Calamos Hedged Equity Fund Class C (CCHEX)
| Fund Assets | 822.87M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 10.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.04% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 18.05 |
| YTD Return | -2.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.53% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.27% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.44 |
| 52-Week High | 18.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 264 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2014 |
About CCHEX
Calamos Hedged Equity Fund Class C is an alternative mutual fund focused on delivering total return with lower volatility compared to traditional equity markets. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, complemented by an actively managed options overlay which serves to limit downside risk while aiming to retain participation in potential market appreciation. Its strategy is built on three core pillars: seasoned options expertise, a track record of downside risk mitigation, and seeking to avoid sacrificing upside participation. Calamos Hedged Equity Fund Class C targets investors seeking capital preservation, income through quarterly dividends and annual capital gains, and reduced equity market risk. With beta values to market benchmarks typically less than 0.6, this fund occupies a distinct position as a defensive equity solution, appealing to those seeking a more stable return profile in fluctuating markets. Its role in the financial market is to provide a core equity alternative that is designed to dampen the impact of market volatility, making it particularly relevant for those seeking balance between growth and risk management.
Performance
CCHEX had a total return of 10.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.93%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.28% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.84% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.38% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.32% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.73% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.01% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.01% |
| State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF | n/a | 2.94% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.56% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.56% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.00681 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.02589 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.0385 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.03105 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Sep 17, 2020 | $0.00185 | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.02917 | Dec 18, 2019 |