Investment Team Voices

The Panic Seems to Be Running Out of Steam

Matt Freund
March 17, 2023

A lot has happened since the SVB collapse. Co-CIO Matt Freund shares why investors should be focusing on several key areas, including how dramatically the Fed will alter its previously stated plans and the impact this situation will have on the economy.

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The Fed Finally Broke Something

John P. Calamos, Sr. and Michael Grant
March 16, 2023

Over recent days, markets have reflected widening concern over the fallout from recent bank failures, but now is not the time to panic. There are important differences between now and 2008, explain John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder and Global CIO, and Michael Grant, Co-CIO.

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What the SVB Collapse Means for Investors

Matt Freund, CFA
March 13, 2023

Last week, questions about a California bank quickly developed into the country’s first electronic bank run. Co-Chief Investment Officer Matt Freund explores what caused the crisis and how the markets are responding to this fluid situation.

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As Long-Term Interest Rates Rise, Here’s What Investors Should Be Thinking About

John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer
March 19, 2021

After years of artificially low interest rates and inflation, it’s understandable that some investors are disoriented by the current headlines—and worried about what to do next. Drawing on more than 50 years of investment experience, John P. Calamos, Sr. shares his perspective on inflation, rising 10-year U.S. Treasury yields, market volatility and rotation—and the implications for asset allocation.

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The Unprecedented Challenges We Face Today Call for Long-term Perspective

John P. Calamos, Sr.
March 20, 2020

John P. Calamos, Sr. encourages taking a long-term view in this challenging time. During this period of heightened uncertainty, it’s important to remember the historic resilience of the markets and the global economy. Drawing upon our decades of experience and our risk-management DNA, our teams are identifying opportunities where securities have been oversold, including in the convertible market.

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Calamos Hedged Equity Fund: A Dynamic Approach for Navigating Market Volatility

March 5, 2020

CIHEX has demonstrated resilience consistently during market drawdowns, including the February selloff. We interviewed the fund’s investment team to learn more about how they’ve historically mitigated risk and pursued upside through a highly responsive, dynamic approach that contrasts with “set-it-and-forget-it” options-based funds.

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Asset Allocation Amid “Record Breaking” Noise

John P. Calamos, Sr.
March 28, 2018

There’s nothing like a record-breaking day in the markets to make investors worry—either that they are missing out on gains others are getting or that they need to sell everything now. John P. Calamos, Sr. puts short-term moves into perspective and speaks to the benefits of diversification.

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