A small-to-mid cap growth equity strategy that seeks to invest in the common stocks of growth companies.
Strategy: U.S. Small-Mid Cap GrowthBenchmark: Russell 2500 Growth IndexInception: August 2010Strategy AUM: $41.4 million*As of 3/31/12
*Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos U.S. Small-Mid Cap Growth Strategy.
John P. Calamos, Sr.Chairman, CEO, Co-CIO
Nick P. CalamosPresident of Investments, Co-CIO
2 Co-Heads of Research & Investments 5 Senior Strategy Sector Analysts 3 Senior Sector Analysts 8 Intermediate Analysts 13 Junior Analysts
7 Portfolio Specialists
9 Trading 4 Risk Management Specialists 14 Investment IT
*Information is as of 3/31/12.
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Energy. Security selection within energy detracted from relative performance. Holdings in the energy equipment and services industry as well as the oil, gas and consumable fuels industry underperformed. We continue to find opportunities we believe will benefit from reflation efforts and strong global demand for energy resources.
Consumer discretionary. Security selection within consumer discretionary detracted value. Holdings in the household durables industry underperformed.
Health care. Security selection within health care was the most significant contributor to relative returns. Holdings within the health care equipment and supplies industry outperformed. Within the health care sector, we tend to favor companies that are the furthest removed from increased government regulation, such as those in the health care equipment industry.
Materials. Security selection and an overweight to materials added to relative returns. Holdings within the chemicals industry outperformed.
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Growth Equity
Low-Volatility Equity
Convertible
High Yield
Alternatives