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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

CSQ

Market cap $3.38B

21.06 USD

+0.17

0.81%

At close Updated Sep 3, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.81%

5 days

0.43%

1 month

2.53%

3 months

2.68%

6 months

12.38%

Year to date

9.92%

1 year

13.53%

5 years

11.43%

10 years

99.62%

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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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., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in September 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

Calamos Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CHW, CGO and CCD) Announce Private Placements Totaling $248.25 Million of Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boards of Trustees of six of Calamos Investments' closed-end funds (the Funds) today announced the issuance of additional series of mandatory redeemable preferred (MRP) shares totaling $248.25 million.

Calamos Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CHW, CGO and CCD) Announce Private Placements Totaling $248.25 Million of Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares

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., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in August 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

CSQ: Trading Below Its Historical Discount

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.

CSQ: Trading Below Its Historical Discount

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., 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.

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

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., 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.

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

CSQ: Monthly Distribution Delivering Strong Returns And At A Deep Discount

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.

CSQ: Monthly Distribution Delivering Strong Returns And At A Deep Discount

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9% Plus (May 2026)

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.

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9% Plus (May 2026)

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

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.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

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., 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.

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

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