
This Calamos ETF series is engineered to allow investors to participate in the positive price appreciation of the Nasdaq-100 index. While offering exposure to the index's upward movements, this participation is limited by a predefined return cap. Crucially, it simultaneously provides complete protection against all downside price movements over a one-year investment horizon, prior to the deduction of any fund fees and expenses.
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On June 2, Calamos Investments began the month on a high note with the release of two new Structured Protection ETFs: the Calamos S&P 500® Structured Alt Protection ETF® – June (CPSU) and the Calamos Nasdaq-100® Structured Alt Protection ETF® – June (CPNJ).

The Calamos S&P 500® Structured Alt Protection ETF® – June (CPSU) has announced an upside cap rate of 7.33% over its one-year outcome period following its launch on June 2, 2025. The Calamos Nasdaq-100® Structured Alt Protection ETF® — June (CPNJ) completed its first annual outcome period on May 30, 2025, and will reset on June 2, 2025, with a new cap rate of 7.65% over a one-year outcome period.

The Calamos S&P 500® Structured Alt Protection ETF™ – September (CPST) has an estimated upside cap range of 7.39% - 8.57% over the one-year outcome period following its launch on September 3, 2024. The Calamos Nasdaq-100® Structured Alt Protection ETF™ – September (CPNS) has an estimated upside cap range of 7.82% - 9.18% over the one-year outcome period following its launch on September 3, 2024.

Recently, Calamos Investments announced an expansion to its lineup of Structured Protection ETFs. Instead of releasing Structured Protection funds that access the S&P 500 on a quarterly basis, these funds will now be released monthly.

When constructing a well-balanced portfolio, downside mitigation remains an integral factor to consider. The series of Calamos Structured Protection ETFs™ can provide investors robust loss protection while generating potential upside.