CSQ supports its sizable 7.8% dividend primarily through capital appreciation rather than income. Read why I rate CSQ a Hold, despite robust performance.
CSQ's overweight in AI-driven mega-cap tech and financials positions the fund for outperformance amid a risk-on market. Read why CSQ is rated a Buy.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NASDAQ:CSQ) recently announced a total dividend of $0.14 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-14. For income-focused investors, the ex-dividend date is a critical marker: shareholders must own the stock before this date to qualify for the payment.
NEW YORK, August 26, 2026--KBRA assigns a ‘AA-’ rating to $151.0 million Series H Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares ("MRPS") issued by Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund" or "CSQ"). Concurrently, KBRA affirms the ratings assigned to the outstanding Series C, F, and G MRPS issued by the Fund. The Outlook on all ratings is Stable.
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