3Q24 Audio Commentary: RiverNorth Municipal Closed-End Funds

• Transcript

Members of RiverNorth's and MacKay Municipal Managers' investment teams provide a high-level overview of the positioning, performance and outlook of the RiverNorth Municipal Closed-End Funds.

• RiverNorth Opportunistic Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (RMI)
• RiverNorth Managed Duration Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (RMM)
• RiverNorth Flexible Duration Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (RFM)
• RiverNorth Flexible Duration Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. (RFMZ)
• RiverNorth Managed Duration Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. (RMMZ)

Speakers

• Steve O'Neill, CFA - Portfolio Manager, RiverNorth
• Christopher Roberti, CIMA® - Managing Director, MacKay Municipal Managers™

Moderator

• Chris Lakumb, CFA, CAIA - Investor Relations, RiverNorth

Opinions and estimates offered constitute our judgment and are subject to change without notice, as are statements of financial market trends, which are based on current market conditions. We believe the information provided here is reliable, but do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. This material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax, legal, or investment advice. References to specific securities, asset classes, and financial markets are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, recommendations. Opinions referenced are as of the day presented and are subject to change due to changes in the market, economic conditions, or changes in the legal and/or regulatory environment and may not necessarily come to pass.

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by calling 844.569.4750 for RiverNorth Closed-End Funds. Total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.

Definitions

• A Closed-End Fund is a portfolio of pooled assets that raises a fixed amount of capital through an initial public offering (IPO) and then lists shares for trade on a stock exchange.
• Net Asset Value (NAV) is the net value of an investment fund's assets less its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding.
• The price at which a closed-end fund trades often varies from its NAV. Some funds have market prices below their net asset values - referred to as a discount. Conversely, some funds have market prices above their net asset values - referred to as a premium.
• The Bloomberg US Municipal Index is considered representative of the broad market for investment grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year. The index cannot be invested in directly and does not reflect fees and expenses.
• The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index is an unmanaged market-value-weighted index of investment-grade corporate fixed-rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more.
• The Bloomberg High Yield Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index consisting of noninvestment-grade, unrated or below Ba1 bonds.
• Basis points (BPS) refers to a common unit of measure for interest rates and other percentages in finance. One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1%, or 0.01%, or 0.0001, and is used to denote the percentage change in a financial instrument.
• Investment grade refers to the quality of a company's credit. To be considered an investment grade issue, the company must be rated at 'BBB' or higher by Standard and Poor's or 'Baa" or higher by Moody's.
• A yield curve is a line that plots yields of bonds having equal credit quality but differing maturity dates. The slope of the yield curve gives an idea of future interest rate changes and economic activity.
• A macroeconomic factor is an influential fiscal, natural, or geopolitical event that broadly affects a regional or national economy.
• Top-down investing is an investment analysis approach that focuses on the macro factors of the economy, such as GDP, employment, taxation, interest rates, etc. before examining micro factors such as specific sectors or companies.
• Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to a change in interest rates. Duration is non-linear and accelerates as time to maturity lessens.
• GO or General Obligation bonds are A general obligation bond (GO bond) is a municipal bond backed solely by the credit and taxing power of the issuing jurisdiction rather than the revenue from a given project.
• Special tax bonds are municipal bonds repaid using revenue from specific taxes, combining features of general obligation and revenue bonds.
• A premium bond trades above its face value. A premium bond will usually have a coupon rate higher than the prevailing market interest rate.
• Ratings discussed are given by one of the following national rating agencies: S&P, Moody's or Fitch. Additional information about ratings can be found, respectively, at www.standardandpoors.com, www.moodys.com and www.fitchratings.com. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A, and BBB are investment grade ratings categories used by S&P and Fitch; BB, B, CCC/CC/C and D are below investment grade ratings categories used by S&P and Fitch. Aaa, Aa, A and Baa are investment grade ratings categories used by Moody's; Ba, B, Caa/Ca and C are below investment grade ratings categories used by Moody's. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. Holdings designated Not Publicly Rated are not rated by these national rating agencies.
• Fundamentals are the basic qualitative and quantitative data that contribute to the financial or economic well-being of a company, security, or currency.
• A hedge is a strategy that seeks to limit risk exposures in financial assets. Generally, by taking an offsetting position in an asset or investment that reduces the price risk of an existing position.
• U.S. Treasury Bond Futures are standardized contracts for the purchase and sale of U.S. government notes or bonds for future delivery. Bond futures are financial derivatives that obligate the contract holder to purchase or sell a bond on a specified date at a predetermined price. The bond futures contract is used for hedging, speculating, or arbitrage purposes. Hedging is a form of investing in products that provide protection to holdings.
• Yield to worst is a measure of the lowest possible yield that can be received on a bond that fully operates within the terms of its contract without defaulting.
• Yield refers to the earnings generated and realized on an investment over a particular period of time.
• Tax-equivalent yield is the return that a taxable bond needs to possess for its yield to equal the yield on a comparable tax-free municipal bond.
• Tax loss carryforwards, also known as carryovers, allow businesses or individuals to offset a portion of their taxable income in future years using losses from a prior year.
• Alpha is a measure of performance on a risk-adjusted basis. The excess return of a fund relative to the return of the benchmark index is a fund’s alpha.
• Return of capital (ROC) refers to a payment that an investor receives from an investment, which is not considered taxable income or a capital gain.
• Leverage results from using borrowed capital as a funding source when investing to expand the firm's asset base and generate returns on risk capital.
• Municipal bond closed-end funds are defined as funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade municipal bonds in a variety of sectors and States.
• The income from municipal bonds is generally tax-free on the federal level and also at the state and local level if the investor lives in the state where the bonds were issued.
• Closed-end funds have the ability, subject to strict regulatory limits, to use leverage as part of their investment strategy. The use of leverage allows a closed-end fund to raise additional capital, which it can use to purchase more assets for its portfolio.
• Yield to maturity is also referred to as book yield or redemption yield. Yield to maturity is the total rate of return earned when a bond makes all interest payments and repays the original principal.
• Tax-loss harvesting is a strategy that aims to reduce capital gains taxes by selling investments at a loss.

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Risk Information: Detailed information regarding the risks associated with the RiverNorth Municipal Closed-End Funds can be found in each Fund's prospectus, respectively.

The price at which a closed-end fund trades often varies from its net asset value (NAV). Some funds have market prices below their NAVs - referred to as a discount. Conversely, some funds have market prices above their NAVs - referred to as a premium. Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Diversification does not ensure a profit or a guarantee against loss.

Risk is inherent in all investing. Investing in any investment company security involves risk, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or even that you may lose part or all of your investment. Therefore, before investing in the Common Shares, you should consider the risks as well as the other information in the prospectus. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. An investment in the Funds are not appropriate for all investors and is not intended to be a complete investment program. The Funds are designed as long-term investments and not as a trading vehicles. The Funds are closed-end funds and do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Funds trade in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value.

RiverNorth Opportunistic Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (RMI), RiverNorth Managed Duration Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (RMM), RiverNorth Flexible Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (RFM), RiverNorth Flexible Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. (RFMZ), RiverNorth Managed Duration Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. (RMMZ): Credit Risk - a borrower may be unable to make interest or principal payments when they are due. Funds that invest in Municipal Bonds rely on the ability of the issuer to service its debt. This subjects the Fund to credit risk in that the municipal issuer may be fiscally unstable or exposed to large liabilities that could impair its ability to honor its obligations. Municipal issuers with significant debt service requirements, in the near-to mid-term, unrated issuers and those with less capital and liquidity to absorb additional expenses may be most at risk. To the extent the Fund invests in lower quality or high yield Municipal Bonds, it may be more sensitive to the adverse credit events in the municipal market. The treatment of municipalities in bankruptcy is more uncertain, and potentially more adverse to debt holders, than for corporate issues. Interest Rate Risk - the value of Municipal Bonds, similar to other fixed income securities, will likely drop as interest rates rise in the general market. Conversely, when rates decline, bond prices generally rise. Investments may include securities that have a rating that below investment grade, including "high yield" securities. High yield bonds are subject to interest rate risk. If rates increase, the value generally declines. Leverage is a speculative technique that exposes a closed-end fund to greater risk and increased costs than if it were not used. The use of leverage may cause greater volatility in the level of a closed-end fund's NAV, market price and distributions on its common shares. Leverage will also result in higher fees to the closed-end fund manager because the amount of assets under management will be included in the Fund's managed assets. There can be no assurance that a closed-end fund will use leverage or that its leveraging strategy will be successful during any period in which it is employed.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of RiverNorth's Investment Companies carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and most recent periodic reports containing this and other important information, please call 844.569.4750 for RiverNorth Closed-End Funds, or visit rivernorth.com/literature. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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