CSQ (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund) Beginning Cash Position: $137 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)


CSQ Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ
53 GF Score
Price $20.54
GF Value $37.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Beginning Cash Position?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ -0.92% 53 Beginning Cash Position is $137 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSQ with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $137 Mil.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Apr. 2025 ($155 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($136 Mil) but then increased from Oct. 2025 ($136 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($137 Mil).

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Oct. 2023 ($153 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($75 Mil) but then increased from Oct. 2024 ($75 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($155 Mil).

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Beginning Cash Position can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Beginning Cash Position Chart

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.09 164.65 152.70 74.72 154.70

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 74.72 152.84 154.70 136.07 136.96
CSQ
53GF Score
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ
Beginning Cash Position is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund 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 $137 Mil mean?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a Beginning Cash Position of $137 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 Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Beginning Cash Position is $137 Mil. Overall, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Beginning Cash Position compare to STEP and GBDC?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Beginning Cash Position of $137 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 Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Beginning Cash Position is $137 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.57, compared to a current price of $20.54 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $137 Mil. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current Beginning Cash Position is $137 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 Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.54 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.57. GuruFocus considers Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSQ:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $137 Mil
  • GF Value™: $37.57 vs. price of $20.54 (45.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Its investment portfolio comprises equities, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds.
53GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CSQ

Beginning Cash Position is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$20.54
Price
$37.57
GF Value