Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - February (CPSF) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with structured exposure to the S&P 500 Index while offering downside protection through a defined-outcome strategy targeting zero to negative returns for the February period. The ETF employs a laddered portfolio of FLEX options linked to the S&P 500, delivering capital appreciation potential up to a specified cap in positive market scenarios; principal protection against the first 10-20% of losses, depending on the outcome period; and daily liquidity via NYSE Arca trading. It forms part of Calamos Investments' broader suite of Structured Protection ETFs, including monthly series like CPSA (January), CPSH (April), and CPSN (July), each with tailored outcome periods rolling quarterly.
Calamos Investments LLC, headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, and founded in 1970, serves as the investment adviser and serves institutional and retail investors across the United States with active and structured investment products. CPSF targets income-oriented investors, financial advisors, and those seeking equity market participation with risk-defined buffers amid volatile conditions. The fund operates exclusively in the U.S. market, with assets under management tracked via standard ETF metrics reported by Nasdaq and Calamos.
In 2024, Calamos expanded its Structured Alt Protection ETF lineup with new February, May, August, and November series launches, including CPSF, to provide year-round laddered coverage and enhanced downside buffers averaging 15%; this followed a strategic alliance with Cboe to leverage FLEX options for outcome precision. The firm also integrated these products into its Wealth X platform for advisor customization and reported AUM growth exceeding 20% year-over-year in buffer ETFs amid rising demand for alternatives. No major acquisitions or reorganizations occurred recently, though Calamos continues emphasizing innovation in defined-outcome strategies.