

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. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boards of Trustees of six of Calamos Investments' closed-end funds (the Funds) today announced the issuance of additional series of mandatory redeemable preferred (MRP) shares totaling $248.25 million.

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.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund remains a buy, trading at a 9.13% discount to NAV and offering a 7.8% dividend yield. CSQ's portfolio blends large-cap tech equities and income securities, but relies heavily on net realized gains to support distributions. Leverage at 27.78% and interest rate sensitivity present risks, especially if rates rise or tech sentiment shifts negatively.

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.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund offers a compelling entry point with a -9.79% discount, well below its last decade historical average. CSQ has outperformed SPY over the last 10 years, driven by leverage on significant exposure to mega-cap tech and convertible securities. The fund raised its monthly distribution at the start of this year to its highest level since inception, yielding 7.18% and maintaining a tax-friendly profile.

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