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Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (CSQ)

Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ: CSQ) is a closed-end investment fund listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Managed by Calamos Advisors LLC and launched by Calamos Investments LLC, the fund seeks exposure to U.S. public equity and fixed income markets. Its portfolio may include common and preferred stocks across market capitalizations, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds, with the bond sleeve characterized by an average S&P credit rating of BB. The fund uses a mix of fundamental and quantitative research, along with both bottom-up and top-down security selection methods, to construct its portfolio. It was formed in 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
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NASDAQ-CSQ
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Good
July 14, 2026
July 21, 2026
1.62
8.0%
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3.246 B
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Valuation • Fair Value

Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

NM

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

78.759 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Beneish M-Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Altman Z-Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

FCF / Net Income

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

Not available

Days to Earnings

Not available

Dividend Payment Date

July 21, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 14, 2026

Dividend Yield

8.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.62

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Valuation Rating
Not available
Classification is not available
Analyst Target
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

An analyst price target for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is not currently available in the latest data file.

The current financial health read for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 8.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.62, ex-dividend date is July 14, 2026, payment date is July 21, 2026.

The current market capitalization listed for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund is 3.246 B.

The ticker symbol for Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund is NASDAQ-CSQ, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ-CSQ) is listed on NASDAQ.

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