Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection… (CPNM) Performance
CPNM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +5.6% total return
- Since first price
- +11.3% since 2025
CPNM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CPNM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.1% | +0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.5% | +1.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.4% | +2.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +4.4% | +4.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +5.6% | +5.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMar 3, 2025 | +11.3% | +11.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: CPNM vs SPY
From Mar 3, 2025: CPNM grew to $11,129, SPY to $13,274.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CPNM returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
CPNM annual returns table
| Year | CPNM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.4% | −1.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
CPNM risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +7.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.97 |
| Sortino ratio | 4.47 |
| Best month | +1.8% |
| Worst month | −0.7% |
| Best 12 months | +8.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.0% |
| Positive months | 83% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
CPNM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 8 | +5.5% | +6.6% | +8.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CPNM performance overview
Calamos Nasdaq-100 Structured Alt Protection… (CPNM) returned +5.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 3, 2025 it has returned +11.3%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: CPNM chart. See the CPNM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CPNM performance FAQ
What is the CPNM return over the past year?
CPNM returned +5.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 5.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in CPNM be worth?
$10,000 invested in CPNM at its first recorded close on March 3, 2025 would be worth about $11,129 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is CPNM?
Over the past history CPNM had an annualized volatility of 2.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.97 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).