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A globally diversified strategy that seeks to find securities of companies with significant exposure to emerging economies.
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Overview
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Performance
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Composition
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Attribution
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Availability
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Key Differentiators
- One Team, One Process
- In-depth Capital Structure Analysis
- Rigorous Top-Down and Fundamental Analysis
- Opportunistic, Flexible Approach
Strategy Summary
Strategy: Exposure to growth in emerging economies Benchmark: MSCI Emerging Markets Index (USD) Inception: December 2008 Strategy AUM: $320.6 million* As of 12/31/11
*Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos Emerging Economies 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
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.
Characteristics |
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Representative Portfolio
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MSCI Emerging Markets Index
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Assets in Strategy^
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$320.6 million
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N/A
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# of Holdings
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75
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820
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Portfolio Turnover %(Since Inception)
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60.7%
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N/A
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Median Market Cap ($bil)
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$23.3
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$3.8
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Weighted Average Market Cap ($bil)
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$43.2
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$35.8
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ROIC %
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24.8%
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17.7%
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Debt/Capital %
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18.3%
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25.8%
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PEG Ratio (1 year forward)
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1.4x
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1.1x
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^ Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos Emerging Economies Strategy.
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Representative Portfolio Ten Largest Holdings‡
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% of Portfolio Weighting |
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Country |
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Sector |
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| Companhia de Bebidas das Americas |
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4.6 |
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Brazil |
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Consumer Staples |
| Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV |
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3.9 |
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Mexico |
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Consumer Staples |
| Novo Nordisk, A/S - Class B |
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3.2 |
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Denmark |
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Health Care |
| China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. |
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2.9 |
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China |
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Energy |
| Billion Express Investments, Ltd. |
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2.9 |
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Hong Kong |
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Telecom Services |
| AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd. |
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2.7 |
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South Africa |
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Materials |
| Danone, SA |
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2.7 |
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France |
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Consumer Staples |
| MTN Group, Ltd. |
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2.6 |
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South Africa |
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Telecom Services |
| Tim Participacoes, SA |
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2.5 |
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Brazil |
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Telecom Services |
| QUALCOMM, Inc. |
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2.3 |
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United States |
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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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MSCI Emerging Markets Index
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Under/Overweight%
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Consumer Staples
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23.6%
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8.1%
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| Info. Technology | |
19.2 |
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13.1 |
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Materials
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16.4
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13.2
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| Energy |
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15.5 |
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13.9 |
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Telecom. Services
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8.7
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8.5
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Consumer Disc.
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5.2
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8.1
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Industrials
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4.9
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6.5
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Health Care
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4.9
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1.0
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Financials
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1.6
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23.9
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Utilities
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0.0
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3.7
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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.
Fourth Quarter 2011 Attribution vs. MSCI Emerging Markets Index
An overweight to consumer staples added to performance. We have taken an opportunistic approach as we seek to uncover consistent growth opportunities in the sector. We favor companies with strong global operations.
Security selection within materials contributed to relative. Selection within the diversified metals and mining industry was notably positive. We believe there are significant long-term growth catalysts within the sector, including robust demand from emerging market regions, as well as global stimulus and reflation efforts.
An overweight to information technology added value, however, security selection within the sector detracted value. Selection within the semiconductors industry lagged the index. 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. Our focus within IT remains on those companies that offer productivity enhancement capabilities to consumers and businesses, as well as those firms that may benefit from strong consumer demand for the latest electronics.
Holdings within India and Mexico contributed to relative performance. Additionally, the portfolio’s holdings within developed markets, most notably within the United States and Denmark, added value. Holdings within developed markets are companies that generate a significant amount of their revenues from emerging markets.
Strategy Vehicles
| Separately Managed Accounts |
Commingled Pool |
Institutional Mutual Fund Minimum |
| Minimum: $25 million |
Minimum: $5 million |
$ 1 million |
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Available for both qualified and non-qualified plans. |
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Growth Equity | |
Low-Volatility Equity | |
Convertible | |
High Yield | |
Alternatives | |
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