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$CRF

Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc

XASE

$6.56
+0.77%+$0.050
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
132.2M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$6.56+0.77%+$0.0500Prev $6.51LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CRF up today? It is at $6.56 (+0.77%), and our scanner flagged it 35 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CRF spikes, and full due diligence on CRF — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$6.56
Change today
+0.77%
Previous close
$6.51
52-week range
$6.47 – $8.25
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$1.12B
Dividend yield
21.51% ($1.41)
Ex-dividend
Sep 15
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
170.3M
Institutional own.
22.36%
Total held
22.4%
Tradeable float
132.2M
78% of shares · after 22% institutions
Short interest
16.1M
▼ -13% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
12.2%
Days to cover
17.9d
Avg daily volume
1.3M
Classification
Exchange
XASE
Relative volumevs this time of day
5mthin
0.9x
15mthin
0.5x
1hthin
0.7x
1D
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Why is $CRF up today?

Here is the latest on CRF from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CRF today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystMerger / acquisition communication (425), from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingNPORT-PFiling (NPORT-P)Aug 21, 2026 · 2 days ago
Why is $CRF moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

Insiders

0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (0/3 over 12 months)
Show 4 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Morris Matthew
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-1sold <0.1%11K$8
at $7.92
Sep 10, 25
Morris Matthew
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-35K
0.02% of company
sold 75%11K$277K
at $7.90
Sep 4, 25
Morris Matthew
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-18K
0.01% of company
sold 28%46K$144K
at $7.87
Sep 3, 25
Bradshaw Ralph W
Officer
Other3Kadded 16%19K$18K
at $6.97
May 22, 25

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$CRF Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish55Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.8%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CRF Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 2d ago +0.3% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: +0.26% from 200 EMA at 1:12 PM ET
at $6.58
Alert· 2d ago 19.0× RVOL
CRF hit 18.973x RVOL at 1:12 PM ET
at $6.58
Alert· 2d ago +0.1% vs EMA
CRF 50EMA (1m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +0.10% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $6.57
Alert· 2d ago 3.3× RVOL
CRF hit 3.264x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $6.53
Alert· 4d ago +0.3% vs EMA
CRF 200EMA (5m) Trending · 60 bars · L3 · +0.28% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $6.61
Alert· 4d ago 12.6× RVOL
CRF hit 12.606x RVOL at 1:19 PM ET
at $6.60
Alert· 5d ago 21.8× RVOL
CRF hit 21.844x RVOL at 3:35 PM ET
at $6.52
Alert· 5d ago -0.8% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: -0.77% from 200 EMA at 11:54 AM ET
at $6.53
Alert· 5d ago 23.9× RVOL
CRF hit 23.897x RVOL at 11:54 AM ET
at $6.53
Alert· 5d ago 23.0× RVOL
CRF hit 22.956x RVOL at 10:24 AM ET
at $6.49
Alert· 5d ago 7.5× RVOL
CRF hit 7.537x RVOL at 9:53 AM ET
at $6.53
Alert· 6d ago +0.0% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: +0.02% from 200 EMA at 2:12 PM ET
at $6.64
Alert· 6d ago 8.6× RVOL
CRF hit 8.600x RVOL at 2:12 PM ET
at $6.64
Alert· 6d ago +0.0% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: +0.03% from 200 EMA at 1:34 PM ET
at $6.64
Alert· 6d ago 21.3× RVOL
CRF hit 21.258x RVOL at 1:34 PM ET
at $6.64
Alert· 6d ago +0.3% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: +0.30% from 200 EMA at 12:20 PM ET
at $6.67
Alert· 6d ago 16.8× RVOL
CRF hit 16.748x RVOL at 12:20 PM ET
at $6.67
Alert· 6d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: -0.36% from 200 EMA at 11:18 AM ET
at $6.62
Alert· 6d ago 3.0× RVOL
CRF hit 3.035x RVOL at 11:18 AM ET
at $6.62
Alert· 6d ago 3.9× RVOL
CRF hit 3.901x RVOL at 10:28 AM ET
at $6.61
Alert· 6d ago -1.11%
$CRF moved -1.11% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:03 AM ET
at $6.59
Alert· 6d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: -0.54% from 200 EMA at 10:00 AM ET
at $6.62
Alert· 6d ago 12.6× RVOL
CRF hit 12.619x RVOL at 10:00 AM ET
at $6.62
Alert· 6d ago -1.0% vs EMA
$CRF near 200 EMA: -0.96% from 200 EMA at 9:12 AM ET
at $6.61
Alert· 6d ago 35.5× RVOL
CRF hit 35.517x RVOL at 9:12 AM ET
at $6.61
News· Seeking Alpha· 836d ago
Top 10 Holdings In My 15% Yielding Income Compounder Portfolio
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 842d ago
Cornerstone Funds Announce Continuing Monthly Distributions
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 905d ago
Cornerstone Funds File Their Annual Reports
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 1024d ago
Cornerstone Funds Announce Continuing Monthly Distributions and Reset Distribution Amounts for 2024
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 1115d ago
Cornerstone Funds Announce Continuing Monthly Distributions for 2023 and Distribution Percentage for 2024
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 1271d ago
Cornerstone Funds File Their Annual Reports
News· Investing.com· 1301d ago
3 Reasons Why 19%+ Dividends Are Dangerous for Your Retirement
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 1388d ago
Cornerstone Funds Announce Continuing Monthly Distributions and Reset Distribution Amounts for 2023

CRF stock FAQ

Why is $CRF up today?

Here is the latest on CRF from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CRF today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the CRF stock price today?

CRF last traded at $6.56, up 0.77% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does CRF pay a dividend?

Yes. CRF currently has a dividend yield of about 21.51% ($1.41 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Sep 15. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live CRF alerts?

The CRF Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CRF 35 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CRF on?

CRF (Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc) trades on XASE, with a market cap of about $1.12B.

Is CRF good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CRF for yourself. This is not investment advice.

Live data from TheDesperateTrader scanner. Not investment advice.