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CALAMOS GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN (CGO)

42 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CGO. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
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Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — CGO

Based on 42 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CGO than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
42 hedge funds hold CGO right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+6 new funds entered over the past year (+17% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

26 buying14 selling
Last quarter: 26 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 18 added to an existing one). Only 14 were sellers (10 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~8 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 4 → 5 → 3 → 8. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 19% new
25 out of 42 hedge funds have held CGO for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~8 new funds/quarter

4 → 4 → 5 → 3 → 8 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 5 → 3 → 8. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

64% veterans 12% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 42 current holders: 27 (64%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds
8 of 42 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in CGO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CGO

In 2026 Q1, 26 hedge funds were net buyers of CGO (8 opened a new position, 18 added to an existing one), while 14 reduced or exited (10 trimmed, 4 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 43% of total institutional value in CGO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 42.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CGO

How many hedge funds hold CGO — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CGO vs. share price

Market Analysis: CGO

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy CALAMOS GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN (CGO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CGO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 51d ago
CGO
+22.7%
XLF
+4.6%

CGO outperformed XLF by +18.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 6d ago
CGO
-2.8%
XLF
+1.1%

Since the filing became public, CGO outperformed XLF by -3.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

1 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
1.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CGO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 42 38 10.53%
13F Shares 2M 2M 4.28%
Total Value $26M $27M -1.83%
New Positions 8 3 +5
Increased Positions 18 15 +3
Closed Positions 4 3 +1
Reduced Positions 10 14 -4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CGO — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Shaker Financial Services, LLC 0.84% 216,894 $2.4M
2 PMG Family Office LLC 0.57% 45,698 $510K
3 Prairie Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.43% $988K
4 Gilliland Jeter Wealth Management LLC 0.07% 20,576 $229K
5 Logan Stone Capital, LLC 0.06% 19,103 $213K
6 PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. 0.03% 175,624 $2.0M
7 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.02% 107,376 $1.2M
8 Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 0.01% 158,611 $1.8M
9 GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC 0.01% 138,849 $1.5M
10 BLUE BELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 7,066 $79K
11 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 104,406 $1.2M
12 HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.01% 48,020 $535K
13 Retirement Planning Group, LLC 0.01% 18,083 $202K
14 Brookstone Capital Management 0.01% 48,760 $544K
15 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.00% 4,524 $50K
16 Colonial Trust Co / SC 0.00% 2,046 $22K
17 CoreCap Advisors, LLC 0.00% 4,275 $48K
18 COHEN & STEERS, INC. 0.00% 64,457
19 AMERIFLEX GROUP, INC. 0.00% 200 $2K
20 Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% 22,652 $253K
21 HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% 250 $3K
22 Western Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% 1,650 $18K
23 LPL Financial LLC 0.00% 208,799 $2.3M
24 NewEdge Advisors, LLC 0.00% 13,200 $13K
25 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 10,709 $119K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — CALAMOS GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN (CGO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CGO?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CGO than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CGO?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 26 funds were net buyers (8 opened a brand new position + 18 added to an existing one). Only 14 were sellers (10 trimmed + 4 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for CGO holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 8 of 42 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in CGO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CGO?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 25 out of 42 hedge funds have held CGO for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy CALAMOS GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN (CGO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CGO has moved -2.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.1% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CGO has gained +22.7% vs +4.6% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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