Key Differentiators
- One Team, One Process
- In-depth Capital Structure Analysis
- Rigorous Top-Down and Fundamental Analysis
- Opportunistic, Flexible Approach
Strategy Summary
Strategy: U.S. Mid-cap growth Benchmark: Russell Mid Cap Growth Index Inception: February 2003 Strategy AUM: $571.9 million* As of 3/31/12
*Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos Mid Cap 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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Russell Midcap Growth Index
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Assets in Strategy^
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$571.9 million
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N/A
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# of Holdings
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66
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463
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Portfolio Turnover % (5-Year)
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74.1%
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N/A
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Median Market Cap ($bil)
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$9.7
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$4.9
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Weighted Average Market Cap ($bil)
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$45.9
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$9.0
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ROIC %
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26.3%
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18.5%
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Debt/Capital %
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16.1%
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36.7%
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PEG Ratio (1 year forward)
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1.3x
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1.4x
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^ Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos Mid Cap Growth Strategy.
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Calamos Mid Cap Growth Composite
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Russell Midcap Growth Index
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Alpha
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-0.47%
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N/A
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Beta
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1.08
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1.00
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Std. Deviation
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20.95%
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18.72%
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Upside Semivariance
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20.68%
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16.69%
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Downside Semivariance
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17.04%
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13.60%
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Sharpe Ratio
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0.45
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0.51
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Info Ratio
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0.07
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N/A
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* All risk-adjusted statistics are relative to the Russell Midcap Growth Index on an annualized basis, versus the Calamos Mid Cap 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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Sector |
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| Apple, Inc. |
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4.8 |
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Information Technology |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
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4.7 |
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Health Care |
| Priceline.com, Inc. |
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3.1 |
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Consumer Discretionary |
| Teradata Corp. |
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2.9 |
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Information Technology |
| Autodesk, Inc. |
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2.7 |
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Information Technology |
| Eaton Corp. |
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2.5 |
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Industrials |
| Solarwinds, Inc. |
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2.5 |
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Information Technology |
| Informatica Corp. |
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2.4 |
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Information Technology |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A |
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2.3 |
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Information Technology |
| Salesforce.com, Inc. |
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2.3 |
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Information Technology |
‡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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Russell Midcap Growth Index
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Under/Overweight%
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Info. Technology
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42.2%
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18.9%
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| Consumer Disc. | |
14.6 |
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20.6 |
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Energy
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10.3
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9.0
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| Industrials |
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10.1 |
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14.9 |
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Health Care
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8.2
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13.3
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Materials
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5.7
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8.6
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Consumer Staples
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5.5
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5.9
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Financials
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3.4
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6.9
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Telecom. Services
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0.0
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1.6
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Utilities
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0.0
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0.3
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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. Russell Mid Cap Growth Index
Information technology. Security selection and an overweight to information technology was the most significant contributor to relative returns. Holdings within the application software and computer hardware industries outperformed. 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 discretionary. Security selection within the consumer discretionary sector was additive to performance. The portfolio’s top holdings within the sector are in the Internet retail industry. After detracting last quarter, these names bounced back and performed particularly well. We maintain conviction in these companies and believe they are well positioned to capitalize upon global secular trends. Broadly within the sector, we are attracted to global businesses with strong brands and diversified revenues, as well as those servicing a growing and maturing consumer base within the emerging markets.
Consumer staples. Security selection and an underweight to the consumer staples sector added value, with holdings within soft drinks and personal products industries contributing to returns. Within the sector, we are favoring companies with growing niche brands and those with strong global operations.
Energy. Security selection and an overweight to energy detracted from returns. Holdings within the oil/gas exploration and production, drilling and equipment, and services industries underperformed. Despite the weakness during the quarter, we have a favorable long-term view of the sector, particularly given ongoing global stimulus and liquidity from the world’s central banks. We believe the portfolio’s energy holdings should continue to benefit from reflation efforts as well as from strong global demand for energy resources, especially within developing economies.
Strategy Vehicles
Separately Managed Accounts |
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| Minimum: $5 million |
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