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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

15.58 USD
-0.84
5.12%
At close Apr 3, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
15.51
-0.07
0.45%
1 day
-5.12%
5 days
-5.52%
1 month
-9.42%
3 months
-12.42%
6 months
-9.15%
Year to date
-11.28%
1 year
-4.30%
5 years
74.66%
10 years
38.74%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

133% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 12

42% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 68 | Existing positions reduced: 48

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 187 [Q3] → 198 (+11) [Q4]

4% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $573M [Q3] → $599M (+$25.8M) [Q4]

0.33% more ownership

Funds ownership: 20.98% [Q3] → 21.31% (+0.33%) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for CSQ.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 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. , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in April 2025 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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
CSQ: A Good Alternative To An S&P 500 Index Fund For Income-Seekers
The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund offers a 7.41% yield, significantly higher than major indices, making it appealing for income-focused investors like retirees. Despite its lower yield compared to peers, the CSQ fund's distribution appears to be viewed as sustainable by the market. The fund's high exposure to technology stocks and leverage has led to recent underperformance, but its overall total return remains competitive with the S&P 500.
CSQ: A Good Alternative To An S&P 500 Index Fund For Income-Seekers
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. , March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in March 2025 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. , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in February 2025 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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
CSQ: A Rare CEF Combo Of Capital Appreciation And Income Growth
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) offers a nearly 7% dividend yield, with a history of consistent payouts and capital appreciation, making it a reliable income source. The fund's diversified portfolio of equities and income-oriented assets supports its strong performance and potential for future growth. CSQ uses leverage, which amplifies returns but poses risks, especially in high-interest-rate environments; however, potential rate cuts in 2025 could mitigate these risks.
CSQ: A Rare CEF Combo Of Capital Appreciation And Income Growth
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. , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in January 2025 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. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in December 2024 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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
5 Best CEFs This Month For 8.5% Yield (November 2024)
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.
5 Best CEFs This Month For 8.5% Yield (November 2024)
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. , Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in November 2024 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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
5 Best CEFs This Month For 9.5% Yield (October 2024)
For income investors, closed-end funds, or CEFs, remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper draw-downs than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer “excess” discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500 closed-end funds.
5 Best CEFs This Month For 9.5% Yield (October 2024)
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