CSQ: Tax-Efficient Dividends That Can Continue To Grow [Seeking Alpha]
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ)
US:NASDAQ Investor Relations:
calamos.com/fundinvestor/closedendfunds/cefund?name=csq
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CSQ offers a 7.6% yield with monthly distributions, backed by robust earnings that consistently outpace payouts. The portfolio blends equities and fixed income, prioritizing income stability, but relies heavily on realized gains, due to weak net investment income in high-rate environments. Leverage at 29.45% and reliance on asset sales limit downside resilience, yet CSQ excels in tax-efficient, growing distributions for income-focused investors. ????? ??????????/iStock via Getty Images Overview Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ( CSQ ) operates as a closed end fund that aims to provide attractive total returns from a blending portfolio of equities and fixed income securities. This blend allows the This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives
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- Shaker Financial Offloads $3.3 Million CSQ Shares, According to Recent SEC Filing [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund declares $0.1225 dividend [Seeking Alpha]Seeking Alpha
- Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Q3 2025 Commentary [Seeking Alpha]Seeking Alpha
- CSQ: 6% Yielding CEF At A 7% Discount [Seeking Alpha]Seeking Alpha
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Sec Filings
- 1/13/26 - Form N-CEN
- 12/29/25 - Form N-CSR
- 12/23/25 - Form NPORT-P
- CSQ's page on the SEC website