Is CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (CSQ) Halal?
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
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 41.7% | |
| Net Margin | 903.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 23.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $71M |
| Free Cash Flow | $71M |
| Total Debt | $1.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 41.1 |
| Current Ratio | 3.6 |
| Total Assets | $4.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $17.18 |
| 50-Day MA | $18.69 |
| 200-Day MA | $18.74 |
| Avg Volume | 268K |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$13.11
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About CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (CSQ)
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. The fund is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in common and preferred stocks of companies across all market capitalizations, convertible securities, and high yield corporate bonds with an average credit rating of BB as rated by S&P. The fund employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis with a combination of bottom-up and top-down security picking approaches to create its portfolio. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund was formed on December 31, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (CSQ) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN 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 STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND's debt ratio?
CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN 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 STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND's key financial metrics?
CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND has a market capitalization of $2.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 3.7, and revenue of $724M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 903.4%. Return on equity stands at 23.5%.
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.
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