Investment Team Voices

The Easy Part of 2023 Is Behind Us

Michael Grant
July 3, 2023

There is a further mild upside for equities, but equities are not in a new bull market, according to Michael Grant, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager of Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund. Beyond summer, rising volatility seems inevitable as investors await the resolutions of key debates, including the one over Fed policy.

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Finding Innovation in the Chemicals Industry: Why We Say Yes to Croda

Jim Madden, CFA; Tony Tursich, CFA; Beth Williamson
July 28, 2022

ESG opportunities with robust returns on investment can be found even in industries with discernable environmental and societal constraints. However, due diligence is key. Using the chemicals industry as an example, the Calamos Sustainable Equities Team demonstrates why proprietary research—not third-party ratings—drive authentic and credible ESG portfolio construction.

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Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, July 2022

July 7, 2022

At Calamos, we believe there is opportunity in every market—including the most volatile ones. Senior members of our investment organization discuss how they are managing risk and positioning the Calamos funds. With an introduction from Founder and Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr.

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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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What Factor Analysis Tells Us About Where Global Markets Are Headed

Kyle Ruge, CFA
July 12, 2021

Style factors—such as growth, value, momentum and beta—are important in explaining the return and risk of a security. The Calamos Global Team discusses how style factors can provide a context for understanding past and prevailing market environments, including the conditions we’ve seen since 2020’s lows.

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