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CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (CSQ)

The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund functions as a closed-end balanced mutual fund, originally launched by Calamos Investments LLC and currently managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. This fund primarily allocates capital within the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States, targeting investments in companies operating across a wide range of sectors. Its portfolio predominantly features common and preferred stocks from businesses of all market capitalizations, alongside convertible securities and high-yield corporate bonds, which typically maintain an average S&P credit rating of BB. To construct its investment holdings, the fund utilizes a comprehensive analytical framework, integrating both fundamental and quantitative methods, coupled with a blend of bottom-up and top-down security selection strategies. Established on December 31, 2003, the fund is legally domiciled in the United States.

Industry: Asset Management

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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

NASDAQ:CSQFinancial Services
-0.60%$19.75
AH Close$19.75+0.00%vs close
Mkt Cap$3.17B
Float160.11M
O/S160.37M
Inst Own24.1%
Div Yield7.49%
Dilution
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Key Metrics
Market Cap$3.17B
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio--
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership24.14%

based on 160.37M shares outstanding

SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeNASDAQ
CountryUSUS
IPO DateApr 1, 2004
Shares Outstanding160.37M
Float160.11M
Company Overview

The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund functions as a closed-end balanced mutual fund, originally launched by Calamos Investments LLC and currently managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. This fund primarily allocates capital within the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States, targeting investments in companies operating across a wide range of sectors.

Its portfolio predominantly features common and preferred stocks from businesses of all market capitalizations, alongside convertible securities and high-yield corporate bonds, which typically maintain an average S&P credit rating of BB. To construct its investment holdings, the fund utilizes a comprehensive analytical framework, integrating both fundamental and quantitative methods, coupled with a blend of bottom-up and top-down security selection strategies. Established on December 31, 2003, the fund is legally domiciled in the United States.

Leadership

Christopher M. Toub

Trustee

Daniel Dufresne

Vice President

Erik D. Ojala

Vice President and Secretary

Hugh P. Armstrong

Trustee

Employees

--

Country

US

Sector

Financial Services

Website

fundinvestor.calamos.com

Analyst Coverage
Analyst Coverage
ConsensusHold
Price Target
No price targets available
Ratings Distribution
BUY
0
HOLD
2
SELL
0
TOTAL2
Insider Trading
InsiderTypeShares
MetLife Investment Management, LLC profile photoMetLife Investment Management, LLCOther600.0K
Herman Thomas E profile photoHerman Thomas EPurchase11.5K
Herman Thomas E profile photoHerman Thomas EPurchase11.7K
MetLife Investment Management, LLC profile photoMetLife Investment Management, LLCOther1.04M
MetLife Investment Management, LLC profile photoMetLife Investment Management, LLCOther148.0K
MetLife Investment Management, LLC profile photoMetLife Investment Management, LLCOther148.0K
Shareholders
24.1%
Institutional
(221)
0.8%
Insiderⓘ
(3)
2.9%
5%+ Owners
(4)
72.2%
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional24.1%
Insider0.8%
5%+ Beneficial2.9%
Unattributed (incl. retail)72.2%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 160.4M · checked 25 Oct 2026 · market-data provider
Insiders & Institutional Holders
52-Week Range
$16.41$21.17
$19.75(70th percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume201.99K
196.39K today vs 201.99K avg(-3%)

30d Avg

201.99K

60d Avg

186.23K

90d Avg

183.57K

Earnings
Dividend History
TTM Yield
7.49%
Paid monthly
Annual (LTM)
$1.48
Latest
$0.1350
Oct 14, 26
5Y Growth
--
Compliance Status
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