Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund remains a buy, trading at a 9.13% discount to NAV and offering a 7.8% dividend yield. CSQ's portfolio blends large-cap tech equities and income securities, but relies heavily on net realized gains to support distributions. Leverage at 27.78% and interest rate sensitivity present risks, especially if rates rise or tech sentiment shifts negatively.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-13 09:54:45

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.

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-01 16:05:00

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.

prnewswire.com - 2026-06-01 16:05:00

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund offers a compelling entry point with a -9.79% discount, well below its last decade historical average. CSQ has outperformed SPY over the last 10 years, driven by leverage on significant exposure to mega-cap tech and convertible securities. The fund raised its monthly distribution at the start of this year to its highest level since inception, yielding 7.18% and maintaining a tax-friendly profile.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-01 07:47:32

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9% plus yield and nearly 7.5% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-23 08:30:00

For the quarter ending March 31, 2026, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund declined -4.69% on NAV and -9.64% on market price. Favorable security selection and an average overweight allocation in energy boosted relative returns. Security selection and an average overweight position in the information technology sector were detrimental to performance, as holdings in the systems software and communications equipment industries impeded relative returns.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-22 05:07:00

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.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-01 16:20:00