CRF President Joshua Bradshaw Buys $118K of Stock

Joshua Bradshaw, Vice Chairman and President of Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc, bought 20,000 shares of the company on October 20, 2026. According to a Form 4 filed with the SEC, the insider purchased the stock at a price of $5.88 per share, totaling $117,600.

CRF Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

$5.96 ▼ -12.48% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 21, 2026

Inside Joshua Bradshaw's Cornerstone Total Return Fund Trade

The purchase significantly expanded the executive's stake in the closed-end fund. Following the transaction, Bradshaw directly owned 20,484 shares, marking a 4,132.23% increase in his personal holding. The trade was executed on the open market and was not part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc

Other large institutional investors adjusted their positions in the fund around mid-year. SIT Investment Associates Inc grew its holdings by reducing shares, ending with 3,533,467 shares worth about $21,059,463 after a 38.6% drop. Alpine Global Management, LLC grew its holdings by 9,239 shares, ending with 2,989,499 shares worth about $17,817,414 after a 0.3% increase. Sculptor Capital LP cut its stake by 3,049 shares, ending with 2,768,415 shares valued at about $16,499,753. Quarry LP lowered its holdings by 3,035 shares, ending with 2,525,950 shares worth about $15,054,662. Finally, Boothbay Fund Management, LLC added 4,222 shares, bringing its total to 2,349,542 shares worth about $14,003,270.

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. Stock Up 1.5%

The shares recently traded around $5.96 as of October 21, 2026, sitting near the bottom of their 52-week range of $5.82 to $8.16. The recent price is 2.4% above the 52-week low and 27.0% below the 52-week high. The stock trades about 5.8% below its 50-day moving average of $6.33 and roughly 15.6% below its 200-day moving average of $7.06.

Recent Earnings

The fund posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $11,301,641 and earnings of $1.10 per share. It generated a return on equity of 17.3% and a net profit margin of 1580.0% over the same period.

Dividend

Investors receive an annual dividend rate of $1.41 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 24.04%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 128.2%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.

Other insider activity prior to this trade includes a sale by Director Matthew W. Morris of 53,272 shares on September 4, 2025, valued at $420,301. Morris also sold 1 share on September 10, 2025, at $7.92 for a total of $9. Director Peter Greer bought 1,500 shares on August 31, 2026, at an average price of $6.40 for a total value of $9,608.

About Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund managed by Cornerstone Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equities across diversified sectors in the United States, focusing on value and growth stocks spanning various market capitalizations, alongside other closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.

Bottom Line

Insider transactions provide a window into how leadership views a fund's valuation, especially when shares trade near multi-month lows. Investors will watch for future SEC filings and upcoming financial reports to gauge further sentiment from management.