Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund

CHI

Market cap $916M

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.

Convertible bonds offer built-in flexibility, combining bond income with equity upside and historically delivering asymmetric returns—participating in rallies while helping cushion drawdowns. Actively managed, levered convertible CEFs offer a high-income way to participate in this market, with Calamos demonstrating a strong track record of navigating convertibles and delivering competitive returns. Among the US-focused Calamos funds (CCD, CHY, & CHI), CCD provides the highest (~85%) convertible exposure and equity optionality, while CHY and CHI offer more credit-tilted.

Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund (CHI) maintains a hold rating due to reliance on net realized gains for distributions and NAV growth. CHI offers a 10.1% yield, attractive price-to-NAV valuation, and monthly payouts, appealing to income-focused investors seeking stability. The fund's aggressive leverage and dependence on positive market conditions heighten downside risk during market declines.

CSQ to Raise Monthly Distribution METRO CHICAGO, Ill. , Dec. 18, 2025 /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.

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METRO CHICAGO, Ill. , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in December 2025 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund offers a high 10.85% yield, competitive total returns, and strong portfolio diversification for income-focused investors. CHI's performance closely tracks the convertible bond index, but its yield and resilience during market downturns make it attractive, especially for risk-averse investors. The fund's distribution appears sustainable, backed by recent gains and a NAV increase, though coverage relies partly on unrealized gains.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill. , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in November 2025 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill. , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in October 2025 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

CHI's premium has declined to near parity, making it a more attractive entry point for convertible and high-yield exposure seekers. The fund offers an 11.19% yield, but distributions rely on capital gains as net investment income remains negative, which can be negative in a stretched market. While not a deep bargain, CHI is worth considering now, though waiting for a broader market pullback could provide a better buying opportunity.