Rising Rates Don’t Intimidate Fixed Income Alt CMNIX
March 2, 2021
Rising rate periods help illustrate the benefit of diversifying with fixed income alternative Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund (CMNIX).
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CPZ’s NAV Performance YTD Has Beaten the S&P 500, VXAO and MSCI World Indexes
February 26, 2021
CPZ offers risk-managed equity exposure in global stock markets, and its active asset allocation allows for investments in income-producing securities, such as preferred stock and high yield bonds, to support monthly distributions.
Read PostHow Long Could Emerging Markets Lead? See These 2 Charts
February 24, 2021
The data show that emerging markets outperformance cycles have lasted for years. Similarly, weak dollar cycles have been prolonged, also to emerging markets’ advantage.
Read PostDon’t Be Fooled by 2020’s Snapback—The Next Equity Drawdown Could Be More Typical: Longer and More Destructive
February 17, 2021
Notwithstanding the markets' spectacular rebound last year—and mindful that this February stocks are back to trading at record highs—we’ll return to our original premise: There’s merit to seeking to minimize the depth and length of a drawdown.
Read PostA Good Month for Small Caps, Even Better for CTSIX’s Microcaps
Brandon Nelson, CFA
February 12, 2021
The staggering outperformance of microcaps in January gave Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX) yet another competitive advantage.
Read PostGrant on Minimizing Risk When Shorting Stocks
Michael Grant
February 1, 2021
It's important to understand both the fundamentals and the kind of stock to be shorted, says Calamos Co-CIO Michael Grant, Head of Long/Short Strategies and Senior Co-Portfolio Manager.
Read PostQuestion Marks on the Horizon but No Worries: Calamos Fixed Income Team Is Positive, Always Selective
Charles E. Carmody, Christian Brobst, Matt Freund
January 29, 2021
Matt Freund, CFA, Co-CIO, Head of Fixed Income Strategies, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, Charles E. Carmody, CFA, Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager and Senior Fixed Income Trader, and Christian Brobst, Vice President and Associate Portfolio Manager, on today’s opportunities, providing sufficient compensation for the risk to be taken.
Read PostUnconcerned by Rising Rates and Cheering Volatility, CMNIX PMs Like 2021 So Far
Eli Pars, Jason Hill
January 28, 2021
Multiple catalysts—including ongoing political and social issues, corporate earnings announcements, COVID-19 itself/vaccine delays, equity valuations and social media’s continued role in the markets—have the potential to create short-term market shocks this year.
Read PostStrong Performance, Positive Outlook Prompts Dividend Increases in 5 Calamos Closed-end Funds
Robert F. Bush, Jr.
January 26, 2021
Attractive and sustainable distributions enable CHI, CHY, CCD, CSQ and CPZ shareholders to better participate in the portfolios’ returns.
Read PostCPLIX’s Grant Looks for Sustained Equity Gains…And Maybe a Correction or Two
Michael Grant
January 22, 2021
This is not a mirage, says Michael Grant, Calamos Co-CIO, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager and Head of Long/Short Strategies. Risk assets will be supported by the strongest year for global GDP in more than two decades. This is one of the best backdrops for sustained gains in years.
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