Strategy Objective

A global convertible strategy that leverages Calamos' capital structure research by investing predominantly in a portfolio of global convertible securities, in order to generate consistent alpha and manage downside volatility. The strategy seeks to outperform the Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index.

Key Differentiators

  • In-depth capital structure analysis
  • Rigorous top-down and fundamental research
  • Proprietary credit and convertible research
  • Team approach to management

Strategy Details

As of 12/31/23
Inception Date: 10/01/01
Strategy Assets*: $633.4 M
Benchmark: Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index

*Strategy Assets reflect all assets that are currently being managed (collectively) under the strategy, which may contain multiple performance composites.

Portfolio

Sector Weightings

As of 12/31/23
Sector % of Assets Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index Under/Overweight %
Information Technology 24.9% 22.1%
Consumer Discretionary 17.9% 17.7%
Health Care 14.2% 10.4%
Industrials 9.3% 12.4%
Communication Services 6.8% 9.6%
Financials 6.8% 8.6%
Energy 5.4% 2.2%
Consumer Staples 4.4% 2.2%
Utilities 3.4% 6.5%
Materials 2.7% 4.4%
Real Estate 2.5% 3.9%
Other 1.7% 0.0%

Representative Portfolio Ten Largest Holdings

As of 12/31/23
Company Security Type Sector %
SCREEN Holdings Company, Ltd. Convertible Bonds Information Technology 2.6
NCL Corp., Ltd. Convertible Bonds Consumer Discretionary 1.9
MakeMyTrip, Ltd. Convertible Bonds Consumer Discretionary 1.8
Meituan Convertible Bonds Consumer Discretionary 1.8
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. Convertible Bonds Information Technology 1.7
Wayfair, Inc. Convertible Bonds Consumer Discretionary 1.7
Sea, Ltd. Convertible Bonds Communication Services 1.7
DraftKings Holdings, Inc. Convertible Bonds Consumer Discretionary 1.7
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. Convertible Bonds Energy 1.6
Morgan Stanley Finance, LLC Convertible Bonds Financials 1.5

Characteristics

As of 12/31/23
Name Calamos Portfolio Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index
Number of Holdings 123 520
Portfolio Turnover (12 months) 34.6% N/A
Average Credit Quality BB N/A
Median Investment Premium 11.0% 4.0%
Median Conversion Premium 32.8% 41.6%

Credit Quality of Bonds

As of 12/31/23
Class %
AAA 1.7%
AA 0.0%
A 6.0%
BBB 8.5%
BB 0.0%
B 0.0%
CCC and below 0.7%
Unrated Securities 83.2%

Performance

Annualized Total Returns

As of 12/31/23
Name 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year Since Inception (10/01/01)
Global Convertible (Gross) 13.21% -3.24% 8.21% 6.54% 7.62%
Global Convertible (Net) 11.55% -4.64% 6.70% 5.05% 6.45%
Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index 12.44% -2.69% 7.71% 4.96% 6.48%

Calendar Year Returns

As of 12/31/23
Name Qtr ending Dec 23 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Global Convertible (Gross) 5.70% 13.21% -20.39% 0.52% 40.92% 16.23% -1.83% 15.64% 5.20% 2.15%
Global Convertible (Net) 5.32% 11.55% -21.57% -0.88% 39.06% 14.68% -3.13% 14.09% 3.74% 0.58%
Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index 6.69% 12.44% -18.88% 1.02% 35.11% 16.47% -3.74% 12.83% 3.48% -2.11%

Past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Portfolios are managed according to their respective strategies which may differ significantly in terms of security holdings, industry weightings, and asset allocation from those of the benchmark(s). Portfolio performance, characteristics and volatility may differ from the benchmark(s) shown.

Returns and Risk/Rewards statistics presented reflect the Calamos Global Convertible Composite which is an actively managed composite investing primarily in a globally diversified portfolio of convertible securities. The Composite includes all fully discretionary fee paying accounts, including those no longer with the Firm. The Composite was created May 15, 2008, calculated with an inception date of October 1, 2001.

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

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

Fees include the investment advisory fee charge by Calamos Advisors LLC. Returns greater than 12 months are annualized. Chart Data Sources: Calamos Advisors LLC.

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions.

Risk/Reward

Risk/Reward Since Inception

As of 12/31/23
Name Calamos Global Convertible Composite Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index
Alpha 1.80% N/A
Beta 0.88 1.00
Annualized Standard Deviation 10.22% 11.07%
Upside Semivariance 5.47% 5.81%
Downside Semivariance 3.63% 4.71%
Sharpe Ratio 0.61 0.46
Information Ratio 0.36 N/A

Since Inception Up/Down Capture Vs. Refinitiv Global Convertible Bond Index

As of 12/31/23

Vehicles & Minimums

Vehicles and Minimums

Vehicle Minimum Availability
Separately Managed Accounts $25 million Available to new investors
Institutional Mutual Fund (CXGCX) $1 million These investment offerings are intended for investors inside the United States.
UCITS (Available in I Shares) $1 million These investment offerings are intended for investors outside the United States.*

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This webpage is issued by Calamos Advisors LLC ("CAL") and does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to buy or sell shares. It should be read in conjunction with the Global Convertible Fund's Prospectus, key investor information document ("KIID") or offering memorandum. CAL is authorised and regulated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's registered office is 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563. The price of shares and income from them can go down as well as up and past performance is not a guide to future performance. Investors may not get back the full amount originally invested. A comprehensive list of risk factors is detailed in the Prospectus and KIID and an investment should not be contemplated until the risks are fully considered. The Prospectus and KIID can be viewed at http://www.calamos.com/funds/ucits and at www.geminicapital.ie The contents of this document are based upon sources of information believed to be reliable. CAL has taken reasonable care to ensure the information stated is accurate. However, CAL makes no representation, guarantee or warranty that it is wholly accurate and complete. The Calamos Global Convertible Fund is a subfund of GemCap Investment Funds (Ireland) plc, an umbrella type open-ended investment company with variable capital, incorporated on 1 June 2010 with limited liability under the laws of Ireland with segregated liability between sub-funds. GemCap Investment Funds (Ireland) plc is authorised in Ireland by the Central Bank of Ireland pursuant to the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 352 of 2011) (the "UCITS Regulations"), as amended. Gemini Capital Management (Ireland) Limited, trading as GemCap, is a limited liability company registered under the registered number 579677 under Irish law pursuant to the Companies Act 2014 which is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Its principal office is at Suites 22-26 Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 X598 and its registered office is at 7th Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02E762. GemCap acts as both management company and global distributor to GemCap Investment Funds (Ireland) plc. GemCap UK Limited Ltd provides distribution oversight services to GemCap acting as global distributor and is responsible for the oversight of all distribution arrangements for the sub-fund.The Fund is offered solely to non-US investors under the terms and conditions of the fund's current prospectus. The prospectus contains important information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. A copy of the full and simplified prospectus for the Fund may be obtained by visiting www.calamos.com/global, or by contacting the local Paying Agent listed by jurisdiction at www.calamos.com/global, or through the fund's Transfer Agent, RBC Investor Services Ireland Limited.

Literature

Fact Sheet

The Global Convertible Strategy fact sheet provides a snap shot of the investment team, the investment strategy, performance, composition, ratings and returns.

Performance Review

A discussion of the Calamos Global Convertible Strategy’s performance versus a benchmark, positioning, related market commentary, and outlook.

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