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Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) Dividend

Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund · Financial Services · Asset Management · monthly payer

$7.65

Undervalued · +92% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) pays a monthly dividend of $0.06 per share, or $0.72 a year, a 9.41% yield at its $7.65 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Nov 20, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

9.41%

Annual Dividend

$0.72

Payout Ratio

21%

5-Yr Growth

-6.5%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about CHW's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) has a forward dividend yield of 9.41%, based on an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and a share price of $7.65.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, CHW's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (65 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • CHW last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • CHW's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Nov 20, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, CHW pays out 21% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • CHW's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 6.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CHW is $14.67 per share, 92% above the $7.65 share price, so CHW screens as undervalued.
  • Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 4 times across the 231 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.0600 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 14, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 13, 2022.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CHW Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CHW

Is CHW a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.41% ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (21%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
9.41%
Payout Ratio
21%
Annual Dividend
$0.72
5-Yr Avg Growth
-6.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
1.17
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
2.7
5-Yr Total Return
-23%
52-Week Range
$6.98 – $9.18
Dividend Safety
C · 65/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)

CHW dividend raises and cuts

Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 4 times across the 231 payments on record since 2007. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.0600 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 14, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 13, 2022.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 14, 2026Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Oct 13, 2022Cut$0.0700 → $0.0500−28.6%
Apr 8, 2014Raise$0.0620 → $0.0700+12.9%
Feb 8, 2012Raise$0.0500 → $0.0620+24.0%
Nov 6, 2009Cut$0.0600 → $0.0500−16.7%
Jul 8, 2009Cut$0.0800 → $0.0600−25.0%
Nov 10, 2008Cut$0.110 → $0.0800−27.3%
Every CHW payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
CHW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CHW dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →CHW dividend calculator100 shares pay $72.00 a year, $6.00 each monthCalculate →CHW total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHW a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.41% ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is CHW undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CHW's fair value is about $14.67 versus a $7.65 share price — so it looks undervalued (+92% vs. fair value).

Is CHW's dividend safe?

CHW has a dividend-safety grade of C (65/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CHW's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CHW is about $14.67 per share, roughly 92% above the current $7.65 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CHW a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CHW screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.41% ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will CHW cut its dividend?

CHW earns a dividend-safety grade of C (65/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CHW pay a dividend?

Yes. Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $0.72 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.41%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of CHW pay?

At $0.72 per share a year, 100 shares of CHW pay $72.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $6.00 each month. Buying them costs about $765 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is CHW's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, CHW's forward dividend yield is 9.41%, based on a $0.72 annual dividend and a $7.65 share price.

What is CHW's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, CHW pays $0.72 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is CHW's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, CHW's payout ratio is 21% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has CHW grown its dividend?

CHW does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next CHW ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for CHW is Nov 13, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.72 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$6.00
Annual$72.00
Monthly avg$6.00
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