Calamos Growth & Income Fund Class C (CVTCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.27B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.81% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
| Dividend Growth | 75.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 53.36 |
| YTD Return | 22.96% |
| 1-Year Return | 25.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 83.96% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.34 |
| 52-Week High | 55.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 142 |
| Inception Date | Aug 5, 1996 |
About CVTCX
Calamos Growth and Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with high long-term total return through both capital growth and current income. The fund takes an equity-oriented approach, primarily investing in a diversified mix of U.S. stocks, convertible securities, and fixed-income instruments. This blend is intended to generate equity-like returns while actively managing downside risk and volatility, making the fund appealing for those seeking a balanced approach to market ups and downs. Notably, the fund incorporates risk management techniques and allocations to convertible securities and options, aiming to deliver attractive income with a lower volatility profile than broad equity benchmarks such as the S&P 500. The fund pays quarterly dividends and annual capital gains, and its investment strategy gives it a potential role as a core equity allocation within diversified portfolios. Holdings often include prominent names in technology, communication services, and financial sectors, reflecting its focus on growth with risk mitigation features. Overall, Calamos Growth and Income Fund Class C serves investors seeking a moderate-risk, total return solution that balances growth potential with income generation and volatility management.
Performance
CVTCX had a total return of 25.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.68%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.20% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.07% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.78% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.98% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.94% |
| Usd | n/a | 3.38% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.04% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.31% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.74% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.68% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $3.7339 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $2.13356 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $1.55567 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $1.26557 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.37329 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.88666 | Dec 22, 2020 |