Investment Team Voices

European Banks: Hard Work Pays Off

Dave Gallagher, CFA
March 21, 2025

Supported by fundamentals, valuations, as well as the potential for a less burdensome regulatory environment, European bank stocks are positioned for sustained upside, explains Dave Gallagher, CFA, of the Calamos Global Equities team.

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Why the Dollar Inflection Should Not Be Ignored

Todd Speed
March 14, 2025

An extended period of a sideways-to-weaker US dollar has historically supported higher returns in international stocks relative to US stocks, explains Senior Portfolio Specialist Todd Speed, CFA.

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Hunting for Big Winners in Small Caps

Brandon Nelson, CFA
February 27, 2025

Brandon Nelson, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, speaks to why he believes small caps have a lot more room to run, the niche opportunities that check the boxes for him as he seeks small cap winners, and the outsized potential that microcaps may offer.

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There’s No Such Thing as an “ESG Stock”

Jim Madden, Tony Tursich, Beth Williamson
February 14, 2025

The Calamos Sustainable Equities Team discusses its quality-driven approach and explains why companies with strong financial and nonfinancial characteristics offer the most compelling prospects for growth.

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Big Banks and Sustainability: What’s the Real Story?

January 24, 2025

The last of the six major US banks recently exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance. The Calamos Sustainable Equity Team cautions about reading too much into announcements like these and speaks to the numerous options that sustainable investors have for engaging in the growth opportunities in the global financial services sector.

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Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, January 2025

John P. Calamos, Sr.
January 6, 2025

Can markets rise in 2025 despite strong recent performance? We believe there is considerable upside for active and selective managers. One recent trend is increased attention to company fundamentals, which sets up well for our funds, many of which outperformed peers in 2024. Get our complete 2025 outlook, introduced by Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr.

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American Supremacy, Or Crescendo?

Michael Grant
January 2, 2025

The excess returns generated by US benchmarks over the last two years have been driven by substantially positive macroeconomic surprises, especially for growth but also for inflation. Despite current optimism, extending the surprises through 2025 will be challenging.

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