CSQ Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund - Closed End Fund
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Dividends Yield, payout ratio, dividend history, 5Y CAGR
| Ex-date | Amount | Currency | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | $0.14 | USD | ≈7.1% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.14 | USD | ≈6.8% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $0.14 | USD | ≈6.8% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.12 | USD | ≈6.7% |
| May 14, 2026 | $0.12 | USD | ≈6.5% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | $0.12 | USD | ≈7.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.12 | USD | ≈7.3% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.12 | USD | ≈6.8% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.12 | USD | ≈6.5% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈6.5% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈6.7% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈6.5% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈6.5% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈6.7% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈6.8% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈7.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈7.2% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈8.2% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈7.7% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.10 | USD | ≈6.7% |
Institutional owners (13F) 233 filers · $795.9M total · As of Sept. 30, 2026
Institutions that report holding this stock in their quarterly SEC Form 13F. Long positions only; a single filer may appear twice for separate option legs. Large offsetting put/call legs typically reflect market-making or hedged inventory, not directional conviction.
| New positions | Exited positions | Increased | Decreased | Net shares change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (-5 vs prior Q) | 12 (-1 vs prior Q) | 82 (+6 vs prior Q) | 50 (+1 vs prior Q) | +552K |
Compared to Q1 2026. SEC Form 13F filings are due within 45 days of quarter-end plus a short buffer for late filers — quarters still inside that window are skipped in favor of the most recent fully-reported pair.
| Institution | Value | Shares | % of tracked 13F | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $100,034,358 | 4,865,484 | 12.57% | Shares |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $88,382,011 | 4,298,735 | 11.10% | Shares |
| UBS Group AG | $80,954,857 | 3,937,493 | 10.17% | Shares |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $62,607,865 | 3,045,129 | 7.87% | Shares |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $48,449,215 | 2,356,479 | 6.09% | Shares |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | $44,471,000 | 2,162,971 | 5.59% | Shares |
| Karpus Management, Inc. | $42,193,310 | 2,052,204 | 5.30% | Shares |
| LPL Financial LLC | $25,669,503 | 1,248,517 | 3.23% | Shares |
| Bensler, LLC | $23,702,892 | 1,152,865 | 2.98% | Shares |
| McGowan Group Asset Management, Inc. | $16,186,046 | 787,259 | 2.03% | Shares |
| Cetera Investment Advisers | $15,872,591 | 772,014 | 1.99% | Shares |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | $15,387,352 | 748,412 | 1.93% | Shares |
| 1607 Capital Partners, LLC | $13,065,181 | 635,466 | 1.64% | Shares |
| Advisors Asset Management, Inc. | $12,979,584 | 676,020 | 1.63% | Shares |
| Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD. | $10,847,812 | 527,617 | 1.36% | Shares |
| &PARTNERS | $10,232,091 | 501,570 | 1.29% | Shares |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP | $8,485,273 | 412,706 | 1.07% | Shares |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | $7,592,012 | 369,250 | 0.95% | Shares |
| RIVERNORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $7,227,539 | 351,534 | 0.91% | Shares |
| GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC | $6,949,342 | 338,003 | 0.87% | Shares |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP | $6,489,291 | 315,627 | 0.82% | Shares |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | $6,198,395 | 301,478 | 0.78% | Shares |
| Apollon Wealth Management, LLC | $5,651,678 | 274,887 | 0.71% | Shares |
| Smith Asset Management Co., LLC | $4,659,019 | 226,606 | 0.59% | Shares |
| WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | $4,633,258 | 225,353 | 0.58% | Shares |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | $4,019,576 | 195,505 | 0.51% | Shares |
| Sanctuary Advisors, LLC | $3,420,010 | 166,343 | 0.43% | Shares |
| Shaker Financial Services, LLC | $3,365,734 | 163,703 | 0.42% | Shares |
| PMG Family Office LLC | $3,337,710 | 162,340 | 0.42% | Shares |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | $3,288,085 | 159,926 | 0.41% | Shares |
| Prairie Wealth Advisors, Inc. | $3,169,026 | 0 | 0.40% | Shares |
| DAVENPORT & Co LLC | $3,032,548 | 147,497 | 0.38% | Shares |
| World Investment Advisors | $2,914,865 | 170,261 | 0.37% | Shares |
| Savant Capital, LLC | $2,812,423 | 136,791 | 0.35% | Shares |
| Clearstead Advisors, LLC | $2,746,222 | 133,571 | 0.35% | Shares |
| J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | $2,582,548 | 125,610 | 0.32% | Shares |
| HighTower Advisors, LLC | $2,499,621 | 121,577 | 0.31% | Shares |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC | $2,489,009 | 121,061 | 0.31% | Shares |
| FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | $2,478,508 | 120,550 | 0.31% | Shares |
| Mariner, LLC | $2,406,537 | 117,049 | 0.30% | Shares |
| Pointe Capital Management LLC | $2,376,769 | 115,602 | 0.30% | Shares |
| Aviance Capital Partners, LLC | $2,025,263 | 98,505 | 0.25% | Shares |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC | $1,932,539 | 93,995 | 0.24% | Shares |
| Meridian Wealth Advisors, LLC | $1,762,444 | 85,722 | 0.22% | Shares |
| Calamos Wealth Management LLC | $1,750,883 | 85,160 | 0.22% | Shares |
| Private Advisor Group, LLC | $1,743,452 | 84,798 | 0.22% | Shares |
| LAKE STREET PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | $1,734,195 | 84,348 | 0.22% | Shares |
| Arax Advisory Partners | $1,655,646 | 80,528 | 0.21% | Shares |
| CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | $1,650,390 | 80,272 | 0.21% | Shares |
| OPPENHEIMER & CO INC | $1,485,583 | 72,256 | 0.19% | Shares |
Company insiders 13 insiders · 2 officers · 3 directors
| Insider | Role | Last activity | Shares owned | Buys 12m | Sells 12m | Net 12m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas E Herman | VP and CFO | Jan. 30, 2025 P | 23,190 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| John S. Koudounis | Vice President | Dec. 6, 2023 S | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| David D Tripple | Director | Dec. 19, 2019 S | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Theresa Hamacher | Director | March 1, 2016 P | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Stephen B Timbers | Director | Oct. 11, 2006 P | 6,500 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| MetLife Investment Management, LLC | 10% owner | Aug. 24, 2026 J | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS | 10% owner | Sept. 6, 2024 J | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mark Mickey | · | Jan. 2, 2018 P | 5,000 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| John E Neal | · | Dec. 18, 2009 S | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| CALAMOS JOHN P SR | · | Jan. 9, 2006 P | 45,800 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Nick P Calamos | · | Dec. 28, 2004 P | 72,750 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Weston W Marsh | · | Dec. 23, 2004 P | 4,400 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| William R Rybak | · | Dec. 15, 2004 P | 1,490 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
Insiders from SEC Form 3/4/5 filings; net = open-market P/S only
ETF ownership Held by 1 ETF
Weight reflects direct equity holdings (N-PORT) only; leveraged or derivative-based funds may hold additional swap exposure not shown.
| Fund | Weight | Units | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEFZ · Elevation Series Trust | 1.84% | 35,884 NS | July 31, 2026 | N-PORT |
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