Calamos Global Total Return Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About CGO

What does CGO invest in?

The Calamos Global Total Return Fund is a U.S.-domiciled, balanced, closed-end mutual fund that originated from Calamos Investments LLC and is overseen by Calamos Advisors LLC. Established on March 30, 2004, this fund strategically allocates capital across international public equity and fixed-income markets. Its investment objective is to identify opportunities in securities issued by companies spanning a diverse range of sectors. The portfolio predominantly comprises common stocks, convertible bonds, and high-yield corporate debt instruments. To construct its holdings, the fund integrates thorough fundamental research with systematic quantitative analysis. The Calamos Global Total Return Fund measures its investment performance against the MSCI World Index.

What is the expense ratio of CGO?

Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) charges an expense ratio of 4.02%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is CGO?

Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) manages $130.5M 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 CGO actively managed or an index fund?

CGO 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 (CGO's is 4.02%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was CGO launched?

Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) launched in October 2005 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has CGO performed?

CGO's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.