Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
Sponsor: Calamos · Inception Apr 1, 2004 · Pays monthly
Market priceShare price
$19.79
-1.49% ($-0.30)
NAVAsset value per share
$22.18
as of Oct 14, 2026 · Nasdaq NAV symbol
Premium / discountPrice vs. assets
10.78% discount *
Indicative: latest price vs latest reported NAV
Distribution rate (price)Payout rate
8.19%
regular, annualised · on NAV 7.30%
Expense ratioAnnual cost
Not reported
no tagged fee table
LeverageBorrowing
Not reported
senior securities not tagged
Quote status: Market closed — last regular-session price · last trade Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT (exchange time, ET) · retrieved Oct 16, 2026, 4:30 PM EDTRegular-session prices; extended-hours quotes are not displayed.
Full portfolio as filed on SEC Form N-PORT for the month ending Jul 31, 2026, filed Sep 29, 2026. 820 positions; weights are percent of net assets as reported. Weights sum to 100.0% — leverage, cash, derivatives and short positions mean totals need not equal 100%. This is a historical report, not a live portfolio.
Asset class
| Asset class | % net assets | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Equity (common) | 70.83% | $3.4B |
| Equity (preferred) | 4.35% | $212M |
| Debt | 22.06% | $1.1B |
| Loans | 2.62% | $128M |
| Derivative (equity) | 0.13% | $6.3M |
| ABS (other) | 0.02% | $945K |
Country (top 12)
| Country (top 12) | % net assets | Value |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 94.98% | $4.6B |
| Ireland | 0.94% | $45.9M |
| Cayman Islands | 0.85% | $41.2M |
| Israel | 0.62% | $30.1M |
| Canada | 0.40% | $19.4M |
| Switzerland | 0.33% | $16.3M |
| Finland | 0.29% | $13.9M |
| Japan | 0.28% | $13.7M |
| Liberia | 0.24% | $11.9M |
| Bermuda | 0.23% | $11.1M |
| Australia | 0.21% | $10.3M |
| Netherlands | 0.15% | $7.4M |
Region
| Region | % net assets | Value |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 94.98% | $4.6B |
| Developed Europe | 2.00% | $97.3M |
| Offshore domiciles | 1.32% | $64.2M |
| Middle East | 0.62% | $30.1M |
| Canada | 0.40% | $19.4M |
| Japan | 0.28% | $13.7M |
| Australia & New Zealand | 0.21% | $10.3M |
| Other | 0.11% | $5.3M |
| Asia ex-Japan | 0.08% | $4M |
Issuer type
| Issuer type | % net assets | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 96.71% | $4.7B |
| Other | 1.74% | $84.9M |
| Registered fund | 1.52% | $73.9M |
| U.S. government agency | 0.03% | $1.3M |
Fair-value level
| Fair-value level | % net assets | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 74.88% | $3.6B |
| Level 2 | 25.12% | $1.2B |
Level 3 = valued with unobservable inputs (typically private or illiquid).
Long / short
| Long / short | % net assets | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Long | 99.87% | $4.9B |
| N/A | 0.13% | $6.3M |
All allocation percentages use net assets as the denominator (N-PORT convention). A position's share of invested assets may differ from its share of the whole fund including cash and leverage.
| Security | Identifier | Type | Issuer | Country | Balance | Units | Value (USD) | Weight | FV level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITIGROUP INC | 17327CBC6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,315,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| TRANSDIGM INC | 893647BS5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,295,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC | 21871XAT6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,340,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| SILGAN HOLDINGS INC | 827048AW9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,328,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| EMRLD Borrower LP | 26872NAC3 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,302,468 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE | 28035QAB8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,349,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| KBR INC | 48242WAC0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,315,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| UNITED WHOLESALE MTGE LL | 913229AA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,383,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| PAR PETROLEUM LLC | 70178JAB3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| DAVITA INC | 23918KAT5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,395,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| ENERGIZER HOLDINGS INC | 29272WAD1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,336,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| ECHOSTAR CORP | 278768AA4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,268,771 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| iHeartCommunications Inc | 45174UAJ7 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,380,286 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| DAVITA INC | 23918KAS7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,326,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| ACCO BRANDS CORP | 00081TAK4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,355,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| OCEANEERING INTL INC | 675232AE2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL | 09061GAL5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,300,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | 153527AP1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,358,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| KEHE DIST/FIN / NEXTWAVE | 487930AA7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| SM ENERGY CO | 78454LAY6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| JW ALUMINUM CONT CAST CO | 46648XAB4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| ALLEGIANT TRAVEL CO | 01748XAE2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| Enterprise Products Partners LP | 293792107 | Equity | CORP | United States | 33,155 | shares | $1.3M | 0.03% | 1 |
| SIX FLAGS/CAN WON/MILLEN | 83003AAA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,242,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 345370DB3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,240,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| Jupiter Borrower Inc | 48207CAB9 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| DORMAN PRODUCTS INC | 258278AA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC | 87305VAP5 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,246,763 | principal | $1.3M | 0.03% | 2 |
| Options Clearing Corp. | — | Equity deriv. | OTHER | United States | 39 | contracts | $1.3M | 0.03% | 1 |
| VENTURE GLOBAL PLAQUE | 922966AC0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| PENN ENTERTAINMENT INC | 707569AY5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| STONEPEAK NILE PARENT | 861932AA9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| Mckesson Medical-Surgical Top Holdings Inc. | — | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| AZORRA FINANCE | 05480AAB1 | Debt | CORP | Cayman Islands | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| STONEBRIAR ABF LLC | 86177CAB5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| COREWEAVE FINANCING DDTL V LLC | 21882DAB6 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| Options Clearing Corp. | — | Equity deriv. | OTHER | United States | 17,300 | contracts | $1.2M | 0.03% | 1 |
| OPAL BIDCO SAS | XAF7000QAD34 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,240,641 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| STL HOLDING CO LLC | 861036AB7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| WORTHINGTON STEEL INC | — | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,237,500 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| HOWARD MIDSTREAM ENERGY | 442722AC8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| VOYAGER PARENT LLC | 92921HAD7 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,238,775 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| COEUR MINING INC | 192120AA1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| KNIFE RIVER CORP | 498894AA2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| CENGAGE LEARNING INC | 15131YAR6 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| Quikrete Holdings Inc | 74839XAL3 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,234,375 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| XHR LP | 98372MAE5 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS LLC | 53523LAB6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| DUKE ENERGY CORP | 26441CCG8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,205,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| MAGNOLIA OIL GAS/MAG FIN | 559665AB0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| ZF NA CAPITAL | 98877DAH8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,225,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| DISCOVERY GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC | 25472YAB7 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,230,096 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARE | 31959XAG8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,225,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | 156431AS7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,208,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| CCO HLDGS LLC/CAP CORP | 1248EPCP6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,500,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONA | 947075AW7 | Debt | CORP | Bermuda | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| QUIKRETE HOLDINGS INC | 74843PAA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| LIFE TIME INC | 53190FAE5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| ONEMAIN FINANCE CORP | 682691AM2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,250,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| AVIENT CORP | 05368VAB2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| ASCENT RESOURCES/ARU FIN | 04364VAX1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| TALLGRASS NRG PRTNR/FIN | 87470LAM3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| RIVERS ENTERPRISE | 76883NAA9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| Chamberlain Group Inc | 15963CAE6 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,214,292 | principal | $1.2M | 0.03% | 2 |
| RIVERS ENT BORROWER LLC | 76884GAA3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| TEREX CORP | 880779BB8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CENTURY COMMUNITIES | 156504AN2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 989207AD7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| SUNOCO LP | 86765KAD1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| JEFFERIES FIN LLC / JFIN | 47232MAG7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,235,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST | 85571BBC8 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ALLIANT HOLD / CO-ISSUER | 01883LAG8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP I | 71376LAH3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CNX RESOURCES CORP | 12653CAM0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| POST HOLDINGS INC | 737446AU8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| MATADOR RESOURCES CO | 576485AG1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,207,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| LEVEL 3 FINANCING INC | 52729KAV8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| UNITI GROUP/CSL CAPITAL | 91327BAA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,220,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Blackfin Pipeline LLC | 09231PAB2 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,200,925 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| TEAM HEALTH HOLDINGS INC | 87817JAJ7 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,197,930 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Beach Acquisition Bidco LLC | 07337FAB1 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,194,008 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| American Axle and Manufacturing, Inc. | 02406MBB2 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,194,875 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Weber-Stephen Products LLC | 94767KAR2 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,206,975 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | 95002YAE3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| VOC ESCROW LTD | 91832VAA2 | Debt | CORP | Bermuda | 1,200,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Osaic Holdings, Inc. | 68773JAJ9 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,201,988 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Life Time Fitness Inc | 50218KAN8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,191,910 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Dragon Buyer, Inc | 26143FAB5 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,492,275 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CREDIT ACCEPTANC | 225310AS0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,193,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CCO HLDGS LLC/CAP CORP | 1248EPCU5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TR | 09257WAG5 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ONEMAIN FINANCE CORP | 682691AN0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | 67123SAB5 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,183,800 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| BRANDYWINE OPER PARTNERS | 105340AT0 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 1,239,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Padagis LLC | 69526PAC8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,233,714 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| TGNR INTERMEDIATE HOLDIN | 77289KAA3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| JEFFERIES FIN LLC / JFIN | 47232MAF9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,225,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERI | 83443QAA1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| NISSAN MOTOR ACCEPTANCE | 65480CAL9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENTERGY CORP | 29364GAQ6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,150,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Windsor Holdings III LLC | 97360BAH8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,169,478 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| QWEST CORP | 74913GBA2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,559,800 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CROSSCOUNTRY INTER | 22757VAA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| SINCLAIR TELEVISION GROU | 829259BH2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,135,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CCO HLDGS LLC/CAP CORP | 1248EPCD3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,250,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| PARK INTERMED HOLDINGS | 70052LAD5 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 1,145,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| SUNOCO LP | 86765KAE9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,130,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| MI Windows and Doors LLC | 55336CAK8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,174,541 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CCO HLDGS LLC/CAP CORP | 1248EPCE1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,270,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| MGM RESORTS INTL | 552953CJ8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,165,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINME | 83001AAD4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,180,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| AVIS BUDGET CAR/FINANCE | 053773BK2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,160,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CELANESE US HOLDINGS LLC | 15089QAP9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,105,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES | 212015AQ4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,450,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ARCHROCK SERVICES/PARTNE | 03958CAA7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,178,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| FLUTTER TREASURY DAC | 344045AB5 | Debt | CORP | Ireland | 1,165,000 | principal | $1.2M | 0.02% | 2 |
| LIGHT & WONDER INTL INC | 531968AB1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,162,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Rocket Software Inc | 77313DAW1 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,179,162 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Virgin Media Bristol LLC | XAG9368PBE34 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,245,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CSC HOLDINGS LLC | 126307BH9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,960,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENERGY TRANSFER LP | 29273RBA6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,110,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ALBERTSONS COS/SAFEWAY | 01309QAD0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,181,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| NOVELIS CORP | 670001AE6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,140,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| BATH & BODY WORKS INC | 501797AW4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,075,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Elanco Animal Health Incorporated | 28414BAJ5 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,084,001 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| MACY'S RETAIL HLDGS LLC | 55616XAJ6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,515,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| GOEASY LTD | 380355AR8 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 1,210,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | 92343VHN7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,100,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Wolfspeed Inc | 97785W106 | Equity | CORP | United States | 45,414 | shares | $1.1M | 0.02% | 1 |
| ASURION LLC/ASURION CO | 045941AB7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,175,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| NISOURCE INC | 65473PAR6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,039,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| PHILLIPS 66 CO | 718547AZ5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,075,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CCO HLDGS LLC/CAP CORP | 1248EPCK7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,198,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| TELUS CORP | 87971MCL5 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 1,060,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| BURFORD CAPITAL GLBL FIN | 12116LAG4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,250,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ADIENT GLOBAL HOLDINGS | 00687YAC9 | Debt | CORP | Jersey | 1,010,000 | principal | $1.1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| Uber Technologies Inc | 90353T100 | Equity | CORP | United States | 14,866 | shares | $1M | 0.02% | 1 |
| EVERGY INC | 30034WAE6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,025,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| FARM CREDIT BK OF TEXAS | 30767EAF6 | Debt | USGA | United States | 1,020,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| POST HOLDINGS INC | 737446AV6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,053,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | 92343VHP2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,050,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| PRESTIGE BRANDS INC | 74112BAM7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,124,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| WHIRLPOOL CORP | 963320BE5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| AERCAP IRELAND CAP/GLOBA | 00774MBK0 | Debt | CORP | Ireland | 1,000,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| CHEMOURS CO | 163851AJ7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,030,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC | 703343AD5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,028,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ASHTON WOODS USA/FINANCE | 045086AM7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,043,000 | principal | $1M | 0.02% | 2 |
| ASURION LLC/ASURION CO | 045941AA9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 985,000 | principal | $997K | 0.02% | 2 |
| FERTITTA ENTERTAINMENT | 31556TAC3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,010,000 | principal | $993K | 0.02% | 2 |
| BOND US BIDCO 1/2/3/G1/2 | 097947AA3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 965,000 | principal | $972K | 0.02% | 2 |
| Clarios Global LP | XAC8000CAR43 | Loan | CORP | United States | 965,150 | principal | $968K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GO DADDY OPCO/FINCO | 38016LAC9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,030,000 | principal | $968K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ASCENT RESOURCES/ARU FIN | 04364VBA0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 963,000 | principal | $968K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ACRISURE LLC / FIN INC | 00489LAK9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,002,000 | principal | $961K | 0.02% | 2 |
| VENTURE GLOBAL PLAQUE | 922966AF3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 925,000 | principal | $955K | 0.02% | 2 |
| HUB INTERNATIONAL LTD | 44332PAG6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 955,000 | principal | $955K | 0.02% | 2 |
| 1261229 BC LTD | 68288AAA5 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 930,000 | principal | $951K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ACPRODUCTS INC | 00488YAE6 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,106,876 | principal | $949K | 0.02% | 2 |
| SVC ABS LLC | 78487JAC0 | ABS | CORP | United States | 955,000 | principal | $945K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENBRIDGE INC | 29250NCG8 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 902,000 | principal | $941K | 0.02% | 2 |
| Camelot US Acquisition LLC | XAL2000AAF74 | Loan | CORP | United States | 1,002,365 | principal | $938K | 0.02% | 2 |
| MOHEGAN TRIBAL / MS DIG | 60832QAA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 900,000 | principal | $937K | 0.02% | 2 |
| CRESCENT ENERGY FINANCE | 45344LAE3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 925,000 | principal | $930K | 0.02% | 2 |
| BUCKEYE PARTNERS LP | 118230AW1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 903,000 | principal | $927K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GENESIS ENERGY LP/FIN | 37185LAN2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 885,000 | principal | $924K | 0.02% | 2 |
| CACI INTERNATIONAL INC | 127190AE6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 915,000 | principal | $922K | 0.02% | 2 |
| WASTE PRO USA INC | 94107JAC7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 905,000 | principal | $922K | 0.02% | 2 |
| HUB INTERNATIONAL LTD | 44332PAJ0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 900,000 | principal | $921K | 0.02% | 2 |
| STINGRAY COMPUTE | 86083AAA4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 940,000 | principal | $919K | 0.02% | 2 |
| BROOKFIELD PPTY REIT INC | 11284DAC9 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 930,000 | principal | $918K | 0.02% | 2 |
| SS&C Technologies Inc | 78466DBJ2 | Loan | CORP | United States | 914,773 | principal | $915K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ROCKET COS INC | 77311WAB7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 907,000 | principal | $914K | 0.02% | 2 |
| APLD COMPUTECO 3 LLC | 03790NAA5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 935,000 | principal | $914K | 0.02% | 2 |
| HILCORP ENERGY I/HILCORP | 431318BE3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 930,000 | principal | $911K | 0.02% | 2 |
| SWORD PURCHASER LLC | 87110SAB8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 940,000 | principal | $908K | 0.02% | 2 |
| TRANSDIGM INC | 893647BR7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 900,000 | principal | $907K | 0.02% | 2 |
| HILCORP ENERGY I/HILCORP | 431318AZ7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 930,000 | principal | $905K | 0.02% | 2 |
| STANDARD BUILDING SOLUTI | 853191AC8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 907,000 | principal | $898K | 0.02% | 2 |
| AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC | 02406PBD1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 910,000 | principal | $896K | 0.02% | 2 |
| EQUIPMENTSHARE.COM INC | 29450YAD1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 935,000 | principal | $894K | 0.02% | 2 |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORP | 88033GDW7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 907,000 | principal | $894K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ACRISURE LLC / FIN INC | 004961AA6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 970,000 | principal | $893K | 0.02% | 2 |
| AMYNTA AGENCY BORROWER INC | 57810JAN8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 896,848 | principal | $893K | 0.02% | 2 |
| SEADRILL FINANCE LTD | 81172QAC8 | Debt | CORP | Bermuda | 920,000 | principal | $887K | 0.02% | 2 |
| HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS | 444454AD4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,210,000 | principal | $887K | 0.02% | 2 |
| UNITED RENTALS NORTH AM | 911365BS2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 907,000 | principal | $884K | 0.02% | 2 |
| STAPLES INC | 855030AQ5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 920,000 | principal | $881K | 0.02% | 2 |
| PR RNO PROPERTY OWNER 1 | 69393LAA1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 932,000 | principal | $877K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENERGY TRANSFER LP | 29273VAN0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 869,000 | principal | $870K | 0.02% | 2 |
| SIX FLAGS/CANADA WON | 150190AE6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 900,000 | principal | $866K | 0.02% | 2 |
| AMER AIRLINE 21-1B PTT | 02376LAA3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 913,920 | principal | $864K | 0.02% | 2 |
| JETBLUE 2020-1 CLASS B | 477164AB3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 858,241 | principal | $862K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORP | 682189AQ8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 886,000 | principal | $855K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS IN | 775109DG3 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 840,000 | principal | $845K | 0.02% | 2 |
| Coherent Corp | 45173JAT1 | Loan | CORP | United States | 841,572 | principal | $843K | 0.02% | 2 |
| PELOTON INTERACTIVE INC | 70614EAG5 | Loan | CORP | United States | 837,477 | principal | $842K | 0.02% | 2 |
| AMC GLOBAL MEDIA INC | 00164VAF0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 945,000 | principal | $835K | 0.02% | 2 |
| CREDIT ACCEPTANC | 225310AQ4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 800,000 | principal | $830K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ALLY FINANCIAL INC | 02005NBN9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 850,000 | principal | $821K | 0.02% | 2 |
| CLOUD SOFTWARE GRP LLC | 18912UAG7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 930,000 | principal | $813K | 0.02% | 2 |
| COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION | 19933MAS2 | Loan | CORP | United States | 805,680 | principal | $809K | 0.02% | 2 |
| TWILIO INC | 90138FAC6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 830,000 | principal | $798K | 0.02% | 2 |
| SPEEDWAY MOT/SPEEDWAY FD | 84779MAA2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 801,000 | principal | $797K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ALASKA AIRLINES 2020 TR | 01166VAA7 | Debt | CORP | United States | 796,410 | principal | $796K | 0.02% | 2 |
| PIONEER OPCO LLC | 72382NAA4 | Debt | CORP | United States | 780,000 | principal | $790K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 38141GF66 | Debt | CORP | United States | 790,000 | principal | $785K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENERGY TRANSFER LP | 29273VBC3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 765,000 | principal | $781K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENSTAR GROUP LTD | 29359UAD1 | Debt | CORP | Bermuda | 751,000 | principal | $781K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC | 398905AQ2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 775,000 | principal | $780K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC | 387328AG2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 775,000 | principal | $776K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GLOBAL NET LEASE/GLOBAL | 37892AAA8 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 792,000 | principal | $775K | 0.02% | 2 |
| TAYLOR MORRISON COMM | 87724RAK8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 756,000 | principal | $775K | 0.02% | 2 |
| REINSURANCE GRP OF AMER | 759351AT6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 775,000 | principal | $775K | 0.02% | 2 |
| EQUIPMENTSHARE.COM INC | 29450YAB5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 755,000 | principal | $774K | 0.02% | 2 |
| CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | 15189TBP1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 760,000 | principal | $773K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENSTAR GROUP LTD | 29359UAF6 | Debt | CORP | Bermuda | 790,000 | principal | $773K | 0.02% | 2 |
| AMER AIRLINE 26-1B PTT | 02380KAA9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 780,000 | principal | $767K | 0.02% | 2 |
| ENBRIDGE INC | 29250NCF0 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 727,000 | principal | $766K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GLOBAL NET LEASE INC | 02608AAA7 | Debt | OTHER | United States | 780,000 | principal | $762K | 0.02% | 2 |
| CHS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SYS | 12543DBN9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 720,000 | principal | $760K | 0.02% | 2 |
| PETSMART LLC/PETSMART FI | 71677KAC2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 750,000 | principal | $759K | 0.02% | 2 |
| MACY'S RETAIL HLDGS LLC | 55617LAL6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 782,000 | principal | $759K | 0.02% | 2 |
| BRITISH AIR 21-1 B PTT | 11042CAB6 | Debt | CORP | United States | 787,221 | principal | $755K | 0.02% | 2 |
| CCO HLDGS LLC/CAP CORP | 1248EPBT9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 748,000 | principal | $747K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERN | 38869AAA5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 750,000 | principal | $746K | 0.02% | 2 |
| EVERSOURCE ENERGY | 30040WBC1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 745,000 | principal | $740K | 0.02% | 2 |
| M/I HOMES INC | 55305BAV3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 780,000 | principal | $736K | 0.02% | 2 |
| GOEASY LTD | 380355AJ6 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 769,000 | principal | $733K | 0.02% | 2 |
| PARAMOUNT GLOBAL | 124857AK9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 1,160,000 | principal | $724K | 0.01% | 2 |
| ViaSat Inc | 92555WAF2 | Loan | CORP | United States | 717,673 | principal | $724K | 0.01% | 2 |
| TRANSCANADA PIPELINES | 89352HBK4 | Debt | CORP | Canada | 717,000 | principal | $717K | 0.01% | 2 |
| EMERA US FINANCE LLC | 29103HAA5 | Debt | CORP | United States | 710,000 | principal | $715K | 0.01% | 2 |
| UNITED NATURAL FOODS INC | 911163AA1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 711,000 | principal | $712K | 0.01% | 2 |
| PENN ENTERTAINMENT INC | 707569AV1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 745,000 | principal | $711K | 0.01% | 2 |
| TripAdvisor Inc | 89677NAE4 | Loan | CORP | United States | 733,211 | principal | $710K | 0.01% | 2 |
| BEACH ACQUISITION BIDCO | 07337JAC1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 655,000 | principal | $704K | 0.01% | 2 |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC | 156700AM8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 756,000 | principal | $701K | 0.01% | 2 |
| Broadstreet Partners Inc | 11132VAY5 | Loan | CORP | United States | 710,786 | principal | $700K | 0.01% | 2 |
| CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HO | 18453HAH9 | Debt | CORP | United States | 666,000 | principal | $700K | 0.01% | 2 |
| AERCAP IRELAND CAP/GLOBA | 00774MBQ7 | Debt | CORP | Ireland | 695,000 | principal | $699K | 0.01% | 2 |
| Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower, LLC | 23340DAY8 | Loan | CORP | United States | 695,000 | principal | $696K | 0.01% | 2 |
| WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC | 96950GAE2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 703,000 | principal | $696K | 0.01% | 2 |
| CAESARS ENTERTAIN INC | 12769GAA8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 728,000 | principal | $694K | 0.01% | 2 |
| EMBECTA CORP | 29082KAA3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 894,000 | principal | $692K | 0.01% | 2 |
| IQVIA INC | 46266TAG3 | Debt | CORP | United States | 681,000 | principal | $691K | 0.01% | 2 |
| REINSURANCE GRP OF AMER | 759351AV1 | Debt | CORP | United States | 705,000 | principal | $688K | 0.01% | 2 |
| Caesars Entertainment Inc | 12768EAG1 | Loan | CORP | United States | 709,763 | principal | $687K | 0.01% | 2 |
| HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES | 446150BG8 | Debt | CORP | United States | 688,000 | principal | $686K | 0.01% | 2 |
| OPEN TEXT INC | 683720AC0 | Debt | CORP | United States | 772,000 | principal | $682K | 0.01% | 2 |
| COHERENT CORP | 902104AC2 | Debt | CORP | United States | 692,000 | principal | $677K | 0.01% | 2 |
Equities show share counts; bonds and loans show principal amount. Coupon, maturity and ratings are shown where the filing discloses them. Source: SEC N-PORT via market-data vendor re-serve, position-level.
Holdings reports on file
| Report date | Filed | Positions | Σ weight | Net assets (calc.) | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | 820 | 100.0% | $4.9B | full |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | 804 | 100.0% | $4.8B | full |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | 813 | 100.0% | $4.7B | full |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | 815 | 100.0% | $4.6B | full |
Net assets here are calculated from position values ÷ reported weights (median across positions), not a reported figure.
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