- Issuer
- Calamos
- Inception Date
- Dec 2, 2024
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
Share Price Chart
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Performance
CPNQ Performance Chart
Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December (CPNQ) is up 3.1% since the beginning of the year. CPNQ is currently trading at $27 per share.
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Returns By Period
Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December (CPNQ) has returned 3.09% so far this year and 9.02% over the past 12 months.
Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December
- 1D
- -0.05%
- 1M
- 0.96%
- YTD
- 3.09%
- 6M
- 3.36%
- 1Y
- 9.02%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
CPNQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 2, 2024, CPNQ's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +2.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -1.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, CPNQ closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +1.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -0.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.22% | 0.00% | -0.14% | 1.81% | 1.24% | -0.07% | 3.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.78% | -0.17% | -1.51% | 0.59% | 2.16% | 1.57% | 0.86% | 0.64% | 1.07% | 0.71% | 0.50% | 0.38% | 7.80% |
| 2024 | 0.22% | 0.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December has an annualized alpha of 4.53%, beta of 0.17, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (24.53%) than losses (4.25%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.53% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.17 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.53%
- Beta
- 0.17
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 24.53%
- Downside Capture
- 4.25%
Expense Ratio
CPNQ has an expense ratio of 0.69%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CPNQ ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December (CPNQ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| CPNQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.44 | 2.39 | +1.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.75 | 3.25 | +2.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.75 | 1.43 | +0.31 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.98 | 3.11 | +2.86 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 29.80 | 14.38 | +15.42 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December. 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 Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December was 3.52%, occurring on Apr 4, 2025. Recovery took 29 trading sessions.
The current Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection ETF - December drawdown is 0.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -3.52%Apr 2025 | 1mo 13d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.52%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 14d | 2mo 14dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.68%Jan 2025 | 27d | 4d | 1mo 1dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.55%Dec 2025 | 6d | 6d | 12dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.54%Jan 2025 | 4d | 9d | 13dJan 2025 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CPNQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -3.52% | -56.78% | +53.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.52% | -9.10% | +7.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.07% | 0.00% | -0.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.43% | -10.72% | +10.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.30% | 1.97% | -1.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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