Investment Team Voices

Economic Update and Asset Allocation Considerations, July 2020

John P. Calamos, Sr.
July 31, 2020

John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder and Global CIO, puts recent economic data into context. He discusses his cautious optimism for global economic recovery and the reflationary tailwinds that can support additional upside in the markets. In a period of accelerated disruption, not all companies will survive, but many are adapting quickly and provide attractive opportunities for selective and risk-aware investors.

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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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Avoiding the (Yield) Curve Ball

Fixed Income Perspectives by Matt Freund, CFA
July 12, 2018

Co-CIO Matt Freund discusses yield curves and the economy, including why an inverted yield curve isn’t a reason to re-write the fundamental principles of long-term investing.

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Convertible Securities: Reason for Optimism in 2H 2018 and Beyond

John P. Calamos, Sr.
July 11, 2018

Convertible securities may be less well known than stocks and bonds, but they offer many potential benefits. Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr. explains why he believes the case for actively managed convertibles is especially strong today.

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Trade Policy Is Not the Only Piece in the Puzzle

John P. Calamos, Sr.
July 2, 2018

Successful investing is about looking at how all the underlying data comes together. Tax reform and de-regulation provide a wind in the sails for businesses, and by extension, the business cycle and bull market.

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