Investment Team Voices

Airlines: Positioned for Take Off?

Jay Stewart, CFA
November 20, 2020

Progress in Covid-19 vaccine development provides a powerful tailwind to the struggling airline industry. Jay Stewart takes a look at the upside opportunities the Calamos Global Team sees, including the types of airline companies that they believe are best positioned for success.

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Perspectives on Growth and Inflation Expectations for a Post-Covid World

Nick Niziolek, CFA and Dennis Cogan, CFA
October 12, 2020

When thinking through which asset classes, sectors, and factors to favor, the Calamos global team frames the discussion around which cyclical regime we will be in based on the outlook for growth and inflation. There’s growing evidence that suggests a regime shift is underway.

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Cyclical Themes: Outlook for the U.S. Dollar

Nick Niziolek, CFA and Dennis Cogan, CFA
October 9, 2020

The Calamos Global Team believes we are entering a new regime where the dollar will weaken against other global currencies, with significant implications for global risk assets. Historically, the U.S. dollar’s strength or weakness has tended to be one of the most significant drivers in the relative performance of U.S. markets versus ex-U.S. developed markets and emerging markets, explain Nick Niziolek and Dennis Cogan.

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Emerging Market Technology: A Port in the Storm

Alex Wolf, CFA
September 24, 2020

Heightened U.S-China tensions continue to reshape global supply chains, creating tailwinds for many international technology companies. Additionally, market conditions illustrate the benefits of building technology exposure that extends beyond the large-cap U.S. companies that often dominate U.S. investors’ attention and the headlines.

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Calamos CEFs: Unusual Dynamics Signal Rare Opportunities for Income-oriented Investors

By Robert F. Bush, Jr., SVP, Director of Closed-End Products
September 17, 2020

As investors face the challenge of a low interest rate environment, Calamos closed-end funds have distribution histories and current distribution levels that make them a compelling choice for income-oriented investors. Additionally, current market prices offer an attractive opportunity for long-term investors.

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