NASDAQ:CSQ Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis $20.83 +0.23 (+1.12%) Closing price 09/11/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$20.85 +0.02 (+0.10%) As of 09/11/2026 07:30 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesNews and TrendsOwnershipSEC Filings About Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Stock (NASDAQ:CSQ) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get CSQ alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$20.64▼$20.9550-Day Range$19.52▼$21.0952-Week Range$16.41▼$21.17Volume155,076 shsAverage Volume236,991 shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield7.44%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NASDAQ: CSQ) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company advised by Calamos Advisors LLC. The fund seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. To pursue its objective, CSQ invests in a portfolio of equity securities, convertible securities and fixed-income instruments. Its holdings may include investment-grade and below-investment-grade corporate debt, as well as securities issued by companies across a range of industries and market sectors. The fund may invest in both U.S. and international markets, providing exposure to multiple geographic regions. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is part of Calamos Investments, an investment management firm founded in 1977 by John P. Calamos Sr. The fund is externally managed by Calamos Advisors, which oversees its portfolio construction and investment strategy. As a closed-end fund, CSQ’s shares trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market, while the fund’s portfolio is managed according to its stated investment objectives and policies. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. CSQ Stock News HeadlinesCalamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NASDAQ:CSQ) Share Price Crosses Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?September 10 at 4:01 AM | americanbankingnews.comCalamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NASDAQ:CSQ) Shares Pass Above 50 Day Moving Average - Here's What HappenedSeptember 2, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comThe $15 Gold Fund That Pays Up to $1,152/MonthGold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required. Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away.September 12 at 1:00 AM | Investors Alley (Ad)Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of DistributionSeptember 1, 2026 | prnewswire.comCalamos Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CHW, CGO and CCD) Announce Private Placements Totaling $248.25 Million of Mandatory Redeemable Preferred SharesAugust 26, 2026 | prnewswire.com(CSQ) Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed FundAugust 26, 2026 | sa.investing.comCalamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of DistributionJune 1, 2026 | prnewswire.comCSQ: Monthly Distribution Delivering Strong Returns And At A Deep DiscountJune 1, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines CSQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CSQ shares performed this year? Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's stock was trading at $19.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CSQ stock has increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $20.83. Who are Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund include Pointe Capital Management LLC, NewEdge Advisors LLC, David J Yvars Group and Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund? Shares of CSQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund investors own include BlackRock (BLK), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Broadcom (AVGO), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), ServiceNow (NOW), Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and Verizon Communications (VZ). Company Calendar Record date for 8/21 Dividend8/14/2026Ex-Dividend for 8/21 Dividend8/14/2026Dividend Payable8/21/2026Today9/12/2026Record date for 9/21 Dividend9/14/2026Ex-Dividend for 9/21 Dividend9/14/2026Dividend Payable9/21/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (5m+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 CSQ's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. CSQ has been in this zone for over 5 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Capital Markets Sub-IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:CSQ CIK1275214 Webwww.calamos.com Phone(630) 245-7200FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.06 billion Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding SharesN/AFree FloatN/AMarket CapN/A OptionableNot Optionable BetaN/A 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026Discover the next wave of investment opportunities with our report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2026. 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