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
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
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based on 160.37M shares outstanding
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
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Country
US
Sector
Financial Services
Website
fundinvestor.calamos.com
| Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% Owner | Other | 600.0K | $15.00M | Aug 24, 2026 | |
| VP and CFO | Purchase | 11.5K | $211.6K | Jan 30, 2025 | |
| VP and CFO | Purchase | 11.7K | $213.0K | Jan 29, 2025 | |
| 10% Owner | Other | 1.04M | -- | Sep 6, 2024 | |
| 10% Owner | Other | 148.0K | -- | Sep 6, 2024 | |
| 10% Owner | Other | 148.0K | -- | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Name | Shares | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 4.9M | 3.0% | 13F |
MORGAN STANLEY | 4.3M | 2.7% | 13F |
UBS Group AG | 3.9M | 2.5% | 13F |
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 3.0M | 1.9% | 13F |
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 2.4M | 1.5% | 13F |
BlackRock Portfolio Management LLC · may incl. warrants· filed Sep 2026 | 2.2M | 1.4% | 13G |
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 2.2M | 1.3% | 13F |
Karpus Management, Inc. | 2.1M | 1.3% | 13F |
LPL Financial LLC | 1.2M | 0.8% | 13F |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. · may incl. warrants· filed Sep 2026 | 1.2M | 0.7% | 13G |
Insiders
- MetLife Investment Management, LLC10% Owner
- Herman Thomas EVP and CFO
- THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS10% Owner
- NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO10% Owner
- Koudounis John S.Vice President
based on 160.37M shares outstanding
30d Avg
201.99K
60d Avg
186.23K
90d Avg
183.57K