Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
About: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Its investment portfolio comprises equities, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds.
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of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
155% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 11
45% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 68 | Existing positions reduced: 47
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 187 [Q3] → 199 (+12) [Q4]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $573M [Q3] → $599M (+$26M) [Q4]
0.34% more ownership
Funds ownership: 20.98% [Q3] → 21.31% (+0.34%) [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
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
2 Volatile Closed-End Funds To Consider Amid Market Panic
Closed-end funds (CEFs) often use leverage in an attempt to boost returns, making them volatile and sensitive to corrections and bear markets. This additional volatile nature of leverage is also on top of the discount/premium mechanic that also adds even further increased volatility. Usually, in market sell-offs, the leverage combined with the discount/premiums make these trades particularly wildly, but that is also where the best opportunities tend to be in these investment wrappers.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
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.
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. , 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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