.03% 11,621 $129K
19 PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. 0.03% 164,103 $1.8M
20 SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 20,753 $230K
21 CSS LLC/IL 0.02% 43,915 $487K
22 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.02% 37,385 $422K
23 TCP Asset Management, LLC 0.02% 11,875 $132K
24 Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC 0.01% 26,166 $290K
25 WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.01% 26,489
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — RIVERNORTH OPPORTUNITIES FD (RIV)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RIV?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RIV than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for RIV?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 31 funds bought or added vs 23 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for RIV holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 1% AUM from top-100: 8 of 58 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 1% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held RIV?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 33 out of 58 hedge funds have held RIV for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy RIVERNORTH OPPORTUNITIES FD (RIV) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, RIV has moved -0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), RIV has gained +56.8% vs +4.6% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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