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Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
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| Period | CSTBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.3% | -31.9% | 954.3% | 59.58% |
| 1 Yr | 0.7% | -28.0% | 949.8% | 71.95% |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | -17.5% | 120.9% | N/A |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -8.5% | 60.7% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -5.2% | 14.4% | N/A |
* Annualized
| Period | CSTBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.2% | -5.8% | 20.3% | 93.20% |
| 2018 | N/A | -29.6% | 4.6% | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | -6.0% | 15.8% | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | -7.8% | 15.0% | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | -11.6% | 3.0% | N/A |
| Period | CSTBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.3% | -31.9% | 954.3% | 59.58% |
| 1 Yr | 0.7% | -28.0% | 949.8% | 71.90% |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | -17.5% | 120.9% | N/A |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -8.5% | 60.7% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -5.2% | 16.1% | N/A |
* Annualized
| Period | CSTBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.2% | -5.8% | 20.3% | 93.49% |
| 2018 | N/A | -29.6% | 4.6% | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | -6.0% | 15.8% | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | -7.8% | 15.0% | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | -9.9% | 3.0% | N/A |
| CSTBX | Category Low | Category High | CSTBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 180 M | 619 K | 88.4 B | 73.07% |
| Number of Holdings | 368 | 1 | 10083 | 44.90% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 29.3 M | -202 M | 26.9 B | 77.34% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 15.93% | 2.6% | 100.0% | 68.00% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CSTBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 90.99% | 78.92% | 199.79% | 83.92% |
| Cash | 6.19% | -128.23% | 19.68% | 20.13% |
| Convertible Bonds | 2.83% | 0.00% | 9.45% | 7.77% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -4.99% | 21.62% | 81.30% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.17% | 22.02% | 83.00% |
| Other | 0.00% | -9.40% | 31.94% | 76.33% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CSTBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 59.41% | 0.00% | 99.00% | 9.97% |
| Securitized | 19.01% | 0.00% | 97.53% | 36.67% |
| Government | 14.20% | -2.21% | 99.96% | 35.25% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 6.19% | -26.49% | 93.17% | 25.28% |
| Municipal | 1.18% | 0.00% | 100.06% | 54.87% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | 0.00% | 39.43% | 82.31% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CSTBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 73.99% | 49.78% | 199.79% | 95.91% |
| Non US | 17.00% | -12.10% | 39.65% | 5.01% |
| CSTBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% | 0.01% | 34.57% | 53.92% |
| Management Fee | 0.30% | 0.00% | 1.60% | 24.79% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 55.69% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.50% | N/A |
| CSTBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 2.25% | 0.50% | 5.75% | 83.17% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.25% | 5.50% | N/A |
| CSTBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| CSTBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 132.00% | 0.00% | 496.90% | 84.19% |
| CSTBX | Category Low | Category High | CSTBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.88% | 80.33% |
| CSTBX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| CSTBX | Category Low | Category High | CSTBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.47% | -0.81% | 6.02% | 50.79% |
| CSTBX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Daily | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.022 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | $0.021 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.028 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.019 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 19, 2018
1.95
2.0%
John Saf joined CALAMOS ADVISORS in 2017 as a Co-Portfolio Manager. Previously, he was managing director and portfolio manager at Oppenheimer Investment Management since 2006.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 19, 2018
1.95
2.0%
John P. Calamos, Sr. has been President and Trustee of the Calamos Investment Trust (“Trust”) and for CALAMOS ADVISORS: Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer (“Global CIO”) since August 2016; Chairman and Global CIO from April to August 2016; Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Global Co-CIO between April 2013 and April 2016; Chief Executive Officer and Global Co-CIO between August 2012 and April 2013; and Chief Executive Officer and Co-CIO prior thereto. Mr. Calamos received his B.A. in Economics and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He joined the United States Air Force after graduation where he served as a combat pilot during the Vietnam War and ultimately earned the rank of Major.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 19, 2018
1.95
2.0%
Chuck Carmody joined CALAMOS ADVISORS in 2004 and since February 2016 is a Co-Portfolio Manager, as well as a Senior Fixed Income Trader. From January 2010 to February 2016 he was a Senior Trader.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 19, 2018
1.95
2.0%
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 31 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 B.A. in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College and an M.B.A. from Indiana University.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 33.3 | 7.05 | 0.17 |
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