Calamos Global Total Return Fund (NASDAQ:CGO) Short Interest Update

Calamos Global Total Return Fund (NASDAQ:CGO) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 3,400 shares, an increase of 142.9% from the March 15th total of 1,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 29,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Institutional Trading of Calamos Global Total Return Fund

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Guggenheim Capital LLC lifted its stake in shares of Calamos Global Total Return Fund by 30.0% in the 4th quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 250,659 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,847,000 after purchasing an additional 57,917 shares during the last quarter. LPL Financial LLC raised its position in Calamos Global Total Return Fund by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 227,247 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $2,588,000 after purchasing an additional 4,205 shares in the last quarter. Principal Securities Inc. grew its holdings in Calamos Global Total Return Fund by 10.6% during the 4th quarter. Principal Securities Inc. now owns 176,395 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $2,009,000 after acquiring an additional 16,928 shares in the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Calamos Global Total Return Fund by 13.0% during the 4th quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 157,136 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $1,790,000 after purchasing an additional 18,069 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Shaker Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Calamos Global Total Return Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,296,000.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Stock Up 0.7 %

NASDAQ CGO traded up $0.07 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $9.99. 29,206 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 27,012. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $10.69 and its 200-day moving average is $11.37. Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a 52-week low of $8.71 and a 52-week high of $12.59.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.08 per share. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.61%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 11th.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Company Profile

Calamos Global Total Return Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. It is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors.