- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- Pays a regular dividend of $0.10 per share
- Established player in the Financial Services sector
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock price ended at $20.80 on Friday, after gaining 1.02%
(Updated on Jul 10, 2026)
The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock price gained 1.02% on the last trading day (Friday, 10th Jul 2026), rising from $20.59 to $20.80. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.48% from a day low at $20.56 to a day high of $20.86. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.87% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -83 thousand shares and in total, 145 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.01 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 lies in the middle of a weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 6.88% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $21.34 and $22.76 at the end of this 3-month period.
CSQ Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $20.59 and $20.35. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and so far it has risen 6.56%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). 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 $20.52 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 $0.305 between high and low, or 1.48%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.13%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $19.68 (-5.38%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 20 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CSQ) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 13th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 13th we expect Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to open at $20.74, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $20.64 and $20.96, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.317 (+/-1.54%) 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 1.54% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $20.52, some $0.280 (1.35%) from the current price of $20.80, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock A Buy?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months.
Current score:
5.651
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 13, 2026 - $20.74 ( 0.297%).
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CSQ Performance
Trading levels for CSQ
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 21.04 | 1.17% |
| R2 | 20.93 | 0.609% |
| R1 | 20.85 | 0.263% |
| Price | 20.80 | |
| S1 | 20.62 | -0.86% |
| S2 | 20.55 | -1.20% |
| S3 | 20.43 | -1.76% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 20.80 | |
| S1 | 20.52 | -1.35% |
| S2 | 19.97 | -3.99% |
| S3 | 19.06 | -8.37% |
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% |
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