Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF – October
Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF – October (AMEX: CPSO) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $28.51 (about ₹2,734 a unit) as of 13 Oct 2026, 9:46 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.69% and holds 5 securities. Indian residents can buy CPSO through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$28.51
Today's high
$28.51
52 week low
$26.73
52 week high
$28.55
CPSO opened at $28.51, closed previously at $28.51, and has traded between $26.73 and $28.55 over the past 52 weeks.
About
These Calamos Structured Protected ETFs offer a strategic investment approach: they are built to mirror the S&P 500's upward price movements, though only up to a predetermined maximum gain. Crucially, they also provide complete insulation from all market downturns over a twelve-month timeframe. This dual benefit of capped upside potential and full downside protection is calculated prior to accounting for any associated fees or expenses.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.69%
Assets (AUM)
$30.6M
Holdings
5
NAV
$28.51
Avg. volume
2.64K
1-year price change
+6.42%
5-year price change
+5701899.77%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 5 holdings
CPSO holds 5 securities in total. These 5 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy CPSO from India
Indian residents can buy CPSO units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in CPSO from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search CPSO and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, CPSO, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your CPSO position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying CPSO from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the CPSO price today?
Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF – October (CPSO) last traded at $28.51 on NYSE Arca, as of 13 Oct 2026, 9:46 AM ET. That is ₹2,734 a unit at the 11 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does CPSO trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is CPSO, and what does it cost to hold?
Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF – October manages about $30.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.69% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2024.
What are CPSO's largest holdings?
The top three are SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Long Call Option (99.9%), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Long Put Option (4.3%) and US DOLLAR (0.8%). CPSO's 5 largest positions make up 100.0% of the fund.
How are gains on CPSO taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of CPSO?
Yes. You can buy CPSO by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has CPSO performed?
CPSO's price is up 6.4% over the past year and up 5701899.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.