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NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Calamos CEO John Koudounis have teamed up to launch Calamos Antetokounmpo Global Sustainable Equities ETF (SROI). Managed by an investment team that has been at the forefront of sustainable investing since 1999, SROI is part of a broader partnership between Calamos and Antetokounmpo, who together have committed to donating a portion of the partnership’s profits to charity.

In his November 24, 2022, Thanksgiving Day conversation with Fox News’ Mike Emanuel, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis said the economy still shows signs of strength, but a recession is more likely than a soft landing.

In his November 20, 2022, conversation with Fox News’ Mike Emanuel, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis comments on the state of the economy and the Federal Reserve's intention to continue to raise rates to combat inflation.

In a November 22, 2022, interview with Anna Davlantes on WGN Radio 720, Calamos Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos Sr. reflects on his military service as a Vietnam War veteran and comments on the many ways Calamos supports veterans. John also provides a big picture view of the current market environment and economy, emphasizing the importance of sound fiscal policy.

Don’t plan on interest rates coming down quickly, Co-CIO, Head of Fixed Income Strategies and Senior Co-Portfolio Manager Matt Freund also told WGN Radio 720’s Anna Davlantes on November 15, 2022. Mortgage rates are likely to remain relatively high, which may result in a slowdown if not contraction in home prices.

In his November 14, 2022, conversation with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis shared his views on the economy, continued market volatility, and the likely impact of a mild and short-lived recession.

In his July 11, 2022, conversation with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis shared his views on the impact of inflation and the Fed’s efforts to address by raising rates and reducing the balance sheet.

In his May 30, 2022, conversation with Fox News’ Mike Emanuel, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis comments on the effect of fiscal policies on inflation and energy prices.

In his May 22, 2022, conversation with Fox News’ Mike Emanuel, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis comments on inflation, energy prices, the prospects of a recession, and the benefits of active management.

The May 17, 2022, Money Life with Chuck Jaffe featured Tony Tursich, CFA Senior Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager of Calamos Global Sustainable Equities Fund (CGSIX). Tursich and Jaffe discussed how portfolio construction can help mitigate the lack of exposure to sectors (e.g., energy) that are currently outperforming although they are in secular decline.

In his May 3, 2022, conversation with Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis shared his perspective on the Fed’s challenge in achieving a soft landing for the economy even while raising interest rates and unwinding the balance sheet.

In his April 8, 2022, conversation with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis shared his insights on risks in the economy and the market’s uncertainty. He also comments on Calamos’ recent recognition as the US 2022 Best Overall Small Fund Family Over Three Years by the Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards.

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In his February 2, 2022, conversation with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis shared his insights on the current market environment.

In his visit with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes this week, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Dan Dufresne discusses the current market, ongoing fears related to inflation and why investors are turning to alternative investments.

The Big Interview on the December 23, 2021, Money Life (starting at the 39:49 timestamp) with Chuck Jaffe featured Tony Tursich, CFA Senior Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager of the just-launched Calamos Global Sustainable Equities Fund (CGSIX). Tursich and Jaffe discussed why the team believes sustainable investing is a better way to manage equities risk and opportunity.

In his visit with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes this week, Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr. reminds investors to withstand market volatility and stay invested, discusses his outlook for 2022, and touches on the importance of giving back.

In his December 1, 2021, conversation with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis shared his insights on the reappointment of Fed Chairman Powell, inflation, and supply chain disruptions and their effects on the markets.

In his visit with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes on the day before Veterans Day (November 10, 2021), Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr. discussed his military background and how it shaped his views on risk and continues to influence the Calamos investment culture. When John flew fighters, his goal was not to avoid risk but to understand and control it. John also commented on the importance of teams at Calamos and the impact that John Koudounis, Calamos President and CEO, is making through expanding business and adding talent.

In his October 14, 2021, conversation with WGN on-air personality Anna Davlantes, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis discussed the vulnerability of the 60/40 portfolio, the rise of inflation, supply chain constraints and the Fed.

Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis returned to WGN on September 15, 2021, as volatility was creeping back up in the market. John’s conversation with on-air personality Anna Davlantes covered how investors should react to volatility, how supply chain issues and the Delta variant are impacting the economy, how inflation has impacted stocks and bonds in the past, and whether inflation is transitory.

On the Rise with Calamos Investments debuted on WGN Radio in August 2021 with Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis talking to on-air personality Anna Davlantes. The conversation covers Calamos Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr., the firm’s investment philosophy, our new satellite office in the Fulton Market area of Chicago and partnership with the Chicago Bulls.

Calamos CEO John Koudounis is the subject of the Beyond Exclamation magazine’s Spring cover story: “A Journey of Transforming Companies from Good to Great.”