Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund (CHI)
NASDAQ (NGS) NASDAQ (NGS) Primary 
12 Years With Zero Gains: Can Your Retirement Plan Survive A 'Lost Decade?'
Market myths hide reality: The S&P 500 was flat for 12 years (2000-2011). Withdrawals kill portfolios: Selling shares during a crash destroys your capital. Don't sell low: Dividends pay your bills while the market recovers.
CHI: A Solid Fund But Cyclicality Threatens Its Interim Prospects
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund provides leveraged exposure to convertible and vanilla high-yield bonds. That said, take note of CHI's large portion of unrated holdings. At face value, a yield in excess of 10% and a recent sell-off present a potential opportunity to income-seeking and value investors. Rushing into CHI's headline metrics might leave some disappointed. The fund reported a semi-annual net loss and reverted to ROC in recent months to sustain its yield.
CHI: Stable Convertible CEF With A Double-Digit Yield
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund offers a high 11.3% yield and monthly income, but recent price declines and NAV stagnation temper enthusiasm. The fund's heavy exposure to below-investment-grade and unrated debt, plus aggressive leverage, increases risk in a high-rate environment. CHI trades at a premium to NAV, making its valuation less attractive until interest rate cuts materialize or market conditions improve.
