CHW (Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund) Total Payout Yield %: 6.81 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


CHW Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund CHW
53 GF Score
Price $8.81
GF Value $16.53
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Total Payout Yield %?

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund CHW +0.11% 53 Total Payout Yield % is 6.81 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHW with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current Total Payout Yield % is 6.81%.


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Total Payout Yield % Explanation

Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Total Payout Yield % Related Terms


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Total Payout Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield % 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 Global Dynamicome Fund Total Payout Yield % Chart

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Total Payout Yield %
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Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Total Payout Yield % 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 9.42 8.70 9.30 7.82 12.65

CHW vs AVK, NML, VKQ: Total Payout Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Total Payout Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield % falls into.


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Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Total Payout Yield % Calculation

Total Payout Yield % is a measure of shareholder return.

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0 + -38.319) / 489.83688
=7.82%

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's annualized Total Payout Yield % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=- (0 + 8.057 + -41.574) * 2 / 530.0712
=12.65%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Yield % →
What does a Total Payout Yield % of 6.81 mean?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) has a Total Payout Yield % of 6.81 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund and its competitors.
Is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield % too high?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current Total Payout Yield % is 6.81. Overall, Calamos Global Dynamicome 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 Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield % compare to AVK and NML?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Total Payout Yield % of 6.81 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 Total Payout Yield % for an Asset Management company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund and its competitors. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current Total Payout Yield % is 6.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.53, compared to a current price of $8.81 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 6.81. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW), the current Total Payout Yield % is 6.81 as of Jul. 12, 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 Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.81 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.53. GuruFocus considers Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHW:

  • Total Payout Yield %: 6.81
  • GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $8.81 (46.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund operates as a closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to generate a high level of current income with the objective of capital appreciation. It dynamically allocates its investment among equities, convertible bonds, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments.
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