Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund

Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company which engages in the provision of total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The company was founded on March 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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METRO CHICAGO, Ill. , Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in November 2024 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

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The Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund is currently mispriced, trading at a 29% premium to Net Asset Value, which is statistically unusual. I recommend rotating out of CCD into similar Calamos funds like CHI and CHY, which offer better distribution rates and lower premiums. Historical data suggests a mean reversion is likely, making it financially prudent to capture the premium and reinvest in undervalued alternatives.

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METRO CHICAGO, Ill. , Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boards of Trustees of four of Calamos Investments' closed-end funds (the Funds) today announced the issuance of an additional series of mandatory redeemable preferred (MRP) shares totaling $170 million.

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Total Return is a percentage measure reflecting the total performance of a fund, incorporating both capital gains and the effect of dividends reinvested over a specific period. Net Asset Value is the value of an investment fund, determined by subtracting liabilities from assets. The fund's per-share NAV is found by dividing NAV by number of shares outstanding. A positive Total Return with a negative NAV performance creates dissonance in my opinion, whereas having both values positive gives a favorable indication of the quality of a fund.

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Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund (CCD) achieved a 28.36% total return in the last year, outperforming the market's 25% return, despite an initial dip. The fund's long-term total return is 138.4% over 8 years, with a nearly flat price performance and a consistent 10% annual distribution yield. CCD trades at a 25% NAV premium, indicating high investor confidence but reducing the margin of safety and increasing risk if sentiment shifts.

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Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund is a high beta convertibles securities CEF with a history of volatile price movements. The fund has rallied over 19% in 2024 due to the broader equity market rally, but its premium to NAV is historically high and likely unsustainable. Valuations for convertibles are rich, and some bonds held by CCD may not convert due to stock valuations below conversion prices, leading to potential discounts.

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METRO CHICAGO, Ill. , June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced corrections to monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in June 2024 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

CORRECTION: Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

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Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund focuses on generating total returns and income from convertible and high-yield bonds. CCD fund pays a high distribution rate of 12.0% of NAV, which is higher than its 5-year average annual returns of 9.4%. The fund is trading at a 13% premium to NAV, which may be vulnerable if the fund resets its distribution rate lower.

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Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund aims to deliver a combination of capital appreciation and income by investing in convertible and high-yield fixed income securities. CCD carries a high management fee and has underperformed passive low-fee products historically. The fund is currently trading at a premium to NAV, which I do not believe is warranted.

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Total Return is the actual rate of return for an investment over a given evaluation period, typically one, three, five, or ten years. The Total NAV Return is the sum of all dividends/distributions, assuming they are reinvested, plus the change in the NAV of the fund, be it positive or negative. However, managing our portfolio is not only about applying financial rules, because it is not certain that dividends can and will always be reinvested.

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CCD, a high beta equity Closed-End Fund, has experienced a significant decline since our last rating. CCD primarily focuses on convertible debt, with equity prices being the main driver of its performance. The high premium to NAV that was previously a concern has significantly decreased, making the fund now trade near its NAV. This is seen as appropriate.

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