CALAMOS CONV.OPP.INC. SBI

The Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund offers a high level of current income without sacrificing the potential upside available from common stocks. The CHI closed-end fund has a lower yield compared to its peers, but this may indicate a more sustainable yield. The fund has delivered a trailing five-month performance that most investors would find reasonably acceptable. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The Near Perfect Portfolio Strategy provides SWAN-like attributes and aims to meet income and growth goals while minimizing volatility and drawdowns. The strategy consists of three buckets: Dividend Growth Investing, High Income (CEF investing), and Hedging (Rotational bucket). Backtesting results over 17 years show that the strategy has the potential to outperform the S&P 500, with lower drawdowns and volatility. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund has provided solid long-term results and provides convertible and high-yield exposure. The fund has also delivered a steady monthly distribution to its investors, though it remains significantly reliant on capital gains. While the fund's premium has come down some since our last update, it is still trading at a premium that could be considered around fair value. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com