Calamos Investments - Global Dynamic Income Fund

CHW 7.30%*
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GLOBAL DYNAMIC INCOME FUND (CHW)

Objective

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The fund has maximum flexibility to dynamically allocate among equities, fixed income securities and alternative investments around the world.

Investment Strategy & Process

The integrated investment team employs an investment process that considers global macroeconomic factors and investment themes. A comprehensive, investment process includes both fundamental and quantitative research to evaluate the source, sustainability and risk of investment opportunities. Risk is monitored and managed at the diversified portfolio and individual security level.

Fund Highlights as of 12/31/11

  • Closed-end fund portfolio that flexibly blends global fixed-income securities, alternative investments and equities in order to maintain an optimum risk/reward profile.
  • Seeks a level-rate distribution policy in an effort to provide stable, monthly distributions.
  • Dynamically pursues areas of opportunity across countries, sectors, credit tiers and market caps.
  • Invests at least 40% and up to 100% of managed assets in foreign securities, including emerging markets.
  • Can write call options against up to 100% of managed assets to generate additional income.


Fund Data as of 12/31/11

Managed Assets $711,395,403
Total Common Share Assets $510,395,403
Shares Outstanding 59,006,992
Average Daily Volume (mo.) 228,523
Total Percent Leveraged4 28.10%
Debt Coverage Ratio 354%
Leverage Assets $201,000,000
Debt Leverage $201,000,000
Average Portfolio Turnover 41.57%
Expense Ratio (based upon managed assets) 1.45%
Call Option Overlay 0.00%
Fees & Expenses as of 12/31/11 Total Fund
Management Fees 1.00%
Debt Leverage Expense6 0.37%
Other Expenses 0.08%
Total 1.45%
* Current annualized distribution rate on market price is the rate at which the Fund distributes dividend, interest income, and gains earned on the Fund’s portfolio, expressed as an annualized percentage of the Fund’s current market price per share.

Debt Coverage Ratio is the amount of cash flow available to meet annual interest and principal payments on debt. A Debt Coverage Ratio of less than 1 would mean a negative cash flow. For example, a ratio of 0.95, would mean that there is only enough net operating income to cover 95% of annual debt payments.

Past Performance
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a market price that is below their net asset value.

Important Fund Information

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities and invest in an array of security types and market-cap sizes, each of which has a unique risk profile. As a result of political or economic instability in foreign countries, there can be special risks associated with investing in foreign securities. These include fluctuations in currency exchange rates, increased price volatility, and difficulty obtaining information.

There are certain risks associated with an investment in a convertible bond such as default risk—that the company issuing a convertible security may be unable to repay principal and interest—and interest rate risk—that the convertible may decrease in value if interest rates increase.

Investments by the Fund in lower-rated securities involve substantial risk of loss and present greater risks than investments in higher-rated securities, including less liquidity and increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment.

Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates go up, the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio generally will decline.

The Fund may invest in derivative securities, including options. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. There is no assurance that any derivative strategy used by the Fund will succeed. One of the risks associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised.

The Fund may seek to purchase index put options to help reduce downside exposure however, the effectiveness of the Fund’s index option-based risk management strategy may be reduced if the Fund’s equity portfolio does not correlate to the performance of the underlying option positions. The Fund also risks losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing index options. Unusual market conditions or lack of a ready market of any particular option at a specific time may reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s option strategies, and for these and other reasons the Fund’s option strategies may not reduce the Fund’s volatility to the extent desired. From time to time, the Fund may reduce its holdings of put options, resulting in an increased exposure to a market decline.

The goal of the level-rate distribution policy is to provide investors a predictable, though not assured, level of cash flow. Monthly distributions paid may include net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital. Maintenance of this policy may increase transaction and tax costs associated with the fund.

Leverage creates risks which may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares; and fluctuations in the variable rates of the leverage financing. The ratio is the percent of total managed assets.



Each fund have specific risks, which are outlined in the respective fund's prospectus. The general risks involved in investing in a closed end fund, include market volatility risk, dividend and income risk and loss of investment risk. Please refer to each fund's prospectus, annual and semi annual reports at calamos.com for a complete information on the fund's performance, investments and risks.

NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE

Distribution History

AS OF 12/31/11

Distribution Detail

Payable DateEx DateDistributionROCPress Releases
February2/15/122/08/20120.06200.0000Press Release
January1/05/1212/28/20110.05000.0036Press Release
December12/15/1112/08/20110.05000.0149Press Release
November11/15/1111/08/20110.05000.0429Press Release
October10/14/1110/11/20110.05000.0000Press Release
September9/15/119/08/20110.05000.0000Press Release
August8/15/118/12/20110.05000.0496Press Release
July7/15/117/12/20110.05000.0237Press Release
June6/15/116/08/20110.05000.0000Press Release
May5/16/115/09/20110.05000.0000Press Release
April4/15/114/08/20110.05000.0008Press Release
March3/15/113/08/20110.05000.0000Press Release

Ordinary distributions include net investment income and short-term capital gains. The distribution tables provided here are for informational purposes only. Please note that the distributions may be subject to recharacterization for tax purposes after the end of the fiscal year.

USING A LEVEL DISTRIBUTION POLICY TO PROMOTE TOTAL RETURN

We understand the importance that investors place on the stability of dividends along with long-term total return, which is why CHW adopted a level rate distribution policy.

The goal is to provide investors with significant long-term total return, based on our belief that closed-end fund investors consider consistent, dependable distributions to be an important component of total-return.

As a reminder, shareholders can accumulate more shares via the dividend reinvestment plan whether the Fund trades at a premium or discount. If the Fund is trading at a premium, the dividend is reinvested at NAV or at 95% of the market price, whichever is greater. If the Fund is trading at a discount, the dividend is reinvested at the market price.

* Current annualized distribution rate on market price is the rate at which the Fund distributes dividend, interest income, and gains earned on the Fund’s portfolio, expressed as an annualized percentage of the Fund’s current market price per share.

Debt Coverage Ratio is the amount of cash flow available to meet annual interest and principal payments on debt. A Debt Coverage Ratio of less than 1 would mean a negative cash flow. For example, a ratio of 0.95, would mean that there is only enough net operating income to cover 95% of annual debt payments.

Past Performance
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a market price that is below their net asset value.

Important Fund Information

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities and invest in an array of security types and market-cap sizes, each of which has a unique risk profile. As a result of political or economic instability in foreign countries, there can be special risks associated with investing in foreign securities. These include fluctuations in currency exchange rates, increased price volatility, and difficulty obtaining information.

There are certain risks associated with an investment in a convertible bond such as default risk—that the company issuing a convertible security may be unable to repay principal and interest—and interest rate risk—that the convertible may decrease in value if interest rates increase.

Investments by the Fund in lower-rated securities involve substantial risk of loss and present greater risks than investments in higher-rated securities, including less liquidity and increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment.

Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates go up, the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio generally will decline.

The Fund may invest in derivative securities, including options. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. There is no assurance that any derivative strategy used by the Fund will succeed. One of the risks associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised.

The Fund may seek to purchase index put options to help reduce downside exposure however, the effectiveness of the Fund’s index option-based risk management strategy may be reduced if the Fund’s equity portfolio does not correlate to the performance of the underlying option positions. The Fund also risks losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing index options. Unusual market conditions or lack of a ready market of any particular option at a specific time may reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s option strategies, and for these and other reasons the Fund’s option strategies may not reduce the Fund’s volatility to the extent desired. From time to time, the Fund may reduce its holdings of put options, resulting in an increased exposure to a market decline.

The goal of the level-rate distribution policy is to provide investors a predictable, though not assured, level of cash flow. Monthly distributions paid may include net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital. Maintenance of this policy may increase transaction and tax costs associated with the fund.

Leverage creates risks which may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares; and fluctuations in the variable rates of the leverage financing. The ratio is the percent of total managed assets.



Each fund have specific risks, which are outlined in the respective fund's prospectus. The general risks involved in investing in a closed end fund, include market volatility risk, dividend and income risk and loss of investment risk. Please refer to each fund's prospectus, annual and semi annual reports at calamos.com for a complete information on the fund's performance, investments and risks.

NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE

SHARE PRICE / NAV HISTORY

PREMIUM / DISCOUNT

* Current annualized distribution rate on market price is the rate at which the Fund distributes dividend, interest income, and gains earned on the Fund’s portfolio, expressed as an annualized percentage of the Fund’s current market price per share.

Debt Coverage Ratio is the amount of cash flow available to meet annual interest and principal payments on debt. A Debt Coverage Ratio of less than 1 would mean a negative cash flow. For example, a ratio of 0.95, would mean that there is only enough net operating income to cover 95% of annual debt payments.

Past Performance
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a market price that is below their net asset value.

Important Fund Information

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities and invest in an array of security types and market-cap sizes, each of which has a unique risk profile. As a result of political or economic instability in foreign countries, there can be special risks associated with investing in foreign securities. These include fluctuations in currency exchange rates, increased price volatility, and difficulty obtaining information.

There are certain risks associated with an investment in a convertible bond such as default risk—that the company issuing a convertible security may be unable to repay principal and interest—and interest rate risk—that the convertible may decrease in value if interest rates increase.

Investments by the Fund in lower-rated securities involve substantial risk of loss and present greater risks than investments in higher-rated securities, including less liquidity and increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment.

Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates go up, the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio generally will decline.

The Fund may invest in derivative securities, including options. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. There is no assurance that any derivative strategy used by the Fund will succeed. One of the risks associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised.

The Fund may seek to purchase index put options to help reduce downside exposure however, the effectiveness of the Fund’s index option-based risk management strategy may be reduced if the Fund’s equity portfolio does not correlate to the performance of the underlying option positions. The Fund also risks losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing index options. Unusual market conditions or lack of a ready market of any particular option at a specific time may reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s option strategies, and for these and other reasons the Fund’s option strategies may not reduce the Fund’s volatility to the extent desired. From time to time, the Fund may reduce its holdings of put options, resulting in an increased exposure to a market decline.

The goal of the level-rate distribution policy is to provide investors a predictable, though not assured, level of cash flow. Monthly distributions paid may include net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital. Maintenance of this policy may increase transaction and tax costs associated with the fund.

Leverage creates risks which may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares; and fluctuations in the variable rates of the leverage financing. The ratio is the percent of total managed assets.



Each fund have specific risks, which are outlined in the respective fund's prospectus. The general risks involved in investing in a closed end fund, include market volatility risk, dividend and income risk and loss of investment risk. Please refer to each fund's prospectus, annual and semi annual reports at calamos.com for a complete information on the fund's performance, investments and risks.

NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE

Annualized Returns

AS OF 12/31/11
Market Price-2.33%5.40%-6.49%17.96%-5.70%
NAV-1.79%8.00%-3.33%15.96%-1.03%

Calendar Year-To-Date Total Return

AS OF 12/31/11
Market Price10.44%%14.96%52.70%-47.44%-11.08%
NAV6.01%%16.68%38.22%-41.45%4.56%

*2007 performance data from inception date of 6/27/07 through 12/31/07

* Current annualized distribution rate on market price is the rate at which the Fund distributes dividend, interest income, and gains earned on the Fund’s portfolio, expressed as an annualized percentage of the Fund’s current market price per share.

Debt Coverage Ratio is the amount of cash flow available to meet annual interest and principal payments on debt. A Debt Coverage Ratio of less than 1 would mean a negative cash flow. For example, a ratio of 0.95, would mean that there is only enough net operating income to cover 95% of annual debt payments.

Past Performance
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a market price that is below their net asset value.

Important Fund Information

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities and invest in an array of security types and market-cap sizes, each of which has a unique risk profile. As a result of political or economic instability in foreign countries, there can be special risks associated with investing in foreign securities. These include fluctuations in currency exchange rates, increased price volatility, and difficulty obtaining information.

There are certain risks associated with an investment in a convertible bond such as default risk—that the company issuing a convertible security may be unable to repay principal and interest—and interest rate risk—that the convertible may decrease in value if interest rates increase.

Investments by the Fund in lower-rated securities involve substantial risk of loss and present greater risks than investments in higher-rated securities, including less liquidity and increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment.

Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates go up, the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio generally will decline.

The Fund may invest in derivative securities, including options. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. There is no assurance that any derivative strategy used by the Fund will succeed. One of the risks associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised.

The Fund may seek to purchase index put options to help reduce downside exposure however, the effectiveness of the Fund’s index option-based risk management strategy may be reduced if the Fund’s equity portfolio does not correlate to the performance of the underlying option positions. The Fund also risks losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing index options. Unusual market conditions or lack of a ready market of any particular option at a specific time may reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s option strategies, and for these and other reasons the Fund’s option strategies may not reduce the Fund’s volatility to the extent desired. From time to time, the Fund may reduce its holdings of put options, resulting in an increased exposure to a market decline.

The goal of the level-rate distribution policy is to provide investors a predictable, though not assured, level of cash flow. Monthly distributions paid may include net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital. Maintenance of this policy may increase transaction and tax costs associated with the fund.

Leverage creates risks which may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares; and fluctuations in the variable rates of the leverage financing. The ratio is the percent of total managed assets.



Each fund have specific risks, which are outlined in the respective fund's prospectus. The general risks involved in investing in a closed end fund, include market volatility risk, dividend and income risk and loss of investment risk. Please refer to each fund's prospectus, annual and semi annual reports at calamos.com for a complete information on the fund's performance, investments and risks.

NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE

Sector Weightings

AS OF 12/31/11
% of Assets
Information Technology 18.4%
Energy 16.6%
Health Care 11.9%
Consumer Staples 9.6%
Materials 9.6%
Industrials 9.3%
Consumer Discretionary 7.3%
Financials 6.5%
Telecommunication Services 3.8%
Utilities 1.4%
Sovereign Bonds 0.6%
Index Options 0.0%
Other 0.0%

Portfolio Asset Allocation

AS OF 12/31/11

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AS OF 12/31/11
Company Security Type % of Net Assets
Nestlé, SA Common Stock 1.8%
Novo Nordisk, A/S - Class B Common Stock 1.7%
SAP, AG Common Stock 1.5%
Apple, Inc. Common Stock 1.3%
Shire, PLC Convertible Bonds 1.1%
Apache Corp. Convertible Preferred Stock 1.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp. Common Stock 1.0%
Barrick Gold Corp. Common Stock 1.0%
Danone, SA Common Stock 0.9%
Goldcorp, Inc. Convertible Bonds 0.9%
Total 12.3%

Country Exposure

AS OF 12/31/11
United States 47.6%
United Kingdom 6.8%
Switzerland 6.4%
Canada 5.8%
Germany 4.3%
Japan 3.7%
France 3.5%
Australia 2.5%
Denmark 2.2%
Ireland 2.1%

Regional Exposure

AS OF 12/31/11
North America 53.4%
Europe 29.9%
Asia/Pacific 8.4%
Latin America 2.4%
Middle East/Africa 1.0%
Caribbean 0.0%

Quality Allocation

AS OF 12/31/11
AAA 3.3%
AA 0.0%
A 4.1%
BBB 16.1%
BB 43.9%
B 21.2%
CCC and below 0.0%
Unrated Securities 11.4%

Swaps

AS OF 12/31/11
Total % of Leverage Swapped Maturity Notional
Amount
% of Total Swap Swap
Rate
27.36%03/2012$55,000,00032.0%2.0200%
39.80% 03/2014 $80,000,000 47.0% 2.5350%
18.36% 09/2012 $36,900,000 21.0% 1.8525%

Important Fund Information

Leverage creates risks which may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares; and fluctuations in dividend rates on any preferred shares.

The use of swap transactions involves investments techniques and risks that are different from those associated with portfolio security transactions. If Calamos is incorrect in its forecasts of market values, interest rates, and other applicable factors, the investment performance of the Fund will be less favorable than if those techniques had not been used. Those instruments are typically not traded on exchanges. Accordingly, there is risk that the other party to certain of these instruments will not perform its obligations to the Fund or that the Fund may be unable to enter into offsetting positions to terminate its exposure or liquidate its position under certain of these instruments when it wishes to do so. Such occurrences could result in losses to the Fund.

Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a market price that is below their net asset value.

Sectors, Securities, and Countries mentioned are presented to illustrate sectors in which the fund may invest. Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

* Current annualized distribution rate on market price is the rate at which the Fund distributes dividend, interest income, and gains earned on the Fund’s portfolio, expressed as an annualized percentage of the Fund’s current market price per share.

Debt Coverage Ratio is the amount of cash flow available to meet annual interest and principal payments on debt. A Debt Coverage Ratio of less than 1 would mean a negative cash flow. For example, a ratio of 0.95, would mean that there is only enough net operating income to cover 95% of annual debt payments.

Past Performance
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a market price that is below their net asset value.

Important Fund Information

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities and invest in an array of security types and market-cap sizes, each of which has a unique risk profile. As a result of political or economic instability in foreign countries, there can be special risks associated with investing in foreign securities. These include fluctuations in currency exchange rates, increased price volatility, and difficulty obtaining information.

There are certain risks associated with an investment in a convertible bond such as default risk—that the company issuing a convertible security may be unable to repay principal and interest—and interest rate risk—that the convertible may decrease in value if interest rates increase.

Investments by the Fund in lower-rated securities involve substantial risk of loss and present greater risks than investments in higher-rated securities, including less liquidity and increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment.

Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates go up, the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio generally will decline.

The Fund may invest in derivative securities, including options. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. There is no assurance that any derivative strategy used by the Fund will succeed. One of the risks associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised.

The Fund may seek to purchase index put options to help reduce downside exposure however, the effectiveness of the Fund’s index option-based risk management strategy may be reduced if the Fund’s equity portfolio does not correlate to the performance of the underlying option positions. The Fund also risks losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing index options. Unusual market conditions or lack of a ready market of any particular option at a specific time may reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s option strategies, and for these and other reasons the Fund’s option strategies may not reduce the Fund’s volatility to the extent desired. From time to time, the Fund may reduce its holdings of put options, resulting in an increased exposure to a market decline.

The goal of the level-rate distribution policy is to provide investors a predictable, though not assured, level of cash flow. Monthly distributions paid may include net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital. Maintenance of this policy may increase transaction and tax costs associated with the fund.

Leverage creates risks which may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares; and fluctuations in the variable rates of the leverage financing. The ratio is the percent of total managed assets.



Each fund have specific risks, which are outlined in the respective fund's prospectus. The general risks involved in investing in a closed end fund, include market volatility risk, dividend and income risk and loss of investment risk. Please refer to each fund's prospectus, annual and semi annual reports at calamos.com for a complete information on the fund's performance, investments and risks.

NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE

Literature

CHW Quarterly Commentary A quarterly discussion of the Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund performance, related market commentary, and outlook.
CHW Fact Sheet The CHW Fund seeks to generate a high level of current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund has maximum flexibility to dynamically allocate among equities, fixed income securities and alternative investments around the world
CHW Annual Report The CHW annual report includes a letter from John P. Calamos, Sr., to shareholders outlining the fund performance as well as a comprehensive review of the fund’s activities and financial performance.
CHW Semi Annual Report The CHW semi-annual report includes a letter from John P. Calamos Sr., to shareholders, provides a comprehensive review of the fund’s activities and financial performance for a six month period.
CHW Prospectus This prospectus supplement, together with the accompanying prospectus, sets forth concisely the information that you should know before investing. You should read the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement, which contain important information, before deciding whether to invest in our securities.
* Current annualized distribution rate on market price is the rate at which the Fund distributes dividend, interest income, and gains earned on the Fund’s portfolio, expressed as an annualized percentage of the Fund’s current market price per share.

Debt Coverage Ratio is the amount of cash flow available to meet annual interest and principal payments on debt. A Debt Coverage Ratio of less than 1 would mean a negative cash flow. For example, a ratio of 0.95, would mean that there is only enough net operating income to cover 95% of annual debt payments.

Past Performance
Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a market price that is below their net asset value.

Important Fund Information

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities and invest in an array of security types and market-cap sizes, each of which has a unique risk profile. As a result of political or economic instability in foreign countries, there can be special risks associated with investing in foreign securities. These include fluctuations in currency exchange rates, increased price volatility, and difficulty obtaining information.

There are certain risks associated with an investment in a convertible bond such as default risk—that the company issuing a convertible security may be unable to repay principal and interest—and interest rate risk—that the convertible may decrease in value if interest rates increase.

Investments by the Fund in lower-rated securities involve substantial risk of loss and present greater risks than investments in higher-rated securities, including less liquidity and increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment.

Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates go up, the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio generally will decline.

The Fund may invest in derivative securities, including options. The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. There is no assurance that any derivative strategy used by the Fund will succeed. One of the risks associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised.

The Fund may seek to purchase index put options to help reduce downside exposure however, the effectiveness of the Fund’s index option-based risk management strategy may be reduced if the Fund’s equity portfolio does not correlate to the performance of the underlying option positions. The Fund also risks losing all or part of the cash paid for purchasing index options. Unusual market conditions or lack of a ready market of any particular option at a specific time may reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s option strategies, and for these and other reasons the Fund’s option strategies may not reduce the Fund’s volatility to the extent desired. From time to time, the Fund may reduce its holdings of put options, resulting in an increased exposure to a market decline.

The goal of the level-rate distribution policy is to provide investors a predictable, though not assured, level of cash flow. Monthly distributions paid may include net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital. Maintenance of this policy may increase transaction and tax costs associated with the fund.

Leverage creates risks which may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares; and fluctuations in the variable rates of the leverage financing. The ratio is the percent of total managed assets.



Each fund have specific risks, which are outlined in the respective fund's prospectus. The general risks involved in investing in a closed end fund, include market volatility risk, dividend and income risk and loss of investment risk. Please refer to each fund's prospectus, annual and semi annual reports at calamos.com for a complete information on the fund's performance, investments and risks.

NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE

Fund Details

AS OF 2/04/12
Market Price:
$8.22
NAV:
$9.45
Premium/Discount:
-13.02%
Change:
$0.02
Ticker:
CHW
Nav Ticker:
XCHWX
IPO Date:
06/27/2007
IPO Share Price:
$15.00
IPO NAV:
$14.30

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