CSQ Fund Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 7.76% ($1.48 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was November 13, 2026, with payment scheduled for November 20, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 19.8%; the market capitalization is approximately $3.14B. Review CSQ dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ)

What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's dividend yield?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 7.76%, which works out to $1.48 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was November 13, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is November 20, 2026.
How many years has Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund increased its dividend?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.
What does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund invest in?
The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund functions as a closed-end balanced mutual fund, originally launched by Calamos Investments LLC and currently managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. This fund primarily allocates capital within the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States, targeting investments in companies operating across a wide range of sectors. Its portfolio predominantly features common and preferred stocks from businesses of all market capitalizations, alongside convertible securities and high-yield corporate bonds, which typically maintain an average S&P credit rating...