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CHI dividend safety score
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund · Financial Services
CHI scores 60/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund (CHI) has a high dividend yield of 8.86%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 60 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate. It has grown its dividend for 1 year in a row and has not cut it in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #51 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 15, 2026 (estimated)
What drives the CHI score
CHI dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.14 | +9.1% |
| 2024 | $1.05 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How CHI compares
| CHI | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 60 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 8.86% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming CHI dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 15, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| ~Dec 16, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| ~Jan 16, 2027 | $0.0950 |
| ~Feb 16, 2027 | $0.0950 |
Estimates based on CHI's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would CHI pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $89 | $7 |
| $10,000 | $886 | $74 |
| $50,000 | $4,429 | $369 |
| $100,000 | $8,858 | $738 |
To earn $1,000 a month from CHI at today's yield you would need about $135,474 invested, roughly 10,526 shares.
Based on the current yield of 8.86%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent CHI dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| May 14, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0950 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.0950 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.0950 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.0950 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.0950 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0950 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
CHI dividend FAQ
Is the CHI dividend safe?
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund has a dividend safety score of 60 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the CHI dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for CHI is about 8.86%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does CHI pay dividends?
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in CHI earn in dividends?
At a yield of 8.86%, $10,000 invested in CHI would pay about $886 a year, or roughly $74 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next CHI ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CHI is expected around November 15, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.