Investment Team Voices

The Case for Emerging Markets Is Strong

Nick Niziolek, Dennis Cogan, Paul Ryndak, Kyle Ruge
April 3, 2023

The Calamos Global Equity Team discuss the opportunities of ASEAN reopening, nearshoring and friendshoring. They also explain why the fundamentals of emerging market banks may make them more stable than banks in developed markets.

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Perspectives on Quality in the Energy Sector

Dennis Cogan, CFA and Jay Stewart, CFA
June 29, 2022

While much of the market struggles, stocks of energy companies have seen brighter fortunes supported by fundamental improvements. The Calamos Global Equity Team explains how and why the investment case for energy companies is evolving and the factors that could sustain the tailwinds.

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Global Opportunities: Japanese Equities

Nick Niziolek, CFA, Dennis Cogan, CFA, Paul Ryndak, CFA, and Kyle Ruge, CFA
January 20, 2022

A cyclically oriented market, strong corporate balance sheets and attractive valuations position Japan to outperform, explains the Calamos Global Equity Team.

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Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, October 2021

October 19, 2021

Inflation may be more persistent, and the pace of growth may be slowing, but our teams continue to identify many opportunities across asset classes. Senior members of our investment organization share their outlooks and discuss how they are positioning portfolios. With an introduction from John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer.

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Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, July 2021

July 19, 2021

Economic recovery, pent-up consumer demand, and corporate profitability provide a favorable backdrop for investors. However, uncertainty surrounding inflation, interest rate hikes, Covid variants and fiscal policy will contribute to choppy markets in the second half of 2021. Senior members of our investment organization share their outlooks and discuss how they are positioning the Calamos funds. With an introduction from John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer.

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Calamos Investment Team Outlooks, April 2021

April 19, 2021

The first quarter of 2021 delivered new challenges for investors, including rotational markets, rising interest rates and mounting inflation pressures. Senior members of our investment organization share their outlooks and discuss how they are positioning the Calamos funds to navigate the crosscurrents. With an introduction from John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer.

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2021 Outlooks from the Calamos Investment Team

January 26, 2021

Senior members of our investment organization discuss their outlooks, the opportunities and risks they see, and how they are positioning the Calamos funds. With an introduction from John P. Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer.

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Perspectives on Growth and Inflation Expectations for a Post-Covid World

Nick Niziolek, CFA and Dennis Cogan, CFA
October 12, 2020

When thinking through which asset classes, sectors, and factors to favor, the Calamos global team frames the discussion around which cyclical regime we will be in based on the outlook for growth and inflation. There’s growing evidence that suggests a regime shift is underway.

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Cyclical Themes: Outlook for the U.S. Dollar

Nick Niziolek, CFA and Dennis Cogan, CFA
October 9, 2020

The Calamos Global Team believes we are entering a new regime where the dollar will weaken against other global currencies, with significant implications for global risk assets. Historically, the U.S. dollar’s strength or weakness has tended to be one of the most significant drivers in the relative performance of U.S. markets versus ex-U.S. developed markets and emerging markets, explain Nick Niziolek and Dennis Cogan.

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