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The fund invests primarily in equity securities issued by U.S. companies. It currently anticipates that substantially all of its portfolio will consist of securities of companies with large and mid-sized market capitalizations. The fund's investment adviser generally defines a large cap company to have a market capitalization in excess of $25 billion and a mid-sized company to have a market capitalization greater than $1 billion, up to $25 billion. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
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| Period | CVGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 18.2% | -7.9% | 26.7% | 39.39% |
| 1 Yr | -10.7% | -63.9% | 13.6% | 80.51% |
| 3 Yr | 1.5%* | -38.0% | 20.9% | 79.68% |
| 5 Yr | -7.8%* | -30.7% | 21.4% | 94.63% |
| 10 Yr | -0.8%* | -12.3% | 17.3% | 98.28% |
* Annualized
| Period | CVGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -19.7% | -65.5% | 5.0% | 79.97% |
| 2017 | 11.2% | -24.8% | 41.0% | 80.11% |
| 2016 | -6.0% | -56.6% | 18.1% | 79.22% |
| 2015 | -23.9% | -38.0% | 11.4% | 98.32% |
| 2014 | -13.2% | -52.4% | 105.4% | 96.89% |
| Period | CVGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 18.2% | 0.0% | 26.7% | 39.39% |
| 1 Yr | -10.7% | -63.9% | 26.9% | 87.85% |
| 3 Yr | 7.4%* | -38.0% | 27.3% | 79.42% |
| 5 Yr | 6.0%* | -30.7% | 30.0% | 66.99% |
| 10 Yr | 10.8%* | -12.3% | 19.0% | 70.28% |
* Annualized
| Period | CVGRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -19.7% | -65.5% | 16.5% | 86.79% |
| 2017 | 26.6% | -24.8% | 48.9% | 41.55% |
| 2016 | -2.1% | -56.6% | 26.8% | 80.99% |
| 2015 | 2.6% | -38.0% | 17.3% | 42.62% |
| 2014 | 9.1% | -52.4% | 120.7% | 51.14% |
| CVGRX | Category Low | Category High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.48 B | 898 K | 195 B | 48.91% |
| Number of Holdings | 150 | 6 | 2046 | 18.69% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 527 M | 519 K | 54.6 B | 49.34% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 36.42% | 12.8% | 2580.2% | 57.47% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 90.01% | 17.54% | 113.56% | 94.32% |
| Cash | 9.61% | -2546.61% | 57.26% | 3.67% |
| Bonds | 0.38% | -0.01% | 2544.23% | 3.93% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.01% | 35.11% |
| Other | 0.00% | -13.96% | 43.00% | 42.79% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.57% | 25.94% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27.37% | 0.00% | 62.60% | 62.88% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 17.46% | 0.00% | 35.86% | 35.20% |
| Healthcare | 15.28% | 0.00% | 96.81% | 38.08% |
| Industrials | 12.68% | 0.00% | 25.15% | 19.39% |
| Financial Services | 10.97% | 0.00% | 39.70% | 62.01% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.36% | 0.00% | 16.35% | 79.30% |
| Basic Materials | 1.51% | 0.00% | 12.25% | 58.69% |
| Communication Services | 1.19% | 0.00% | 14.60% | 58.95% |
| Energy | 1.07% | 0.00% | 14.90% | 48.73% |
| Real Estate | 0.12% | 0.00% | 9.48% | 62.10% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.76% | 53.45% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 89.80% | 6.81% | 113.56% | 68.30% |
| Non US | 0.21% | 0.00% | 91.58% | 88.65% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 9.61% | -2546.61% | 57.26% | 3.51% |
| Corporate | 0.22% | 0.00% | 43.78% | 14.75% |
| Government | 0.09% | 0.00% | 2544.23% | 3.25% |
| Securitized | 0.06% | 0.00% | 16.17% | 2.37% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -0.05% | 0.52% | 25.90% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.81% | 25.37% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 0.31% | -0.01% | 2544.23% | 3.93% |
| Non US | 0.07% | -0.25% | 11.55% | 2.79% |
| CVGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.29% | 0.00% | 15.15% | 32.49% |
| Management Fee | 0.89% | 0.00% | 1.44% | 91.18% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 32.54% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.02% | N/A |
| CVGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 4.75% | 2.50% | 8.50% | 85.57% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| CVGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 5.00% | 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.
| CVGRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 71.70% | 0.00% | 650.00% | 78.78% |
| CVGRX | Category Low | Category High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.12% | 53.28% |
| CVGRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| CVGRX | Category Low | Category High | CVGRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.22% | -14.30% | 2.62% | 66.38% |
| CVGRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 04, 1990
28.67
28.7%
John P. Calamos is the founder of CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., the 16th largest money manager in Chicagoland. The firm offers institutional and individual investors a breadth of strategies through both individually managed portfolios and mutual funds. Mr. Calamos received his undergraduate degree in Economics and MBA in Finance from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Joining the United States Air Force after graduation, he served as a combat pilot during the Vietnam War and ultimately earned the rank of Major. Following his military service, John devoted his entire professional career to investment management and research, establishing his own firm in 1977. Mr. Calamos is a member of the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago and has taught graduate level courses on finance and investments. Mr. Calamos has written 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, along with numerous articles in various financial journals. He is often quoted in the press, including The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Barron’s, Fortune, BusinessWeek and Pensions & Investments. He has appeared on CNBC, CNNfn, Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street and Nightly Business Report.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2004
15.17
15.2%
Jon Vacko joined CALAMOS ADVISORS in 2000 and has been a Sr.Co-Portfolio Manager since September 2015, Co-Head of Research since August 2013. Previously, he was a Co-Portfolio Manager from August 2013 to September 2015. Previously, he was a Co-Head of Research and Investments from July 2010 to August 2013. Prior thereto he was a senior strategy analyst between July 2002 and July 2010. Jon Vacko is a Senior Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager on the Calamos Growth/Fixed Income Team. He is currently responsible for portfolio management and research. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Prior to joining Calamos, Mr. Vacko was a credit analyst with Duff & Phelps Credit Rating (now part of Fitch Ratings) in the Financial Institutions Group. Previously, he served as an Examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Mr. Vacko is also a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 01, 2004
15.17
15.2%
John Hillenbrand joined CALAMOS ADVISORS in 2002 and since September 2015 is a Co-CIO, Head of Multi-Asset Strategies and Co-Head of Convertible Strategies, as well as a Senior Co-Portfolio Manager. From March 2013 to September 2015 he was a Co-Portfolio Manager. Between August 2002 and March 2013 he was a senior strategy analyst. Prior to joining Calamos, he served as an equity research analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston and ABN AMRO and as an Account Manager - Business Credit Group at Continental Bank. John received a B.B.A. in Public Accounting from Loyola University and an M.B.A. in Analytic Finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Manager
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 13, 2017
2.21
2.2%
Michael Grant manages investment team members and leads the portfolio management teams responsible for our Global Long/Short and US Growth 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 31 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 U.S. 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.
Tenure Analysis
Category Low
0.0
Category High
51.36
Category Average
8.53
Category Mode
0.0
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