Investment Team Voices

Solid Ground, Shifting Winds: Navigating a Nuanced Credit Market

Matt Freund, Christian Brobst, Charles E. Carmody
January 2, 2026

The Calamos fixed income team expects solid corporate credit fundamentals and supportive technical conditions to continue into 2026, driven by fiscal tailwinds from tax legislation. However, ongoing Fed easing, large deficits, and inflation uncertainty warrant defensive positioning. As such we are migrating toward higher credit quality while preserving income.

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Diversified, Quality-Focused Portfolios Well-Positioned for 2026

Jim Madden, Tony Tursich, Beth Williamson
January 2, 2026

Quality-focused, diversified portfolios are well-positioned for 2026 as AI winners emerge and economic growth potentially broadens. Quality stocks, trading below their historical valuations after underperforming during the 2025 risk-on rally, appear poised for a rebound. High-quality companies with justified valuations and strong fundamentals should outperform unprofitable momentum plays.

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