Key Differentiators
- One Team, One Process
- In-depth Capital Structure Analysis
- Rigorous Top-Down and Fundamental Analysis
- Opportunistic, Flexible Approach
Strategy Summary
Strategy: Non-U.S. all-cap growth Benchmark: MSCI EAFE Growth Index (USD) Inception: April 2005
Strategy AUM: $808.2 million*
As of 12/31/11
*Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos International Growth 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 |
Since Inception
Risk/Reward Statistics* |
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Representative Portfolio
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MSCI EAFE Growth Index
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Assets in Strategy^
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$808.2 million
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N/A
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# of Holdings
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66
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554
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Portfolio Turnover % (5-Year)
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71.3%
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N/A
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Median Market Cap ($bil)
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$11.2
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$6.5
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Weighted Average Market Cap ($bil)
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$28.5
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$45.3
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ROIC %
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24.3%
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15.4%
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Debt/Capital %
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16.0%
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37.2%
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PEG Ratio (1 year forward)
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1.2x
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1.5x
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^ Strategy AUM reflects all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the Calamos International Growth Strategy.
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Calamos International Growth Composite
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MSCI EAFE Growth Index (USD)
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Alpha
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6.67%
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N/A
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Beta
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1.10
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1.00
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Std. Deviation
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22.50%
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19.43%
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Upside Semivariance
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22.42%
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14.35%
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Downside Semivariance
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20.75%
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17.28%
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Sharpe Ratio
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0.33
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0.01
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Info Ratio
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0.96
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N/A
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* All risk-adjusted statistics are relative to the MSCI EAFE Index on an annualized basis, versus the Calamos International Growth Composite. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Source: Russell/Mellon Analytical Services LLC and Calamos Advisors LLC
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Representative Portfolio Ten Largest Holdings‡
| Company |
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% of Portfolio Weighting |
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Country |
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Sector |
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| Novo Nordisk, A/S - Class B |
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5.0 |
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Denmark |
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Health Care |
| SAP, AG |
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4.8 |
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Germany |
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Information Technology |
| Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. |
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3.5 |
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Israel |
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Information Technology |
| Accenture, PLC - Class A |
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3.4 |
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Ireland |
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Information Technology |
| Companhia de Bebidas das Americas |
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3.2 |
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Brazil |
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Consumer Staples |
| Swatch Group, AG |
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2.9 |
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Switzerland |
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Consumer Discretionary |
| Barrick Gold Corp. |
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2.4 |
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Canada |
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Materials |
| Goldcorp, Inc. |
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2.3 |
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Canada |
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Materials |
| Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV |
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2.1 |
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Mexico |
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Consumer Staples |
| Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. |
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2.0 |
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Israel |
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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 EAFE Growth Index
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Under/Overweight%
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Info. Technology
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29.9%
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6.6%
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| Materials | |
17.9 |
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14.2 |
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Energy
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12.2
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5.4
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| Health Care |
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10.7 |
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9.5 |
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Consumer Staples
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10.4
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20.3
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Consumer Disc.
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7.5
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13.6
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Industrials
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5.3
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17.2
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Telecom. Services
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4.8
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2.2
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Financials
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1.3
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8.7
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Utilities
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0.0
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2.3
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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 EAFE Growth Index
Security selection within energy added value. Selection within the oil/gas equipment and services industry was notably positive. We believe there are strong long-term growth catalysts within this area, such as robust demand from emerging market regions, as well as global stimulus and reflation efforts.
An underweight to financials contributed to performance. Financials was one of the weakest performing sectors within the index. Security selection within the capital markets industry also was notably positive. We remain wary of many financials and have generally held a low weight in the sector due to increased regulations globally, significant business risks in many large financial institutions, and the continued debt crisis in Europe.
An overweight to information technology detracted from performance. 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 Denmark and France contributed to relative performance, as did holdings within emerging markets, most notably Brazil and Mexico. An underweight position to Japan also added value.
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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