Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
CSQFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeCalamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. The company carries a $3.38B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. The fund is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC.
Market Cap
$3.38B
Beta
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P/E (TTM)
3.19
P/E (Fwd)
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EPS (TTM)
$6.62
EPS (Fwd)
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ROE
34.7%
ROA
0.4%
Cash
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Total Debt
$1.41B
Free CF
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52W Change
12.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CSQ stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 26, 2026 close, CSQ finished 8.94% above its 150-day moving average ($19.12) and 10.39% above its 200-day moving average ($18.87). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CSQ overbought or oversold?
At the August 26, 2026 close, CSQ's RSI(14) was 59.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund carries $1.41B in total debt, a figure that investors should evaluate relative to the company's earnings power. ROE of 34.7% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 0.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$601.2M (2022) to $723.7M (2025), reflecting a 220% increase over the period.
Investors considering Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund should weigh the typical risks associated with CSQ's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's trajectory.