

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is a long/short equity CEF best suited for trading, not long-term holding. CPZ has underperformed in 2026, posting negative total returns while the S&P 500 is up over 12%. All 2026 distributions have been a return of capital, reflecting a lack of portfolio gains and raising concerns about sustainability.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in September 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in August 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in July 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in June 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in May 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust offers a complex, actively managed blend of long/short equity and fixed-income strategies, targeting risk-averse investors. CPZ trades at an 11.7% discount to NAV, but persistent NAV erosion, inconsistent dividend coverage, and underperformance versus SPY undermine its appeal. The fund's aggressive leverage (51.3% of assets) and high-yield focus (12.5% yield) elevate risk, especially amid elevated interest rates and below-investment-grade credit exposure.