This closed-end fund targets total return through a diversified mix of U.S. equities and fixed income securities. On January 26, 2026, Shaker Financial Services, LLC disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold 171,140 shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ +0.21%), an estimated $3.26 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What Happened In a filing dated January 26, 2026, with th...
This closed-end fund targets total return through a diversified mix of U.S. equities and fixed income securities. On January 26, 2026, Shaker Financial Services, LLC disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold 171,140 shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ +0.21%), an estimated $3.26 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What Happened In a filing dated January 26, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC filing), Shaker Financial Services, LLC reported selling 171,140 shares of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund during the fourth quarter. The estimated value of the shares sold was $3.26 million, calculated using the average unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The position’s quarter-end value declined by $3.29 million, reflecting both share sales and price changes. What Else to Know After this sale, CSQ represents 2.0% of Shaker Financial Services, LLC’s 13F reportable assets. Top five holdings post-filing: NYSE: JCE: $8,937,829 (2.8% of AUM) NYSE: RMT: $8,653,584 (2.7% of AUM) NYSE: ASG: $8,353,882 (2.6% of AUM) NYSE: ETB: $7,549,702 (2.4% of AUM) NYSE: USA: $6,926,563 (2.2% of AUM) As of January 23, 2026, shares of CSQ were priced at $19.35, up 12.17% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 0.85 percentage points. CSQ’s dividend yield was 6.45% as of January 26, 2026. Fund Overview Metric Value Dividend Yield 6.45% Price (as of market close 1/23/26) $19.35 Fund Snapshot Offers a diversified portfolio of public equities, convertible securities, preferred stocks, and high yield corporate bonds. Generates revenue through investment income and capital appreciation by actively managing a balanced portfolio using both fundamental and quantitative analysis. Targets institutional and individual investors seeking total return through a mix of equity and fixed income exposure. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a closed-end balanced fund managed by Calamos Advisors LLC, focusing on diversified investments across U.S. eq...
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Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH), where a total volume of 824,945 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 82.5 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number work...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in UnitedHealth Group Inc (Symbol: UNH), where a total volume of 824,945 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 82.5 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 1222.2% of UNH's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 6.7 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $600 strike call option expiring January 15, 2027 , with 39,310 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 3.9 million underlying shares of UNH. Below is a chart showing UNH's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $600 strike highlighted in orange: Boeing Co. (Symbol: BA) saw options trading volume of 398,242 contracts, representing approximately 39.8 million underlying shares or approximately 512.9% of BA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.8 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $250 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026, with 23,271 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.3 million underlying shares of BA. Below is a chart showing BA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $250 strike highlighted in orange: And GlobalFoundries Inc (Symbol: GFS) options are showing a volume of 85,799 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 8.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 229.4% of GFS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $55 strike call option expiring April 17, 2026, with 45,865 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 4.6 million underlying shares of GFS. Below is a chart showing GFS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $55 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different a...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL), where a total of 664,097 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 66.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 150.3% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month of 44.2 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for t...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Apple Inc (Symbol: AAPL), where a total of 664,097 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 66.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 150.3% of AAPL's average daily trading volume over the past month of 44.2 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $265 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026 , with 35,407 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 3.5 million underlying shares of AAPL. Below is a chart showing AAPL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $265 strike highlighted in orange: Carvana Co (Symbol: CVNA) saw options trading volume of 33,453 contracts, representing approximately 3.3 million underlying shares or approximately 129.1% of CVNA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.6 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $600 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026, with 3,562 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 356,200 underlying shares of CVNA. Below is a chart showing CVNA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $600 strike highlighted in orange: And Coinbase Global Inc (Symbol: COIN) saw options trading volume of 106,605 contracts, representing approximately 10.7 million underlying shares or approximately 126.1% of COIN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 8.5 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $220 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026, with 5,249 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 524,900 underlying shares of COIN. Below is a chart showing COIN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $220 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for AAPL options, CVNA options, or COIN options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 » Also see: The views and...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Andersons Inc (Symbol: ANDE), where a total of 1,327 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 132,700 underlying shares. That amounts to about 50.1% of ANDE's average daily trading volume over the past month of 265,105 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $65 stri...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Andersons Inc (Symbol: ANDE), where a total of 1,327 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 132,700 underlying shares. That amounts to about 50.1% of ANDE's average daily trading volume over the past month of 265,105 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $65 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026 , with 750 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 75,000 underlying shares of ANDE. Below is a chart showing ANDE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $65 strike highlighted in orange: PayPal Holdings Inc (Symbol: PYPL) saw options trading volume of 70,445 contracts, representing approximately 7.0 million underlying shares or approximately 49.4% of PYPL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 14.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $55 strike put option expiring January 30, 2026, with 3,180 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 318,000 underlying shares of PYPL. Below is a chart showing PYPL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $55 strike highlighted in orange: And Carmax Inc. (Symbol: KMX) options are showing a volume of 17,504 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 48.7% of KMX's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.6 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $50 strike call option expiring March 20, 2026, with 16,584 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.7 million underlying shares of KMX. Below is a chart showing KMX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $50 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ANDE options, PYPL options, or KMX options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active Call & Put Options of the S&P 500 » ...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Vertiv Holdings Co (Symbol: VRT), where a total volume of 26,138 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 2.6 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out ...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Vertiv Holdings Co (Symbol: VRT), where a total volume of 26,138 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 2.6 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 55.6% of VRT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $210 strike call option expiring June 18, 2026 , with 3,015 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 301,500 underlying shares of VRT. Below is a chart showing VRT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $210 strike highlighted in orange: Rubrik Inc (Symbol: RBRK) options are showing a volume of 14,723 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.5 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 55.3% of RBRK's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $64 strike put option expiring February 13, 2026, with 2,846 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 284,600 underlying shares of RBRK. Below is a chart showing RBRK's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $64 strike highlighted in orange: And Flex LNG Ltd (Symbol: FLNG) saw options trading volume of 1,800 contracts, representing approximately 180,000 underlying shares or approximately 55% of FLNG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 327,470 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $25 strike put option expiring August 21, 2026, with 1,669 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 166,900 underlying shares of FLNG. Below is a chart showing FLNG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $25 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for VRT options, ...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in T-Mobile US Inc (Symbol: TMUS), where a total of 33,325 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.3 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 65.5% of TMUS's average daily trading volume over the past month of 5.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in T-Mobile US Inc (Symbol: TMUS), where a total of 33,325 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 3.3 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 65.5% of TMUS's average daily trading volume over the past month of 5.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $190 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026 , with 11,387 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares of TMUS. Below is a chart showing TMUS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $190 strike highlighted in orange: Lumen Technologies Inc (Symbol: LUMN) options are showing a volume of 65,823 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 6.6 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 60.8% of LUMN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 10.8 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $10 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026, with 22,475 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.2 million underlying shares of LUMN. Below is a chart showing LUMN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $10 strike highlighted in orange: And Coupang Inc (Symbol: CPNG) saw options trading volume of 127,078 contracts, representing approximately 12.7 million underlying shares or approximately 60.3% of CPNG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 21.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $18 strike put option expiring May 15, 2026, with 20,400 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.0 million underlying shares of CPNG. Below is a chart showing CPNG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $18 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for TMUS options, LUMN options, or CPNG options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active ...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT), where a total volume of 301,086 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 30.1 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number work...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT), where a total volume of 301,086 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 30.1 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 125.5% of MSFT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 24.0 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $445 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026 , with 22,682 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.3 million underlying shares of MSFT. Below is a chart showing MSFT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $445 strike highlighted in orange: CVS Health Corporation (Symbol: CVS) options are showing a volume of 84,793 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 8.5 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 119.5% of CVS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.1 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $72 strike put option expiring January 30, 2026, with 3,642 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 364,200 underlying shares of CVS. Below is a chart showing CVS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $72 strike highlighted in orange: And Oracle Corp (Symbol: ORCL) saw options trading volume of 228,735 contracts, representing approximately 22.9 million underlying shares or approximately 116.4% of ORCL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 19.6 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $195 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026, with 15,416 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares of ORCL. Below is a chart showing ORCL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $195 strike highlighted in orange: For the various...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Tesla Inc (Symbol: TSLA), where a total volume of 613,075 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 61.3 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 98%...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Tesla Inc (Symbol: TSLA), where a total volume of 613,075 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 61.3 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 98% of TSLA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 62.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $440 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026 , with 26,163 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 2.6 million underlying shares of TSLA. Below is a chart showing TSLA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $440 strike highlighted in orange: CommVault Systems Inc (Symbol: CVLT) options are showing a volume of 5,370 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 537,000 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 92.7% of CVLT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 579,565 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $90 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, with 1,031 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 103,100 underlying shares of CVLT. Below is a chart showing CVLT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange: And Axsome Therapeutics Inc (Symbol: AXSM) saw options trading volume of 7,271 contracts, representing approximately 727,100 underlying shares or approximately 81.4% of AXSM's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 893,045 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $280 strike call option expiring April 17, 2026, with 5,527 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 552,700 underlying shares of AXSM. Below is a chart showing AXSM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $280 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirat...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Broadcom Inc (Symbol: AVGO), where a total of 178,058 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 17.8 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 73.2% of AVGO's average daily trading volume over the past month of 24.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for...
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Broadcom Inc (Symbol: AVGO), where a total of 178,058 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 17.8 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 73.2% of AVGO's average daily trading volume over the past month of 24.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $350 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026 , with 8,369 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 836,900 underlying shares of AVGO. Below is a chart showing AVGO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $350 strike highlighted in orange: Adobe Inc (Symbol: ADBE) saw options trading volume of 31,870 contracts, representing approximately 3.2 million underlying shares or approximately 72.6% of ADBE's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.4 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $300 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026, with 1,741 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 174,100 underlying shares of ADBE. Below is a chart showing ADBE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $300 strike highlighted in orange: And Robinhood Markets Inc (Symbol: HOOD) options are showing a volume of 137,689 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 13.8 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 69.5% of HOOD's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 19.8 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $110 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026, with 6,278 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 627,800 underlying shares of HOOD. Below is a chart showing HOOD's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $110 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for AVGO options, ADBE options, or HOOD options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Today's Most Active Call & Put...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in SentinelOne Inc (Symbol: S), where a total volume of 36,401 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 3.6 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 53...
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in SentinelOne Inc (Symbol: S), where a total volume of 36,401 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 3.6 million underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 53% of S's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 6.9 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $15 strike call option expiring January 30, 2026 , with 4,247 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 424,700 underlying shares of S. Below is a chart showing S's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $15 strike highlighted in orange: Applovin Corp (Symbol: APP) options are showing a volume of 24,728 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.5 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 52.3% of APP's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 4.7 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $650 strike call option expiring February 20, 2026, with 2,228 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 222,800 underlying shares of APP. Below is a chart showing APP's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $650 strike highlighted in orange: And Nextpower Inc (Symbol: NXT) saw options trading volume of 8,449 contracts, representing approximately 844,900 underlying shares or approximately 51.8% of NXT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.6 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $100 strike put option expiring February 20, 2026, with 2,330 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 233,000 underlying shares of NXT. Below is a chart showing NXT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for S options, A...
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund invests in below investment grade bonds, targeting enhanced income for fixed income portfolios. On January 26, 2026, Shaker Financial Services, LLC, disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold out its position in BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund (HYT 0.56%), with an estimated transaction value of $3.44 million based on quarterly average pricing. What Happened Acc...
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund invests in below investment grade bonds, targeting enhanced income for fixed income portfolios. On January 26, 2026, Shaker Financial Services, LLC, disclosed in an SEC filing that it sold out its position in BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund (HYT 0.56%), with an estimated transaction value of $3.44 million based on quarterly average pricing. What Happened According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated January 26, 2026, Shaker Financial Services, LLC, sold its entire holding of 362,415 shares in BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund. The estimated transaction value was $3.44 million, calculated using the quarter's average share price. The fund’s position value fell by $3.44 million for the quarter, a figure that includes both trading and stock price effects. What Else to Know Shaker Financial Services, LLC, fully exited HYT, which now represents none of 13F assets under management. Top holdings after the filing: NYSE: JCE: $8,937,829 (2.8% of AUM) NYSE: RMT: $8,653,584 (2.7% of AUM) NYSE: ASG: $8,353,882 (2.6% of AUM) NYSE: ETB: $7,549,702 (2.4% of AUM) NYSE: USA: $6,926,563 (2.2% of AUM) As of January 23, 2026, HYT shares were priced at $8.91, up 0.1% over the past year; shares have underperformed the S&P 500 by 12.9 percentage points. HYT’s annualized dividend yield is 10.4%; the fund is 10.2% below its 52-week high. Fund Overview Metric Value Dividend Yield 10.39% Price (as of market close 1/23/26) $8.91 Fund Snapshot Offers a diversified portfolio of high yield bonds, corporate loans, convertible debt securities, and preferred securities, primarily below investment grade. Generates income by investing in global fixed income markets, with returns driven by coupon payments and capital appreciation on high yield securities. Targets institutional and individual investors seeking enhanced yield and exposure to the high yield corporate bond market. BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. is a closed-end fu...
"Bloomberg Markets" follows the market moves across every global asset class and discusses the biggest issues for Wall Street. Today on the show Citi Research Global Chief Economist Nathan Sheets. (Source: Bloomberg)
"Bloomberg Markets" follows the market moves across every global asset class and discusses the biggest issues for Wall Street. Today on the show Citi Research Global Chief Economist Nathan Sheets. (Source: Bloomberg)