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Name

As of 03/27/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

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Calamos Growth Fund

CVGCX | Fund

$14.44

$1.46 B

0.00%

2.07%

Vitals

YTD Return

12.4%

1 yr return

42.3%

3 Yr Avg Return

6.9%

5 Yr Avg Return

13.3%

Net Assets

$1.46 B

Holdings in Top 10

50.4%

52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH

$14.4
N/A
N/A

Expenses

OPERATING FEES

Expense Ratio 2.07%

SALES FEES

Front Load N/A

Deferred Load 1.00%

TRADING FEES

Turnover 45.00%

Redemption Fee N/A


Min Investment

Standard (Taxable)

$2,500

IRA

$500


Fund Classification

Fund Type

Open End Mutual Fund


Name

As of 03/27/2024

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

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Calamos Growth Fund

CVGCX | Fund

$14.44

$1.46 B

0.00%

2.07%

CVGCX - Profile

Distributions

  • YTD Total Return 12.4%
  • 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.9%
  • 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.3%
  • Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
  • Net Income Ratio -1.53%
DIVIDENDS
  • Dividend Yield 0.0%
  • Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual

Fund Details

  • Legal Name
    Calamos Growth Fund
  • Fund Family Name
    Calamos
  • Inception Date
    Sep 03, 1996
  • Shares Outstanding
    1269706
  • Share Class
    C
  • Currency
    USD
  • Domiciled Country
    US
  • Manager
    John Calamos

CVGCX - Performance

Return Ranking - Trailing

Period CVGCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD 12.4% -9.6% 28.7% 52.52%
1 Yr 42.3% -11.6% 75.4% 55.87%
3 Yr 6.9%* -26.6% 33.9% 68.74%
5 Yr 13.3%* -14.4% 30.8% 76.02%
10 Yr 10.4%* -5.3% 19.1% 88.04%

* Annualized

Return Ranking - Calendar

Period CVGCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 21.5% -74.1% 72.4% 82.90%
2022 -33.8% -85.9% 4.7% 48.16%
2021 -7.6% -52.4% 60.5% 85.06%
2020 6.2% -34.3% 145.0% 97.71%
2019 9.7% -21.8% 49.4% 95.48%

Total Return Ranking - Trailing

Period CVGCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD 12.4% -9.6% 28.7% 52.52%
1 Yr 42.3% -11.6% 75.4% 55.87%
3 Yr 6.9%* -26.6% 33.9% 68.74%
5 Yr 13.3%* -14.4% 30.8% 76.02%
10 Yr 10.4%* -5.3% 19.1% 88.04%

* Annualized

Total Return Ranking - Calendar

Period CVGCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 36.6% -4.6% 72.4% 55.50%
2022 -33.8% -61.7% 5.6% 73.25%
2021 22.4% -39.8% 118.1% 47.75%
2020 31.9% 2.8% 149.2% 62.45%
2019 30.3% -5.2% 49.4% 73.27%

NAV & Total Return History


CVGCX - Holdings

Concentration Analysis

CVGCX Category Low Category High CVGCX % Rank
Net Assets 1.46 B 242 K 222 B 48.74%
Number of Holdings 154 1 3217 13.91%
Net Assets in Top 10 604 M 104 K 111 B 50.59%
Weighting of Top 10 50.45% 0.7% 205.0% 46.66%

Top 10 Holdings

  1. MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 10.52%
  2. APPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD.00001 8.03%
  3. ALPHABET INC CL A COMMON STOCK USD.001 7.71%
  4. AMAZON.COM INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 7.05%
  5. NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 5.04%
  6. VISA INC CLASS A SHARES COMMON STOCK USD.0001 3.04%
  7. UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 2.55%
  8. META PLATFORMS INC CLASS A COMMON STOCK USD.000006 2.34%
  9. ELI LILLY + CO COMMON STOCK 2.31%
  10. TESLA INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 1.87%

Asset Allocation

Weighting Return Low Return High CVGCX % Rank
Stocks
97.56% 0.00% 130.05% 72.93%
Cash
2.46% -1.50% 173.52% 26.48%
Preferred Stocks
0.00% 0.00% 7.84% 23.69%
Convertible Bonds
0.00% 0.00% 1.94% 10.30%
Bonds
0.00% 0.00% 104.15% 14.25%
Other
-0.01% -43.49% 59.52% 96.54%

Stock Sector Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High CVGCX % Rank
Technology
37.77% 0.00% 65.70% 40.03%
Consumer Cyclical
18.71% 0.00% 62.57% 24.07%
Healthcare
12.35% 0.00% 39.76% 53.72%
Communication Services
10.65% 0.00% 66.40% 47.13%
Financial Services
7.55% 0.00% 43.06% 65.46%
Industrials
5.31% 0.00% 30.65% 61.40%
Consumer Defense
3.54% 0.00% 25.50% 53.13%
Basic Materials
2.18% 0.00% 18.91% 27.96%
Energy
1.94% 0.00% 41.09% 26.77%
Utilities
0.00% 0.00% 16.07% 34.80%
Real Estate
0.00% 0.00% 16.05% 70.44%

Stock Geographic Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High CVGCX % Rank
US
97.56% 0.00% 130.05% 59.11%
Non US
0.00% 0.00% 78.10% 38.62%

CVGCX - Expenses

Operational Fees

CVGCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Expense Ratio 2.07% 0.01% 19.54% 5.83%
Management Fee 0.92% 0.00% 1.50% 93.14%
12b-1 Fee 1.00% 0.00% 1.00% 80.45%
Administrative Fee N/A 0.01% 1.02% N/A

Sales Fees

CVGCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Front Load N/A 2.25% 8.50% N/A
Deferred Load 1.00% 1.00% 5.00% 10.37%

Trading Fees

CVGCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Max Redemption Fee N/A 1.00% 2.00% N/A

Related Fees

Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.

CVGCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Turnover 45.00% 0.00% 316.74% 62.50%

CVGCX - Distributions

Dividend Yield Analysis

CVGCX Category Low Category High CVGCX % Rank
Dividend Yield 0.00% 0.00% 28.41% 48.06%

Dividend Distribution Analysis

CVGCX Category Low Category High Category Mod
Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual Annually SemiAnnual Annual

Net Income Ratio Analysis

CVGCX Category Low Category High CVGCX % Rank
Net Income Ratio -1.53% -6.13% 3.48% 96.89%

Capital Gain Distribution Analysis

CVGCX Category Low Category High Capital Mode
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually Annually Semi-Annually Annually

Distributions History

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CVGCX - Fund Manager Analysis

Managers

John Calamos


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Sep 04, 1990

31.76

31.8%

John Calamos is Chairman and Global CIO of Calamos Investments, the firm he founded in 1977. With origins as an institutional convertible bond manager, Calamos Investments has grown into a global asset management firm with institutional and individual clients worldwide. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area, the firm also has offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee and the Miami area. Mr. Calamos established research and investment processes centered around a team-based approach designed to deliver superior risk-adjusted performance over full market cycles through a range of U.S. and global investment solutions including equity, fixed income, convertible and alternative strategies. As a pioneer in convertible securities, Calamos launched one of the first convertible funds in 1985 as a way to manage risk for clients in volatile times. He also established one of the first liquid alternative funds in 1990, reflecting a focus on innovation that continues to this day. Mr. Calamos has built a reputation for using investment techniques to control risk, preserve capital and build wealth for clients over the long term. With more than 50 years of industry experience, he is often quoted as an authority on risk-managed investment strategies, markets, and the economy. He is a frequent speaker at investment conferences around the world and appears regularly on CNBC, Bloomberg TV and Fox Business Channel. He has authored two books, Investing in Convertible Securities: Your Complete Guide to the Risks and Rewards and Convertible Securities: The Latest Instruments, Portfolio Strategies, and Valuation Analysis.   Prior to entering the investment industry, Mr. Calamos served in the United States Air Force. During the Vietnam War, he served as a Forward Air Controller, with responsibilities for guiding accurate air strikes and preventing injuries to friendly troops. His squadron was the first to fly the Cessna O-2, an aircraft in which he recorded over 400 missions in combat. Captain Calamos was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for “extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight under heavy hostile attack.” His Air Force career included five years of active duty flying B-52 bombers and twelve years in the Reserves flying A-37 jet fighters. He retired as a Major.   The son of Greek immigrants, Mr. Calamos is an active philanthropist supporting educational institutions and Hellenic organizations. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. He is an investment committee member of the Faith Endowment, and a supporting member of the National Hellenic Society, Leadership 100 and The Hellenic Initiative. He received a B.A. in Economics and an M.B.A. in Finance from Illinois Tech, where he established Endowed Chairs in Philosophy and Business and is also a member of the Board of Trustees. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Hellenic College Holy Cross.

Michael Grant


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Feb 13, 2017

5.3

5.3%

Michael Grant manages investment team members and leads the portfolio management team responsible for our Long/Short strategies. He is also a member of the Calamos Investment Committee, which is charged with providing a top-down framework, maintaining oversight of risk and performance metrics, and evaluating investment process. He joined Calamos in 2015 and has more than 35 years of investment industry experience. Prior to joining Calamos, Michael founded Phineus Partners in 2002, where he launched a successful long/short strategy. Previously, he was a Managing Director of Schroder Investment Management with responsibilities over US equity mandates. During his tenure at Schroders, he also served as Head of the Global Technology Team and Head of the US Equity Team in London. Prior to that, Michael was a portfolio manager for the National Investment Trust Co. in Taipei, Taiwan and a US equity analyst for the Principal Group in Canada. Michael earned a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, where he specialized in International History. He has Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, Canada.

R. Matthew Freund


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Apr 01, 2020

2.16

2.2%

As a Co-Chief Investment Officer, Matt Freund is responsible for oversight of investment team resources, investment processes, performance and risk. As Head of Fixed Income Strategies, he manages investment team members and has portfolio management responsibilities. He is also a member of the Calamos Investment Committee, which is charged with providing a top-down framework, maintaining oversight of risk and performance metrics, and evaluating investment process. Matt joined Calamos in 2016 and has more than 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calamos, he was Chief Investment Officer of USAA Investments, leading the teams responsible for the portfolio management of USAA’s mutual funds and affiliated portfolios, including P&C and life insurance products, and overseeing more than $140 billion in assets. During this time, he also served as lead portfolio manager for several highly regarded fixed income mutual funds. Earlier in his career, Matt served as a senior investment analyst for MetLife in the Capital Markets Group. He received a BA in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College and an MBA from Indiana University.

Tenure Analysis

Category Low Category High Category Average Category Mode
0.04 54.45 8.21 3.08