Objective
Fund Objective
Long-term capital growth
Investment Strategy
- Applies bottom-up research and top-down analysis to target securities of non-U.S. companies that demonstrate acceleration in revenue growth, earnings growth and return on capital
- Conducts extensive balance sheet and income statement analysis to determine the intrinsic value of companies under consideration
- Seeks to eliminate disparities in accounting practices by conducting a cash-based analysis of each company's financial statements
- Emphasizes countries espousing free-market principles
- Seeks to outperform the MSCI EAFE® Growth Index over the long term with less volatility
Investor Profile
This Fund may be suitable for investors who seek:
- To diversify beyond the domestic market by investing in overseas growth stocks, potentially increasing long-term capital growth
- An equity portfolio representing companies of all sizes and industries that offer high relative and sustainable growth potential
Investment Management Team
The long-standing team has a proven track record of risk-managed portfolio construction; John P. Calamos, Sr. and Nick P. Calamos, who have managed the Fund since inception, have experience in the investment industry dating back to 1970 and 1983, respectively.
Calamos Investments Approach to Growth
Quantitative ScreeningEmploy quantitative screens to identify companies based outside the United States with above-average acceleration in revenue growth, earnings growth and return on capital.
Qualitative AnalysisPerform a qualitative screen to determine a company's growth prospects based on its balance sheet metrics, company management, strategy and competitive position.
Valuation AnalysisGauge the stock's return potential by assigning an intrinsic valuation; setting high and low price targets; and establishing risk and reward parameters.
Portfolio Construction & Position Fit AnalysisConstruct the portfolio to meet risk guidelines, diversifying by industry, sector, and country; weighting assets based on macroeconomic themes; and conducting scenario analysis and stress testing.
The best-performing developed markets change frequently
As the chart shows, the top-performing developed markets change frequently. By diversifying your investments across different countries, we believe you increase your chances of gaining exposure to the best investment opportunities.
| Year |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
| Country |
Finland
 |
Spain
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Canada
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Austria
 |
Greece
 |
| Annual Return |
45% |
45% |
27% |
69% |
63% |
| Year |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
| Country |
New Zealand
 |
New Zealand
 |
Switzerland
 |
Finland
 |
Finland
 |
| Annual Return |
20% |
6% |
5% |
151% |
119% |
| Year |
1997 |
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| Country |
Portugal
 |
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| Annual Return |
44% |
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Source: MSCI. Developed markets based on price in U.S. dollars.