Investment Team Voices

Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, July 2021

July 19, 2021

Economic recovery, pent-up consumer demand, and corporate profitability provide a favorable backdrop for investors. However, uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rate hikes, Covid variants and fiscal policy will contribute to choppy markets in the second half of 2021. Senior members of our investment organization share their outlooks and discuss how they are positioning the Calamos funds. With an introduction from John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer.

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Global Asset Allocation: The Overlooked Opportunity

Nick Niziolek, CFA
July 27, 2020

Global diversification may have fallen out of fashion in recent years, but we believe “home-country” bias will be increasingly disadvantageous for U.S. investors. We see signs that a far-reaching shift is underway in the global economy and markets, which sets investors up well for strategic global diversification.

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Understanding EM Opportunity Requires Looking Past the Headlines

Nick Niziolek, CFA and Kyle Ruge, CFA
July 17, 2020

Non-U.S. companies, including those domiciled in China and other emerging markets, can offer significant investment potential—but a selective approach is paramount. The Calamos global team discusses their research approach, which extends beyond companies and industries to understanding regulatory and political conditions around the world.

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ESG: A Signpost for Identifying Opportunities and Risks

Nick Niziolek, CFA and Paul Ryndak, CFA
July 8, 2020

In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become increasingly important to many governments and companies, as well as investors. In this post, the Calamos global team explains how they incorporate ESG into their multi-faceted approach.

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