Calamos Hedged Equity I (CIHEX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

20.82

+0.05 (0.24%)

At close: Oct 15, 2026

Fund Assets	899.04M
Expense Ratio	0.90%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	10.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.06
Dividend Yield	0.29%
Dividend Growth	-24.42%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 15, 2026

Previous Close	20.77
YTD Return	8.30%
1-Year Return	10.23%
5-Year Return	49.16%
52-Week Low	18.52
52-Week High	20.89
Beta (5Y)	0.47
Holdings	273
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.

Fund Family Calamos

Category Options Trading

Performance Rating Above Average

Risk Rating Below Average

Stock Exchange Nasdaq

Ticker Symbol CIHEX

Share Class Class I

Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

CIHEX had a total return of 10.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.53%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
CAHEX	Class A	1.15%
CCHEX	Class C	1.90%

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%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 15, 2026	$0.01223	Sep 15, 2026
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

Full Dividend History