Cornerstone Total Return Fd (CRF): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Cornerstone Total Return Fd (CRF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CRF has moved -1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CRF gained +2.1% vs +1220.3% 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.

Cornerstone Total Return Fd (CRF)

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

Smart Money Signals — CRF

Based on 92 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRF 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

92 hedge funds hold CRF 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 — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+23 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

55 buying33 selling

Last quarter: 55 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 37 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (17 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~18 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 15 → 16 → 18. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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Mixed — 39% long-term, 29% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 32% medium ■ 29% new

Of the 92 current holders: 36 (39%) held >2 years, 29 held 1–2 years, and 27 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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Buying through price weakness — shares -7%, value -45%

Value

-45%

-7%

Last quarter: funds added -7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -45%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Steady discovery — ~18 new funds/quarter

17 → 24 → 15 → 16 → 18 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 15 → 16 → 18. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 47% veterans vs 41% newcomers

■ 47% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 41% new

Entry-cohort mix of 92 holders: 43 (47%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 38 (41%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

14% from top-100 AUM funds

9 of 91 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

4.1

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	92	90	2.22%
13F Shares	24M	25M	-7.12%
Total Value	$119M	$217M	-45.18%
New Positions	18	16	+2
Increased Positions	37	36	+1
Closed Positions	16	8	+8
Reduced Positions	17	17	-
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

2.22%

13F Shares

24M

25M

-7.12%

Total Value

$119M

$217M

-45.18%

New Positions

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

92 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CRF. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 CRF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Quarry LP	3.15%	2,529,089	$17.6M
2	Alpine Global Management, LLC	3.10%	2,980,112	$20.7M
3	Almitas Capital LLC	1.75%	1,115,348	$7.8M
4	Cable Car Capital, LP	1.66%	649,999	$4.8M
5	Yakira Capital Management, Inc.	1.03%	505,160	$3.5M
6	Winebrenner Capital Management LLC	0.62%	138,001	$959K
7	Mallini Complete Financial Planning LLC	0.43%	78,966	$549K
8	Perennial Investment Advisors, LLC	0.27%	485,846	$3.4M
9	Boothbay Fund Management, LLC	0.21%	2,345,246	$16.3M
10	Firethorn Wealth Partners, LLC	0.09%	34,272	$238K
11	Ameriflex Group, INC.	0.08%	21,800	$152K
12	PFG Investments, LLC	0.07%	210,362	$1.5M
13	Buska Wealth Management, LLC	0.07%	24,018	$167K
14	Kovack Advisors, Inc.	0.06%	149,372	$1.0M
15	StoneX Group Inc.	0.05%	142,723	$992K
16	HF Advisory Group, LLC	0.05%	19,053	$132K
17	Secure Asset Management, LLC	0.02%	21,851	$152K
18	Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.02%	13,407	$93K
19	Creative Financial Designs Inc /Adv	0.02%	52,012	$361K
20	Marshall Financial Group, LLC	0.02%	18,065	$126K
21	Rivernorth Capital Management, LLC	0.02%	48,455	$337K
22	Wealth Management Nebraska	0.02%	21,707	$151K
23	Anfield Capital Management, LLC	0.01%	6,657	$46K
24	Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC	0.01%	64,188	$459K
25	Brookwood Investment Group LLC	0.01%	10,919	$76K

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 — Cornerstone Total Return Fd (CRF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CRF?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRF 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 CRF?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 55 funds were net buyers (18 opened a brand new position + 37 added to an existing one). Only 33 were sellers (17 trimmed + 16 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CRF holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100: 9 of 91 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 14% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held CRF?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 29% new: Of the 92 current holders: 36 (39%) held >2 years, 29 held 1–2 years, and 27 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Cornerstone Total Return Fd (CRF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CRF has moved -1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CRF has gained +2.1% vs +1220.3% 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.

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Cornerstone Total Return Fd (CRF)

Smart Money Signals — CRF

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +33% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

Steady new buyers — ~18 new funds per quarter

Mixed — 39% long-term, 29% new

Buying through price weakness — shares -7%, value -45%

Steady discovery — ~18 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 47% veterans vs 41% newcomers

Smaller funds dominant — 14% AUM from top-100

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