Investment Team Voices

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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CAPIX: A Pure Play, Institutional Private Credit Portfolio

September 27, 2023

Find out how Tim Nest, CFA, Co-Portfolio Manager of Calamos Aksia Alternative Credit and Income Fund (CAPIX), views the private credit market and how the team is seeking to capitalize on the yield and return potential of this global asset class.

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Perspectives on Innovation: Why “Net Zero” Wins over “Carbon Neutral”

Beth Williamson, Valia Tsoukopoulou
August 24, 2023

The Calamos Sustainable Equities Team breaks down why and how a company’s carbon strategy can have far-reaching impacts on everything from reputation to cost savings to new market access. Moreover, they explain why their investment criteria favor companies that pursue a net-zero strategy.

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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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