CPZ (Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust) Beginning Cash Position: $265.23 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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CPZ Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust CPZ
32 GF Score
Price $13.36
GF Value $1.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Beginning Cash Position?

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust CPZ -0.26% 32 Beginning Cash Position is $265.23 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPZ with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $265.23 Mil.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Apr. 2025 ($295.31 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($173.39 Mil) but then increased from Oct. 2025 ($173.39 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($265.23 Mil).

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Oct. 2023 ($183.06 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($267.91 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2024 ($267.91 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($295.31 Mil).

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Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 93.54 224.23 183.06 267.91 295.31

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Beginning Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 267.91 234.94 295.31 173.39 265.23
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Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $265.23 Mil mean?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) has a Beginning Cash Position of $265.23 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current Beginning Cash Position is $265.23 Mil. Overall, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Beginning Cash Position compare to NHS and JRS?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Beginning Cash Position of $265.23 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for an Asset Management company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current Beginning Cash Position is $265.23 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $13.36 — trading 847.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $265.23 Mil. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ), the current Beginning Cash Position is $265.23 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.36 is trading 847.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41. GuruFocus considers Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPZ:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $265.23 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $13.36 (847.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CPZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is a trust company that seeks to provide current income and risk-managed capital appreciation, with an investment objective to deliver total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund invests in securities across sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and others, and holds securities with a broad range of maturities, with the average term to maturity typically ranging from two to ten years. Managed assets represent the Fund's total assets, including any assets attributable to leverage that may be outstanding, minus total liabilities other than debt representing financial leverage.
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