Calamos Hedged Equity I (CIHEX)
| Fund Assets | 862.23M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 10.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
| Dividend Growth | -25.46% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 20.30 |
| YTD Return | 5.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.06 |
| 52-Week High | 20.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.47 |
| Holdings | 268 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2014 |
About CIHEX
Calamos Hedged Equity Fund Class I is an actively managed mutual fund that serves as a core equity alternative within diversified portfolios. Its primary objective is to achieve total return with lower volatility than traditional equity markets by investing mainly in large-cap U.S. stocks and utilizing options-based hedging strategies. This approach is designed to reduce the impact of equity market downturns while allowing for meaningful participation in market upside. The fund’s portfolio typically features significant holdings in technology and communication services giants, such as Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA, alongside strategic options positions that manage risk. Supported by Calamos’ seasoned team with more than 40 years of options management expertise, the fund is intended for institutional investors and tax-exempt retirement plans, offering quarterly dividends and annual capital gains distributions. In the financial market, the fund stands out for its emphasis on downside risk mitigation without sacrificing growth opportunities, making it a significant choice for investors seeking a balanced risk-return profile in volatile market conditions.
Performance
CIHEX had a total return of 12.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.50%.
Top 10 Holdings
41.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.33% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.71% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.13% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.30% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.48% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.45% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.28% |
| Options Clearing Corp. - S+P 500 INDEX | n/a | 2.85% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.22% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.00999 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.03717 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.01308 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.01268 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.00383 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.04899 | Dec 23, 2024 |