Calamos Select Fund Class C (CVACX)
| Fund Assets | 59.00M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.90% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 46.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.30% |
| Dividend Growth | -21.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.79 |
| YTD Return | -7.13% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.71% |
| 5-Year Return | 54.06% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.39 |
| 52-Week High | 19.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 48 |
| Inception Date | Jan 2, 2002 |
About CVACX
Calamos Select Fund Class C is an actively managed large-cap equity mutual fund focused on long-term capital growth. The fund invests in a concentrated portfolio of 50 to 70 high-conviction U.S. large-cap equities, selected from a broad universe that spans multiple sectors and industries. Its investment process combines rigorous fundamental and sector-specific research by experienced analysts with quantitative tools to minimize unintended risks and enhance security selection impact. The fund aims to outperform the S&P 500 Index over market cycles and is designed to serve as a core equity allocation for investors seeking diversified exposure across sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary. With a disciplined approach leveraging Calamos' collective research expertise, the fund targets opportunities believed to be most compelling while managing systematic risks effectively.
Performance
CVACX had a total return of 11.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.26%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
47.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 8.15% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.56% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.57% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.00% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.44% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.97% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.19% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.82% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 2.17% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.26676 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.60538 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.7631 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.41425 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.50378 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.80526 | Dec 22, 2020 |