CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund - Pengajuan SECLaporan Tahunan, Pernyataan Proksi

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
US ˙ NasdaqGS ˙ US1281251017

Mga Batayang Estadistika
LEI 54930048NQ2YBS3TXW78
CIK 1275214
SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
Halaman ini menyediakan daftar lengkap dan kronologis dari Pengajuan SEC, tidak termasuk pengajuan kepemilikan yang kami sediakan di tempat lain.
May 12, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

April 25, 2025 CORRESP

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 Mr. John Kernan Chief Accounting Office Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Calamos Global Total Return Fund (“CGO”) (File No. 811-2547); Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund (“CHY”) (File No. 811-21319); Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund (“CHI”) (File No. 811-21080); Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund (“CHW”) (File No. 81

November 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tm2428091d6sc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Amendment No. 3)* Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Series F Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*60 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing

November 8, 2024 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / MetLife Investment Management, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 sayw2411080113ga.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securitie

August 30, 2024 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Series G Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125 *78 (CUSIP Number) September 9, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to de

May 14, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

May 14, 2024 EX-3.2

CALAMOS STRATETGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE BY-LAWS

Exhibit 3.2 CALAMOS STRATETGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE BY-LAWS The undersigned, being at least a majority of the Trustees of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Trust”), hereby amend the Trust’s By-Laws, as amended and restated through August 23, 2021 (the “By-Laws”), as follows: 1. The By-Laws are hereby amended by deleting Article 12 thereof in its entirety and replacing i

May 14, 2024 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) May 14, 2024 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-21484 04-3785941 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Amendment No. 2)* Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Series F Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*60 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate bo

October 2, 2023 424B3

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund")

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) File No. 333-255673 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated October 2, 2023 to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented from time to time Effective immediately, the following disclosure is added to the “INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES” section of the Fund’s SAI: Contingent Capital S

May 8, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

February 28, 2023 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Sun Life Assurance Co of Canada - AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*37 128125*45 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event which Re

February 28, 2023 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC - AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*37 128125*45 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event which Re

February 16, 2023 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO OF AMERICA - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d461490dsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this State

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / MetLife Investment Management, LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tm236443d1sc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Amendment No. 1)* Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Series F Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*60 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of

February 14, 2023 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / MetLife Investment Management, LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 brhc10048131sc13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series F Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*60 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of thi

October 5, 2022 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

October 3, 2022 424B3

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated September 30, 2022 to the Fund's Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented from time to time and to the Fund's Statement of Information ("SAI") dated April 30, 2021, and as

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated September 30, 2022 to the Fund's Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented from time to time and to the Fund's Statement of Information ("SAI") dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented from time to time I.

September 29, 2022 NPORT-EX

PRINCIPAL AMOUNT

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS JULY 31, 2022 (UNAUDITED) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VALUE CORPORATE BONDS (17.

June 10, 2022 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / MetLife Investment Management, LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 brhc10038614sc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class o

June 10, 2022 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / MetLife Investment Management, LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 brhc10038608sc13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Secu

June 10, 2022 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / MetLife Investment Management, LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 brhc10038109sc13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series D Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*52 (CUSIP Number) August 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this

June 10, 2022 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / MetLife Investment Management, LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45

June 7, 2022 CORRESP

* * * * *

ROPES & GRAY LLP 191 NORTH WACKER DRIVE 32nd FLOOR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606-4302 WWW.

June 2, 2022 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 tm2215500d3sc13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Amendment No. )* Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Series F Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*60 (CUSIP Number) May 24, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Stat

June 2, 2022 EX-1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND

EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby confirm the agreement by and among them to the joint filing on behalf of them of the Statement on Schedule 13G and any and all further amendments thereto, with respect to the securities of the above referenced issuer, and that this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such filing.

June 2, 2022 424B3

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated June 1, 2022 to the Fund's Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented from time to time and to the Fund's Statement of Information ("SAI") dated April 30, 2021, and as supple

424B3 1 tm2217416d8424b3.htm 424B3 Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) File No. 333-255673 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated June 1, 2022 to the Fund's Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented from time to time and to the Fund's Statement of Information ("SAI") dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented from time to time I. Recent Developments — Mandatory Re

May 27, 2022 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Voya Financial, Inc. - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series F Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*60 (CUSIP Number) May 24, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

May 27, 2022 EX-99.A

This Schedule 13G is filed by Voya Financial, Inc. pursuant

Exhibit 99. A This Schedule 13G is filed by Voya Financial, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G) as the ultimate parent corporation of the following entities, each of which is a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial, Inc. Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company State of Incorporation: Connecticut Address: One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095 Item 3 Classification: Ins

May 11, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A 1 tm2214781d1def14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a

March 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS JANUARY 31, 2022 (UNAUDITED) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VALUE CORPORATE BONDS (16.

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Sun Life Assurance Co of Canada - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45

January 19, 2022 424B3

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated January 19, 2022 to the Fund's Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented June 30, 2021 and August 27, 2021

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) File No. 333-255673 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated January 19, 2022 to the Fund's Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented June 30, 2021 and August 27, 2021 Effective immediately, the ninth paragraph under the section titled "Investment Restrictions" on page S-24 of the Statement of Additional

January 3, 2022 424B3

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated January 1, 2022 to the Fund's Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented May 5, 2021, August 27, 2021 and September 30, 2021

424B3 1 a21-354906424b3.htm 424B3 Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) File No. 333-255673 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the "Fund") Supplement dated January 1, 2022 to the Fund's Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented May 5, 2021, August 27, 2021 and September 30, 2021 The section titled "Effects of Leverage" beginning on page 43 of the Prospectus is deleted in its entirety and r

October 29, 2021 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series D Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*52 (CUSIP Number) August 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box t

September 30, 2021 424B3

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Fund”) Supplement dated September 30, 2021 to the Fund’s Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented May 5, 2021 and August 27, 2021

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) File No. 333- 255673 Amendment to Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated April 30, 2021) Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Fund”) Supplement dated September 30, 2021 to the Fund’s Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented May 5, 2021 and August 27, 2021 All references in the Prospectus Supplement to the Distribution Agreement shall mean the d

September 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS JULY 31, 2021 (UNAUDITED) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VALUE CORPORATE BONDS (16.

August 27, 2021 424B3

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Fund”) Supplement dated August 27, 2021 to the Fund’s Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented May 5, 2021 and to the Fund’s Statement of Information (“SAI”) dated April 30, 2021

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(B)(3) Registration No. 333-255673 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the ?Fund?) Supplement dated August 27, 2021 to the Fund?s Prospectus dated April 30, 2021, and as supplemented May 5, 2021 and to the Fund?s Statement of Information (?SAI?) dated April 30, 2021 I. Recent Developments ?Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares On August 24, 2021, the Fund issued 2,480,00

August 26, 2021 EX-3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund dated August 23, 2021.

EXhibit 3.2 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund BY-LAWS (as amended and restated through August 23, 2021) Article 1 Agreement and Declaration of Trust 1.1 General. These By-Laws shall be subject to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as from time to time amended, supplemented or restated (the ?Declaration of Trust?) of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the ?Trust?), a Delaware statutory tru

August 26, 2021 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) August 23, 2021 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 811-21484 04-3785941 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 26, 2021 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund dated August 23, 2021.

Exhibit 3.1 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED Agreement and Declaration of Trust This THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST is made on August 23, 2021, by the Trustees hereunder; WHEREAS, the Trust has been formed under the Delaware Act upon the filing of the Certificate of Trust in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;

May 12, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Defin

May 5, 2021 424B5

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Up to 29,019,152 Common Shares

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) File No. 333-255673 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated April 30, 2021) Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Up to 29,019,152 Common Shares Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the ?Fund,? ?we,? ?us,? or ?our?) has entered into a distribution agreement dated May 5, 2021 (the ?Distribution Agreement?) with Foreside Fund Services LLC (the ?Distributor?), relati

April 30, 2021 EX-99.R

Code of Ethics. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.r Table of Contents Page UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE CODE 3 1. Understanding the Terms 3 2. Purpose of the Code of Ethics and Insider Trading Policy 8 3. Scope 8 4. Reporting Violations of the Code 9 CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CODE 9 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION BY CALAMOS PERSONNEL 9 1. Insider Trading and Tipping 9 2. General Pr

April 30, 2021 EX-99.K.3

Administration Agreement. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.k.3 ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT THIS ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of October 26, 2018 by and between State Street Bank and Trust Company, a Massachusetts trust company (the ?Administrator?), and each registered management investment company identified on Schedule A hereto (each, a ?Trust? and, together with the Administrator, the ?Parties?), and shall be e

April 30, 2021 EX-99.K.1.V

Amendment, dated October 18, 2017, to Stock Transfer Agency Agreement. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.k.1.v Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Stock Transfer Agency Agreement THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT (?Amendment?), effective as of October 18, 2017 (?Effective Date?), is to the Amended and Restated Stock Transfer Agency Agreement (the ?Agreement?), made as of June 15, 2007, as amended, between each entity set forth in Schedule II attached to the Agreement, (each, a ?Customer?) and

April 30, 2021 EX-99.K.1.IV

Amendment, dated September 6, 2017, to Stock Transfer Agency Agreement. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.k.1.iv Third Amendment to Transfer Agency and Service Agreement THIS THIRD AMENDMENT (?Amendment?), effective as of September 6, 2017 (?Effective Date?), is to the Amended and Restated Stock Transfer Agency Agreement (the ?Agreement?) made as of June 15, 2007, as amended, between each entity set forth in Schedule II attached to the Agreement (each, a ?Customer?) and Computershare Inc.,

April 30, 2021 N-2ASR

- N-2

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2021 1933 Act File No.

April 30, 2021 EX-99.K.1.II

Amendment, dated December 30, 2011, to Stock Transfer Agency Agreement. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.k.1.ii STOCK TRANSFER FEE SCHEDULE CALAMOS CLOSED-END FUNDS This schedule here by amends and modifies the Stock Transfer Agency Agreement, dated June 15, 2007 by and between Calamos Advisors LLC and the Bank of New York such contract having been assigned to Computershare Shareowner Services LLC (formerly known as Mellon Investor Services LLC) as of December 30, 2011. Issues Covered: Clo

April 30, 2021 EX-99.H.7

Form of Sub-Placement Agent Agreement relating to Common Shares between Foreside Fund Services, LLC and UBS Securities LLC. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.h.7 SUB-PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 [], 2020 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 RE: At-the-Market Offerings by Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: From time to time Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the ?Distributor?, ?we? or ?us?) will act as manager of reg

April 30, 2021 EX-99.A.1

Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.a.1 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Second Amended and restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST is made on January 12, 2021, by the Trustees hereunder; WHEREAS, the Trust has been formed under the Delaware Act upon the filing of the Certificate of Trust in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Dela

April 30, 2021 EX-99.B

Amended and Restated By-laws. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.b Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund BY-LAWS (as amended and restated through January 12, 2021) Article 1 Agreement and Declaration of Trust 1.1 General. These By-Laws shall be subject to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as from time to time amended, supplemented or restated (the “Declaration of Trust”) of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory t

April 30, 2021 EX-99.K.4

EY Services Agreement dated 10/15/18. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.k.4 Ernst & Young LLP 155 N Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Tel: +1 312 879 20 00 Fax: +1 312 879 4000 ey.com Curtis Holloway October 15, 2018 Principal Financial Officer Calamos Investment Trust, Calamos Closed-End Funds and Calamos Advisors Trust 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563 Dear Mr. Holloway : Thank you for choosing Ernst & Young LLP (?we? or ?EY?) to perform professional s

April 30, 2021 EX-99.H.6

Form of Distribution Agreement relating to Common Shares between Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.h.6 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT This DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) made as of [], 2020 by and between Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Fund?), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Distributor?). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules

April 30, 2021 EX-99.J

Custody Agreement. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.j Execution Copy Master Custodian Agreement This Agreement is made as of September 11, 2009 by and among each management investment company identified on Appendix A hereto (each such investment company and each management investment company made subject to this Agreement in accordance with Section 19.5 below, shall hereinafter be referred to as a ?Fund?), and State Street Bank and Trust

April 30, 2021 EX-99.K.1.III

Amendment, dated March 20, 2015, to Stock Transfer Agency Agreement. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.k.1.iii Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Stock Transfer Agency Agreement THIS SECOND AMENDMENT (?Amendment?), effective as of March 20, 2015 (?Effective Date?), is to the Amended and Restated Stock Transfer Agency Agreement (the ??Agreement?), made as of June 15, 2007, and amended as of July 1, 2012, between each entity set forth in Schedule II attached to the Agreement (eac

April 30, 2021 EX-99.S

Powers of Attorney (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.s POWER OF ATTORNEY The person whose signature appears below hereby appoints John P. Calamos, Sr. and J. Christopher Jackson and each of them, any of whom may act without the joinder of the others, as such person?s attorney-in-fact to sign and file on such person?s behalf individually and in the capacity stated below such registration statements, amendments, post-effective amendments, e

April 30, 2021 EX-99.1

Opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger P.A. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.1 April 30, 2021 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, Illinois 60563 Re: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Delaware counsel for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), in connection with the matters set forth herein. At your request, this opinion is being furnished to yo

April 30, 2021 EX-99.N

Consent of Auditors. (filed herewith)

Exhibit 99.n CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 18, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund appearing in the Annual Report on Form N-CSR of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund for the year ended

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS JANUARY 31, 2021 (UNAUDITED) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VALUE CORPORATE BONDS (18.

February 16, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)*

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45

February 16, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)*

SC 13G/A 1 calamos13ga4q2020.htm AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Sh

January 12, 2021 EX-3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund dated January 12, 2021.

Exhibit 3.2 CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND BY-LAWS (as amended and restated through January 12, 2021) ARTICLE 1 Agreement and Declaration of Trust 1.1 General. These By-Laws shall be subject to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as from time to time amended, supplemented or restated (the “Declaration of Trust”) of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory tr

January 12, 2021 8-K

Current Report

8-K 1 a21-219538k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) January 12, 2021 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporati

January 12, 2021 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund dated January 12, 2021.

Exhibit 3.1 CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST is made on January 12, 2021, by the Trustees hereunder; WHEREAS, the Trust has been formed under the Delaware Act upon the filing of the Certificate of Trust in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delawar

September 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments

HTML Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS JULY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VALUE CORPORATE BONDS (20.

May 14, 2020 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 31, 2020 NPORT-EX

NUMBER OF

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS JANUARY 31, 2020 (UNAUDITED) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VALUE CORPORATE BONDS (21.

February 13, 2020 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 calamos13g022020.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Cla

September 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund NPORT-EX - - CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND

CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS JULY 31, 2019 (UNAUDITED) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT VALUE CORPORATE BONDS (22.

May 24, 2019 DEF 14A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 7, 2019 EX-99.CERT

Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund N-Q EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the

March 7, 2019 N-Q

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, Illinois 60563-2787 NAME AND

February 13, 2019 SC 13G/A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45 (CUSIP Number

September 7, 2018 N-Q

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, Illinois 60563-2787 NAME AND

September 7, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund N-Q EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the

May 11, 2018 DEF 14A

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 8, 2018 EX-99.CERT

Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund N-Q EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the

March 8, 2018 N-Q

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, Illinois 60563-2787 NAME AND

February 14, 2018 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Symetra Financial CORP - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares Series C Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45

February 14, 2018 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO OF AMERICA - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*45, 128125*29, 128125*37 (CUSIP Number) 08/11/2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the app

February 14, 2018 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2 (Amendment No. )* Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45 (CU

October 12, 2017 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / Lincoln Benefit Life Co - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 d468291dsc13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Preferred shares, $.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) Series A Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares – 128125 *29 Series B Mandatory Redeemable Pre

September 15, 2017 SC 13G

CSQ / Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund / THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Name of Issuer) Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Shares (Title of Class of Securities) 128125*29 128125*37 128125*45 (CUSIP Number) September 6, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

September 1, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

September 1, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

EX-99.CERT Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund - N-Q EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in

May 4, 2017 DEF 14A

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 d358184ddef14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as p

March 3, 2017 N-Q

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund - QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

March 3, 2017 EX-99.CERT

Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

EX-99.CERT Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund - N-Q EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in

October 27, 2016 CORRESP

Calamos Advisors LLC

Calamos Advisors LLC J. Christopher Jackson Calamos Advisors LLC 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563-2787 (630) 245-8394 October 27, 2016 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Megan Miller Re: Calamos Investment Trust (“Investment Trust”) (File No. 811-05443); Calamos Advisors Trust (“Advisors Trust”) (File

September 15, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

September 15, 2016 N-Q

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d250644dnq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illi

May 10, 2016 DEF 14A

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 22, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 22, 2016 N-Q

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

September 21, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

September 21, 2015 N-Q

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d27062dnq.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illin

June 4, 2015 DEF 14A

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 23, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 23, 2015 N-Q

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

December 30, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),

September 18, 2014 N-Q

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund - N-Q

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

September 18, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

May 23, 2014 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 24, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 24, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

December 26, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),

September 18, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

September 18, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

May 22, 2013 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 25, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 25, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

September 18, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563-2787 NAME

September 18, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

June 28, 2012 25

- FORM 25

Form 25 OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0080 Expires: December 31, 2014 Estimated average burden hours per response 1.

June 28, 2012 8-A12B

- FORM 8-A

FORM 8-A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 04-3785941 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No

May 22, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 22, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND ADDRE

March 22, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

September 19, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

September 19, 2011 EX-99.CERT

/s/ John P. Calamos, Sr. Principal Executive Officer

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

May 25, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

March 25, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

March 25, 2011 EX-99.CERT

/s/ John P. Calamos, Sr. Principal Executive Officer

exv99wcert CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

September 21, 2010 EX-99.CERT

/s/ John P. Calamos, Sr. Principal Executive Officer

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

September 21, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

May 10, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

def14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 23, 2010 EX-99.CERT

/s/ John P. Calamos, Sr. Principal Executive Officer

exv99wcert CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 23, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

February 5, 2010 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* CALAMOS Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securiti

sc13gza UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* CALAMOS Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 128125200 128125309 128125408 128125507 128125606 128125705 128125804 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2009 (Date of Event Which Requires Filin

September 25, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

September 25, 2009 EX-99.CERT

/s/ John P. Calamos, Sr. Principal Executive Officer

exv99wcert CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

May 18, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 20, 2009 EX-99.CERT

/s/ John P. Calamos, Sr. Principal Executive Officer

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 20, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

February 10, 2009 SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CALAMOS Strategic Total Return Fund (Name of Issuer) Auction Preferred Stock (Title of Class of Securitie

Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: February 28, 2009 Estimated average burden hours per response.

September 25, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

exv99wcert CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

September 25, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

September 3, 2008 EX-99.2(L)(2)

[Letterhead of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP] September 3, 2008

exv99w2xlyx2y Exhibit l.2 [Letterhead of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP] September 3, 2008 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, Illinois 60563 Ladies and Gentlemen: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund We have acted as counsel for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (the “Fund”) in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), of ce

September 3, 2008 EX-99.2(H)(6)

CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND UP TO 8,000,000 COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST CAPITAL ON DEMAND? SALES AGREEMENT

exv99w2xhyx6y Exhibit h.6 CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND UP TO 8,000,000 COMMON SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST CAPITAL ON DEMAND™ SALES AGREEMENT September 3, 2008 JONESTRADING INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC 780 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 Ladies and Gentlemen: CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC, a Delaware limited

September 3, 2008 EX-99.2(L)(3)

[Letterhead of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP] September 3, 2008

Exhibit l.3 [Letterhead of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP] September 3, 2008 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, Illinois 60563 Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP 70 W. Madison Street Suite 3100 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Re: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Delaware counsel to Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, a Delaware s

September 3, 2008 EX-99.2(N)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

exv99w2xny Exhibit n CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No.

September 3, 2008 POS EX

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2008

posex As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2008 1933 Act File No.

May 12, 2008 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

def14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

March 24, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

March 24, 2008 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

exv99wcert CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

March 7, 2008 CORRESP

-

ROBERT W. DIXON 312-609-7742 [email protected] March 7, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Mr. Larry L. Greene, Senior Counsel Re: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund File Nos. 333-146943 and 811-21484 Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund File Nos. 333-146945 an

March 7, 2008 CORRESP

-

March 7, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

February 28, 2008 CORRESP

-

DEBORAH BIELICKE EADES 312-609-7661 [email protected] VEDDER, PRICE P.C. 222 NORTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 312-609-7500 FAX: 312-609-5005 CHICAGO • NEW YORK CITY • WASHINGTON, D.C. • ROSELAND, NJ February 28, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Mr. Larry L. Gre

February 22, 2008 CORRESP

-

February 22, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

February 22, 2008 CORRESP

-

corresp ROBERT W. DIXON 312-609-7742 [email protected] February 22, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Mr. Larry L. Greene, Senior Counsel Re: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund File Nos. 333-146943 and 811-21484 Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund File Nos. 3

February 22, 2008 CORRESP

-

February 22, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

January 30, 2008 CORRESP

-

corresp ROBERT W. DIXON 312-609-7742 [email protected] January 30, 2008 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Mr. Larry L. Greene, Senior Counsel Re: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund File Nos. 333-146943; 811-21484 Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund File Nos. 333-146945; 811-21080 Cala

September 26, 2007 EX-99.CERT

/s/ John P. Calamos, Sr. Principal Executive Officer

exv99wcert CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, John P. Calamos, Sr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statemen

September 26, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

nvq UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21484 EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville Illinois 60563 NAME AND A

June 11, 2007 25

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0080 Expires: February 28, 2009 Estimated average burden hours per response 1.00 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 25 NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION UN

e25 OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0080 Expires: February 28, 2009 Estimated average burden hours per response 1.

May 25, 2007 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

def14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

Fintel data has been cited in the following publications:
Daily Mail Fox Business Business Insider Wall Street Journal The Washington Post Bloomberg Financial Times Globe and Mail
NASDAQ.com Reuters The Guardian Associated Press FactCheck.org Snopes Politifact
Federal Register The Intercept Forbes Fortune Magazine TheStreet Time Magazine Canadian Broadcasting Corporation International Business Times
Cambridge University Press Investopedia MarketWatch NY Daily News Entrepreneur Newsweek Barron's El Economista