Is Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) Halal?

NASDAQ Financial Services United States $449M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from October 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
4.8
Forward: 6.8
EPS
$1.46
Dividend Yield
850.0%
Payout: 41.1%
P/B Ratio
0.8
Revenue
$94M
Growth: -27.4%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 36.7%
Net Margin 593.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 17.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$52M
Free Cash Flow$52M
Total Debt$193M
Debt-to-Equity35.1
Current Ratio0.4
Total Assets$901M

Price & Trading

Last Close$7.22
50-Day MA$7.85
200-Day MA$7.47
Avg Volume175K
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$5.35
$8.34

About Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW)

CEO
Mr. John Peter Calamos Sr.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$449M
Currency
USD

Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. The fund is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. It invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in growth stocks of companies across all market capitalizations, as well as in higher yield corporate bonds, government bonds, convertibles, and alternative investments such as arbitrage and call writes. The fund employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis, focusing on such factors as source, sustainability, and risk of investment opportunities to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI World Index and Merrill Lynch Global Broad Markets Index. The fund was formerly known as Calamos Global Diversified Income & Opportunities Fund. Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund was formed on April 10, 2007 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund's debt ratio?

Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund's key financial metrics?

Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund has a market capitalization of $449M, trailing P/E ratio of 4.8, and revenue of $94M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 593.1%. Return on equity stands at 17.8%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.