Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NASDAQ:CSQ) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NASDAQ:CSQ) was the target of a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 57,422 shares, a growth of 158.4% from the December 15th total of 22,225 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 223,181 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 223,181 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Dakota Wealth Management acquired a new position in shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund during the fourth quarter worth $823,000. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund during the 4th quarter worth approximately $247,000. David J Yvars Group increased its position in Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund by 11.7% in the 4th quarter. David J Yvars Group now owns 31,874 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $616,000 after buying an additional 3,331 shares in the last quarter. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund during the fourth quarter worth approximately $556,000. Finally, PMG Family Office LLC bought a new position in shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund in the 3rd quarter worth $3,024,000.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Price Performance

Shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock opened at $19.54 on Friday. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has a 52-week low of $13.11 and a 52-week high of $19.83. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $19.08 and its 200 day simple moving average is $18.86.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 9th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 30th were issued a $0.1225 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 30th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 7.5%. This is an increase from Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund’s previous monthly dividend of $0.10.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Company Profile

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