Calamos Global - U.S. Opportunities
An actively managed U.S. strategy that leverages Calamos' capital structure research by investing in equities and equity-sensitive securities, in order to generate consistent alpha and manage downside volatility.
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Key Differentiators
Strategy SummaryStrategy: U.S. equities, converts and fixed income *Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos U.S. Opportunities Strategy. Investment ProcessInvestment TeamChief Investment OfficersJohn P. Calamos, Sr. Nick P. Calamos Research Team*
2 Co-Heads of Research & Investments Portfolio Analytics*6 Portfolio Specialists Infrastructure & Execution*
9 Trading *Information is as of 3/31/13. 44602A
As of 03/31/2013
Since Inception Up/Down Capture Vs. S&P 500 Index
Source: eVESTMENT ALLIANCE and Calamos Advisors LLC
As of
03/31/2013
Annualized Total Returns
As of
03/31/2013
Calendar Year Returns
Composite returns are gross of fees.
Net of fees returns for YTD 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, are 3.99%, 8.85%, -0.35%, 12.52%, 37.61%, -30.69%, 10.01%, 10.25%, 8.43%, and 10.08%
respectively.
As of
03/31/2013
Rolling 5-Year Returns
Composite returns are gross of fees.
Net of fees returns for March 31 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, are 5.91%, 5.06%, 5.41%, 5.30%, -0.71%, 10.75%, 9.76%, 10.41%, 5.73%, and 15.25%
respectively.
Past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results. Portfolios are managed according to their respective strategies which may differ significantly in terms of security holdings, industry weightings, and asset allocation from those of the benchmark(s). Portfolio performance, characteristics and volatility may differ from the benchmark(s) shown. Returns and Risk/Reward statistics presented reflect the Calamos U.S. Opportunities Composite which is an actively managed composite investing in equity, convertible and high yield securities seeking long term total return through growth and current income. The Composite was created May 23, 2002 calculated with an inception date of January 1, 1989 and includes all fully discretionary, taxable, fee paying accounts of $250,000 or more, including those no longer with the Firm. Unmanaged index returns assume reinvestment of any and all distributions and, unlike fund returns, do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index and is widely regarded as the standard for measuring U.S. stock-market performance. The S&P 500 Index consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index (stock price times number of shares outstanding), with each stock's weight in the index proportionate to its market value. The "500" is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. Information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The information provided in this report should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. There is no assurance that any securities discussed herein will remain in an account’s portfolio at the time you receive this report or that securities sold have not been repurchased. The securities discussed do not represent an account’s entire portfolio and in the aggregate may represent only a small percentage of an account’s portfolio holdings. It should not be assumed that any of the securities transactions or holdings discussed were or will prove to be profitable, or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance of the securities discussed herein. Fees include the investment advisory fee charge by Calamos Advisors LLC. Returns greater than 12 months are annualized. Chart Data Sources: Russell/Mellon Analytical Services LLC and Calamos Advisors LLC. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. 44602B As of
03/31/2013
As of 03/31/2013
Representative Portfolio Ten Largest Holdings‡
‡The information provided should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any security. There is no assurance that any securities presented herein will remain in the portfolio at the time you receive information or that securities sold have not been repurchased. The securities discussed do not represent an account's entire portfolio and in the aggregate may represent only a small percentage of an account's portfolio holdings. It should not be assumed that any securities transactions or holdings presented were or will prove to be profitable, or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance of the securities presented herein. Ten largest holdings exclude cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or instruments on broad based indexes the portfolio may hold.
As of
03/31/2013
Sector Allocation
Past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results. Portfolios are managed according to their respective strategies which may differ significantly in terms of security holdings, industry weightings, and asset allocation from those of the benchmark(s). Portfolio performance, characteristics and volatility may differ from the benchmark(s) shown. The information portrayed on the composition tab is supplemental information to the Calamos U.S. Opportunities Composite and as such only relate to the representative portfolio shown. Representative holdings and portfolio characteristics are specific only to the portfolio shown at that point in time. Other portfolios will vary in composition, characteristics, and will experienced different investment results. The representative portfolio shown has been selected by the advisor based on account characteristics that the advisor feels accurately represents the investment strategy as a whole. Returns presented reflect the Calamos U.S. Opportunities Composite which is an actively managed composite investing in equity, convertible and high yield securities seeking long term total return through growth and current income. The Composite was created May 23, 2002 calculated with an inception date of January 1, 1989 and includes all fully discretionary, taxable, fee paying accounts of $250,000 or more, including those no longer with the Firm. Unmanaged index returns assume reinvestment of any and all distributions and, unlike fund returns, do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index and is widely regarded as the standard for measuring U.S. stock-market performance. The S&P 500 Index consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index (stock price times number of shares outstanding), with each stock's weight in the index proportionate to its market value. The "500" is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. Information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The information provided in this report should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. There is no assurance that any securities discussed herein will remain in an account’s portfolio at the time you receive this report or that securities sold have not been repurchased. The securities discussed do not represent an account’s entire portfolio and in the aggregate may represent only a small percentage of an account’s portfolio holdings. It should not be assumed that any of the securities transactions or holdings discussed were or will prove to be profitable, or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance of the securities discussed herein. Fees include the investment advisory fee charge by Calamos Advisors LLC. Returns greater than 12 months are annualized. Chart Data Sources: Russell/Mellon Analytical Services LLC and Calamos Advisors LLC. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. 44602C First Quarter 2011 Attribution vs. S&P 500 IndexSecurity selection within the information technology sector was the most significant contributor to relative performance, with especially strong performance from holdings in the semiconductors and software industries. Our focus within the IT sector is on companies that offer products that enhance consumer and corporate productivity, as well as those that benefit from considerable consumer demand. We believe the portfolio’s holdings are positioned to capitalize on the current innovation cycle, which is bringing different technologies together, as well as from the pent-up demand for technology upgrade spending. An underweight to and security selection within the financials sector also contributed to relative performance during the period. We have maintained a lower relative allocation to financials due to new regulations within the sector, which we believe have put downward pressure on profits and revenues. In our view, continued deleveraging makes the sector too risky to fully participate in at this time. We continue to favor those firms with lower underlying credit risk, such as well-run, global asset managers and select insurers with higher-quality balance sheets. Security selection within the health care sector detracted from relative performance as holdings within the pharmaceuticals industry underperformed. Within the sector, operating performance is generally much improved from a year ago and many names are now trading at valuations we view as reasonable. We are currently assessing opportunities within the sector, particularly among the health care services and equipment industries. Security selection within the materials sector detracted value. Within the sector, we believe persistent demand coming from many Asian economies, as well as continued global reflation efforts, should help sustain elevated commodity prices and benefit the portfolio’s holdings. As of 3/31/11 Past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results. Portfolios are managed according to their respective strategies which may differ significantly in terms of security holdings, industry weightings, and asset allocation from those of the benchmark(s). Portfolio performance, characteristics and volatility may differ from the benchmark(s) shown. The information portrayed on the attribution tab is supplemental information to the Calamos U.S. Opportunities Composite and as such only relate to the representative portfolio shown. Representative holdings and portfolio characteristics are specific only to the portfolio shown at that point in time. Other portfolios will vary in composition, characteristics, and will experienced different investment results. The representative portfolio shown has been selected by the advisor based on account characteristics that the advisor feels accurately represents the investment strategy as a whole. Returns presented reflect the Calamos U.S. Opportunities Composite which is an actively managed composite investing in equity, convertible and high yield securities seeking long term total return through growth and current income. The Composite was created May 23, 2002 calculated with an inception date of January 1, 1989 and includes all fully discretionary, taxable, fee paying accounts of $250,000 or more, including those no longer with the Firm. Unmanaged index returns assume reinvestment of any and all distributions and, unlike fund returns, do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index and is widely regarded as the standard for measuring U.S. stock-market performance. The S&P 500 Index consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-value weighted index (stock price times number of shares outstanding), with each stock's weight in the index proportionate to its market value. The "500" is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. Information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The information provided in this report should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. There is no assurance that any securities discussed herein will remain in an account’s portfolio at the time you receive this report or that securities sold have not been repurchased. The securities discussed do not represent an account’s entire portfolio and in the aggregate may represent only a small percentage of an account’s portfolio holdings. It should not be assumed that any of the securities transactions or holdings discussed were or will prove to be profitable, or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance of the securities discussed herein. Fees include the investment advisory fee charge by Calamos Advisors LLC. Returns greater than 12 months are annualized. Chart Data Sources: Russell/Mellon Analytical Services LLC and Calamos Advisors LLC. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. 34602D Strategy Vehicles
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The Fund is offered solely to non-U.S. investors under the terms and conditions of the Fund's current prospectus. The prospectus contains important information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A copy of the full and simplified prospectus for the Fund may be obtained by clicking here, or by contacting the local Paying Agent listed by jurisdiction, or through the Fund's Transfer Agent, State Street Fund Services (Ireland) Limited, listed here.
Calamos is a registered investment adviser only in the U.S. and advisory services are not being offered directly, but may be available through select financial professionals in your local jurisdiction.
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