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A U.S. convertible strategy that leverages Calamos' capital structure research by investing in convertible securities, in order to generate consistent alpha and manage downside volatility.

Overview
Performance
Composition
Attribution
Availability

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. Convertibles
Benchmark: BofA Merrill Lynch All U.S. Convertible Ex-Mandatory Index
Inception: October 1979
Strategy AUM: $4.1 billion*
As of 12/31/11

*Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos Convertible Strategy.

Investment Process

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
12 Junior Analysts

Portfolio Analytics*

7 Portfolio Specialists

Infrastructure & Execution*

9 Trading
4 Risk Management Specialists
14 Investment IT

*Information is as of 12/31/11.

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