CHY Distribution History & Yield
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 20, 2026 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 18, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 20, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 19, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 19, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 18, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 17, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 16, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 16, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CHY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.20 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much CHY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,000 | $11,115 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,000 | $55,575 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,000 | $111,150 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 10.80%. $10,000 in CHY would currently pay about $1,080 a year ($90 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CHY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | $0.10 | +0.0% |
CHY dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to CHY's regular distribution detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CHY's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -0.9% 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 Convertible and High Income Fund
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. It is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities and high yield corporate bonds rated Ba or lower by Moody's or BB or lower by Standard & Poor's. The fund employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund was formed on March 12, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Aug 14, 2003. 279 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CHY distribution FAQ
When is CHY's next ex-distribution date?
CHY's next ex-distribution date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.10 per share, expected on Nov 20, 2026.
How often does CHY pay distributions?
CHY pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.10 per share with an ex-date of Oct 14, 2026.
What is CHY's distribution yield?
CHY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.80%, based on $1.20 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.11. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.20 per share, is 10.80%.
How much does CHY pay per share?
CHY pays about $0.10 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $120.00 a year.
Has CHY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.8% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, CHY's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of CHY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 10.80%, you would need about 1,000 shares of CHY (roughly $11,115 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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