RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund Wins 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC (“RiverNorth”), an investment manager and closed-end fund expert specializing in opportunistic strategies, announced that the RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund (NASDAQ: RNHIX) (the “Fund”) won the 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award for Best General Bond Fund for the five-year period ended November 30, 2024.

The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards honor funds that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to similar funds, based on Lipper's quantitative, proprietary methodology. RNHIX was selected for the five-year award over nineteen other eligible funds in its category.

"We are honored that LSEG Lipper has recognized our RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund for this prestigious award,” said Patrick Galley, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at RiverNorth. "The award is a testament to the collective efforts of both the Oaktree and RiverNorth investment teams. The Fund offers a distinctive fixed-income strategy that combines Oaktree’s senior loan and high yield bond expertise alongside RiverNorth’s deep experience in opportunistically investing in closed-end funds. Together we share an unwavering commitment to deliver competitive risk-adjusted returns to our investors.”

RNHIX is a mutual fund that seeks to provide investors with overall total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and income. The Fund offers investors access to Oaktree Fund Advisers, LLC, one of the world’s top credit managers, while also providing an additional source of income and potential capital appreciation by overlaying opportunistic exposure to closed-end funds, business development companies, and investment company debt.

For more information on RiverNorth please visit us at www.rivernorth.com.

About RiverNorth

RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC is an independent investment manager and closed-end fund expert specializing in opportunistic strategies and structures built to exploit market inefficiencies. Founded in 2000, RiverNorth manages $5.1 billion¹ of assets in registered funds, private funds, and separately managed accounts.

About LSEG Lipper Fund Awards

The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, granted annually, highlight funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards are based on the Lipper Leader for Consistent Return rating, which is a risk-adjusted performance measure calculated over 36, 60 and 120 months. The fund with the highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value in each eligible classification wins the LSEG Lipper Fund Award. For more information, see lipperfundawards.com. Although LSEG Lipper makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is not guaranteed by LSEG Lipper. ©2025 London Stock Exchange Group plc. All rights reserved.

1As of January 31, 2025. Firm AUM reflects Managed Assets which includes the effects of leverage and investments in affiliated funds.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Fund Risks: Borrowing Risk – borrowings increase fund expenses and are subject to repayment, possibly at inopportune times. Closed-End Fund Risk – closed-end funds are exchange traded, may trade at a discount to their net asset values and may deploy leverage. Convertible Security Risk – the market value of convertible securities adjusts with interest rates and the value of the underlying stock. Credit Derivatives Risk – the use of credit derivatives is highly specialized, involves default, counterparty and liquidity risks and may not perfectly correlate to the underlying asset or liability being hedged. Currency Risk – foreign currencies will rise or decline relative to the U.S. dollar. Derivatives Risk – derivatives are subject to counterparty risk. Distressed and Defaulted Securities Risk – defaulted securities carry the risk of uncertainty of repayment. Equity Risk – equity securities may experience volatility, and the value of equity securities may move in opposite directions from each other and from other equity markets generally. Exchange Traded Note Risk – exchange traded notes represent unsecured debt of the issuer and may be influenced by interest rates, credit ratings of the issuer or changes in value of the reference index. Fixed Income Risk – the market value of fixed income securities adjusts with interest rates and the securities are subject to issuer default. Foreign/Emerging Market Risk – foreign securities may be subject to inefficient or volatile markets, different regulatory regimes, or different tax policies. These risks may be enhanced in emerging markets. Floating Interest Rate Risk – loans pay interest based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and a decline in LIBOR could negatively impact the Fund’s return. Investment Style Risk – investment strategies may come in and out of favor with investors and may underperform or outperform at times. Large Shareholder Purchase and Redemption Risk – The Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of the Fund. Liquidity Risk – illiquid investments may be difficult or impossible to sell. Loans Risk – loans may be unrated or rated below investment grade and the pledged collateral may lose value. Secondary trading in loans is not fully developed and may result in illiquidity. Management Risk – there is no guarantee that the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s investment decisions will produce the desired results. Market Risk – economic conditions, interest rates and political events may affect the securities markets. Preferred Stock Risk – preferred stocks generally pay dividends, but may be less liquid than common stocks, have less priority than debt instruments and may be subject to redemption by the issuer. Security Risk – the value of the Fund may increase or decrease in response to the prospects of the issuers of securities and loans held in the Fund. Swap Risk – swap agreements are subject to counterparty default risk and may not perform as intended. Tax Risk – new federal or state governmental action could adversely affect the tax-exempt status of securities held by the Fund, resulting in higher tax liability for shareholders and potentially hurting Fund performance as well. Underlying Fund Risk – underlying funds have additional fees, may utilize leverage, may not correlate to an intended index, and may trade at a discount to their net asset values. Valuation Risk – Loans and fixed-income securities are traded “over the counter” and because there is no centralized information regarding trading, the valuation of loans and fixed-income securities may vary.

Investors should consider the investment objective, management fees, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund. For a current Prospectus, call toll-free (888) 848-7569 or go to rivernorth.com. Please read the Prospectus carefully before you invest.

RNHIX is distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., FINRA Member firm. RiverNorth is not affiliated with ALPS.
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FAQ

What award did RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund (RNHIX) win in 2025?

RNHIX won the 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award for Best General Bond Fund in the five-year period category ending November 30, 2024.

How many funds did RNHIX compete against for the 2025 Lipper Award?

RNHIX was selected over 19 other eligible funds in its category for the five-year award.

What is the investment strategy of the RiverNorth/Oaktree High Income Fund (RNHIX)?

RNHIX combines Oaktree's senior loan and high yield bond expertise with RiverNorth's closed-end fund investing experience, focusing on total return through capital appreciation and income.

What investment vehicles does RNHIX include in its portfolio?

RNHIX invests in closed-end funds, business development companies, and investment company debt, along with senior loans and high yield bonds.

How does RNHIX differentiate itself from other bond funds?

RNHIX offers a distinctive fixed-income strategy by combining Oaktree's credit management expertise with RiverNorth's opportunistic closed-end fund investing approach.