CCEF Distribution History & Yield
Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1987 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.1988 | $19.88 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CCEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.5837 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CCEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 504 | $14,158 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,516 | $70,792 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,032 | $141,585 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.48%. $10,000 in CCEF would currently pay about $848 a year ($71 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CCEF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.195 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.195 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.195 | -1.5% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.198 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.198 | +1.5% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.195 | +2.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.191 | -7.7% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.207 | +4.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.198 | -13.9% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.23 | +20.4% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.191 | -0.5% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.192 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.192 | +1.1% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.19 | -3.6% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.197 | +1.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.194 | +1.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.192 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.192 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.192 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.192 | +0.5% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.191 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.191 | +6.1% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.17 | -4.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.177 | +12.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.158 | -9.7% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $0.175 | -2.8% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.18 | — |
Payout risk check
CCEF's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved -3.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that seeks high current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing in unaffiliated closed-end funds that the fund's investment adviser, Calamos Advisors LLC, believes offer both attractive income opportunities as well as arbitrage opportunities resulting from such closed-end funds trading at attractive discounts. Under normal circumstances, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. and non-U.S. closed-end funds. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Calamos. Category: Relative Value Arbitrage. First distribution on our records: Apr 1, 2024. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CCEF distribution FAQ
When is CCEF's next ex-distribution date?
CCEF's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1987 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does CCEF pay distributions?
CCEF pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.195 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is CCEF's distribution yield?
CCEF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.48%, based on $2.385 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.385 per share, is 8.48%.
How much does CCEF pay per share?
CCEF pays about $0.1987 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.385 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $238.50 a year.
Has CCEF grown or cut its distribution?
CCEF has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +3.6%.
How many shares of CCEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.48%, you would need about 504 shares of CCEF (roughly $14,158 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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