Investment Team Voices

Both Hands on the Wheel — Addendum

Michael Grant
April 14, 2026

Co-CIO Michael Grant reviews the fragile yet decisive truce that has emerged between the United States and Iran, and the implications for equity markets as the countries prioritize a political solution to the conflict. He explains why the relief rally in the wake of the ceasefire is genuine while not altering the broader framework he sees for 2026.

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Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, April 2026

John P. Calamos, Sr.
April 1, 2026

“There are always opportunities for long-term investors,” says Founder and Global CIO John P. Calamos, Sr. Drawing on lessons from the volatile 1970s, John shares five takeaways for navigating today’s geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility—emphasizing risk management, diversification, and staying invested. He goes on to share how our investment teams are navigating crosscurrents and uncovering opportunities across equities, convertibles, fixed income, and alternatives.

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Both Hands on the Wheel

Michael Grant
April 1, 2026

Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund manager Michael Grant warns that the US-Iran conflict has accelerated an anticipated market correction, creating stagflationary pressures and narrowing the margin for error. He favors energy infrastructure and defense while urging discipline and caution ahead of autumn midterm elections.

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Riding the Winds of Change

Brandon Nelson, CFA
April 1, 2026

Despite a volatile Q1 marked by rising geopolitical tensions, the Calamos Timpani funds—focused on secular growers insulated from cyclical pressures—outperformed their benchmarks and category averages. Small caps broadly bucked historical trends, buoyed by low valuations, M&A activity, and accelerating earnings growth.

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Adjusting the Sails: Second Quarter 2026 Outlook

Nick Niziolek, Dennis Cogan, Paul Ryndak, Kyle Ruge
April 1, 2026

Despite elevated geopolitical risks resulting from the Iran conflict, the Calamos global equity team maintains conviction in international opportunities while selectively adjusting toward defensive positioning. They highlight optical networking, robotics, and space as secular growth themes with especially strong near-term investment tailwinds.

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