CSQ (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 157.6 Mil (As of Oct. 2025)


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What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ -0.60% 29 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.6 Mil as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates CSQ with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 157.6 Mil.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund  (NAS:CSQ) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

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Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.

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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Semi-Annual Data
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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 157.6 Mil mean?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 157.6 Mil as of Oct. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.6 Mil. Overall, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to GBDC and NEA?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 157.6 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.6 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?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 157.6 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.6 Mil. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 157.6 Mil as of Oct. 2025. 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.

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.
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