CCD: Solid Performance, But Very High Tech Exposure

The Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund (CCD) offers a 9.39% yield by investing primarily in convertible securities and junk bonds. CCD's portfolio is heavily weighted toward technology (43.9%), creating concentration risk, but its convertibles provide some downside protection versus equities. Recent performance has been strong, with CCD outperforming both bond indices and the S&P 500 on a total return basis over the past eight months.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2026

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in June 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

PRNewsWire • Jun 1, 2026

I Demand +9% Yields

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Seeking Alpha • Jun 1, 2026

Calamos Dynamic Convertible And Income Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

For the quarter ending March 31, 2026, Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund rose 3.02% on NAV and 4.32% on price, outperforming the blended comparator index (80% ICE BofA All US Convertible Index, 20% Bloomberg US HY 2% Issuer Capped Index), which advanced 2.91% for the period. The fund benefited from the information technology sector, where holdings in technology hardware, storage & peripherals and semiconductor materials & equipment helped drive relative results. Security selection within the consumer discretionary sector weighed on performance, as holdings in the broadline retail and restaurant industries lagged.

Seeking Alpha • May 25, 2026

I Demand Recurrent Income For My Retirement

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Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2026

CCD: Convertibles Can Leverage Equity Exposure, Time To Buy The Dip

The Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund offers equity-like exposure via convertible and corporate bonds, appealing to risk-tolerant investors seeking differentiated returns. CCD has experienced a -9.5% decline from its February 2026 high, driven by equity market volatility and global supply chain disruptions from the Iranian war. I recommend a Buy rating on CCD, advocating opportunistic position building or averaging in as market pressures persist, anticipating a turnaround when geopolitical risks abate.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 30, 2026

The Market's All-Terrain Vehicle: A Deep Dive Into Convertible CEFs

Convertible bonds offer built-in flexibility, combining bond income with equity upside and historically delivering asymmetric returns—participating in rallies while helping cushion drawdowns. Actively managed, levered convertible CEFs offer a high-income way to participate in this market, with Calamos demonstrating a strong track record of navigating convertibles and delivering competitive returns. Among the US-focused Calamos funds (CCD, CHY, & CHI), CCD provides the highest (~85%) convertible exposure and equity optionality, while CHY and CHI offer more credit-tilted.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 25, 2026

10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 8.7% (January 2026)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 8.7% yield and -7.5% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 24, 2026

2 Picks To Turn Savings Into Retirement Paychecks: Yields +10%

Your retirement passions and plans are unique; don't settle for cookie-cutter plans. Our Income Method allows you to command your savings to generate reliable paychecks. We discuss two resilient, cash-generating solutions for retirement income, emphasizing reliability and portfolio durability over asset sales.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 20, 2026

CCD: More Interesting After Premium Moderates

Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund now trades near its long-term average premium, after a quick reversion from overly elevated levels. CCD's portfolio is ~85% convertible securities, with a heavy tilt toward information technology but also a diversified set of underlying issuers. The NAV distribution rate comes to ~11%, which is an elevated level that is worth watching, but this is something they've seemingly been comfortable with for a number of years.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 12, 2026