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., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in August 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

PRNewsWire • Aug 3, 2026

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Seeking Alpha • May 23, 2026

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

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Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2026

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Seeking Alpha • Apr 15, 2026

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