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Quality Growth Holds Its Appeal as Economic Pressures Mount

Matt Freund, Michael Kassab
October 5, 2023

In an environment where growth may prove increasingly scarce, we believe asset-light companies with the flexibility and financial strength to continue funding their growth initiatives—regardless of the economic backdrop—should be able to outperform. As a result, we continue to favor quality growth companies with stellar balance sheets and attractive free cash flows.

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Global Investment Themes Spotlight, 3Q 2023

Nick Niziolek, Dennis Cogan, Paul Ryndak, Kyle Ruge
October 5, 2023

In this adaptation from our recent commentary, “3Q 2023 Global Investment Theme Spotlight,” we highlight important investment ideas based on India’s pro-growth policies, promising obesity treatments, China’s electric vehicle industry, and energy trends.

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Higher-Quality Companies for a “Higher-for-Longer” Rate Environment

Jim Madden, Tony Tursich, Beth Williamson
October 5, 2023

Although the Fed paused interest rate hikes in September, its language was cautious regarding the timing of future rate cuts. In an environment of higher interest rates, we maintain a focus on identifying and investing in high-quality companies with lower levels of debt than their peers.

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Braking (and Not Breaking) the Economy

Matt Freund, Christian Brobst, Charles E. Carmody
October 5, 2023

Progress on inflation and surprisingly resilient economic growth allowed the Federal Reserve to pause its rate hiking campaign at its September 20 meeting. We have been gradually increasing portfolio durations across strategies in expectation of peak-Fed policy rates and a greater likelihood that the next rate move is a cut.

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Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, July 2023

John P. Calamos, Sr.
July 3, 2023

During the second quarter, the economy continued to tread a path of “better than feared, but far from strong.” We believe the US can continue on a growth path, albeit at a slowing pace. Attention to fundamentals, individual security selection and risk management will be paramount for navigating higher short-term rates and a moderating economic recovery.

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Narrow Market Likely to Broaden to Quality Stocks Across Sectors

Jim Madden, Tony Tursich, Beth Williamson
July 3, 2023

The dominance of US mega-cap tech stocks looks set to give way to broader leadership, favoring quality companies across sectors. We believe SROIX will be well positioned in an environment where quality is rewarded and risk management matters.

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