3 Calamos Funds Earn Above Average Sustainability Ratings
January 21, 2021
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis is part of the greater mosaic of inputs to Calamos investment decision-making.
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Investment Ideas
Price Momentum, Fundamental Strength and An Inexpensive Asset Class—What’s Not to Love About Small Caps Today?
Brandon Nelson, CFA
January 20, 2021
With a diversified portfolio where there are exciting things going on in several different pockets of the economy, the Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX) team’s buy ideas far outnumber its sell ideas.
Read PostConvertible Issuance, Performance, Rising Rates and the Risk of the Passive Approach: CICVX PMs on 2021
Jon Vacko, Joe Wysocki
January 15, 2021
Those who see CICVX’s 48.77% 2020 return and ask, “Did we miss it?” aren’t considering what’s unique about investing in convertibles--and the ways they can contribute this year.
Read PostLooking for Income? Don’t Overlook Closed-end Fund CPZ
Robert F. Bush, Jr.
January 14, 2021
With wide investment parameters by design, Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ) may invest and participate in a plethora of investments and strategies seeking to not only optimize the total return and income aspects of the portfolio, but also potentially mitigate market risk across the spectrum of its investible assets.
Read PostHaving Turned the Page on a 54% 2020, CNWIX’s Niziolek Sees a Continued Bright Future for Emerging Markets
January 13, 2021
A pro-growth, reflationary environment could lead to overseas markets' outperformance in 2021, says Co-CIO, Head of International and Global Strategies and Senior Co-Portfolio Manager Nick Niziolek.
Read PostThe Opposite of a Cowboy—Nelson on CTSIX’s Calculated Path to 63% 2020 Return and What’s Ahead
Brandon Nelson, CFA
January 12, 2021
Strong performance from a diversified portfolio gave Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX) a headstart in 2020, but the small cap asset class may just be getting started.
Read PostCalamos on the Markets: Announcing Our January CIO Conference Call Series
January 5, 2021
Investment professionals, join us for a January 2021 series of calls with members of the Calamos Investment Management Team providing outlooks on convertibles, liquid alternatives, U.S. and emerging markets equities, and fixed income.
Read PostThe Right Way to Think About Convertibles—And What They Can Do for Clients in 2021
Joe Wysocki
January 4, 2021
As a core allocation, actively managed convertibles provide a strategic benefit: The opportunity to compound returns, producing equity-like returns or better through full market cycles.
Read PostLinkedIn? We Can Help With This Time-saving Way to Serve Clients, Build Business
November 18, 2020
For those of you who haven’t prioritized your social media presence to date or suspect you could be more effective, here's some compelling research—and an invitation to get some training and help from Calamos Investment Consultants.
Read PostHow 2020 Makes the Case for Staying Invested
November 16, 2020
The market moved fast in both directions in 2020. The S&P 500 plunged into a bear market in a record 16 days and then recovered in a record 126 days. Through November 13, it's posted 11 all-time highs. Fortunately, there’s an alternative to hopping in and out of stocks, hoping to outfox the market.
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