CSQ is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Financial Services). Trading at $21.06. Current dividend yield: 6.75%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.42 |
| Current yield | 6.75% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 14, 2026(in 10 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1350 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 2.40% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 0.54% |
| Payout ratio | 20% |
| Market cap | $3.38B |
| Exchange | XNAS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | $0.1350 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.1350 |
| 2026-07-14 | $0.1350 |
| 2026-06-12 | $0.1225 |
| 2026-05-14 | $0.1225 |
| 2026-04-14 | $0.1225 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.1225 |
| 2026-02-13 | $0.1225 |
About CSQ
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Its investment portfolio comprises equities, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds.
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Frequently asked
What is CSQ's dividend yield?
CSQ (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 6.75%, which works out to about $1.42 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is CSQ's next ex-dividend date?
CSQ's next ex-dividend date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 10 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did CSQ last pay a dividend?
CSQ's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 14, 2026.
How often does CSQ pay dividends?
CSQ pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is CSQ growing its dividend?
CSQ has been growing its dividend at a 0.54% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.