Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup (October 11, 2026)

CEFs were mixed this week: 10 of 26 sectors rose on price (average -0.02%) and 15 of 26 on NAV (average +0.15%); MLPs led while Senior Loans lagged.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 18, 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., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in October 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

I Demand A Monthly Paycheck From My Portfolio; +7.5% Yields

If a cup of coffee can be heavily customized to your needs, why should retirement follow a 30-year-old universal formula? Retirement is personal, and your portfolio should be, too. We discuss our top picks offering monthly distributions with yields of +7%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2026

CCD: The 9.6% Yield Looks Sustainable, But The Premium Leaves Little Cushion

Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund is rated Hold at $24.45, with a 9.57% yield and a 3% premium to NAV. CCD's 85% convertible allocation and technology overweight drive equity sensitivity, requiring capital gains—not just NII—to fund its stable $0.195 monthly payout. To sustain its distribution without eroding NAV, CCD's portfolio must achieve a roughly 9.3% gross annual return, a challenging but plausible hurdle in today's market.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 5, 2026

Calamos Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CHW, CGO and CCD) Announce Private Placements Totaling $248.25 Million of Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boards of Trustees of six of Calamos Investments' closed-end funds (the Funds) today announced the issuance of additional series of mandatory redeemable preferred (MRP) shares totaling $248.25 million.

PRNewsWire • Aug 26, 2026

How I Turned My $750,000 Portfolio Into A $66,000 Income Stream Machine

Retirement readiness is redefined by focusing on stable portfolio cash flows, not arbitrary dollar targets. Emphasizing predictable income streams, the Income Method enables retirees to withstand market volatility and retire on their own terms. We discuss two picks offering yields of up to 9%.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 3, 2026

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

I Demand +9% Yields

Can you name your most worthwhile purchase of all time? In income investing, you get to buy once to setup a reliable income stream. We identify our top picks for recurring monthly income; Yields +9%.

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

Investors have thousands of choices. Your preferences matter, and knowing what you want sharpens your decision-making. Income-focused discipline creates real clarity and confidence.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2026