Calamos Dividend Growth Fund (CIDVX)
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes, if any) in dividend-paying equities (including common and preferred stocks and invests in units of Master Limited Partnerships ("MLPs"). It may, from time to time, have a greater exposure to these higher dividend-yield sectors and industries than the broader equity market. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in MLPs.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US1281208132 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Calamos |
| Inception Date | Aug 5, 2013 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
CIDVX has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Calamos Dividend Growth Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Calamos Dividend Growth Fund had a return of 10.21% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.32% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Calamos Dividend Growth Fund had an annualized return of 11.15%, while the S&P 500 benchmark had an annualized return of 10.79%, indicating that Calamos Dividend Growth Fund performed slightly bigger than the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.21% | 9.47% |
| 1 month | 1.76% | 1.91% |
| 6 months | 18.18% | 18.36% |
| 1 year | 26.32% | 26.61% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 14.06% | 12.90% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.15% | 10.79% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CIDVX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.97% | 5.35% | 3.01% | -3.90% | 10.21% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 5.55% | -2.63% | 3.58% | 2.18% | 0.28% | 6.46% | 2.65% | -1.76% | -4.80% | -1.95% | 8.72% | 3.98% | 23.56% |
| 2022 | -4.72% | -3.02% | 2.85% | -8.38% | 0.14% | -8.01% | 8.17% | -3.74% | -9.02% | 8.39% | 5.28% | -5.38% | -17.96% |
| 2021 | -1.72% | 3.87% | 3.80% | 5.36% | 0.90% | 1.91% | 2.13% | 2.82% | -4.65% | 7.19% | -0.93% | 4.38% | 27.40% |
| 2020 | -0.24% | -8.21% | -12.33% | 13.15% | 5.03% | 1.79% | 5.04% | 7.97% | -3.96% | -2.76% | 11.36% | 4.01% | 19.13% |
| 2019 | 7.44% | 3.21% | 1.89% | 4.10% | -6.18% | 6.81% | 1.39% | -1.52% | 1.47% | 1.98% | 3.37% | 2.96% | 29.61% |
| 2018 | 5.60% | -3.51% | -2.71% | 0.50% | 2.32% | 0.07% | 3.88% | 2.88% | 0.45% | -6.94% | 2.35% | -8.67% | -4.73% |
| 2017 | 1.65% | 3.96% | 0.00% | 1.56% | 1.45% | 0.31% | 2.27% | 0.25% | 1.86% | 2.50% | 2.60% | 0.98% | 21.10% |
| 2016 | -5.16% | -0.42% | 6.32% | 0.20% | 1.48% | -0.13% | 3.33% | 0.00% | -0.07% | -1.24% | 3.37% | 2.18% | 9.84% |
| 2015 | -0.87% | 3.70% | -1.78% | 1.34% | 1.42% | -2.88% | 2.20% | -6.19% | -2.30% | 7.87% | -0.09% | -1.48% | 0.23% |
| 2014 | -3.93% | 3.31% | 0.16% | -0.85% | 1.44% | 3.21% | -1.19% | 2.97% | -3.48% | 0.94% | 0.19% | -1.49% | 0.95% |
| 2013 | -3.70% | 3.95% | 3.60% | 1.83% | 2.09% | 7.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of CIDVX is 86, placing it in the top 14% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
CIDVX (Calamos Dividend Growth Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Calamos Dividend Growth Fund (CIDVX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Calamos Dividend Growth Fund granted a 3.98% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.69 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.69 | $0.69 | $0.06 | $1.37 | $1.18 | $1.56 | $0.56 | $1.09 | $0.12 | $0.31 | $0.43 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 3.98% | 4.38% | 0.44% | 8.41% | 8.49% | 12.29% | 5.07% | 8.95% | 1.14% | 3.06% | 4.10% | 0.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Calamos Dividend Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.69 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.37 | $1.37 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.18 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $1.56 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.56 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $1.09 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.12 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.43 |
| 2013 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Calamos Dividend Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Calamos Dividend Growth Fund was 33.75%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
The current Calamos Dividend Growth Fund drawdown is 0.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.75% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 97 | Aug 10, 2020 | 120 |
| -24.62% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 305 | Dec 18, 2023 | 491 |
| -19.12% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 139 |
| -13.91% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 104 | Jul 12, 2016 | 287 |
| -9.89% | Jan 29, 2018 | 9 | Feb 8, 2018 | 124 | Aug 7, 2018 | 133 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Calamos Dividend Growth Fund volatility is 3.57%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.