Variant Alternative Income Fund (NICHX) is a Delaware-based, non-diversified closed-end interval fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Managed by Variant Investments, LLC, the fund seeks high current income as its primary objective, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal. It invests in alternative income-generating assets through direct investments and underlying vehicles. Shares are issued at NAV and offered daily, with quarterly repurchase offers between 5–25% of outstanding shares. The fund qualifies as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) for tax purposes and is open to accredited investors via its Institutional Class Shares.
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Variant Investments
Oct 01, 2018
Interval CEF
'40 Act
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April 30
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Feb 25, 2025
12:11
Redemption
Variant Alternative Income Fund announced a quarterly repurchase offer for up to 5% of outstanding shares ending September 15, 2026 at net asset value. Shareholders must submit requests by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time that day.
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Dec 18, 2023
16:53
Compliance
Variant Alternative Income Fund provided its annual proxy voting notice report for calendar year 2026, listing zero series and no explanatory information.
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Dec 29, 2025
12:13
Redemption, Subscription
Variant Alternative Income Fund reported $335 million of securities sold and $544 million redeemed or repurchased for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, resulting in $0 net sales and no registration fee due.
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Apr 22, 2024
13:44
Redemption
Variant Alternative Income Fund will repurchase up to 5% of its issued and outstanding shares for cash at NAV, with the offer period running from May 22, 2026 to June 15, 2026. Shareholders may submit requests by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 15, 2026, and proceeds are expected within seven calendar days after the pricing date.
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Feb 15, 2024
09:09
Personnel
Lisa Zhu resigned as Chief Compliance Officer of Variant Alternative Income Fund’s Adviser, effective May 15, 2026, and the Adviser accepted her resignation the same day.
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Jan 15, 2024
08:59
Ownership, Personnel
Variant Alternative Income Fund's Investment Adviser CCO, Michael Richard Holman, reported beneficial ownership information covering 1 security as of 2026-05-15.
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Apr 29, 2025
09:41
Other
Variant Alternative Income Fund updated its Prospectus and SAI to expand conflict-of-interest disclosures about the Investment Manager’s separate loan transaction business and allocation of investment opportunities. The revisions state the Fund may not receive all opportunities and will not be compensated for opportunities taken by the Investment Manager or others.
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Oct 01, 2024
17:06
Compliance
Variant Alternative Income Fund renewed a joint fidelity bond effective December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026 with $2.5 million coverage and a $250,000 electronic mail transfer fraud sub-limit. The bond extends coverage to additional affiliated funds and automatically adjusts limits for new Investment Companies or asset growth to maintain Rule 17g-1 compliance.
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Jul 01, 2023
11:12
Distribution, Marketing Material
Variant Alternative Income Fund will change its distribution policy effective April 1, 2026, increasing distribution frequency from quarterly to monthly. The Prospectus is being amended to reflect the new monthly distribution schedule.
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Jan 20, 2025
14:34
Redemption
Variant Alternative Income Fund will repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding shares for cash at NAV, with the offer period running from February 20, 2026 through March 13, 2026. Shareholders may tender shares by the deadline, with proceeds paid within seven calendar days after the pricing date.
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Interval CE Funds
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North America
Cox Capital launches third-party tender offer for an interval fund
Oct 29, 2026

The firm's flagship Cox Retail Secondaries Fund I is offering to purchase up to $2.5 million of Variant Alternative Income Fund shares at a 40% discount to October 26 NAV.

Variant Alternative Income Fund
Variant is responsible for managing Variant Alternative Income Fund.
Variant Alternative Income Fund launched in 2017.
Variant Alternative Income Fund is registered as a '40 Act fund.
Variant Alternative Income Fund is structured as a Interval CEF fund.
You can invest in Variant Alternative Income Fund by meeting its eligibility requirements and subscribing through the fund's offering process or an approved platform. Visit their website for more details.
You can invest in Variant Alternative Income Fund daily, subject to eligibility and fund subscription deadlines.
You can redeem shares of Variant Alternative Income Fund quarterly, subject to redemption limits and notice requirements.
Shares of Variant Alternative Income Fund can be purchased in USD.
Variant Alternative Income Fund's fiscal year end is April 30.
Variant Alternative Income Fund's net asset value was $2,457.5 million and its portfolio had a fair value of $2,436 million as of April 30, 2026.
Among other deal types, Variant Alternative Income Fund primarily makes Debt Investments.
Among other asset classes, Variant Alternative Income Fund primarily invests in Legal Claim and Real Estate (Debt).
Among other regions, Variant Alternative Income Fund primarily invests in North America and the USA.
Variant Alternative Income Fund charges a 0.95% annual management fee, which is calculated based on NAV.
You can invest in NICHX shares with a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000.
There is no minimum subsequent investment for NICHX shares, allowing you to invest any amount.
You will be subject to paying an early repurchase/redemption fee of 2%.
Variant Alternative Income Fund's NICHX share class generated an annualized 1-month return of 4.73% and since-inception return of 8.51% as of April 30, 2026.
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