IE00B28VTW35

Global Convertible Fund

Fund Stats

  • Total Net Assets

    $521.0 Million

    As of 31/8/24

  • MorningStar Rating

    4 stars

    Overall rating as of 31/8/24

  • Inception Date

    27/11/07

Portfolio Fit

Consisting of convertible securities that can participate in upside equity movements with potentially limited downside exposure, the fund can provide a means to manage risk in conjunction with an equity allocation. The fund can also serve a role within a fixed-income allocation, as convertibles have performed well during periods of rising interest rates and inflation.

Key Features

  • Provides broadly diversified exposure to the global convertible bond universe.
  • Leverages more than 40 years of research in convertible security investing.
  • Seeks to provide upside participation in equity markets with less exposure to downside than an equity-only portfolio over a full market cycle.
  • Blends global investment themes and fundamental research via active management.

Overview

The UCITS fund invests in global convertible securities with the aim of rebalancing risk/reward while providing growth and income.The fund is actively managed and is suitable for long-term investors.The fund uses the Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index and MSCI World Index as comparative benchmarks but not to constrain the fund's portfolio or as a target for performance.

Performance

Annualized Total Returns

As of 31/8/24
TimeFrame Calamos Global Convertible Fund (NAV) FTSE Global Convertible Index MSCI World Index
1 Year 8.49 9.29 25.00
3 Year -5.85 -2.70 7.42
5 Year 3.59 6.65 13.66
10 Year 2.84 4.88 10.15
Since Inception (27/11/07) 3.31 5.00 7.65

Calendar Year Total Returns

As of 31/8/24
Date Calamos Global Convertible Fund (NAV) FTSE Global Convertible Index MSCI World Index
YTD 2024 5.82 5.09 17.09
2023 8.37 12.44 24.42
2022 -23.91 -18.88 -17.73
2021 -2.47 1.02 22.35
2020 35.83 35.11 16.50
2019 10.51 16.47 28.40
2018 -6.51 -3.74 -8.20
2017 10.98 12.83 23.07
2016 1.72 3.48 8.15
2015 0.63 -2.11 -0.32

Important Fund Information

Performance data quoted represents past performance, and may not be a reliable guide to future results. Performance data quoted does not include the Fund's maximum 5% front-end sales charge. Had it been included, the Fund's returns would have been lower. Performance shown reflects the management fee. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Returns for periods less than 12 months are not annualised.

The FTSE Global Convertible Index is designed to broadly represent the global convertible bond market.

The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets.

Unmanaged index returns, unlike fund returns, do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

Portfolio

Sector Weightings

As of 31/8/24
Sector % of Assets FTSE Global Convertible Index
Consumer Discretionary 26.9% 18.2%
Information Technology 20.6% 21.7%
Health Care 10.8% 10.0%
Industrials 6.9% 12.0%
Financials 6.8% 9.6%
Energy 5.3% 1.6%
Consumer Staples 3.9% 2.0%
Utilities 3.2% 8.1%
Materials 2.9% 4.3%
Communication Services 2.5% 7.9%
Real Estate 1.7% 4.5%
Other 3.4% 0.0%

Asset Allocation

As of 31/8/24
Asset Allocation %
Convertibles 91.5068
Cash and Receivables/Payables 4.9181
Synthetic Convertibles 3.5557
Options 0.0194
Common Stock 0

Top 10 Holdings

As of 31/8/24
Company Security Type Industry %
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. Convertible Bonds Broadline Retail 4.0%
JD.com, Inc. Convertible Bonds Broadline Retail 2.8%
MakeMyTrip, Ltd. Convertible Bonds Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 2.1%
Eni S.p.A. Convertible Bonds Integrated Oil & Gas 1.9%
Trip.com Group, Ltd. Convertible Bonds Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 1.9%
Morgan Stanley Finance, LLC Convertible Bonds Diversified Banks 1.8%
NCL Corp., Ltd. Convertible Bonds Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 1.8%
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. Convertible Bonds Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 1.5%
Meritage Homes Corp. Convertible Bonds Homebuilding 1.5%
DISH Network Corp. Convertible Bonds Cable & Satellite 1.5%

Fund Facts

As of 31/8/24
Name Fund FTSE Global Convertible Index
Net Assets $521.0 M N/A
Number of Holdings 118 508
Debt/Capital 51.7% 55.8%
ROIC 14.7% 13.7%
Duration 1.6 years N/A
Median Conversion Premium 38.3% 40.6%
Median Investment Premium 9.1% 7.0%

Regional Exposure

As of 31/8/24
Region % of Assets
North America 57.6%
Asia/Pacific 23.0%
Europe 13.1%
Middle East/Africa 1.4%
Caribbean 0.0%
Latin America 0.0%

Country Exposure

As of 31/8/24
Country %
United States 57.2%
China 10.0%
France 4.3%
Italy 4.2%
Japan 4.2%
South Korea 2.9%
India 2.1%
Germany 1.6%
Netherlands 1.5%
United Kingdom 1.4%

Currency Exposure

As of 31/8/24
Currency %
United States Dollar (USD) 79.6%
Euro (EUR) 13.3%
Japanese Yen (JPY) 4.4%
British Pound Sterling (GBP) 1.3%
Australian Dollar (AUD) 0.8%
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) 0.6%
Swiss Franc (CHF) 0.0%
Singapore Dollar (SGD) 0.0%
Taiwan Dollar (TWD) 0.0%
Canadian Dollar (CAD) 0.0%

Distributions

Total Capital Gains

A distribution has not been paid since the Fund's inception.

Schedule

Name Frequency
Distributions ANNUAL
Capital Gains ANNUAL

Fees & Expenses

Annual Expenses

Name A Shares
Gross Expense Ratio 1.82%
Management Fee 1.65%

Investment Information

Name A Shares
Minimum initial investment (£/€/$) $2500
Minimum subsequent investments (£/€/$) $50

Fund Information

Name A Shares
Inception Date 27/11/07
Bloomberg Ticker CAGOAEA ID
CUSIP number G39118107
ISIN number IE00B28VTW35

Literature

Fact Sheet (Share Class A, C, I) - English

The Global Convertible fact sheet provides a snapshot of the investment team, the fund strategy, performance, composition, ratings and returns.

Fact Sheet (Share Class A, C, I) - Spanish

The Global Convertible fact sheet provides a snapshot of the investment team, the fund strategy, performance, composition, ratings and returns.

Fact Sheet (Share Class Z)

The Global Convertible fact sheet provides a snapshot of the investment team, the fund strategy, performance, composition, ratings and returns.

Fact Sheet (Share Class I, Z)

The Global Convertible fact sheet provides a snapshot of the investment team, the fund strategy, performance, composition, ratings and returns.

Fact Sheet (Share Class I, Z CHF)

The Global Convertible fact sheet provides a snapshot of the investment team, the fund strategy, performance, composition, ratings and returns.

Prospectus

This prospectus sets forth concisely the information that you should know before investing. You should read the accompanying simplified prospectus, which contains important information, before deciding whether to invest in our securities.

SFDR Disclosure

Transparency Statement under Article 10 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU) 2019/2088

KIIDS

The key Investor Information Document (KIID) aims to provide investors with a transparent and concise overview of funds in a standard format.

Annual Report

The annual report includes a comprehensive review of the fund’s activities and financial performance.

Semi-annual Report

The semi-annual report provides a comprehensive review of the fund’s activities and financial performance for a six month period.

Investment Manager Commentary, July 2024

Economic data is softening, there’s plenty of geopolitical risk, and no one has a crystal ball concerning the Fed. In terms of the presidential election, the biggest surprise would be no surprise. All in all, there’s every reason to favor the lower-volatility approach global convertibles provide.

Global Convertible Market Update: Portfolio Manager Q&A

Senior co-portfolio managers Eli Pars and Joe Wysocki discuss the diverse opportunities in the global convertible market. They explain how convertible securities can provide tailwinds to help investors counter the headwinds of rising rates and equity market volatility.

The Case for Strategic Convertible Allocations

John P. Calamos, Sr. and Eli Pars discuss the role of convertible securities within portfolios, the value of active management, and encouraging global trends within the convertible market.

Quarterly Commentary

A discussion of the Global Convertible Fund's performance versus a benchmark, positioning, related market commentary, and outlook.

Convertible Securities: Potential Advantages in Rising Interest Rate Environments

Convertible securities have fixed-income qualities and can be affected by rising interest rates, but they have also demonstrated a resiliency to rising rates due to their equity characteristics.

Convertible Securities: Potential Advantages in Rising Interest Rate Environments - Spanish

Convertible securities have fixed-income qualities and can be affected by rising interest rates, but they have also demonstrated a resiliency to rising rates due to their equity characteristics.

Convertible Bonds: Combining the Advantages of Stocks and Bonds

Convertible bonds are considered a hybrid security: Like stocks, they offer the potential of capital appreciation. Like bonds, they offer the potential for interest income and downside risk mitigation.

Convertible Bonds: Combining the Advantages of Stocks and Bonds - Spanish

Convertible bonds are considered a hybrid security: Like stocks, they offer the potential of capital appreciation. Like bonds, they offer the potential for interest income and downside risk mitigation.

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