Calamos Hedged Equity Fund Class C (CCHEX)

Fund Assets	899.04M
Expense Ratio	1.90%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	10.00%
Dividend (ttm)	n/a
Dividend Yield	n/a
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	n/a

Previous Close	19.81
YTD Return	7.70%
1-Year Return	9.48%
5-Year Return	40.98%
52-Week Low	17.74
52-Week High	19.92
Beta (5Y)	0.47
Holdings	273
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.

• Fund Family: Calamos
• Category: Options Trading
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: CCHEX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

CCHEX had a total return of 9.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.51%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CIHEX	Class I	0.90%
CAHEX	Class A	1.15%

Top 10 Holdings

40.75% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	7.73%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	7.05%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	5.39%
Put On S&P 500 Dec27	n/a	4.36%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	4.07%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	2.97%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOG	2.97%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	2.82%
Meta Platforms, Inc.	META	1.87%
Eli Lilly and Company	LLY	1.52%

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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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