February CIO Call Series Replays Now Available
February 24, 2022
Replays of the CIO calls held over a three-week period in volatile February 2022 are now available.
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6 Ways to Use Convertibles to Potentially Manage U.S., Non-U.S. Equity Risk
September 9, 2021
Have it your way: Calamos’ six actively managed open-end funds use convertibles to support a variety of asset allocation goals.
Read PostBarron’s Q&A Features John Calamos on Convertibles’ Appeal
March 19, 2021
Is inflation coming back? Are interest rates rising? Calamos Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr. on the value of using actively managed convertibles to pursue growth in this environment.
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 PostVolatility Is Our Specialty, 2020 Confirms
Brandon M. Nelson, Eli Pars, Jason Hill, John Hillenbrand, Michael Grant
December 14, 2020
We revisit some of what Calamos portfolio management teams were saying (and doing) as markets began to reflect the uncertainty related to COVID-19 and its repercussions—and the impact of positioning decisions made, largely in the tumult of the first half of the year.
Read PostOur Guide to Maximizing the Opportunity in Convertible Securities
John P. Calamos, Sr.
October 26, 2020
Our new guide provides a brief overview of Calamos’ history in the asset class, how convertibles can be used in strategic asset allocation, and the attractive conditions we see in the market today. Included is an overview of the Calamos funds that use convertible securities in varied ways to achieve compelling short and long-term performance.
Read PostSaw-toothed Markets, Elevated Volatility and Leadership Rotation—Our View of the Opportunities Ahead
September 14, 2020
The Calamos investment team makes the case for additional market upside—while cautioning investors to prepare for turbulence.
Read PostCalamos on the Markets: CIO Conference Call Series Resumes
July 28, 2020
What do we see ahead? Investment professionals are invited to join a series of conference calls with the Calamos Investment Management team providing perspectives on their respective domains, including convertibles, liquid alternatives, U.S. and international /emerging markets equities, and fixed income.
Read PostThe Convertible Market’s Torrid Issuance Pace—and What It Means for Actively Managed CICVX
Joe Wysocki, Eli Pars
June 10, 2020
For the specialists actively managing the Calamos convertible-using funds, new issuance provides additional opportunities to rebalance risk profiles—and that’s the critical piece in the potential for your clients to benefit from convertible exposure.
Read PostManaging Risk and Preserving Capital During the Drawdown and Q1: How Calamos Funds Outperformed
April 13, 2020
See how Calamos funds outperformed during the February 20 to March 23 drawdown and across the full first quarter ended March 31.
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