
The Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF) strives to provide investors with a significant recurring income stream on a monthly basis, combined with opportunities for long-term capital growth. It achieves this objective by strategically allocating its assets to closed-end funds that generate income and are available for purchase at appealing valuations below their intrinsic worth.
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When it comes to taming inflation and getting it back down to a more approachable threshold, the Federal Reserve was already facing a difficult challenge. Inflation was proving to be stickier than expected, and the central bank was seeing its independence challenged by the federal government.

If the first few months of 2026 can serve as any indication, we believe shifting macroeconomic conditions are not exactly going to go away any time soon. For advisors, this can lead to difficulty in making sure their clients meet their financial goals.

Two key forces drove investors' November interests on this ETF content platform: the strategic hunt for durable growth amidst tech volatility, and the perennial demand for income and alternative diversification. The five most popular articles on our platform last month reflect this split.

With rate cuts and other macroeconomic headlines fresh on everyone's minds, portfolio income may continue to remain crucial in the days to come. As such, it's important for advisors and investors alike to consider any and all options available when it comes to fostering compelling and consistent yield.

In March, VettaFi held its annual Exchange Conference, bringing together experts and asset managers from across the globe. With economic uncertainty top of mind, many attendees were eager to learn about alternative strategies they can put to work in unsettled markets.