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CPZ

Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust

12.73 USD
-0.17
1.32%
At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-1.32%
5 days
-2.82%
1 month
-5%
3 months
-0.62%
6 months
-11.17%
Year to date
-13.22%
1 year
-22.47%
5 years
-37.41%
10 years
-36.29%
 

About: Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is a trust company that seeks to provide current income and risk-managed capital appreciation, with an investment objective to deliver total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund invests in securities across sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and others, and holds securities with a broad range of maturities, with the average term to maturity typically ranging from two to ten years. Managed assets represent the Fund's total assets, including any assets attributable to leverage that may be outstanding, minus total liabilities other than debt representing financial leverage.

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Neutral 75%
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Seeking Alpha
13 days ago
CPZ: Underperforming In A Bull Market With Destructive ROC (Rating Downgrade)
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is a long/short equity CEF best suited for trading, not long-term holding. CPZ has underperformed in 2026, posting negative total returns while the S&P 500 is up over 12%. All 2026 distributions have been a return of capital, reflecting a lack of portfolio gains and raising concerns about sustainability.
CPZ: Underperforming In A Bull Market With Destructive ROC (Rating Downgrade)
Neutral
PRNewsWire
14 days ago
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in September 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in August 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in July 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 months ago
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in June 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 months ago
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in May 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 months ago
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
CPZ: Complex Portfolio Isn't Working As Intended
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust offers a complex, actively managed blend of long/short equity and fixed-income strategies, targeting risk-averse investors. CPZ trades at an 11.7% discount to NAV, but persistent NAV erosion, inconsistent dividend coverage, and underperformance versus SPY undermine its appeal. The fund's aggressive leverage (51.3% of assets) and high-yield focus (12.5% yield) elevate risk, especially amid elevated interest rates and below-investment-grade credit exposure.
CPZ: Complex Portfolio Isn't Working As Intended
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 months ago
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
8 months ago
CPZ: Unlikely To Outperform, But Could Still Have A Place In A Portfolio
The Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust offers an 11.49% yield, utilizing both long and short positions to generate high income. CPZ's distribution is fully covered by investment profits, but its long-term total return underperforms broad equity indices and select peer funds. The fund's short positions, especially in semiconductors and Tesla, may cushion downside in market corrections but can drag on performance in bullish markets.
CPZ: Unlikely To Outperform, But Could Still Have A Place In A Portfolio
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