# Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF (CANQ): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/canq for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Calamos · Asset class: Multi-Asset - Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2024-02-13 The Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF (CANQ) is structured to provide investors with exposure to the growth prospects of Nasdaq-100 companies by strategically employing options. Simultaneously, it works to cushion against market downturns through a dynamically managed portfolio of fixed income assets. This distinct approach yields a powerful blend of substantial equity market participation, optimized risk-adjusted performance, and dependable monthly income, consistently delivering results across varying economic landscapes. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $29.14 | | Expense Ratio | 0.74% | | Assets Under Management | $20.5M | | NAV | $29.26 | | Holdings Count | 30 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.74% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.38 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Monthly | | 52-Week Range | $27.36 – $31.62 | | Beta | 0.83 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1226 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: 2026-10-08 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does CANQ invest in? The Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF (CANQ) is structured to provide investors with exposure to the growth prospects of Nasdaq-100 companies by strategically employing options. Simultaneously, it works to cushion against market downturns through a dynamically managed portfolio of fixed income assets. This distinct approach yields a powerful blend of substantial equity market participation, optimized risk-adjusted performance, and dependable monthly income, consistently delivering results across varying economic landscapes. ### What is the expense ratio of CANQ? Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF (CANQ) charges an expense ratio of 0.74%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is CANQ's dividend yield? CANQ's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.74%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is CANQ? Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF (CANQ) manages $20.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is CANQ actively managed or an index fund? CANQ is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (CANQ's is 0.74%) because there's no security selection cost. ### When was CANQ launched? Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF (CANQ) launched in February 2024 and is managed by Calamos. ### Does CANQ pay a dividend? Yes, Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF (CANQ) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.74%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does CANQ pay dividends? Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is CANQ's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for CANQ was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will CANQ's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.74% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does CANQ charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from CANQ's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does CANQ cost more than a fund like VOO? CANQ is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.74%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM). ### Are there cheaper alternatives to CANQ? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as CANQ (0.74%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/canq - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/canq/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/canq/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/canq/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/canq/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.