Calamos Autocallable Income ETF

CAIE

Market cap $541M

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Calamos US Eq Autocallable Income ETF (CAIE) offers a unique structure to convert long-term equity returns into high-yield monthly income. CAIE employs autocallable market-indexed notes, delivering equity-like upside as coupon payments and achieving an annualized yield near 15% since inception. The fund's design diversifies maturities and manages drawdown risk, with positive total returns even amid recent market weakness.

The Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF (CAIQ) offers high monthly income via a structured derivatives strategy linked to the Nasdaq-100 Volatility Advantage Autocallable Index. CAIQ and CAIE share similar structures, but CAIE's lower principal and coupon barriers (60% vs. CAIQ's 70%) provide greater downside protection and may be more appealing. Both CAIQ and CAIE are rated Buy for alternative income exposure, but investors should monitor risks tied to index thresholds and limited performance history.

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With traditional yield susceptible to rate cuts and equities volatile, many investors seek alternative sources for stable, higher, predictable income. On November 20, 2025, Calamos Investments launched the Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF (CAIQ) to address this need.

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It's no understatement to point out that the Calamos Autocallable Income ETF (CAIE) has seen meteoric flows ever since the fund launched on June 25, 2025. CAIE has already accrued over $350 million in assets under management, a testament to its appeal.

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On this week's episode of ETF Prime, Nate Geraci hosted a detailed discussion featuring Matt Kaufman, the global head of ETFs for Calamos Investments about the Calamos Autocallable Income ETF (CAIE), the first auto callable ETF on the market, which launched in June.