Rivernorth Capital Management LLC Trims Stock Holdings in Total Return Securities, Inc. $SWZ

Posted by Stanley Muller on Aug 31st, 2026

Rivernorth Capital Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of Total Return Securities, Inc. (NYSE:SWZ – Free Report) by 96.9% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 10,189 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock after selling 320,830 shares during the quarter. Rivernorth Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Total Return Securities were worth $61,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Almitas Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Total Return Securities in the 2nd quarter valued at $687,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in Total Return Securities during the 2nd quarter worth $5,152,000. Evolve Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Total Return Securities in the second quarter valued at $827,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. purchased a new stake in shares of Total Return Securities in the second quarter valued at about $581,000. Finally, Alpine Global Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Total Return Securities by 372.2% during the fourth quarter. Alpine Global Management LLC now owns 413,169 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock worth $2,570,000 after buying an additional 325,669 shares during the period. 41.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Total Return Securities Price Performance

NYSE SWZ opened at $6.00 on Monday. Total Return Securities, Inc. has a 52-week low of $5.84 and a 52-week high of $6.31. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $5.93 and its 200 day moving average price is $5.98.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Andrew Dakos purchased 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 2nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $5.92 per share, for a total transaction of $29,600.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 131,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $775,520. This trade represents a 3.97% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Phillip Goldstein purchased 5,980 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $5.95 per share, with a total value of $35,581.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider owned 119,214 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $709,323.30. This trade represents a 5.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have acquired a total of 23,226 shares of company stock valued at $137,528 over the last ninety days. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Total Return Securities Profile

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Total Return Securities (NYSE:SWZ) is a closed-end management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The fund seeks to deliver a high total return for shareholders by combining capital appreciation with current income. It provides access to a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities spanning multiple industries and regions.

SWZ’s investment strategy typically blends dividend-paying common stocks, corporate bonds and other credit instruments. The fund may employ moderate leverage to enhance returns and pursues an active management approach, dynamically adjusting its allocations in response to evolving market conditions.