Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
CSQCalamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) is a closed-end investment fund that seeks to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income. Managed by Calamos Investments, it employs a flexible, actively managed approach, investing across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, to adapt to changing market conditions.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.14 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 3 days on July 21, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | $0.14 | 2026-07-14 | 2026-07-14 |
| June 22, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-12 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 |
| April 21, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-04-14 | 2026-04-14 |
| March 20, 2026 | $0.12 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has rewarded shareholders with 216 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CSQ shares during this period received a total of $18.97 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.14/share was paid 26 days ago, on June 22, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: CSQ currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 6.84%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 31.7%, from $0.10 to $0.14.
- Dividend Reliability: CSQ has maintained or increased its dividend for 135 consecutive payments.
Company News
Calamos Investments announced monthly distributions for June 2026 across seven closed-end funds (CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD, CPZ). The distributions are sourced primarily from short-term and long-term capital gains, with some funds showing return of capital components. CSQ showed strong YTD NAV returns of 15.28%, while CPZ experienced negative ...
Calamos Investments announced monthly distributions for May 2026 across its seven closed-end funds (CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD, and CPZ). The announcement includes distribution amounts, payable dates, and detailed breakdowns of distribution sources including short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains, and return of capital. The funds con...
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Calamos Investments announced monthly distributions for its seven closed-end funds (CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD, and CPZ) with payable dates of April 21, 2026. The announcement includes detailed breakdowns of distribution sources, showing varying compositions of short-term capital gains, return of capital, and ordinary income across the funds. N...
Calamos Investments announced monthly distributions for its seven closed-end funds (CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD, CPZ) for March 2026. The distributions include detailed breakdowns of sources including short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains, ordinary income, and return of capital. The announcement includes NAV performance data and dist...
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