Investment Team Voices

Post-Election Perspectives

John P. Calamos, Sr.
November 13, 2018

Now that midterm elections are over, there’s one less uncertainty for investors. Historically, markets have advanced after midterms, but investors should still be ready for volatility.

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When Volatility Surges, Stay Long Term

John P. Calamos, Sr.
October 12, 2018

Pullbacks are a normal part of investing, and the U.S. economy can withstand this selloff. During volatile periods in the markets, long-term perspective essential because there are still opportunities for active managers.

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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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Is the Clock Ticking on U.S. Economic Expansion?

John P. Calamos, Sr.
June 27, 2018

Global Chief Investment Officer John P. Calamos, Sr. explains why this current economic expansion can continue. He also discusses the benefits of active management and the investment opportunities he sees in an environment of rising interest rates and increased stock market volatility.

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Asset Allocation Amid “Record Breaking” Noise

John P. Calamos, Sr.
March 28, 2018

There’s nothing like a record-breaking day in the markets to make investors worry—either that they are missing out on gains others are getting or that they need to sell everything now. John P. Calamos, Sr. puts short-term moves into perspective and speaks to the benefits of diversification.

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Why the Bull Market Can Continue

John P. Calamos, Sr.
February 14, 2018

As long as the upward corporate earnings trend remains intact due to ongoing global expansion, equities have more room to advance.

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