Key Differentiators
- One Team, One Process
- In-depth Capital Structure Analysis
- Rigorous Top-Down and Fundamental Analysis
- Opportunistic, Flexible Approach
Strategy Summary
Strategy: Non-U.S. all-cap growth Benchmark: MSCI EAFE Growth Index (USD) Inception: April 2005
Strategy AUM: $1.3 billion*
As of 3/31/12
*Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos International Growth Strategy.
Investment Team
Chief Investment Officers
John P. Calamos, Sr. Chairman, CEO, Co-CIO
Nick P. Calamos President of Investments, Co-CIO
Research Team*
2 Co-Heads of Research & Investments
5 Senior Strategy Sector Analysts
3 Senior Sector Analysts
8 Intermediate Analysts
13 Junior Analysts
Portfolio Analytics*
7 Portfolio Specialists
Infrastructure & Execution*
9 Trading
4 Risk Management Specialists
14 Investment IT
*Information is as of 3/31/12.
Characteristics |
Since Inception
Risk/Reward Statistics* |
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Representative Portfolio
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MSCI EAFE Growth Index
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Assets in Strategy^
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$1.3 billion
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N/A
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# of Holdings
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74
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555
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Portfolio Turnover % (5-Year)
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75.4%
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N/A
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Median Market Cap ($bil)
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$13.9
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$7.3
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Weighted Average Market Cap ($bil)
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$34.5
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$49.0
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ROIC %
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24.3%
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14.4%
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Debt/Capital %
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15.6%
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37.0%
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PEG Ratio (1 year forward)
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1.3x
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1.7x
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^ Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos International Growth Strategy.
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Calamos International Growth Composite
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MSCI EAFE Growth Index (USD)
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Alpha
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6.41%
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N/A
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Beta
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1.09
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1.00
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Std. Deviation
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22.26%
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19.29%
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Upside Semivariance
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22.50%
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14.63%
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Downside Semivariance
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20.01%
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16.67%
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Sharpe Ratio
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0.41
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0.09
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Info Ratio
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0.98
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N/A
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* All risk-adjusted statistics are relative to the MSCI EAFE Growth Index on an annualized basis, versus the Calamos International Growth Composite. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Source: Russell/Mellon Analytical Services LLC and Calamos Advisors LLC
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Representative Portfolio Ten Largest Holdings‡
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% of Portfolio Weighting |
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Country |
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Sector |
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| SAP, AG |
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4.8 |
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Germany |
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Information Technology |
| Novo Nordisk, A/S - Class B |
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4.7 |
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Denmark |
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Health Care |
| Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. |
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3.7 |
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Israel |
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Information Technology |
| Accenture, PLC - Class A |
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3.6 |
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Ireland |
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Information Technology |
| Companhia de Bebidas das Americas |
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3.3 |
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Brazil |
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Consumer Staples |
| Swatch Group, AG 2.25 |
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2.6 |
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Switzerland |
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Consumer Discretionary |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. |
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2.5 |
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Taiwan |
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Information Technology |
| Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV |
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2.3 |
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Mexico |
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Consumer Staples |
| Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. |
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2.3 |
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Israel |
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Information Technology |
| Subsea 7, SA |
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2.2 |
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United Kingdom |
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Energy |
‡The portfolio is actively managed. Holdings and weightings are subject to change daily. The holdings listed should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. Ten Largest Holdings exclude any government/sovereign bonds or options on broad market indexes the portfolio may hold.
Sector Allocation
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Sector
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Representative Portfolio %
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MSCI EAFE Growth Index
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Under/Overweight%
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Info. Technology
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31.9%
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6.8%
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| Materials | |
15.4 |
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14.0 |
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Health Care
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13.5
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9.0
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| Energy |
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12.6 |
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5.4 |
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Consumer Staples
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11.2
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19.4
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Consumer Disc.
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5.9
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14.4
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Industrials
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4.8
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17.4
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Telecom. Services
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3.8
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2.1
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Financials
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0.9
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9.3
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Utilities
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0.0
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2.2
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1Top 10 Holdings and Sector Weightings are calculated as a percentage of Net Assets. The tables exclude cash or cash equivalents, any government / sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the portfolio may hold. You can obtain a complete listing of holdings by visiting www.calamos.com.
First Quarter 2012 Attribution vs. MSCI EAFE Growth Index
Information technology. Security selection and an overweight to information technology was the most significant contributor to relative returns. Security selection within the software industry and semiconductors industry was notably positive. We continue to favor this sector due to its generally higher growth potential, higher cash flows and lower debt levels, as well as valuations we view as attractive. Moreover, information technology companies are actively participating in many of long-term global secular growth themes, including consumer demand for products and services that provide access to information and entertainment, and businesses’ drive to enhance productivity in a competitive global economy.
Consumer staples. Security selection and an underweight to the consumer staples sector added value, with holdings within the food and staples retailing industry contributing to returns. Within the sector, we are favoring companies with growing niche brands and those with strong global operations.
Materials. Security selection within materials detracted value. Holdings within the gold industry were negative for relative performance as these firms incurred rising extraction costs. Gold was the outlier within the metals and mining industry as other metal-related companies generated positive returns during the period. We continue to believe the materials sector will be supported by increased demand for resources from emerging market regions, as well as by reflation efforts and accommodative central bank policies.
Consumer discretionary. An underweight to the consumer discretionary sector, the best performing sector within the index, detracted from relative performance. Within this sector we remain focused on global businesses with strong brands and diversified revenues, as well as those servicing a growing consumer base within emerging market economies.
Geographic. Holdings within the United Kingdom, Israel, and Switzerland contributed to relative performance, as did holdings within emerging market countries, most notably within Brazil and Taiwan. An overweight to Canada and security selection within Japan detracted from relative performance.
Strategy Vehicles
| Separately Managed Accounts |
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| Minimum: $25 million |
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