Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) Total Return Calculator
$10,000 since Dec 2007, with and without reinvesting · data through Oct 2026
$10,000 invested in Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) ten years ago, at the end of Oct 2016, was worth $28,285 at the end of Oct 2026 with every dividend reinvested: 11.0% a year, against $41,633 in the S&P 500. Since Dec 2007, $10,000 became $37,805 reinvested (7.3% a year), or $17,570 taking the dividends as cash, $11,458 of it paid out along the way.
CHW became
$37,805
S&P 500: $72,756
Return a year
7.3%
S&P 500: 11.1%
Payouts reinvested
$31,662
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Worst drop
-56.2%
S&P 500: -48.2%
$10,000, Dec 2007 to Oct 2026
Payouts reinvested · S&P 500 reinvested
| Year | CHW total return | Paid out | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (part) | +10.9% | $2,306 | +11.7% |
| 2025 | +19.7% | $2,710 | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +27.8% | $2,407 | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +14.5% | $2,181 | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −37.8% | $2,427 | −18.2% |
| 2021 | +13.1% | $2,527 | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +22.2% | $2,255 | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +47.3% | $2,104 | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −20.3% | $1,845 | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +43.6% | $1,704 | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +9.6% | $1,533 | +12.0% |
| 2015 | −13.7% | $1,368 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +11.5% | $1,115 | +13.5% |
| 2013 | +17.0% | $1,055 | +32.3% |
| 2012 | +25.3% | $963 | +16.0% |
| 2011 | −6.3% | $694 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | +15.2% | $663 | +15.1% |
| 2009 | +54.2% | $819 | +26.4% |
| 2008 | −47.8% | $984 | −36.8% |
"Paid out" is what your holding received that year. Month-end prices; no costs or taxes.
Key facts: CHW total return
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- $10,000 invested in Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) at the end of Dec 2007, with dividends reinvested, was worth $37,805 at the end of Oct 2026: 7.3% a year, against $72,756 (11.1% a year) in the S&P 500.
- Over the 10 years to Oct 2026, CHW turned $10,000 into $28,285 with dividends reinvested, 11.0% a year.
- Over the 5 years to Oct 2026, CHW returned 3.5% a year with dividends reinvested (S&P 500: 12.0%).
- Taking CHW's dividends as cash instead of reinvesting them, the same $10,000 ended at $17,570, including $11,458 of cash received; reinvesting added $20,235.
- CHW's best calendar year in that time was 2009 (54.2%) and its worst 2008 (-47.8%), with dividends reinvested.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (CHW) Total Return Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CHW/total-return
CHW total return questions
If I invested $10,000 in CHW 10 years ago, how much would I have?
About $28,285 at the end of Oct 2026, with every dividend reinvested: 11.0% a year. Taking them as cash, you'd have shares worth $10,824 or so plus the cash you received. The same $10,000 in the S&P 500 became $41,633.
What is CHW's total return since Dec 2007?
278% in total, or 7.3% a year, through Oct 2026 with dividends reinvested. The share price alone fell 39%.
How much of CHW's return came from dividends?
About 100% of its yearly return since Dec 2007. Reinvesting them, rather than taking cash, left you $20,235 better off on a $10,000 start.
What was CHW's worst year?
2008, at -47.8% with dividends reinvested (S&P 500: -36.8%). Its deepest fall from a peak, on month-end values, was -56.2%.
How is total return calculated here?
From month-end prices: the adjusted price counts every dividend reinvested in the month it was paid; the plain price doesn't. The S&P 500 is SPY with its dividends reinvested. No trading costs or taxes.