Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF

CPSL

Market cap $83.5M

Volatility that has seeped through the U.S. economy all year is showing no signs of abating any time soon. The labor market continues to report underwhelming results, fueling concerns of an economic slowdown.

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discusses the Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSL) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discusses several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSL) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis visit VettaFi | ETFDB.

What may seem to be unrelated snapshots of the state of the U.S. economy might be parts of a larger, more troubling picture. Analysts, advisors, and investors alike have been monitoring recent economic reports, trying to discern whether the U.S. economy is slowing or entering an inflationary period.

In June 2025, Calamos Investments completed its collection of monthly S&P 500 Structured Protection ETFs with the release of the Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF – June (CPSU). This fund looks to provide a blend of equity upside and risk mitigation across its 12-month outcome period.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2025) - Nick Wodeshick is excited to announce the publication of this recent article "CPSL: The ETF Seeking 100% Downside Protection in All Seasons" on the VettaFi Alternatives Channel. This article explores how the Calamos Laddered S&P 500® Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSL) may offer investors the potential for both upside participation and 100% downside protection in an uncertain market environment.

As 2025 nears its halfway mark, the U.S. economic outlook is still unclear. Financial Advisors recently received mixed news when the Republican House majority passed a bill that contains notable tax cuts for both businesses and individuals, although it's still being debated by the Senate (at the time of writing).

In March, VettaFi held its annual Exchange Conference, bringing together experts and asset managers from across the globe. With economic uncertainty top of mind, many attendees were eager to learn about alternative strategies they can put to work in unsettled markets.

Recent market volatility could impact investors near retirement as a record number of Americans are set to hit 65. Calamos Investments head of ETFs Matt Kaufman joins Catalysts with Madison Mills and Interactive Brokers chief strategist Steve Sosnickto discuss how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help these investors navigate volatility.

For many advisors and investors, bonds traditionally serve as capital preservation instruments to strengthen portfolios during market volatility. So, what are the implications if bonds no longer function as a reliable risk-mitigation asset class?