- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
Green day on Friday for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock after gaining 0.700%
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock price gained 0.700% on the last trading day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026), rising from $20.00 to $20.14. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.71% from a day low at $19.90 to a day high of $20.24. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -0.3% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -14 thousand shares and in total, 149 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.00 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock is moving within a horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $19.62 and $20.93 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
CSQ Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $20.31. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $19.96. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 3.18%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund finds support from accumulated volume at $20.09 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.340 between high and low, or 1.71%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.77%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $19.23 (-4.52%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 2 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CSQ) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to open at $20.09, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.97 and $20.31, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.342 (+/-1.71%) up or down from last closing price. If Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.71% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $20.09 (0.25%) than the resistance at $20.20 (0.30%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock A Buy?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
0.346
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $20.09 ( 0.232%).
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CSQ Performance
Trading levels for CSQ
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 20.43 | 1.46% |
| R2 | 20.30 | 0.81% |
| R1 | 20.22 | 0.413% |
| Price | 20.14 | |
| S1 | 19.96 | -0.88% |
| S2 | 19.88 | -1.27% |
| S3 | 19.75 | -1.92% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 20.67 | 2.63% |
| R2 | 20.52 | 1.89% |
| R1 | 20.20 | 0.298% |
| Price | 20.14 | |
| S1 | 20.09 | -0.248% |
| S2 | 19.97 | -0.84% |
| S3 | 19.52 | -3.08% |
CSQ Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 01, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | $0.103 | 0.700% |
| 2 | Mar 03, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.103 | 0.619% |
| 3 | Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | $0.103 | 0.570% |
| 4 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | $0.103 | 0.584% |
| 5 | Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.103 | 0.584% |
FAQ
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Buy CSQ
A buy signal from a double bottom formation was found on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should go up by 6.94% to $21.54 within 33 trading days (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) since signal was issued.