Funds In The News

• In the recent article, "ANALYSIS-Convertible bonds on winning streak, new issues soar," Reuters interviews John P. Calamos, Sr. for his expertise in convertible securities, and Calamos Senior Strategy Analyst Steve Klouda on recent convertible issuance. (April 14, 2009)
• Bloomberg discusses how recent convertible bond "sales are a sign that the 19-month long freeze in credit markets is subsiding," and highlights John P. Calamos Sr.'s views, and the reopening of Calamos Convertible Fund. ("Convertible Sales Show Bernanke Opens Cheap Credit" April 1, 2009).
• In the article, "Convertible Bonds: Opportunity Knocks," BusinessWeek showcases John P. Calamos Sr.'s expertise and says, "rather than agonizing over market bottoms and how to time reentry into stocks, why not get paid to wait for something good to happen? " (March 31, 2009)
• Morningstar says, "John and Nick Calamos are among the most experienced convertibles investors around, and they've built an impressive team of analysts over the years that are skilled at evaluating all parts of a company's capital structure. This combination of experience, discipline, and strong resources should help [Calamos Growth and Income Fund] continue to deliver a compelling risk/reward profile over time." (March 30, 2009)
• In the article, "Winners Scorecard: Funds with the Best returns," Kiplinger's Personal Finance lists Calamos Growth and Income Fund for its ten and 20 year performance and Calamos Convertible Fund for its 20 year performance in the hybrid category. Calamos Growth Fund is also listed for its 10 year performance in the Large-company growth category. (Spring 2009)
• Morningstar says, "few can match managers John and Nick Calamos in their knowledge of the convertibles market." (March 19, 2009)
• Calamos Convertible Fund was listed as one of the "strong performers" in Money Times' article, "An Investment for All Markets". (February 19, 2009)
• In the article, "Convertible bonds play a part of defensive strategy," USA Today highlights John P. Calamos Sr.'s expertise in convertible investing. (February 13, 2009)
• Calamos Convertible Fund was listed in Smart Money's article, "Twenty-Four Funds with Staying Power". (November 14, 2008)

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