Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Explained

November 8, 2019

Matt Freund, CFA, Co-CIO, Head of Fixed Income Strategies and Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, outlines some of the pros and cons of Modern Monetary Theory—and why it might be a potential funding option for proposed economic initiatives in the U.S.

3 Common Mistakes Made by Investors Today

November 8, 2019

Matt Freund, CFA, Co-CIO, Head of Fixed Income Strategies and Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, elaborates on three common mistakes being made by investors in today’s markets—resulting in poor timing, taking on too much risk and missed opportunities.

A Market of Bonds

November 8, 2019

In the words of Matt Freund, CFA, Co-CIO, Head of Fixed Income Strategies and Senior Co-Portfolio Manager, there’s no such thing as the bond market. Instead, it’s “a market of bonds” that vary based on their defining characteristics—including quality, duration, income, prepayment terms and more—and each will behave differently.

The #1 Lesson About Investing in Small Caps

September 24, 2019

Brandon M. Nelson, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX), reminds investors that not all great companies turn out to be great stocks as well.

The Goal: Fundamental Momentum

September 24, 2019

In this Q&A video, Brandon M. Nelson, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX), describes the core components of fundamental momentum: sustainable growth and underestimated growth.