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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER:

   811-05443
EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER:    Calamos Investment Trust

ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:

  

2020 Calamos Court, Naperville

Illinois 60563-2787

NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE:

  

John P Calamos, Sr., Founder, Chairman and

Global Chief Investment Officer

Calamos Advisors LLC

2020 Calamos Court,

Naperville, Illinois

60563-2787

REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:                 (630) 245-7200

DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END:                 October 31, 2018

DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD:                 November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018

 

 

 


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LOGO

Experience and Foresight

About Calamos Investments

For over 40 years, we have helped investors like you manage and build wealth to meet long-term objectives. Because investors have different time horizons, risk tolerances and goals, we offer funds to suit a variety of asset allocation needs. Our 17 mutual funds include equity, fixed income, convertible and alternative funds. We offer U.S. funds as well as global and international choices.

We are dedicated to helping our clients build and protect wealth. We understand when you entrust us with your assets, you also entrust us with your achievements, goals and aspirations. We believe we best honor this trust by making investment decisions guided by integrity, discipline and our conscientious research.

We believe an active, risk-conscious approach is essential for wealth creation. In our early years, we pioneered the use of convertible securities as a means to control risk in volatile markets. We followed with strategies that combine convertibles and stocks, with the aim of participating in equity market upside with potentially less volatility than an all-stock portfolio. In the 1990s, we introduced our first stock fund, which invests in growth companies both large and small. Across our funds, our investment process seeks to manage risk at multiple levels and draws upon our experience investing through many market cycles. In a rapidly changing environment, we believe that this active management is essential.

We are global in our perspective. We believe globalization offers tremendous opportunities for countries and companies all over the world. In our U.S., global and international portfolios, we are seeking to capitalize on the potential growth of the global economy.

We believe there are opportunities in all markets. Our history traces back to the 1970s, a period of significant volatility and economic concerns. Since then, we have invested through multiple market cycles, each with its own challenges. Out of this experience comes our belief that the flipside of volatility is opportunity.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Letter to Shareholders

     1  

The Funds

  

Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund

     4  

Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund

     8  

Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund

     11  

Calamos Convertible Fund

     16  

Calamos Global Convertible Fund

     20  

Calamos Growth Fund

     24  

Calamos Growth and Income Fund

     28  

Calamos Dividend Growth Fund

     32  

Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund

     36  

Calamos International Growth Fund

     40  

Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund

     44  

Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund

     47  

Calamos Global Equity Fund

     50  

Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund

     54  

Calamos Total Return Bond Fund

     58  

Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund

     62  

Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund

     66  

Expense Overview

     69  

Schedules of Investments

     73  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     147  

Statements of Operations

     151  

Statements of Changes In Net Assets

     155  

Notes to Financial Statements

     161  

Financial Highlights

     193  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     227  

Trustee Approval of Management Agreement

     229  

Trustees and Officers

     235  

Tax Information

     238  
  
 


 

 

Letter to Shareholders

 

 

LOGO

 

JOHN P. CALAMOS, SR.

Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

Welcome to your annual report for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018. In this report, you will find commentary from the Calamos portfolio management teams, as well as a listing of portfolio holdings, financial statements and highlights, and detailed information about the performance and positioning of the Calamos Funds.

Market Review

The global economy continued to expand during the reporting period, with especially strong fundamentals in the United States. Nonetheless, markets experienced turbulence, with non-U.S. markets facing the greatest pressures. A variety of factors contributed to investor apprehension, including trade policy uncertainty, rising U.S. interest rates, political uncertainties, and fears of softening global growth. In October, anxiety intensified, resulting in a selloff across global financial markets.

For the 12 months overall, U.S. stocks and convertible securities outperformed global averages.1 Within the fixed income market, high yield securities and shorter-term bonds were more resilient than investment-grade and longer-term issues.2

Outlook

The U.S. economy is likely to maintain its growth trajectory through 2019. Unemployment is low, inflation is contained, consumer and small business confidence are strong, and capital spending is increasing. Deregulation and tax reform have already provided a powerful tailwind for U.S. economic activity and corporate earnings, but we believe the full measure of these policies has yet to be fully reflected in the economy. We expect the Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates slowly in response to healthy economic conditions, but we do not believe these gradual increases represent an imminent threat to the U.S. economy or markets. Political gridlock is likely, which market participants may welcome if the fiscal policies put in place over recent years remain intact.

Outside the U.S., economic fundamentals are less strong on a relative basis and there is a wide range of political unknowns. However, there are a number of potential tailwinds for growth, such more stimulative fiscal policy in China and Europe, and supportive policies from global central banks. Additionally, many global investments are trading at what we believe are attractive prices.

 

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

 

As we look forward, we see continued opportunities in stocks, as well as in other economically sensitive areas of the market, such as convertible securities and high yield bonds. Selectivity and risk management will remain essential: Political, geopolitical, and interest rate uncertainties are likely to contribute to ongoing market volatility and shifts in market leadership as the economic cycle matures.

We believe the Calamos Funds are well positioned for the environment we expect. Our portfolio management teams are using rigorous research to take advantage of the volatility in the markets, adding to positions when valuations are attractive and locking in gains when prices rise. They remain highly attentive to the interests of the shareholders in the funds, including the need for appropriate levels of downside risk management.

Navigating Volatility: Strategies for Investors

Volatility can be challenging, but it is important to keep a long-term perspective about short-term market moves. Trying to time the day-to-day ups and downs in the markets is nearly impossible. Investors who make many quick moves often catch the downturns, but miss the rebounds.

If you are concerned about volatility, our fund family includes a breadth of strategies positioned with the aim of providing upside market participation with potentially less downside. These more defensive approaches include Calamos Convertible Fund (fund commentary on page 16), Calamos Growth and Income Fund (page 28) and Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund (page 54). Your financial advisor can tell you more about how these funds could support your asset allocation needs.

Your advisor may also discuss enhancing your portfolio’s diversification by adding liquid alternative strategies. For example, Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund (page 4) can serve as an alternative to traditional fixed income strategies. For a defensive equity allocation, our alternatives include Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund (page 8) and Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund (page 11).

Introducing Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund

Fixed income funds can play an important role in an asset allocation strategy, providing diversification for stock allocations as well as opportunities for income. This year, we launched Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund for investors who seek high current income but are also concerned with principal preservation. The Fund’s strategy, managed by the Calamos Investment Management team and led by Co-Chief Investment Officer Matt Freund, has the flexibility to invest in a broad investment universe, which I believe provides enhanced opportunities to generate income and manage risk. You can read more about the Fund in the commentary that begins on page 66.

 

 

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Letter to Shareholders

 

 

Conclusion

On behalf of all of us at Calamos Investments, thank you for entrusting us with your assets. I encourage you to visit our website, www.calamos.com, on an ongoing basis for updates about the Funds and the markets, as well as additional information about asset allocation.

Sincerely,

LOGO

John P. Calamos, Sr.

Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer

Before investing, carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Please see the prospectus containing this and other information which can be obtained by calling 800.582.6959. Please read the prospectus carefully. Performance data represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Opinions are as of the publication date, subject to change and may not come to pass. Information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

Diversification and asset allocation do not guarantee a profit or protection against a loss.

 

1 

The MSCI All Country World Index is a measure of global stock market performance, which returned 0.00% for the 12-month period ending October 31, 2018. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. For the 12-month period, the index returned 7.35%. The ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles Ex Mandatory Index represents the U.S. convertible securities market excluding mandatory convertibles. The index returned 4.05% for the 12-month period. The Thomson Reuters Global Convertible Bond Index is designed to broadly represent the global convertible bond market. The index returned -1.36% for the 12-month period.

 

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The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is considered generally representative of the investment-grade bond market. For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, the index returned -2.05%. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index measures the performance of high yield corporate bonds with a maximum allocation of 2% to any one issuer. The index returned 0.98% for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit 1-3 Years Index includes all medium and larger issues of U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 3 years and are publicly issued. The index returned 0.34% for the 12-month period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index comprises long-term government and investment grade corporate debt securities and is generally considered representative of the performance of the broad U.S. bond market. The index returned -2.31% for the 12-month period.

Source: Lipper, Inc. Unmanaged index returns assume reinvestment of any and all distributions and, unlike fund returns, do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Investments in overseas markets pose special risks, including currency fluctuation and political risks. These risks are generally intensified for investments in emerging markets. Countries, regions, and sectors mentioned are presented to illustrate countries, regions, and sectors in which a fund may invest. Fund holdings are subject to change daily. The Funds are actively managed. The information contained herein is based on internal research derived from various sources and does not purport to be statements of all material facts relating to the securities mentioned. The information contained herein, while not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness, has been obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. There are certain risks involved with investing in convertible securities in addition to market risk, such as call risk, dividend risk, liquidity risk and default risk, that should be carefully considered prior to investing.

This information is being provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or an offer to buy or sell any security in the portfolio. Investments in alternative strategies may not be suitable for all investors.

 

 

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Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund’s core market strategies include covered call writing and convertible arbitrage. Together, these strategies intend to provide the fund with an enhanced potential for risk-managed returns due to their differing responses to volatility.

KEY FEATURES

    One of the first alternative mutual funds capitalizes on more than three decades of experience in the convertible space  

 

    Lower correlation with most fixed income benchmarks provides a means to dampen volatility  

 

    Risk-management focus blends strategies to achieve the most appropriate risk/reward profile  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund may provide potential diversification, particularly in a low-interest-rate environment.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CVSIX

C Shares

  CVSCX

I Shares

  CMNIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119203

C Shares

  128119849

I Shares

  128119880
 

CALAMOS MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund returned 3.79% (Class A shares at net asset value), strongly outperforming both the -2.31% loss of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index and the 1.62% increase for the Citigroup 30-Day U.S. Treasury Bill Index.

For both the 5-year and 10-year periods ended October 31, 2018, the Fund’s A shares return ranked in the 15th percentile and 18th percentile, respectively, in the Morningstar Market Neutral category peer group.* Launched more than 25 years ago, the strategy is one of the first liquid alternative mutual funds and blends two main strategies, convertible arbitrage and covered call writing. In addition to offering an attractive historical risk/reward profile, the Fund may enhance long-term portfolio diversification potential, especially versus fixed income securities.

Both strategies utilized in the Fund, convertible arbitrage and covered call writing, contributed positively to performance during a period that included rising interest rates. Since its inception on September 4, 1990, the Fund gained 6.23% on an annualized basis (Class A Shares at net asset value). For the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index gained 5.86%, while the Citigroup 30-Day U.S. Treasury bill Index returned 2.51%.

What factors influenced performance during the reporting period?

The Fund’s fiscal year was characterized by several bouts of volatility that were conducive to the Fund’s ability to “monetize volatility” through frequent rebalancing of our option and convertible arbitrage hedges. The convertible and equity markets began the period (toward the end of 2017) in positive territory as investors cheered strong corporate earnings, the passing of corporate and individual tax reform, a smooth Fed Chairman transition, low unemployment and stronger economic growth. In February 2018, these positive sentiments were challenged by concerns of rising inflation and interest rates, President Trump’s tariffs, and uncertainty regarding the midterm elections. The S&P 500 Index began the period with a 12% gain, corrected 10% in late January and into February 2018, then bounced back 8%, only to see another 7% correction toward the end of March. The markets then rose fairly steadily until October when yet another 7% drop occurred.

As the markets saw significant advances, the profit on long convertible positions outpaced losses on the short common stock positions, while the long call options in our option trading strategy provided positive returns. When the markets declined, the portfolio’s short equity positions delivered larger gains than long convertible losses and the long puts provided downside protection and profits. As the markets swung back and forth, we opportunistically rebalanced our hedges and generated trading profits.

The Fund also performed well against a backdrop of rising interest rates and delivered on its premise of providing bond-like results without taking on bond-like risk exposures. The Federal Reserve hiked its target fed funds rate range by 25 basis points four times during the period to between 2.00% and 2.25%. The 3-year U.S. Treasury yield increased from 1.73% to 2.93%, while the 5-year U.S. Treasury yield moved from 2.01% to 2.98%. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased from 2.38% to 3.15% and traded above 3% for the first time since January 2014.

 

*

Data is as of 10/31/18. Morningstar category percentile ranking is based on annualized total return for the 5-year and 10-year periods. Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund Class A Shares were in the 17th, 17th, 15th, and 18th percentiles of 161, 131, 94 and 34 funds for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods, respectively, for the Morningstar Market Neutral category.

 

 

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Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund

 

 

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) increased from 10.18 at the beginning of the period to 21.23 at period end, but attained a high of 37.32 on February 5, 2018. Elevated option skew was present during the majority of the reporting period though it declined as volatility spiked. The Credit Suisse “Fear Barometer” Index, an index that compares the relative value of calls versus puts, had begun the period at 32.26 (well above the 20.65 historical average), which indicated that calls were priced relatively cheap when compared to puts. While the index finished the year at 21.99, it maintained an elevated 29.13 level throughout the year. The Fund benefited by using call and put spreads while the option markets had steep skew, which provided an affordable opportunity to construct a favorable upside/downside risk/reward profile.

How is the Fund positioned?

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund had a roughly equal allocation between the convertible arbitrage (47.2%) and covered call writing (52.8%) strategies. Our outlook projects similar though complementary risk-adjusted returns for both strategies going forward. Within convertible arbitrage, robust new convertible issuance has provided opportunities to invest in new convertibles with favorable terms and valuations.

With regard to our call positioning, skew in the options market presented an attractive opportunity to utilize call and put spreads, which benefited the portfolio’s risk/reward. By using slightly closer to the money calls, buying out of the money calls, and adding near the money put spreads, we constructed a more effective hedge with equity sensitivity similar to our historical baseline positioning. More recently, higher volatility and flatter option skew has made our typical baseline positioning look more appealing. We continue to monitor the options market for the best opportunities available and will actively adjust our positioning as conditions warrant.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

We continue to expect heightened volatility from a variety of sources going forward. President Trump’s recent focus on balancing trade through tariffs may fuel volatility as investors attempt to determine the magnitude and duration of impending tariffs. Additionally, investor speculation on when and to what degree global central banks may join the U.S. Federal Reserve in quantitative tightening should also stoke volatility in both the equity and fixed income markets. We remain enthusiastic about this environment being supportive to the Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund. The Fund derives benefits from “volatility in volatility” whether from the rebalancing opportunities that higher volatility provides within the convertible arbitrage strategy or the potential to receive higher call premiums in the covered call allocation.

As the market moves into the later innings of the economic cycle, investors are facing a dilemma in terms of how to reduce equity sensitivity without embracing the interest rate sensitivity of the bond market. The Fund has historically provided bond-like returns with bond-like risk without having bond-like interest rate sensitivity. The Fund also has provided lower correlations to other asset classes. Therefore, including the Fund in an investment portfolio should provide a means to reduce equity sensitivity and to help ensure stability in a market environment that turns increasingly volatile for both stocks and bonds.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

Skew describes asymmetry from the normal distribution in a set of statistical data.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    29.2

Health Care

    14.8  

Consumer Discretionary

    9.6  

Financials

    9.5  

Communication Services

    8.1  

Industrials

    6.1  

Consumer Staples

    4.4  

Other

    4.3  

Energy

    3.6  

Utilities

    3.0  

Real Estate

    2.7  

Materials

    2.0  

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (9/4/90) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 2.25%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation, Lipper, Inc., and Mellon Analytical Solutions, LLC.


 

Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

     1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 9/4/90

             

Without Sales Charge

      3.79 %        3.31 %        4.82 %

With Sales Charge

      1.45        2.31        4.31

Class C Shares – Inception 2/16/00

             

Without Sales Charge

      3.03        2.53        4.04

With Sales Charge

      2.03        2.53        4.04

Class I Shares – Inception 5/10/00

      4.02        3.55        5.08

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.28%; C shares is 2.03% and Class I shares is 1.02%. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 2.25% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index is comprised of long-term government and investment-grade corporate debt securities and is generally considered representative of the performance of the broad U.S. bond market. Index data shown for the Annualized Returns Since Inception graph is from 8/31/90, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

The Citigroup 30-Day Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the performance of short-term money instruments. U.S. Treasury Bills are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and offer a guarantee as to the repayment of principal and interest at maturity. Index data shown for the Annualized Returns Since Inception graph is from 8/31/90, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Mellon Analytical Solutions, LLC

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is a leading measure of market expectations of near-term volatility conveyed by S&P 500 Index (SPX) option prices.

The Morningstar Market Neutral Category represents funds that attempt to eliminate the risks of the market by holding 50% of assets in long positions in stocks and 50% of assets in short positions.

The Credit Suisse Fear Barometer essentially tracks the willingness of investors to pay up for downside protection with collar trades on the S&P 500 Index.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves investment risks and transaction costs to which the Fund would not be subject absent the use of these instruments and, accordingly, may result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and may have a potentially large impact on Fund performance.

 

 

 

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Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund is an alternative strategy that invests in equities and sells options with the aim of achieving the total return of equity markets with lower volatility. It utilizes a covered call strategy, which involves investing in a diversified portfolio of equities while using options to generate income and manage risk.

KEY FEATURES

    Draws upon almost a decade of experience in covered call writing and two decades of equity investing  

 

    Option-based risk-management strategy attempts to lower the volatility of equity investments  

 

    An alternative approach potentially provides upside participation in equity markets while limiting downside exposure  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund provides an alternative strategy that can generate income and provide equity exposure with potentially lower volatility than equities.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CAHEX

C Shares

  CCHEX

I Shares

  CIHEX
     
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128120698

C Shares

  128120680

I Shares

  128120672
     

CALAMOS HEDGED EQUITY INCOME FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund gained 6.08% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus the S&P 500 Index gain of 7.35% and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index decline of -2.05%. Since its inception on December 31, 2014, the Fund gained 4.73% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value), versus 9.67% for the S&P 500 Index and 1.11% for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

In this strategy, we utilize covered call writing in which we sell call options for income and buy a basket of equities that represents the broad stock market. The selling prices of call options tend to be higher when volatility is higher.

What factors influenced performance during the reporting period?

The Fund’s fiscal year was characterized by several bouts of volatility that were conducive to the Fund’s ability to “monetize volatility” through frequent rebalancing of our option hedges. The equity market began the period (toward the end of 2017) in positive territory as investors cheered strong corporate earnings, the passing of corporate and individual tax reform, a smooth Fed Chairman transition, low unemployment and stronger economic growth. In February 2018, these positive sentiments were challenged by concerns surrounding rising inflation and interest rates, President Trump’s tariffs, and uncertainty regarding the midterm elections. The S&P 500 Index began the period with a 12% gain, corrected 10% in late January and into February, then bounced back 8%, only to see another 7% correction toward the end of March. The markets then rose fairly steadily until October when yet another 7% drop occurred. This was an environment that provided favorable opportunities to monetize volatility as we rebalanced our option hedges, improved risk/reward positioning, and locked in profits.

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) increased from 10.18 at the beginning of the period to 21.23 at period end, but attained a high of 37.32 on February 5, 2018. Elevated option skew* was present during the majority of the reporting period though it declined as volatility spiked. The Credit Suisse “Fear Barometer” Index, an index that compares the relative value of calls versus puts, had begun the period at 32.26 (well above the 20.65 historical average), which indicated that calls were priced relatively cheap when compared to puts. While the index finished the year at 21.99, it maintained an elevated 29.13 level throughout the year. The Fund benefited by using call and put spreads while the option markets had steep skew, which provided an affordable opportunity to create a favorable upside/downside risk/reward profile.

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments, including select equity options, index options, and foreign currency forward hedges, had a minimal, non-material impact on the performance figures for the one-year period

How is the Fund positioned?

Option Positioning. Skew in the options market presented an attractive opportunity to utilize call and put spreads, which benefited the portfolio’s risk/reward. By using

 

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Skew describes asymmetry from the normal distribution in a set of statistical data.

 

 

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Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund

 

 

slightly closer to the money calls, buying out of the money calls, and adding near the money put spreads, we constructed a more effective hedge with equity sensitivity similar to our historical baseline positioning. We frequently adjusted the call and put quantities to maintain a balanced risk/reward. This positioning provided additional protection over and above our typical 40%–50% put notional minimum while adding upside participation potential. The trade-off has been a reduction in the income we received. However, given the low volatility and high skew in the options market, we felt this arrangement was warranted and opportunistic for the Fund.

More recently, however, higher volatility and flatter option skew has made our typical baseline positioning look more appealing. We continue to monitor the options market for the best opportunities available and will actively adjust our positioning as conditions warrant.

At the end of the period, our call spread positioning included calls written of 56% (0.5% in the money) and long calls of 139% (6.9% out of the money, “OTM”). The Fund’s net put protection consisted of 86% long puts (4.3% OTM) and 8% puts sold short (7.8% OTM).

Sector Positioning. At the end of the reporting period and relative to the S&P 500, the equity basket was very slightly overweight to the health care, consumer staples, information technology and utilities sectors. The portfolio had slight underweight positions to the industrials, materials, energy and financials sectors.

Market Cap Positioning. Relative to the S&P 500, the portfolio maintained a heavier relative weight to larger capitalization (>$20 billion) holdings and a lighter weight to small and mid-capitalization ($5 billion to $20 billion) names.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

We continue to expect heightened volatility from a variety of sources going forward. President Trump’s recent focus on balancing trade through tariffs may continue to fuel volatility as investors attempt to determine the magnitude, duration and retaliatory pain of impending tariffs. Additionally, investor speculation on when and to what degree global central banks may join the U.S. Federal Reserve in quantitative tightening should also stoke volatility. As we continue to expect volatility in the equity markets, we remain enthusiastic about this environment being favorable to our current positioning in the Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund. Should the equity markets continue to advance, we think the Fund is poised to participate in this upside while also providing income to purchase downside protection. Conversely, should markets retreat, we believe the put protection will serve to provide a measure of downside protection.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    19.8

Health Care

    14.7  

Financials

    13.3  

Communication Services

    10.1  

Consumer Discretionary

    9.5  

Industrials

    8.7  

Consumer Staples

    7.2  

Energy

    5.5  

Utilities

    3.0  

Real Estate

    2.7  

Other

    2.5  

Materials

    1.9  

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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GROWTH OF $10,000: SINCE INCEPTION (12/31/14) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   SINCE
INCEPTION

Class A Shares – Inception 12/31/2014

         

Without Sales Charge

       6.08 %        4.73 %

With Sales Charge

       1.05        3.40

Class C Shares – Inception 12/31/2014

         

Without Sales Charge

       5.31        3.97

With Sales Charge

       4.31        3.97

Class I Shares – Inception 12/31/2014

       6.38        5.02

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 2.15%; Class C is 3.04% and Class I is 2.07%. The Fund’s Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund expenses through 3/1/22 to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C, and Class I are limited to 1.25%, 2.00%, 1.00% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown includes the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is considered generally representative of the investment-grade bond market. Index data shown for the Since Inception Growth of $10,000 graph is from 6/30/07, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is a leading measure of market expectations of near-term volatility conveyed by S&P 500 Index (SPX) option prices.

The Credit Suisse Fear Barometer essentially tracks the willingness of investors to pay up for downside protection with collar trades on the S&P 500 Index.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves investment risks and transaction costs to which the Fund would not be subject absent the use of these instruments and, accordingly, may result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and may have a potentially large impact on Fund performance.

 

 

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Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund

 

 

CALAMOS PHINEUS LONG/SHORT FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

What is the essence of the investment approach?

Through a global long/short structure, the Fund invests in publicly listed equity securities. Components of the strategy include:

A fundamental global approach that blends top-down and bottom-up considerations. Company analysis is integrated with industry, thematic and macro research.

An inclusive framework for identifying potential returns and associated risks. The framework accounts for company, industry, style, country and market factors.

Flexible capital allocation allowing for all investment styles, market caps and geographic regions. The investment universe is global, liquid and scalable. Exposure levels and investment styles depend upon market conditions and the economic cycle.

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period, ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund decreased -0.34% (Class A shares at net asset value). The S&P 500 Index rose 7.35% and the MSCI World Index increased 1.71% over the period.

Our approach in 2018 has been one of caution and patience. This has proven fortuitous, as general market equity losses have accumulated as the year progressed. As we write this note in October, the bear trend has become more substantial, more geographically widespread and nastier with respect to individual stocks than the major U.S. benchmarks. In recent developments, the damage is extending (at last) to the former leaders: U.S. mega-cap growth technology.

We have been selective in the large-cap U.S. growth space since late 2017, partly due to our forecasted reversal of “growth momentum” caused in part by higher long-term interest rates. Another reason was the overcrowding or excess positioning that is typical of a late-stage bull market. Finally, many passive strategies that have influenced equity behavior since 2016 appeared ripe for disruption. With money flows focused on a few mega-cap leaders, our lack of exposure in high-profile names has impacted, both positively and negatively, the Fund’s performance for the reporting period.

Since its inception on May 1, 2002, the Fund has returned 10.60% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value) and markedly outperformed both the S&P 500 and MSCI World Indexes, which returned 7.87% and 7.17%, respectively, over the same period.

What contributed to performance over the 12-month period under review?

The largest contributors arose from long investments in the information technology and industrials sectors, while long exposure in financials and a short position hedge on the Powershares QQQ hindered performance. Notable contributors during the period

 

FUND OVERVIEW

The fund seeks strong risk-adjusted and absolute returns across the global equity universe. The fund uses a global long/short strategy to invest in publicly listed equity securities.

KEY FEATURES

    Fundamental global approach blends top-down and bottom-up considerations  

 

    Flexible asset allocation allows for all investment styles, market caps and geographic regions depending on the market environment  

 

    Comprehensive approach assesses stock, industry, style, country and market factors  

 

    Knowledge-based industry concentration includes technology, communications, media, financials and health care  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund seeks to provide strong risk-adjusted returns via an alternative solution that complements and diversifies a global or U.S. equity allocation.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CPLSX

C Shares

  CPCLX

I Shares

  CPLIX
     
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128120656

C Shares

  128120649

I Shares

  128120631
     
 

 

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SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Financials

    38.3

Consumer Discretionary

    12.0  

Other

    10.7  

Health Care

    8.6  

Industrials

    8.4  

Communication Services

    6.5  

Information Technology

    5.8  

Materials

    2.3  

Consumer Staples

    0.2  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

included long positions in United Continental Holdings, Inc.* (Industrials) and Zendesk, Inc.* (information technology). Detractors included a long position in American International Group (financials) and a short position on the Nasdaq Index via QQQ* (market hedge).

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments, including select equity options, index options, and foreign currency forward hedges, had a minimal, non-material impact on the performance figures for the one-year period

How is the Fund positioned in the context of the global economic cycle?

Our largest sector exposure is in financials, where valuations make sense and fundamentals are benefiting from the tailwind of higher rates. This positioning envisions a gradual market transition from higher-momentum growth to domestic cyclical and non-cyclical equity. Financials should be buoyed by rising rates, steady loan growth and benign credit quality. This critical assumption is based on deflation risk ending in Western economies, underpinned by a sound U.S. consumer. As valuations suggest, this is somewhat contrarian and offers insight into our year-to-date attribution.

We slightly increased our exposure to certain areas of industrials. The key with industrials is to avoid businesses exposed to the different economic landscape abroad. We believe industrials that are U.S.-biased with an emphasis on quality and late-cycle businesses will benefit accordingly.

We have maintained a presence in health care, preferring diversified companies rather than traditional pharmaceuticals. We believe they offer more upside for the same types of risk. Drug pricing remains vulnerable to a variety of political clouds that will come more into focus after the November 2018 midterm elections. The industry will struggle to emerge unscathed from the secular spending pressures, which are an outcome of demographic realities. We view the group as a defensive rather than a genuine growth class.

We have exited much of our long exposure in consumer staples. Many of these stocks have performed well of late, as investors have sought more defensive positioning, yet corporate fundamentals remain structurally unattractive. We continue to be selective here, focused on more discretionary names, where we expect a predictable earnings stream and accelerated free cash flow growth.

In Europe, which we believe requires a much more inflationary investment cycle to outperform, our view is more tactical than strategic. That said, we have select holdings that we believe will benefit from the continued strength of the U.S. consumer. The Fund has less than 10% of its long portfolio outside the U.S. And within the U.S., we are sensitive to any overseas exposure, particularly Asian demand or the global producer industries. With respect to the latter, for example, we continue to avoid the energy sector. In September, we closed down the Fund’s shorts in the EM space based on the view that some tactical bounce was overdue.

What are your closing thoughts for the coming year?

The equity bull market is fatigued because the monetary tide in the West is turning. This is confusing to investors who have long relied upon central banks to support economic growth. Instead, financial asset prices are deflating because the paucity of economic growth is no longer the problem. The long path to higher interest rates seems assured, and financial markets face the pain of this adjustment: in other words, the monetary drugs are slowly being withdrawn by the central bankers.

 

*

Sold prior to period end.

 

 

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This has been the year of fiscally enhanced, underestimated, late-cycle American expansion. Because we believe much of this strength is sustainable, the significance of the disruptive divergence between U.S. and non-U.S. activity continues to be underestimated. While many view this U.S. robustness as a “sugar high” or the consequence of financial engineering due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we suspect the U.S. has entered a new investment cycle led by capital spending and the ramifications of trade conflict outside the U.S.

The controversy begins with the macroeconomic repercussions of the tax reform that was signed into law last December. Such a massive transfer of resources from the public to private sector must trigger some kind of investment upswing. These tax cuts are occurring alongside deregulation that has encouraged the highest levels of confidence on record among U.S. small businesses. By boosting corporate profitability and extending the duration of corporate credit, fiscal initiatives have pushed out the cyclical risks for what is widely viewed as an aged expansion.

All of this suggests that the path to slower U.S. growth will not occur spontaneously, if at all in 2019. One caveat to this “stronger for longer” narrative could be weaker external demand due to slower growth of world output and trade. To some degree, domestic U.S. demand should be affected by rising costs and more restrictive monetary policy. But any slowdown in 2019 or 2020 will almost certainly be the consequence, not the cause of financial disruption. In our view, 2019 could well be good for Main Street, but much more problematic for Wall Street. Equity markets are adjusting to a world of less capital subsidization, higher interest rates and higher labor costs. What is confusing to many is that the U.S. engine of profitability may well motor through much of 2019, if not 2020.

Outside the U.S., we are not succumbing to the argument that EM equities must be attractive because they have declined so much. The return of credit risk implies an ongoing monetary squeeze for emerging economies, which remain the weakest links. Europe remains a sorry and sad affair—a multiplicity of political problems. Longer term, we expect the EU will gradually splinter, and political uncertainty could weigh on growth for years.

In summary, our forecast for equities can be described as a valuation reset rather than the emergence of a fundamental economic or earnings dislocation. From the peak of buying frenzy in January, we see a total decline of 20% to 25% into the eventual trough later in 2019. For now, equities can enjoy some respite as the uncertainty of U.S. politics is calmed after the November midterm elections. This will be temporary, and ongoing convulsions will continue to occur as the major economies end their overreliance on monetary opioids.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

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ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (5/1/02) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: Morningstar, Inc.

The performance shown for periods prior to April 6, 2016 is the performance of a predecessor investment vehicle (the “Predecessor Fund”). The Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund on April 6, 2016, the date upon which the Fund commenced operations. On October 1, 2015, the parent company of Calamos Advisors, purchased Phineus Partners LP, the prior investment adviser to the Predecessor Fund (“Phineus”), and Calamos Advisors served as the Predecessor Fund’s investment adviser between October 1, 2015 until it was reorganized into the Fund. Phineus and Calamos Advisors managed the Predecessor Fund using investment policies, objectives, guidelines and restrictions that were in all material respects equivalent to those of the Fund. Phineus and Calamos Advisors managed the Predecessor Fund in this manner either directly or indirectly by investing all of the Predecessor Fund’s assets in a master fund structure. The Predecessor Fund performance information has been adjusted to reflect Class A, Class C and Class I shares, expenses. However, the Predecessor Fund was not a registered mutual fund and thus was not subject to the same investment and tax restrictions as the Fund. If it had been, the Predecessor Fund’s performance may have been lower.

 

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GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEAR
  

10
YEARS

Class A Shares (With Predecessor) – Inception 5/1/2002

              

Without Sales Charge

       -0.34 %        5.22 %        9.52 %

With Sales Charge

       -5.04        4.20        8.99

Class C Shares (With Predecessor) – Inception 5/1/2002

              

Without Sales Charge

       -1.09        4.43        8.71

With Sales Charge

       -2.07        4.43        8.71

Class I Shares (With Predecessor) – Inception 5/1/2002

       -0.10        5.49        9.81

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 2.80%; Class C shares is 3.55% and Class I shares is 2.54%. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results and was in effect until October 31, 2016. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares. Returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graph does not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The MSCI World Index (U.S. Dollars) is a market-capitalization weighted index composed of companies representative of

the market structure of developed market countries in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. Since inception data for the index is shown from 4/30/02 since data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Convertible Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests primarily in convertible securities of U.S. companies that are diversified across market sector and credit quality.

KEY FEATURES

    Leverages more than three decades of research and experience in convertible security investing  

 

    Provides diversification across market sectors and credit quality, emphasizing midsize companies with higher-quality balance sheets  

 

    Seeks to provide upside participation in equity markets with less exposure to downside than an equity-only portfolio over a full market cycle  

PORTFOLIO FIT

When used in conjunction with an equity allocation, the fund offers a way potentially to manage risk by employing securities that engage in upside equity movements with limited downside participation.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CCVIX

C Shares

  CCVCX

I Shares

  CICVX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119401

C Shares

  128119823

I Shares

  128119864
 

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Convertible Fund returned 3.43% (Class A shares at NAV) versus the ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles Index increase of 3.67%. For the same period, the S&P 500 Index gained 7.35% and the Value Line Convertible Index rose 11.23%.

Since its inception on June 21, 1985, the Fund returned 8.85% on an annualized basis (Class A Shares at NAV) compared with gains of 10.80% for the S&P 500 Index and 8.88% for the Value Line Convertible Index.

What factors influenced performance?

The Fund’s fiscal year was characterized by several bouts of volatility. The convertible and equity markets began the period in positive territory as investors cheered strong corporate earnings, the passing of corporate and individual tax reform, a smooth Fed Chairman transition, low unemployment and robust economic growth. However, these positive sentiments were then challenged by concerns surrounding rising inflation and interest rates, President Trump’s tariffs, and political uncertainty regarding the midterm elections. The S&P 500 Index corrected 10% in late January/early February, then bounced back 8% only to see another 7% correction before the end of April 2018. The markets then rose fairly steadily until October when investors witnessed another 7% decline. This volatility was conducive to our approach as our positioning allowed the portfolio to participate in some upside as the markets advanced, while also providing a measure of downside protection when the markets fell.

The Fund also performed well against a backdrop of rising interest rates. The Federal Reserve hiked its target Fed Funds rate range by 25 basis points four times during the period to between 2.00% and 2.25%. The 3-year U.S. Treasury yield increased from 1.73% to 2.93%, while the 5-year U.S. Treasury yield moved from 2.01% to 2.98%. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased from 2.38% to 3.15%, trading above 3% for the first time since January, 2014.

The reporting period was most favorable to convertibles displaying balanced risk/reward attributes. Balanced convertibles represented roughly 44% of the U.S. convertible market at the end of the reporting period and were up 7.34% during the 12-month period as measured by the ICE BofAML Total Return U.S. Convertible Index (VTOT). Balanced convertibles outperformed credit sensitive (+4.09%) and equity sensitive (0.00%) convertibles as measured by the ICE BofAML Yield Alternative U.S. Convertible (VYLD) and ICE BofAML Equity Alternative U.S. Convertible (VEQU) indices. Our approach led us to underweight the most equity sensitive convertibles in favor of those with balanced risk-reward attributes.

Economic Sector Contributors

Health Care. Security selection in the health care sector contributed significantly to performance during the period. Positions within the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences and tools industries outperformed on a relative basis.

Information Technology. An overweight allocation and security selection in the information technology sector also added value during the period. Portfolio holdings within the application software, systems software, and technology hardware, storage & peripherals finished ahead of their peers in the index.

 

 

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Economic Sector Detractors

Industrials. An overweight position and selection in industrials detracted from the Fund’s return. Portfolio holdings in the air freight & logistics, construction & engineering, and aerospace & defense industries notably underperformed.

Consumer Discretionary. An overweight position and selection within the consumer discretionary sector also held back results, as holdings within the internet & direct marketing retail and movies & entertainment industries lagged. Additionally, the portfolio had a relatively heavy average weight to the underperforming automobiles manufacturers industry.

How is the Fund positioned?

We favor the balanced portion of the convertible bond market, as it offers the most attractive risk/reward profile relative to the convertible’s underlying stock. We have actively rebalanced positions by selling convertibles that became more equity sensitive as their underlying stocks increased and used the proceeds to purchase convertibles with stronger risk/reward characteristics. The new issue market has been strong and has provided ample opportunities for rebalancing.

In the technology sector where our largest allocation resides, we have focused on prospects in internet security, cloud computing, software and big data, while reducing our semiconductors exposure throughout the quarter. We have also maintained an overweight to industrials where we see favorable opportunities in transportation equipment and related services.

We remain underweight to the defensive sectors which include communication services, utilities, real estate and staples. While these sectors have recently performed well as global investors sought defensive positioning in the face of non-U.S. market underperformance and trade war uncertainty, the U.S. convertible market has provided a relatively low allocation to these defensive sectors and the convertibles in these areas offered less attractive opportunities in our view. Longer-term, many defensive positions, which served as bond proxies for the last 10 years, have underperformed with rising interest rates. Since we continue to expect rising rates going forward, our interest in these defensive sectors remains muted.

To a limited extent, we have opportunistically added non-U.S. convertibles that provide attractive risk-adjusted returns.

What are your closing thoughts for Fund shareholders?

We have a positive view on the current economic environment and see no signs of a near-term recession. Excesses that led up to previous recessions are not evident. For example, the banking industry remains in good condition and there does not appear to be overinvestment or significantly tighter financial conditions in the U.S. enduring deregulation efforts and tax cuts made earlier in the year continue to promote strong corporate earnings and a healthy job market. Supporting evidence includes vigorous job growth, low unemployment and the lowest jobless claims since 1969. Improving labor participation rates and subdued wage growth have also contributed to the highest consumer confidence in years and low consumer loan delinquencies. Further, positive economic signs include low inflation, strong small business optimism, strong ISM numbers, and the highest capital spending plans since 2007. There are, however, always risks in any environment. These include increasing oil prices and the potential for increased gasoline prices to act as a tax on the consumer, the possible inversion of the yield curve which historically predates recessions, more rapid-than-expected interest rate or inflation increases, and potential impacts of the changing composition of the U.S. Congress. But

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    33.4

Health Care

    14.6  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.1  

Financials

    10.4  

Industrials

    6.8  

Energy

    4.8  

Utilities

    4.0  

Real Estate

    4.0  

Communication Services

    2.2  

Materials

    1.2  

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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Calamos Convertible Fund

 

 

currently the largest market risk is the potential for an escalating global trade war. A recent NAFTA replacement agreement with Mexico and Canada provides an air of hope, and we ultimately believe that negotiations with other nations will lead to better trade agreements for the U.S. In the meantime, the increase in market volatility supports the use of convertible bonds and provides us the opportunity to rebalance the portfolio.

We also have a positive outlook on the convertible market. Convertible bonds generally perform better in a rising rate environment than straight bonds. Most recently, from December 2016 to the end of September 2018, the Federal Reserve raised their target Federal Funds rate seven times and over that period convertible securities outperformed investment grade and high yield bonds. Looking forward, we expect the Federal Reserve to continue to raise its benchmark rate. We expect a 25 basis point increase in December and several more rate hikes in 2019. Our expectation is that convertible securities will outperform bonds in this rising rate environment. Additionally, with last December’s tax reform, we believe that lower corporate tax rates have improved the relative attractiveness of lower-coupon convertible bonds versus straight bonds. The reform also included limits on interest expense deductibility which provided potential to skew corporations in favor of issuing convertible bonds over straight bonds in financing. Finally, lower taxes combined with less regulation in a favorable economic environment contribute to a positive corporate climate where convertible securities make sense for growth. Although we may be in the mid-to-latter part of the business cycle, we still see many firms seeking growth capital for mergers and acquisitions, research and development, or capital spending.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (6/21/85) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 2.25%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation, Lipper, Inc., and Mellon Analytical Solutions, LLC.

 

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Calamos Convertible Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
  

10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 6/21/85

              

Without Sales Charge

       3.43 %        5.19 %        8.90 %

With Sales Charge

       1.11        4.18        8.37

Class C Shares – Inception 7/5/96

              

Without Sales Charge

       2.65        4.40        8.08

With Sales Charge

       1.65        4.40        8.08

Class I Shares – Inception 6/25/97

       3.73        5.46        9.17

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.18%; Class C is 1.93% and Class I is 0.93%. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 2.25% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income of taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles Index is comprised of approximately 700 issues of only convertible bonds and preferreds of all qualities.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market.

The Value Line Convertible Index is an equally-weighted index of the larger convertibles, representing 90% of the U.S. convertible securities market. Index data shown for the Annualized Returns Since Inception graph is from 6/30/85, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Mellon Analytical Solutions, LLC.

Due to their structural complexities, the attributes of convertibles may vary. Therefore, they are typically categorized as Yield Alternatives represented by the U.S. CV Index (VYLD), Total Return Alternatives represented by the U.S. CV Index (VTOT), or Equity Alternatives represented by the U.S. CV Index (VEQU).

The ICE BofAML Total Return U.S. Convertibles Index is a subset of ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles Index including securities with a delta greater than or equal to 0.4 and less than 0.8 (VTOT).

The ICE BofAML Yield Alternative U.S. Convertibles Index (VYLD) is a subset of ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles Index including securities with a delta less than 0.4 (exhibiting bond-like characteristics).

The ICE BofAML Equity Alternative U.S. Convertibles Index (VEQU) is a subset of ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles Index including securities with a delta of 0.8 and greater (exhibiting stock-like characteristics).

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Global Convertible Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests in global convertible securities. It strives to balance risk/reward, while providing growth and income.

KEY FEATURES

    Provides broadly diversified exposure to the global convertible bond universe  

 

    Leverages more than 30 years of research in convertible security investing  

 

    Seeks to provide upside participation in equity markets with less exposure to downside than an equity-only portfolio over a full market cycle  

 

    Blends global investment themes and fundamental research via active management  

PORTFOLIO FIT

Consisting of convertible securities that can participate in upside equity movements with potentially limited downside exposure, the fund can provide a means to manage risk in conjunction with an equity allocation. The fund can also serve a role within a fixed income allocation, as convertibles have performed well during periods of rising interest rates and inflation.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CAGCX

C Shares

  CCGCX

I Shares

  CXGCX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128120748

C Shares

  128120730

I Shares

  128120722
 

CALAMOS GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Global Convertible Fund returned a flat -0.09% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus the Thomson Reuters Global Convertible Bond Index return of -1.36% and ICE BofAML Global 300 Convertible Index return of 1.95%. Since its inception on December 31, 2014, the Fund increased 3.99% versus a 3.09% gain for the Thomson Reuters Global Convertible Bond Index and 6.51% increase for the ICE BofAML Global 300 Convertible Index.

What factors influenced performance during the reporting period?

The global convertible markets seesawed back and forth during the period. Global equity markets began the period with a strong 11% MSCI World Index return through January as a combination of positive global economic growth, strong corporate earnings, and generally accommodative central bank policies provided support. The markets gave up much of this ground February through March, as investors grew concerned about President Trump’s tariffs, higher market volatility, mixed global economic growth data and the potential for rising interest rates. The markets then climbed a wall of worry into October when the equity markets sold off nearly 8% in the final month of the reporting period amid heightened political risk, ongoing trade disputes, and diverging monetary policy across the globe.

Global interest rates moved higher during the one-year period as illustrated by the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index -2.05% return. U.S. Interest rates rose during the period as the Federal Reserve hiked its target fed funds rate range by 25 basis points four times during the period to between 2.00% and 2.25%. The 3-year Treasury yield increased from 1.73% to 2.93%, while the 5-year Treasury yield moved from 2.01% to 2.98%. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased from 2.38% to 3.15% and traded above 3% for the first time since January, 2014. Global high yield credit spreads widened slightly during the period with JPMorgan reporting global spreads widening 36 basis points to 435 basis points above government securities. Wider spreads had a negative impact on the largely below investment grade convertible market and especially on convertibles with CCC implied credit ratings. Consistent with our investment process, we were relatively underweight to these weak credit ratings.

Over the period, the market environment was most favorable to convertibles offering balanced risk/reward attributes. Convertibles with balanced risk/reward attributes were down 0.1% and held up better than those with the most equity sensitivity (-2.7%) and those with the most credit sensitivity (-1.5%). Our approach favored convertibles with balanced risk/reward attributes, while we maintained relative underweights toward the most equity-sensitive and credit-sensitive issues.

 

 

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Economic Sector Contributors

  Information Technology. Security selection in the information technology sector supported period results. Specifically, selection in the internet software & services and systems software industries outperformed. The portfolio also benefited from a relatively heavy allocation to the strong-performing application software industry. A relatively light allocation to the semiconductor equipment industry also added value during the period.

 

  Energy. Security selection in the energy sector also contributed to return during the period. The portfolio benefited from a relatively heavy weight to the strong performing oil & gas exploration & production industry and our names in this industry strongly outperformed.

Economic Sector Detractors

  Financials. Security selection in the financials sector detracted from period results. In particular, portfolio holdings in the asset management & custody banks and diversified banks industries lagged.

 

  Materials. Security selection in the materials sector also detracted from the Fund’s return. Specifically, the diversified metals & mining, specialty chemicals and diversified chemicals industries underperformed.

Geographic Influences

  Security selection in the U.S. added significant value during the period.

 

  An underweight allocation and security selection within Europe and Emerging Latin America also supported results.

 

  An underweight allocation and security selection Japan held back the portfolio return.

 

  Security selection in Emerging Europe & South Africa also detracted from results.

How is the Fund positioned?

We have favored the balanced portion of the convertible bond market and the new issue market has provided ample opportunities for rebalancing. Technology is the largest absolute sector allocation with financials being our largest relative overweight versus the Thomson Reuters Global Convertibles Index. Opportunities in the technology sector have been focused on internet security, cloud computing, software and big data. In financials, we see the best opportunities in diversified and regional banks which should benefit from rising global interest rates, while the convertibles also offer attractive current yield.

We have light absolute allocations to the defensive utilities, communication services and consumer staples sectors. While these sectors performed well during the latter part of the period as global investors sought defensive positioning in the midst of non-U.S. market underperformance and trade war uncertainty, the convertible market had a relatively lower exposure to these defensive sectors and offered less attractive opportunities. Looking longer-term, many defensive positions, which served as bond proxies for the last 10 years, have underperformed with rising interest rates, which we expect to continue. On a relative basis, the portfolio’s largest relative underweight is to health care. We have been especially light in biotechnology where smaller names have not provided attractive risk/reward profiles in our view, especially given that many of these

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    21.5

Financials

    13.5  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.2  

Industrials

    9.5  

Real Estate

    6.8  

Energy

    6.3  

Health Care

    6.2  

Communication Services

    5.1  

Materials

    3.1  

Consumer Staples

    2.0  

Utilities

    1.4  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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Calamos Global Convertible Fund

 

 

small biotech names do not even have drugs available to sell on the market. The outcome of these convertibles is heavily dependent on whether the drugs in trial become approved.

From a geographic perspective relative to the Thomson Reuters Global Convertible Bond Index, the portfolio holds an overweight allocation within the United States while being underweight in Europe and Japan. These allocation leanings are mostly the result of bottom-up considerations as we have found more favorable convertible structures in the United States than in the Europe and Japan.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

Global corporate and macroeconomic data has been mixed versus expectations but, on balance, continues to reflect positive global growth. Global monetary policy remains accommodative overall, though multiple central banks are normalizing policy and we have seen a pivot toward fiscal stimulus. We have a positive outlook on the convertible market reflective of reasonably sound economic data including strong earnings growth, fairly benign inflation and attractive valuations. There is, however, always risk in any environment. These include the potential inversion of the U.S. yield curve which has historically predated recessions, more rapid then expected interest rate or inflation increases, and/or the change in the composition of the U.S. Congress. In our view, the largest market risk is the potential for an escalating and drawn-out global trade war. A recent NAFTA resolution with the United States, Mexico and Canada provides room for optimism. In the meantime, increased market volatility has provided opportunities to rebalance the portfolio into convertibles with attractive risk reward attributes. Convertibles should also perform well relative to straight bonds as they have in the past when global interest rates have increased. We have witnessed a healthy new convertible issuance market that has been supported by rising interest rates and increased volatility. Additionally, convertible issuance should benefit from last December’s tax legislation which capped the amount of interest expense that can be deducted by issuers given that convertibles have lower interest expense given the conversion option. Calendar year 2018 to date through 10/31 has brought over $76 billion of new issuance which is already more than the $74 billion brought to market in 2017.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

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Calamos Global Convertible Fund

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: SINCE INCEPTION (12/31/14) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   SINCE
INCEPTION

Class A Shares – Inception 12/31/2014

         

Without Sales Charge

       -0.09 %        3.99 %

With Sales Charge

       -2.35        2.68

Class C Shares – Inception 12/31/2014

         

Without Sales Charge

       -0.77        3.25

With Sales Charge

       -1.73        3.25

Class I Shares – Inception 12/31/2014

       0.24        4.28

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.46%; Class C is 2.20% and Class I is 1.19%. The Fund’s Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund expenses through 3/1/22 to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C, and Class I are limited to 1.35%, 2.10% and 1.10% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown includes the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum frontend sales load of 2.25% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

On July 1, 2018, the Thomson Reuters Global Convertible Bond Index (USD) replaced the ICE BofAML Global 300 Convertible Index as the Fund’s primary benchmark because it more closely aligns with the Fund’s investment universe. The Thomson Reuters Global Convertible Bond Index (USD) is designed to represent the global convertible market.

The ICE BofAML Global 300 Convertible Index is a global convertible index composed of companies representative of the market structure of countries in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region.

Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index provides a broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets. It is comprised of the U.S. Aggregate, Pan-European Aggregate, and the Asian-Pacific Aggregate Indexes. It also includes a wide range of standard and customized subindices by liquidity constraint, sector, quality and maturity.

Unmanaged index returns assume reinvestment of any and all distributions and, unlike fund returns, do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves investment risks and transaction costs to which the Fund would not be subject absent the use of these instruments and, accordingly, may result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and may have a potentially large impact on Fund performance.

 

 

 

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Calamos Growth Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests in the equities of U.S. companies from a range of market capitalizations that we believe offer the best potential for growth.

KEY FEATURES

    Utilizes more than two decades of extensive research experience in growth investing  

 

    Active management focuses on top-down views and bottom-up fundamentals  

 

    Research-driven approach identifies opportunities by combining top-down analysis with a focus on key growth characteristics  

PORTFOLIO FIT

This actively managed fund seeks to provide attractive returns through its emphasis on higher growth companies primarily in large and mid cap arenas.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CVGRX

C Shares

  CVGCX

I Shares

  CGRIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119302

C Shares

  128119856

I Shares

  128119807
 

CALAMOS GROWTH FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Growth Fund returned 6.12% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus the S&P Composite 1500 Growth Index return of 10.69%. For the same period, the S&P 500 Index rose 7.35% and the Russell Midcap Growth Index returned 6.14%. The top-three names of the S&P 1500 Growth Index accounted for 54% of index return or 17% of market value. Top-10 names accounted for 74% of return or 32% of market value.

The Fund’s performance reflects continued strength in the U.S. economy, where businesses enjoyed the continuation of strong, double-digit earnings growth (as represented by S&P 500 earnings growth). However, we also saw a slow decline in overall market valuation brought on by concerns of Fed rate hikes and slowing global growth.

Since its inception on September 4, 1990, the Fund has returned 12.61% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value), demonstrating its ability to outdistance the growth and broad indices over full market cycles. Over the same period, the S&P 500 Index and the Russell Midcap Growth Index returned 10.12% and 10.81%, respectively.

What factors influenced performance over the period?

The U.S. and world equity markets began the period in a state of euphoria. Investors and markets cheered strong global growth, tax reform in the U.S., and accommodative monetary policies around the world. Through January 26, 2018, the S&P 500 Index (as a broad measure of the U.S. equity market) was on pace for a 61% annualized return.

In late January and early February of 2018, U.S. equity markets witnessed their first correction since early 2016. Investor worry centered on strong U.S. economic data, which many believed could lead the Fed to be more hawkish than anticipated. Market volatility was back after being absent for most of 2016 and 2017. Eventually U.S. markets climbed higher on the back of strong U.S. corporate earnings growth. U.S. real GDP growth gained 4.2% in 2Q 2018, and the U.S. equity market regained its stride. The market and growth stocks climbed from early April though the end of August 2018 and attained new highs. After bouncing mostly sideways though September, the market dropped in October, and the culprit again appeared to be angst over rate hikes putting the brakes on future growth.

Equity market performance was extremely narrow during the period, perhaps indicating a crowded trade mentality. Within the S&P 500 Index, the top three stocks by market capitalization (Apple, Microsoft and Amazon) accounted for approximately 55% of the benchmark’s returns. While the S&P 500 Index was up 7.35% for the reporting period, the equally weighted S&P 500 Index was ahead only 4.58%.

The Fund had been outperforming the S&P Composite 1500 Growth Index for much of the first seven months of the reporting period, but Fund performance struggled from mid-May through the end of the reporting period. Our investments within the financials sector struggled most notably in the latter part of the reporting period. Our belief that rising rates and a steepening of the yield curve may provide a strong tailwind for the sector has not come to pass. But we continue to find attractive opportunities within the sector as we examine better capitalized U.S. banking institutions, attractive valuations,

 

 

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Calamos Growth Fund

 

 

and solid growth prospects. For the full reporting period, the overweight to the financials sector has been a drag on relative performance, as has company-specific selection within insurance and mortgage finance.

Selection within healthcare has been a drag on relative performance. Individual names within the pharmaceuticals as well as equipment industries underperformed. Additionally, as mentioned, our portfolio has been a bit more cautious around the mega cap names in general. In our view, those names (in aggregate) trade at more expensive valuations and could be a crowded trade. Our stance relative to the top names in the index has detracted from relative performance, as those names generally performed well for the reporting period.

Selection within the industrials sector strongly outperformed their counterparts within the benchmark. The industrials sector was a laggard among the market’s sectors, as concerns about growth outside of the U.S. and ongoing trade disputes seemed to dampen the outlook for cyclical growth opportunities. That being said, individual names within conglomerates, machinery and airlines industries all added significant value during the reporting period. Our stance on some of the more outright defensive sectors of the market, such as real estate and utilities, was also beneficial. Our view that investors would still prefer U.S. secular and cyclical growth names proved accurate.

How is the Fund positioned?

In this all-cap growth equity Fund, we seek to invest in U.S. companies that we believe have the best prospects for sustainable and high relative growth. The Fund offers a diversified approach and participates in long-term growth trends by focusing on companies with solid fundamentals, global brands, and strong growth catalysts, while being mindful of valuations.

Before we discuss positioning changes, it should be noted that during the reporting period, Standard & Poor’s changed the classification of some information technology, consumer discretionary and telecommunications services names, which may render comparisons to the beginning of the period more difficult. Most notably, the telecommunications services sector is now called communication services and is the home for Alphabet and Facebook (both formerly held within the information technology sector). Disney, Netflix, Comcast, Time Warner and Fox came out of the consumer discretionary sector and are now held within the communication services sector as well.

The Fund still favors a combination of secular and cyclical growth opportunities. Information technology, consumer discretionary and communication services are the Fund’s largest sectors in terms of absolute weight, though industrials, financials and health care also each make up more than 10% of portfolio holdings. Even so, our weights to information technology and consumer discretionary decreased over the period, and the increase in communication services was mainly a result of the reclassification mentioned earlier. That leaves real estate, utilities, energy, consumer staples and materials as sectors with smaller weights or, in some cases, no exposure. Despite an increase in volatility, we believe the underpinnings of the U.S. economy remain intact given the strength in corporate earnings, an accommodative monetary policy (despite incremental moves to raise rates), an improved fiscal policy and a more relaxed regulatory environment.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    25.5

Consumer Discretionary

    15.9  

Communication Services

    13.9  

Industrials

    13.5  

Financials

    12.7  

Health Care

    12.2  

Materials

    3.7  

Consumer Staples

    2.0  

Other

    0.6  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

We hold to the view that the U.S. market has not seen the last hurrah of its long, but slower growth recovery initiated many years ago. What can be confusing about the risk outlook is that slowing economic growth is not the problem—the source of market risk may be the turning of the monetary tide in the U.S. However, we remain cautious and patient, believing that the U.S. bull market still has legs. The consensus may have underestimated the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which promoted a massive transfer of resources from the public to the private sector. Along with deregulation, these changes have encouraged high levels of confidence among American small businesses and facilitated an acceleration of bank lending. So long as the U.S. can manage to balance interest rates and inflation, we believe that U.S. equities can continue to offer attractive opportunities.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (9/4/90) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Lipper, Inc.

 

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GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 9/4/90

              

Without Sales Charge

       6.12 %        8.53 %        11.97 %

With Sales Charge

       1.09        7.47        11.43

Class C Shares – Inception 9/3/96

              

Without Sales Charge

       5.34        7.71        11.14

With Sales Charge

       4.48        7.71        11.14

Class I Shares – Inception 9/18/97

       6.41        8.80        12.26

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.40%; Class C is 2.15% and Class I is 1.15%. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

On October 1, 2018, the S&P 1500 Growth Index replaced the Russell Midcap® Growth Index as the Fund’s primary benchmark because the Fund’s portfolio managers believe the S&P 1500 Growth Index more closely represents the Fund’s investment universe. The S&P 1500 Growth Index is designed to provide investors with a measure of the performance of U.S. growth equities.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results and was in effect until March 31, 2000. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Index data shown for the Annualized Return Since Inception graph is from 8/31/90, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of mid-sized companies with growth characteristics. Index data shown for the Annualized Return Since Inception graph is from 8/31/90, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Growth and Income Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests primarily in U.S. equity and convertible securities in an attempt to balance risk/reward while providing growth and income.

KEY FEATURES

    Leverages more than three decades of research experience combining equities and convertible holdings to provide equity-like participation  

 

    Provides a core holding option that aims to maintain a consistent risk posture throughout the market cycle  

 

    Research-driven approach identifies opportunities by combining top-down analysis with a focus on key growth characteristics  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund can provide a long-term core equity allocation with the potential for lower volatility.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CVTRX

C Shares

  CVTCX

I Shares

  CGIIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119104

C Shares

  128119831

I Shares

  128119872
 

CALAMOS GROWTH AND INCOME FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Growth and Income Fund gained 5.20% (Class A Shares at net asset value) versus a return of 7.35% for the S&P 500 Index and a 4.05% increase for the ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles ex Mandatory Index.

We manage this Fund with the goal of achieving upside equity participation and potential downside protection over full market cycles. Since its inception on September 22, 1988, the Fund has returned 10.82% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a 10.36% gain for the S&P 500 Index and a 9.31% return for the ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles ex Mandatory Index.

Please discuss the Fund’s lower-volatility characteristics.

We believe the Fund’s historical lower-volatility characteristics are a byproduct of our investment style and focus on participating in equity market upside with less volatility than the market as a whole. Beta is one popular statistic for measuring volatility. Beta considers a fund’s historic volatility versus the market, which is assigned a beta of 1.0. A fund with half the volatility of the market would have a beta of 0.5, while a fund with a beta of 2.0 would have been twice as volatile as the market.

Since its inception, the Fund has had a beta of 0.73 (Class A shares) versus the S&P 500 Index. The Fund has therefore outperformed the broader equity market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, over the life of the Fund with less volatility than the equity market. Please note that past performance does not indicate future results and that beta is one of many measures of risk.

What factors influenced performance over the period?

The U.S. and world equity markets began the period in a state of euphoria. Investors and markets cheered strong global growth, tax reform in the U.S., and accommodative monetary policies around the world. Through January 26, 2018, the S&P 500 Index (as a broad measure of the U.S. equity market) was on pace for a 61% annualized return.

In late January and early February of 2018, U.S. equity markets witnessed their first correction since early 2016. Investor worry centered on strong U.S. economic data, which could lead the Fed to be more hawkish than anticipated. Market volatility was back after being absent for most of 2016 and 2017. Eventually U.S. markets climbed higher on the back of strong U.S. corporate earnings growth. U.S. real GDP growth gained 4.2% in 2Q 2018, and the U.S. equity market regained its stride. The S&P 500 Index climbed from early April through the end of August 2018 and attained new highs. After bouncing mostly sideways through September, the market dropped in October, and the culprit again appeared to be angst over rate hikes putting the brakes on future growth.

Equity market performance was extremely narrow during the period, perhaps indicating a crowded trade mentality. Within the S&P 500 Index, the top three stocks by market capitalization (Apple, Microsoft and Amazon) accounted for approximately

 

 

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55% of the benchmark’s returns. While the S&P 500 Index was up 7.35% for the reporting period, most of this gain came from a few outsized tech stocks. In fact, the equally weighted* S&P 500 Index was ahead only 4.58% for the 12-month period. This index performance concentration, in our view, exemplifies one of the risks in the marketplace: investors crowding into a handful of names. An approach such as the Growth and Income Fund may help them access equity markets while being more mindful of risk.

Market volatility, while never enjoyable in the midst of it, can be beneficial to our strategy, as it provides opportunities to manage the risk/reward posture within the Fund. While the Fund participated strongly in the initial upward trajectory of the reporting period, the Fund also sustained its value better during the sharp and sudden sell-off in late January and early February. And again, toward the end of the reporting period in late September and October, the Fund’s positioning resulted in reduced downside participation during the equity market’s sell-off.

The Fund benefitted from convertible structures in the earlier part of 2018, as volatility pricing presented opportunities to access markets and securities with attractive risk/reward profiles. As volatility increased, these investments provided positive contributions to portfolio performance. Additionally, the Fund’s investments in the industrials and utilities sectors strongly outperformed those within the S&P 500 Index. While industrials names struggled within the market, Fund holdings within conglomerates as well as railroads performed well and provided strong absolute and relative results. A convertible holding in the electric utilities industry also outperformed to the benefit of Fund performance.

The Fund’s stance within the S&P 500 Index’s top-performing sectors, consumer discretionary, health care and information technology, delivered positive absolute returns, though relative underperformance. Selection within the consumer discretionary sector lagged and was a drag on relative performance. Holdings within the movies & entertainment space performed well overall providing double-digit increases for the reporting period, though trailing their S&P 500 Index peers. Selection within general merchandise stores as well as footwear underperformed. Information technology was one of the market’s leading sectors, but Fund holdings lagged the market’s return. The Fund’s convertible holdings in semiconductor names outperformed their underlying common stocks, though the issuing companies lagged the overall semiconductor industry.

How is the Fund positioned?

Before we discuss positioning changes, it should be noted that during the reporting period, Standard & Poor’s changed the classification of some information technology, consumer discretionary and telecommunications services names, which may render comparisons to the beginning of the period more difficult. Most notably, the telecommunications services sector is now called communication services and is the home for Alphabet and Facebook (both formerly held within the information technology sector). Disney, Netflix, Comcast, Time Warner and Fox came out of the consumer discretionary sector, and are now held within the communication services sector as well. In terms of the portfolio, our weights to information technology and consumer discretionary decreased over the period, and the increase in communication services was mainly a result of the reclassification mentioned above.

Overall, we believe that the U.S. equity market can climb higher on the back of strong fundamentals, a growing economy and improved household/consumer balance sheets. As the Fed has shown concern regarding inflation and responded by raising interest rates, we continue to favor higher-quality growth businesses that have the potential to continue expanding, yet offer strong free cash flow. Conversely, we avoid more

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    19.7

Health Care

    13.3  

Financials

    12.1  

Consumer Discretionary

    11.1  

Industrials

    9.2  

Communication Services

    8.7  

Consumer Staples

    6.3  

Energy

    5.0  

Utilities

    3.4  

Real Estate

    2.4  

Other

    2.1  

Materials

    1.4  

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 
*

Equal weighting gives the same weight, or importance, to each stock in a portfolio or index.

 

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outright defensive businesses that may offer cash flows, but have little-to-no growth potential. Despite the Standard & Poor’s reclassification, information technology is still the largest sector within the index, and remains the largest sector within the Fund. Within the tech sector, we favor application software companies who help other businesses remain productive. Within industrials, we favor transportation businesses who are able to wield pricing power in markets that have capacity constraints. We hold less in areas such as REITs and low-growth consumer staples, where businesses may offer stability but not enough growth, in our view.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

There continues to be a lot of discussion about where the U.S. is situated within its economic cycle and also where the U.S. equity market is located in its progression. As the market has enjoyed a long run of solid market performance since the Great Financial Crisis back in 2008, many are beginning to question how long this might last. The U.S. economic recovery has been lengthy, but growth has also been lower than typical economic expansions of the past. In our view, this gives us reason to believe that the economy may continue to grow, as expansions are not time constrained, but are subject to booms and busts. We will keep a watchful eye on financial conditions and seek to tailor the portfolio’s risk/reward profile as we see changes in market and economic conditions. Volatility has increased over recent years, and we have again seen corrections within the equity market. We believe that the potential benefits of managing risk and volatility may be more timely today than in the recent past.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (9/22/88) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Lipper, Inc.

 

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GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 9/22/88

              

Without Sales Charge

       5.20 %        7.60 %        10.58 %

With Sales Charge

       0.22        6.55        10.05

Class C Shares – Inception 8/5/96

              

Without Sales Charge

       4.42        6.77        9.75

With Sales Charge

       3.44        6.77        9.75

Class I Shares – Inception 9/18/97

       5.45        7.85        10.85

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.12%; Class C is 1.87% and Class I is 0.87%. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Source: Lipper, Inc.

The ICE BofAML All U.S. Convertibles ex Mandatory Index represents the U.S. convertibles securities market excluding mandatory convertibles. Index data shown for the Annualized Return Since Inception graph is from 9/30/88, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Dividend Growth Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests in companies that we believe have the ability to increase dividends over time, either through increasing profits or more efficient use of capital.

KEY FEATURES

    Utilizes bottom-up stock picking and a benchmark-agnostic approach, which focuses on good businesses with solid cash flow and value prices  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund seeks to provide a regular stream of income and dividend-paying equity investments that tend to be less volatile than non-dividend payers.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CADVX

C Shares

  CCDVX

I Shares

  CIDVX
     
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128120839

C Shares

  128120821

I Shares

  128120813
     

CALAMOS DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Dividend Growth Fund returned 5.26% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a 7.35% gain for the S&P 500 Index.

The Fund’s performance reflects continued strength in the U.S. economy where businesses enjoyed the continuation of strong double-digit earnings growth (as represented by S&P 500 earnings growth). However, we also saw a slow decline in overall market valuation brought on by concerns of Fed rate hikes and slowing global growth. Market leadership came from areas not typically known as strong dividend growth stories, with consumer discretionary, information technology and health care representing the only sectors to outperform the broad market’s return.

Our screening and fundamental research process favors companies with higher-quality balance sheets rather than those that require additional financing to maintain operations. Our top-down view helped steer us toward cyclical growth companies that may see improving balance sheets in light of a synchronous global-growth environment. However, we also hold traditionally stronger, stable growth companies, avoiding most of the bond-proxy stocks.

What factors influenced performance?

The U.S. and world equity markets began the period in a state of euphoria. Investors and markets cheered strong global growth, tax reform in the U.S., and accommodative monetary policies around the world. Through January 26, 2018, the S&P 500 Index (as a broad measure of the U.S. equity market) was on pace for a 61% annualized return.

In late January and into February of 2018, U.S. equity markets witnessed their first correction since early 2016. Investor worry centered on strong U.S. economic data, which many believed could lead the Fed to be more hawkish than anticipated. Market volatility was back after being absent for most of 2016 and 2017. Eventually U.S. markets climbed higher on the back of strong U.S. corporate earnings growth. U.S. real GDP growth gained 4.2% in 2Q 2018, and the U.S. equity market regained its stride. The S&P 500 Index climbed from early April though the end of August 2018 and attained new highs. After bouncing mostly sideways though September, the market dropped in October, and the culprit again appeared to be angst over rate hikes putting the brakes on future growth.

Equity market performance was extremely narrow during the period, perhaps indicating a crowded trade mentality. Within the S&P 500 Index, the top three stocks by market capitalization (Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon) accounted for approximately 55% of the benchmark’s returns. While the S&P 500 Index was up 7.35% for the reporting period, the equally weighted* S&P 500 Index was ahead only 4.58%.

The Fund’s underweight and selection within both information technology and consumer discretionary detracted from relative performance. Within information technology, the Fund’s holdings collectively had strong double-digit returns, but trailed their S&P 500 Index peers. Selection within the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industries

 

 

*

Equal weighting gives the same weight, or importance, to each stock in a portfolio or index.

 

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disappointed, as global growth decelerated. Holdings in internet software & services also lagged. In this case, we believed the Fund was better positioned from a valuation perspective, but we still underperformed on a relative basis. Within the consumer discretionary sector, holdings in the movies & entertainment industry lagged, as the Fund missed out on an outsized gain by not owning one highflying stock in the index. Struggles within a discount retailer also detracted from performance, as did missing out on large gains in smaller automotive retailers.

The Fund did see relative outperformance from sectors that trailed the overall market, such as industrials, utilities and real estate. Industrials tended to struggle as global growth disappointed, but the Fund’s selection within aerospace & defense as well as railroads strongly outperformed. Real estate and utilities are commonly viewed as defensive, yield-oriented sectors, and the Fund had lesser weights to each of those sectors as our preference for businesses showing higher growth steered us toward other areas.

How is the Fund positioned?

As always, our focus remains on solid businesses that have sustainable cash flows and are trading at attractive prices. Moreover, our emphasis on companies that are better stewards of capital should help relative performance in the current investment environment. We believe that rising interest rates will prove most difficult for companies heavily reliant on easy access to capital markets to fund their operations. The ability of companies to fund and potentially grow dividends is likely to be a priority among investors as interest rate increases are still modest. Holdings with equity yields and an opportunity for capital appreciation still appear to be an attractive investment allocation.

Before we discuss positioning changes, it should be noted that during the reporting period, Standard and Poor’s changed the classification of some information technology, consumer discretionary and telecommunications services names, which may render comparisons to the beginning of the period more difficult. Most notably, the telecommunications services sector is now called communication services, and is the home for Alphabet and Facebook (both formerly held within the information technology sector). Disney, Netflix, Comcast, Time Warner and Fox came out of the consumer discretionary sector, and are now held within the communication services sector as well. So, in absolute terms, the information technology and consumer discretionary sectors shrank in size, while the former telecommunication services, now communication services is considerably larger.

The Fund holds relatively modest overweights and underweights across the various sectors. The Fund continues to hold a slight overweight to the financials sector where we are finding attractive stocks with much improved balance sheets and growth potential in light of improved economic trends. Rising interest rates and more “normalized” business operations going forward could be a tailwind for financial stocks. The Fund now has a modest underweight to information technology stocks, as some of the blue chip names are no longer categorized as tech. The Fund maintains modest underweights to consumer staples and real estate, as we believe diminished growth prospects have made the sectors broadly less attractive.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    19.4

Financials

    14.7  

Health Care

    14.0  

Communication Services

    10.2  

Industrials

    9.5  

Consumer Discretionary

    9.5  

Consumer Staples

    6.6  

Energy

    6.0  

Utilities

    3.5  

Materials

    2.5  

Real Estate

    2.0  

Other

    1.5  

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

There continues to be a lot of discussion about where the U.S. is situated within its economic cycle and also where the U.S. equity market is located in its progression. As the market has enjoyed a long run of solid market performance since the Great Financial Crisis back in 2008, many are beginning to question how long this might last. The U.S. economic recovery has been lengthy, but growth has also been lower than typical economic expansions of the past. In our view, this gives us reason to believe that the economy may continue to grow, as expansions are not time constrained, but are subject to booms and busts. We will keep a watchful eye on financial conditions and seek to tailor the portfolio’s risk/reward profile as we see changes in market and economic conditions. Volatility has increased over recent years, and we have again seen corrections within the equity market. We believe that the potential benefits of managing risk and volatility may be more timely today than in the recent past.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

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GROWTH OF $10,000: SINCE INCEPTION (8/5/13) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   SINCE
INCEPTION

Class A Shares – Inception 8/5/2013

              

Without Sales Charge

       5.26 %        7.09 %        7.48 %

With Sales Charge

       0.30        6.05        6.48

Class C Shares – Inception 8/5/2013

              

Without Sales Charge

       4.56        6.31        6.69

With Sales Charge

       3.59        6.31        6.69

Class I Shares – Inception 8/5/2013

       5.61        7.36        7.75

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.87%; Class C shares is 2.73% and Class I shares is 1.80%. The Fund’s Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse Fund expenses through 3/1/22 to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C and Class I shares are limited to 1.35%, 2.10%,1.10% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum frontend sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares. Returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graph does not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Index data shown for the Annualized Return Since Inception graph is from 8/31/13, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests in the equities of small, midsize and large U.S. companies that we believe are undervalued according to certain financial measurements of their intrinsic values.

KEY FEATURES

Utilizes bottom-up stock picking and a benchmark-agnostic approach, which focuses on good businesses with solid cash flow and value prices

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund is a core value option that may balance a growth allocation and complement other value strategies. Our flexibility in analyzing all companies regardless of sector helps us avoid the cyclicality inherent in a deep value strategy or momentum growth strategy.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CVAAX

C Shares

  CVACX

I Shares

  CVAIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119666

C Shares

  128119641

I Shares

  128119633
 

CALAMOS OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund returned 4.53% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a gain of 2.82% for the S&P Composite 1500 Value Index and increase of 3.03% for the Russell 1000 Value Index.

The Fund’s strong absolute and relative performance was a result of actively managing the Fund’s sector weightings and market exposures during a reporting period that witnessed two corrections. The Fund’s performance reflects continued strength in the U.S. economy, where businesses enjoyed the continuation of strong, double-digit earnings growth (as represented by S&P 500 earnings growth). However, we also saw a slow decline in overall market valuation brought on by concerns of Fed rate hikes and slowing global growth.

What factors influenced performance?

The U.S. and world equity markets began the period in a state of euphoria. Investors and markets cheered strong global growth, tax reform in the U.S., and accommodative monetary policies around the world. Through January 26, 2018, the S&P 500 Index (as a broad measure of the U.S. equity market) was on pace for a 61% annualized return.

In late January and into February of 2018, U.S. equity markets witnessed their first correction since early 2016. Investor worry centered on strong U.S. economic data, which many believed could lead the Fed to be more hawkish than anticipated. Market volatility was back after being absent for most of 2016 and 2017. Eventually U.S. markets climbed higher on the back of strong U.S. corporate earnings growth. U.S. real GDP growth gained 4.2% in 2Q 2018, and the U.S. equity market regained its stride. The market climbed from early April through the end of August 2018 and attained new highs. After bouncing mostly sideways through September, the market dropped in October, and the culprit again appeared to be angst over rate hikes putting the brakes on future growth.

The market had a preference for stocks offering higher-growth opportunities, as evidenced by the S&P Composite 1500 Growth Index’s 10.69% gain during the reporting period, which far outstripped the 2.82% gain of the S&P Composite 1500 Value Index. The Fund’s preference for stocks in companies showing stronger growth characteristics, yet trading at attractive valuations, worked well for portfolio performance.

Fund holdings in industrials added considerable value for the 12-month period. While industrials stocks within the benchmark struggled and declined in aggregate for the period, Fund holdings were able to deliver positive returns. Most notably, holdings within aerospace & defense as well as selection within industrial conglomerates provided strong outperformance.

Information technology holdings also strongly outperformed. The portfolio was overweight technology stocks during the period, favoring secular opportunities with the potential for cash flow growth. It was individual selection that was most additive to relative performance. Stock picks within the data processing, hardware, and systems software industries all strongly outperformed.

 

 

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Energy holdings lagged those of the benchmark and detracted from relative performance. Within the oil and gas exploration and production industry, a mix of holdings underperformed those of the value index. The consumer discretionary sector was a market leading sector within the value benchmark, but Fund holdings within movies & entertainment and luxury goods industries lagged.

How is the Fund positioned?

We believe that the U.S. economy is still in favorable shape and that select businesses may continue to offer free cash flows as well as growth. As such, we continue to underweight the “safety trade” names that typically offer high dividends, but do not offer much opportunity for growth, and certainly trade at premiums relative to their growth potential.

Before we discuss positioning changes, it should be noted that during the reporting period, Standard & Poor’s changed the classification of some information technology, consumer discretionary and telecommunications services names, which may render comparisons to the beginning of the period more difficult. Most notably, the telecommunications services sector is now called communication services.

The Fund’s largest weighting and overweight remains in the information technology sector. The sector is large and diverse and offers varying opportunities for cyclical and secular growth. These IT companies are typically well capitalized and generate high cash flows from operations. We currently favor IT services and software for these reasons. Health care represents the next largest overweight, where the main allocation currently resides in life sciences and equipment rather than biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The portfolio is most underweight the consumer staples sector, where stability is not enough when other areas of the market continue to offer better growth prospects relative to valuation. With respect to changes, the Fund’s weights to information technology and consumer discretionary decreased over the period, while the increase in communication services was mainly a result of Standard & Poor’s reclassification.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

There continues to be a lot of discussion about where the U.S. is situated within its economic cycle and also where the U.S. equity market is located in its progression. As the market has enjoyed a long run of solid market performance since the Great Financial Crisis back in 2008, many are beginning to question how long this might last. The U.S. economic recovery has been lengthy, but growth has also been lower than typical economic expansions of the past. In our view, this gives us reason to believe that the economy may continue to grow, as expansions are not time constrained, but are subject to booms and busts. At some point in the economic and market cycles, value stocks will likely regain their relative favor. During the annual period when growth investing primarily led the way, we are pleased that our approach of seeking businesses that are good stewards of capital and trading at attractive valuations relative to their growth and future prospects has delivered outperformance.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Financials

    22.5

Information Technology

    13.3  

Health Care

    12.6  

Energy

    11.4  

Industrials

    9.8  

Consumer Staples

    7.0  

Communication Services

    6.3  

Consumer Discretionary

    5.1  

Utilities

    4.7  

Real Estate

    3.1  

Materials

    2.7  

Other

    1.2  

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund

 

 

 

ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (10/2/02) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Performance shown reflects an expense reimbursement that improved results. Source: State Street Corporation and Lipper, Inc.

 

 

 

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Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 1/2/02

              

Without Sales Charge

       4.53 %        6.13 %        8.89 %

With Sales Charge

       -0.44        5.10        8.37

Class C Shares – Inception 1/2/02

              

Without Sales Charge

       3.77        5.34        8.09

With Sales Charge

       2.77        5.34        8.09

Class I Shares – Inception 3/1/02

       4.78        6.38        9.17

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.67%; Class C is 2.42% and Class I is 1.42%. The Fund’s Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund expenses through 3/1/22 to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C, and Class I are limited to 1.15%, 1.90% and 0.90% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results and was in effect until March 31, 2004. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

On October 1, 2018, the S&P 1500 Value Index replaced the Russell 1000 Value Index as the Fund’s primary benchmark because it more closely aligns with the Fund’s investment strategy. The S&P 1500 Value Index is designed to provide investors with a measure of the performance of U.S. value equities.

The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 1000® Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Index data shown for the Annualized Return Since Inception graph is from 12/31/01, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos International Growth Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests in non-U.S. growth companies. We focus on those firms that we believe demonstrate key growth characteristics, including increasing profit margins and high returns on invested capital.

KEY FEATURES

    Focuses on growth in an asset class that is mostly defined by core and value offerings  

 

    Stresses company fundamentals, including global presence and strong or accelerated earnings growth  

 

    Investments driven by international sources of revenue for companies, not on location of headquarters  

PORTFOLIO FIT

Investors tend to underinvest in growth outside the U.S. and emphasize growth with U.S.-oriented equity funds. The fund stands as a potential growth-focused addition to a mostly core- or value-intensive international allocation.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CIGRX

C Shares

  CIGCX

I Shares

  CIGIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS     

A Shares

  128119575

C Shares

  128119559

I Shares

  128119542
 

CALAMOS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the twelve-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos International Growth Fund returned -12.70% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a -5.66% return for the MSCI EAFE Growth Index and -8.42% return for the MSCI ACWI Ex U.S. Growth Index.

The period gave rise to multiple cross-currents that increasingly challenged equity returns as the year progressed, and stocks were subject to two relatively distinct market environments over the period. International equities finished 2017 with strong gains for the year, synchronized global growth and low volatility by historic standards. As we progressed into 2018, stocks experienced higher volatility and declined over the past six months, in particular, because of escalating trade disputes, mixed economic data, a stronger U.S. dollar, and recurring political risk. For the one-year period, the Fund underperformed, as many of our holdings in companies with higher-growth and higher-quality characteristics trailed the benchmark despite their leading fundamental profiles.

Since its inception on March 16, 2005, the Fund has returned 6.12% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value) compared to a 5.11% return in the MSCI EAFE Growth Index and 5.20% gain by the MSCI ACWI Ex U.S. Growth Index. We believe this long-term record demonstrates the Fund’s ability to generate excess returns in international growth equities over complete market cycles.

What factors influenced performance during the reporting period?

The Fund underperformed the benchmark as many of our holdings in companies with higher growth and higher return on invested capital characteristics trailed the index. International markets rewarded companies with relatively more defensive growth and more value-oriented fundamentals, including lower price-to-earnings ratios.

From a geographic perspective, the Fund’s relative overweight stance in China and lagging security selection in Japan detracted from return, while Fund holdings in Canada and Sweden generated strong returns and added value to performance.

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s security selection in industrials and financials detracted from performance, as investors expressed concern about slowing global growth and certain holdings in diversified banks, machinery and aerospace industries declined in turn. The Fund’s selection within technology and real estate added to return; select positions in application software and real estate operating companies performed well due to sound fundamentals.

How is the Fund positioned?

The Fund’s regional and country positioning reflects the combined inputs of our top-down global framework and our bottom-up security analysis. Our investment team evaluates macroeconomic factors and growth opportunities and actively integrates these into the investment decision-making process.

The Fund has a modest overweight in Europe versus the MSCI ACWI Ex U.S. Growth Index, where we blend market capitalizations and end markets through a combination

 

 

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Calamos International Growth Fund

 

 

of select exporters and companies that address domestic demand. The region offers attractive valuations and supportive liquidity, but we are also evaluating the mixed economic data and multiple political risks. We are underweight in Japan but see certain opportunities tied to the economy’s progress toward sustained growth and its inflation target. Japan’s accommodative policy, reasonable valuations and the potential for margin expansion provide additional enticements for investors.

We continue to be selective in emerging markets positioning, favoring companies exhibiting higher growth and quality fundamentals in key demand areas such as software & services, internet retail, and insurance. We are balancing positive earnings growth and attractive valuations against the negative effects of tighter global liquidity, a strong U.S. dollar, and persistent trade disputes.

From a sector perspective, the Fund has an overweight position in technology. We favor technology positions in software & services, consulting and select hardware areas due to leading growth fundamentals, large addressable markets and alignment with our secular themes. Industrials and consumer discretionary also represent key sector weights in the Fund. The Fund owns a number of positions in diverse industries including aerospace, industrial machinery, apparel and luxury goods, and internet retail.

We have an underweight stance in more defensive, interest rate-sensitive areas such as utilities and traditional telecom companies, while we favor exposure to defensive growth opportunities in health care and consumer staples with more consistent demand opportunities. We own select positions in energy and materials, and see more opportunities developing due to supply and demand fundamentals and earnings growth potential.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

International macroeconomic data and corporate fundamentals have been divergent and mixed versus expectations but, on balance, reflect continued economic growth and moderate inflation. Global monetary policy remains accommodative overall, though multiple central banks are normalizing policy and we have seen a pivot toward fiscal stimulus. We continue to believe international equities are at a key juncture where important headwinds and tailwinds are colliding, and we will be looking to additional data to provide more confirmation of direction from here. We see opportunities in foreign markets, distinguished by positive earnings growth, fairly benign inflation and attractive valuations.

In terms of Fund positioning, we favor a blend of investments in secular growth and more defensive growth businesses, in addition to a set of more cyclical companies. This positioning reflects our anticipation of moderate growth conditions but also the potential for economic re-acceleration in the coming quarters. We see significant opportunities in companies with earnings growth catalysts, solid cash flow generation and healthy balance sheets. From a thematic and sector perspective, we see opportunities in the information technology sector, consumer and health care companies with targeted areas of demand, and a set of more cyclical companies with sound fundamentals and multiple catalysts. Our active investment approach and long-term perspective positions us well to take advantage of the volatility and opportunities in international equities.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    17.3

Consumer Discretionary

    13.8  

Consumer Staples

    13.3  

Industrials

    11.4  

Financials

    10.6  

Health Care

    10.2  

Communication Services

    7.7  

Energy

    4.9  

Materials

    3.5  

Real Estate

    2.0  

Other

    0.3  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (3/16/05) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Lipper, Inc.


 

Calamos International Growth Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

     

1

YEAR

   5
YEARS
   10 YEARS
OR ^SINCE
INCEPTION

Class A Shares – Inception 3/16/05

              

Without Sales Charge

       -12.70 %        2.06 %        9.14 %

With Sales Charge

       -16.83        1.07        8.62

Class C Shares – Inception 3/16/05

              

Without Sales Charge

       -13.35        1.30        8.34

With Sales Charge

       -14.18        1.30        8.34

Class I Shares – Inception 3/16/05

       -12.48        2.32        9.43

Class R6 Shares – Inception 9/17/18^

                             -10.67

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.46%; Class C is 2.21% and Class I is 1.21%. The Fund’s investment advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse Fund expenses through 3/1/22 to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C and Class I are limited to 1.10%, 1.85% and 0.85% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The MSCI EAFE Growth Index measures developed market growth equity performance (excluding the U.S. and Canada). Source: MSCI Barra.

The MSCI ACWI Ex U.S. Growth Index measures equity market performance of companies outside of the United States with higher-growth values in developed and emerging markets.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund globally invests in growth companies, emphasizing businesses with revenue streams derived within or from emerging markets. The fund is designed to actively manage risk over a full market cycle.

KEY FEATURES

    Active risk management aims to generate alpha with less downside risk than the benchmark and peers  

 

    Stresses strong or accelerated earnings growth and solid returns on invested capital  

 

    Targets well-positioned global growth companies that may benefit from long-term secular themes in emerging markets such as the rise of the emerging-market consumer  

PORTFOLIO FIT

Given its focus on risk management, the fund can serve as a long-term emerging market allocation.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CNWGX

C Shares

  CNWDX

I Shares

  CNWIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119161

C Shares

  128119146

I Shares

  128119138
 

CALAMOS EVOLVING WORLD GROWTH FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund returned -15.43% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a -12.19% return for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The negative returns reflect the challenging backdrop for emerging market assets and two distinct market environments over the 12-month period. EM equities advanced initially through early 2018 thanks to strong fundamentals, but declined significantly over the final six months of the period due to escalating global trade disputes, slowing economic growth, tightening financial conditions and a stronger U.S. dollar.

As we pursued our risk-managed investment objective, the Fund managed to reduce volatility versus the Index during the period, but the significant outperformance of value-oriented companies in the index challenged the returns of our holdings with their higher-growth, higher-quality characteristics.

What factors influenced performance during the reporting period?

For the period, the Fund’s negative return was primarily a consequence of our positive outlook for emerging market assets in 2017 and into 2018, based on our view that global growth prospects were improving and equity valuations remained compelling. As a result of this outlook, we owned more of our equity holdings in local emerging market positions and raised the equity sensitivity within our convertible bond holdings. From a country perspective, we also invested more in two of our preferred countries: China and India. As the year progressed, both of these allocation decisions came under pressure as we underestimated the degree to which deteriorating U.S.-China trade relations and tighter global liquidity conditions would impact returns.

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s underweight stance and security selection within energy and financials negatively affected performance. Fund holdings in the diversified banks and integrated oil & gas industries lagged, as positions in the benchmark with higher leverage and lower quality outperformed in step with the value-based style leadership for the year.

The Fund’s selection within health care and real estate added value, as select positions in the life & health insurance and real estate development industries performed well due to security-specific factors. In addition, the Fund holdings in convertible bond securities experienced less volatility and added value versus the broad decline in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, highlighting the benefit of actively investing in convertibles as one aspect of our risk-managed approach.

The Fund’s positioning detracted from performance in terms of select country allocation decisions. In particular, the Fund’s overweight stance in India and China, coupled with underweight allocations in Brazil and Russia, held back performance for the period.

How is the Fund positioned?

Our positioning favors economies benefiting from select domestic demand trends, pro-growth fiscal reforms, and a blend of secular growth and more cyclical opportunities. We favor investments in Emerging Asia, with China and India being two of our larger weights, though we have trimmed the absolute level over the year because of the near-term challenges in these markets. We also see bottom-up opportunities in South Korea,

 

 

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Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund

 

 

Taiwan, Brazil and the Philippines among other markets. We have added to weights in relatively more defensive developed market positions (with significant revenue ties to emerging markets) in order to provide diversification and reduce downside volatility.

From a sector perspective, the largest Fund allocations are in technology, financials, consumer discretionary, consumer staples and communication services. The Fund has underweight positions in utilities, materials and financials as many of the larger positions in the index exhibit lower-quality and higher-leverage characteristics than we prefer in our approach.

What closing thoughts to you have for Fund shareholders?

Global liquidity conditions tightened over the period and we are closely monitoring multiple headwinds to emerging markets including persistent trade disputes, the impact of more restrictive Fed policy, a strong dollar, and mixed economic data in China. Emerging market earnings growth remains quite positive, even as investor sentiment and positioning reflect a considerable degree of skepticism, and asset valuations are attractive relative to history. In our view, many companies with higher-quality fundamentals and sustainable-growth characteristics have been excessively punished during this broad sell-off and we believe these fundamental attributes may once again prove more meaningful as we see reduced market emphasis on global trade and policy developments. From a thematic and sector perspective, we see opportunities in information technology, consumer goods and media & entertainment, in addition to healthy financials and a select group of cyclical companies with improving fundamentals and catalysts. We believe our active and risk-managed investment approach will position the Fund to take advantage of the investment opportunities that should emerge in the wake of the widespread decline across emerging markets during the period.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Financials

    19.8

Communication Services

    18.2  

Information Technology

    16.5  

Consumer Staples

    9.7  

Energy

    8.7  

Industrials

    6.3  

Consumer Discretionary

    5.5  

Materials

    5.1  

Real Estate

    3.1  

Health Care

    3.1  

Other

    0.8  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (8/15/08) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Lipper, Inc.

 

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Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 8/15/08

              

Without Sales Charge

       -15.43 %        -1.45 %        6.08 %

With Sales Charge

       -19.45        -2.41        5.56

Class C Shares – Inception 8/15/08

              

Without Sales Charge

       -16.04        -2.19        5.29

With Sales Charge

       -16.88        -2.19        5.29

Class I Shares – Inception 8/15/08

       -15.21        -1.21        6.35

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.67%; Class C is 2.41% and Class I is 1.41%. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results and was in effect until October 31, 2009. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graph does not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index considered broadly representative of emerging market equity performance. The index represents companies within the constituent emerging markets that are available to investors worldwide. Index data shown for the Since Inception Growth of $10,000 graph is from 8/31/08, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

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Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund

 

 

CALAMOS EMERGING MARKET

EQUITY FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund returned -19.14% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus the -12.19% return for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

The negative return reflects the challenging backdrop for emerging market assets and two distinct market environments over the 12-month period. Emerging market stocks initially advanced through early 2018 thanks to strong fundamentals, but declined significantly over the final six months of the period due to escalating global trade disputes, slowing economic growth, tightening financial conditions and a stronger U.S. dollar. The Fund underperformed the index as many of our holdings in companies with strong growth and higher-quality characteristics lost ground despite their leading fundamentals.

What factors influenced performance during the reporting period?

The Fund underperformed the benchmark as many of our holdings in companies with higher-growth, higher-quality characteristics were out of favor as value-oriented names exerted leadership in the emerging market index. Specifically over the period, the MSCI EM Value Index returned -7.83% versus the -16.53% decline in the MSCI EM Growth Index, reflecting an 8% spread in favor of value stocks.

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s average overweight stance and security selection in technology detracted the most from performance. Specifically, the Fund’s holdings in internet software & services and semiconductors lagged the index due to concerns about global trade tension, increased regulations in China, and a slowdown in earnings growth. Fund positions in energy also detracted value. Holdings in the integrated oil & gas industry underperformed, as higher-beta, value-oriented parts of the index performed better. The Fund’s selection within health care and industrials added value, as select positions in the life & health insurance and industrial machinery industry performed well due to attractive growth and larger available markets.

The Fund’s select country allocation decisions detracted from performance. In particular, the Fund’s underweight allocation in Russia and trailing security selection in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand held down return, while the Fund’s selection in Brazil, Indonesia and Mexico finished ahead of the index.

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments, including select equity options, index options, and foreign currency forward hedges, had a minimal, non-material impact on the performance figures for the one-year period

How is the Fund positioned?

Our positioning favors economies benefiting from select domestic demand trends, pro-growth fiscal reforms, and a blend of secular growth and more cyclical opportunities. We favor investments in Emerging Asia, with China and India being two of our larger weights, though we remain selective in the quality growth businesses we own in these markets. We also see investment opportunities in South Korea, Brazil, Taiwan, Mexico and Thailand among other markets.

 

OVERVIEW

The fund globally invests in growth companies, whose principal activities are in a developing market or are economically tied to a developing market country that we believe offers the best opportunities for growth.

KEY FEATURES

    Stresses company fundamentals, including global presence, strong revenue and earnings growth, solid returns on invested capital, and lower debt-to-capital levels  

 

    Actively seeks growth opportunities by investing in equities with at least 80% emerging-market exposure  

 

    Draws upon decades of Calamos experience investing globally through multiple economic, market and credit cycles  

PORTFOLIO FIT

This actively managed fund complements emerging-market strategies with a less-pronounced growth orientation, such as those that more closely track the broad EM equity market.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CEGAX

C Shares

  CEGCX

I Shares

  CIEIX
     
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128120789

C Shares

  128120771

I Shares

  128120763
     
 

 

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Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund

 

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Financials

    20.6

Information Technology

    18.6  

Consumer Discretionary

    12.6  

Communication Services

    12.1  

Consumer Staples

    6.7  

Materials

    6.5  

Energy

    5.2  

Other

    4.4  

Industrials

    4.1  

Health Care

    2.6  

Real Estate

    2.2  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s largest absolute allocations are in technology, financials, consumer discretionary and communication services. The Fund has an underweight position in utilities, energy and financials as many of the larger names in the index exhibit lower-quality and higher-leverage characteristics than we prefer in our growth-oriented investment approach.

From a bottom-up perspective, we favor companies with growth catalysts, stronger balance sheets, and high or increasing ROIC, which are supported by positive views on their competitive positioning and capital efficiency. In line with our process, we emphasize companies benefiting from secular themes that provide a tailwind for potential growth.

What are your closing thoughts for Fund shareholders?

Global liquidity conditions tightened materially over the one-year period and we are closely monitoring the multiple headwinds to emerging markets including persistent trade disputes, the impact of more restrictive Fed policy, a strong U.S. dollar, and slower growth in China. Emerging market corporate earnings remain quite positive, even as investor sentiment and positioning reflect a considerable degree of skepticism, and equity valuations are attractive relative to history.

In our view, many companies with quality fundamentals and sustainable growth have been excessively punished during this broad sell-off, and we believe these fundamental attributes may once again prove more meaningful as we see reduced market emphasis on global trade and policy concerns. From a thematic and sector perspective, we see opportunities in information technology, consumer goods and media & entertainment, in addition to higher quality financials and a select group of cyclical companies with improving fundamentals and catalysts. We believe our active investment approach emphasizing higher quality growth companies will position the Fund to take advantage of the investment opportunities that we expect to emerge following the correction in emerging market stocks.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

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Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: SINCE INCEPTION (12/31/13) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   SINCE
INCEPTION

Class A Shares – Inception 12/31/2013

         

Without Sales Charge

       -19.14 %        -3.05 %

With Sales Charge

       -23.00        -4.02

Class C Shares – Inception 12/31/2013

         

Without Sales Charge

       -19.79        -3.76

With Sales Charge

       -20.59        -3.76

Class I Shares – Inception 12/31/2013

       -18.96        -2.80

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 2.70%; Class C shares is 3.45% and Class I shares is 2.45%. The Fund’s Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund expenses through 3/1/22, to the extent necessary so that Total annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired funds fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C and Class I shares are limited to 1.75%, 2.50%, and 1.50% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graph does not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index considered broadly representative of emerging market equity performance. The index represents companies within the constituent emerging markets that are available to investors worldwide. Index data shown for the Since Inception Growth of $10,000 graph is from 12/31/13, since comparative index data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Global Equity Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests in equities of companies around the globe. We focus on those firms that we believe demonstrate key growth characteristics, including increasing profit margins and high returns on invested capital.

KEY FEATURES

    Flexibly seeks growth globally, searching for the best risk/reward opportunities across countries, market capitalizations and sectors  

 

    Seeks global growth companies that may benefit from long-term secular themes, including a burgeoning global middle class and increasing demand for information and entertainment  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund can serve as a growth-oriented addition to a strategic global equity allocation and may complement or provide an alternative to value or blended styles.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CAGEX

C Shares

  CCGEX

I Shares

  CIGEX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119484

C Shares

  128119468

I Shares

  128119450
 

CALAMOS GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Global Equity Fund returned -4.59% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a 1.71% increase for the MSCI World Index, the Fund’s benchmark, and 1.45% return for the MSCI ACWI Growth Index.

Global markets navigated multiple cross-currents that increasingly challenged stock returns as the period progressed. Global equities finished 2017 with strong gains for the year, amid synchronized global growth and low market volatility by historic standards. As we progressed into 2018, however, stocks experienced higher volatility and declined these past six months, in particular, because of more divergent economic growth and monetary policy, escalating trade disputes and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

For the 12-month period, the Fund underperformed as several of its holdings in companies with growth and quality characteristics trailed the benchmark despite their leading fundamental profiles.

Since its inception on March 1, 2007, the Fund has returned 6.80% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value) compared to 5.46% for the MSCI World Index and a 6.37% gain for the MSCI ACWI Growth Index. We believe this demonstrates the Fund’s ability to generate long-term excess returns over complete market cycles and varied investment environments.

What factors influenced performance over the period?

The Fund underperformed the benchmark, as key holdings in companies with higher growth and higher return on invested capital characteristics trailed the index. Global markets rewarded companies with relatively more defensive or value-oriented fundamentals, including lower price-to-earnings ratios.

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s security selection in technology and industrials detracted from performance as investors expressed concern about slowing global growth and trade tensions. Certain Fund holdings in internet software & services and construction machinery underperformed as a result.

The Fund’s selection within real estate and consumer discretionary added to performance, as our positions in real estate operating companies and apparel performed well thanks to security-specific factors, including better growth and quality assets.

From a geographic perspective, the Fund’s relative underweight stance in the U.S. and overweight positions in emerging markets (China in particular), detracted the most from return in the period. On the other hand, the Fund’s holdings in Canada and Sweden generated strong relative returns and added value to performance.

How is the Fund positioned?

The Fund’s regional and country positioning reflects the combined inputs of our top-down global framework and our bottom-up security analysis. Our investment team evaluates macroeconomic factors and growth opportunities and actively integrates these into the investment decision-making process.

 

 

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We are emphasizing investments in companies with solid growth in earnings, ample cash flow and quality balance sheets. We have positioned the Fund with an emphasis in information technology, consumer discretionary, financials and health care. We view the valuations of global companies as reasonable by historic standards and we have positioned the Fund in a combination of core and secular growth companies in addition to more cyclical opportunities.

The Fund holds a moderate underweight to the U.S., reflecting our view of tightening liquidity, relatively high valuations, and more challenging margin and earnings comparisons ahead. We favor companies with secular growth tailwinds and a select number of more cyclical opportunities, in addition to companies with more stable and defensive growth characteristics.

The Fund’s weight in Europe is slightly above the index, though we emphasize a blend of market capitalizations, industries and revenue exposures. The region offers attractive valuations and supportive liquidity, though we are also mindful of softer economic data and multiple political risks.

In Japan, we see continued opportunities born out of the economy’s progress toward higher growth and inflation, accommodative policy, reasonable valuations and the potential for margin expansion. We continue to be selective in emerging markets holdings, favoring companies exhibiting higher growth and quality fundamentals in key demand areas such as software & services, internet retail and insurance.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

Global corporate and macroeconomic data has been mixed versus expectations but, on balance, continues to reflect positive global growth. Global monetary policy remains accommodative overall, though multiple central banks are normalizing policy and we have seen a pivot toward fiscal stimulus. We view global equity markets as at a key juncture where important headwinds and tailwinds are colliding and we will be looking to additional data to provide more confirmation of direction from here. Following the recent market sell-off, we see opportunities in global equities, distinguished by their positive earnings growth, fairly benign inflation and attractive valuations. In terms of portfolio positioning, we favor a blend of investments in secular growth and more defensive growth businesses, in addition to a set of more cyclical companies. This positioning reflects our anticipation of moderate growth conditions but also the potential for economic re-acceleration in the coming quarters. We see significant opportunities in companies with earnings growth catalysts, solid cash flow generation and healthy balance sheets. From a thematic and sector perspective, we see opportunities in the information technology sector, consumer and health care companies with targeted areas of demand, and a set of more cyclical companies with sound fundamentals and multiple catalysts. We believe our active investment approach and long-term perspective positions the Fund to take advantage of the volatility and opportunities in global equities.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    19.5

Consumer Discretionary

    14.0  

Financials

    13.4  

Health Care

    12.8  

Communication Services

    11.7  

Consumer Staples

    8.7  

Industrials

    8.7  

Energy

    4.9  

Real Estate

    1.4  

Materials

    0.8  

Other

    0.2  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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Calamos Global Equity Fund

 

 

 

ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (3/1/07) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Lipper, Inc.

 

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GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 3/1/07

              

Without Sales Charge

       -4.59 %        6.40 %        11.65 %

With Sales Charge

       -9.12        5.37        11.10

Class C Shares – Inception 3/1/07

              

Without Sales Charge

       -5.31        5.61        10.82

With Sales Charge

       -6.17        5.61        10.82

Class I Shares – Inception 3/1/07

       -4.38        6.66        11.93

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.53%; Class C is 2.27% and Class I is 1.28%. The Fund’s Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund expenses through 3/1/22 to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C, and Class I are limited to 1.40%, 2.15% and 1.15% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graph does not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The MSCI World Index (U.S. Dollars) is a market-capitalization weighted index composed of companies representative of the market structure of developed market countries in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. Since inception data for the index is shown from 2/28/07 since data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

The MSCI ACWI Growth Index is designed to measure the equity performance of companies with higher growth values in developed and emerging markets.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves investment risks and transaction costs to which the Fund would not be subject absent the use of these instruments and, accordingly, may result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and may have a potentially large impact on Fund performance.

 

 

 

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Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests primarily in global equity and convertible securities in an attempt to balance risk/reward while providing growth and income.

KEY FEATURES

    Combines equity and convertible holdings in order to limit downside risk while potentially capturing upside equity participation  

 

    Provides a core holding option that seeks to maintain a consistent risk posture throughout the market cycle  

 

    Seeks to participate in the upside movements of the global equity market while lessening the impact of down periods  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund can provide a long-term, global-equity core allocation with the potential for lower volatility over a full market cycle.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CVLOX

C Shares

  CVLCX

I Shares

  CGCIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119500

C Shares

  128119708

I Shares

  128119609
 

CALAMOS GLOBAL GROWTH AND INCOME FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund returned -2.91% (Class A shares at net asset value), versus a 0.00% return for the MSCI ACWI Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, and 1.71% for the MSCI World Index.

Global markets navigated multiple cross-currents that increasingly challenged equity returns as the period progressed. Global equities finished 2017 with strong gains for the year, amid synchronized global growth and low market volatility by historic standards. As we progressed into 2018, however, stocks experienced higher volatility and declined over the past six months, in particular, because of more divergent economic growth and monetary policy, escalating trade disputes and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

The Fund experienced lower volatility versus the Index, but underperformed the benchmark return. We position the Fund to capture a majority of equity market upside over complete market cycles, while paying keen attention to mitigating downside risk. For the one-year period, the Fund’s return was below the median level in its category, specifically in the 59th percentile of the Morningstar World Allocation category.* The Fund finished below its category average despite the benefit of our risk-managed global equity approach, which was instrumental in dampening equity volatility during multiple stock market sell-offs over the period.

Since its inception on September 9, 1996, the Fund has returned 7.54% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value) compared to a 6.78% return for the MSCI ACWI Index and 6.92% gain in the MSCI World Index. We believe this demonstrates the Fund’s ability to generate attractive long-term returns while pursuing an active, risk-managed investment approach over complete market cycles.

What factors influenced performance during the reporting period?

From a sector perspective, the Fund’s security selection in industrials and consumer discretionary detracted from performance, as investors expressed concern about ratcheting trade disputes and slowing global growth conditions. The Fund’s holdings in industrial machinery, autos and internet retail reflected these fundamental concerns and underperformed the benchmark as a result.

The Fund’s underweight position and security selection within financials and utilities supported Fund performance. Fund positions in higher-quality, diversified banks benefited from improved fundamentals, positive earnings growth and fewer regulatory obstacles, while the Fund’s modest weight in electric utilities also outperformed the benchmark and added value for the period.

From a geographic perspective, the Fund’s top-down positioning hampered results over the 12-month period. In terms of country positioning, the Fund’s security selection in Japan and Germany detracted value, in addition to the overweight position in China. The Fund’s individual positions in Canada, Australia and South Korea, with their grounding in sound growth fundamentals and exposure to key secular demand themes, delivered the most value to relative returns in the period.

 

*

Data is as of 10/31/18. Morningstar category percentile ranking is based on annualized total return for the 5-year and 10-year periods. Calamos Global Growth & Income Fund Class A Shares were in the 59th, 48th, 26th, and 26th percentiles of 455, 393, 330 and 168 funds for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods, respectively, for the Morningstar World Allocation category.

 

 

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How is the Fund positioned?

The Fund’s regional and country positioning reflects the combined inputs of our top-down global framework and bottom-up security analysis. Our investment team continually evaluates macroeconomic factors and growth opportunities and actively integrates these into investment decision making.

We have a moderate underweight position in the U.S. based on our view of tightening liquidity, relative valuation and potentially more challenging margin and earnings comparisons ahead. We favor companies with secular growth tailwinds along with more cyclical opportunities, in addition to select companies with more stable and defensive growth characteristics.

The Fund’s weight in Europe is relatively in line with the index, though we emphasize a blend of diverse market capitalizations, industries, and revenue exposures. The region offers attractive valuations and supportive liquidity, though we are also mindful of softer economic data and multiple political risks.

We are underweight to Japan but see continued opportunities born from the economy’s progress toward higher growth and inflation, accommodative policy, reasonable valuations and the potential for margin expansion. We continue to be selective in emerging markets holdings, favoring companies exhibiting higher growth and quality fundamentals in key demand areas such as software & services, internet retail, and insurance.

From a sector perspective, we have positioned the Fund with an emphasis on opportunities in information technology, financials, health care, communication services and consumer staples, among other areas, while we have an underweight stance in industrials and lower quality foreign financials.

What closing thoughts do you have for Fund shareholders?

Global corporate and macroeconomic data has been mixed versus expectations but, on balance, reflects continued global growth. Global monetary policy remains accommodative overall, though multiple central banks are normalizing policy and we have seen a pivot toward fiscal stimulus. We view global equity markets at a key juncture, with a set of important headwinds and tailwinds colliding, and we will be looking to additional data to provide more confirmation of direction. Following the recent sell-offs across global markets, we see opportunities in global equities spurred on by positive earnings growth, fairly benign inflation and attractive valuations, in particular.

In terms of portfolio positioning, we favor a blend of investments in secular growth and more defensive growth businesses, in addition to a set of more cyclical companies. This positioning reflects our anticipation of moderate macroeconomic conditions but also the potential for economic re-acceleration in the coming quarters. We see particular opportunities in companies with earnings growth catalysts, solid cash flow generation and quality balance sheets. From a thematic and sector perspective, we favor a number of investments in the information technology, consumer and health care sectors with targeted areas of demand, and a set of more cyclical companies with potential catalysts. Our active, risk-managed investment approach and long-term perspective positions us to take advantage of the volatility and opportunities in global equities and convertible securities.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Information Technology

    17.3

Financials

    17.1  

Communication Services

    11.6  

Health Care

    9.5  

Energy

    9.1  

Consumer Staples

    8.7  

Industrials

    5.3  

Consumer Discretionary

    4.4  

Materials

    2.5  

Utilities

    2.5  

Real Estate

    1.2  

Other

    0.5  

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (9/9/96) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Lipper, Inc.


 

Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

      1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 9/9/96

              

Without Sales Charge

       -2.91 %        3.86 %        7.92 %

With Sales Charge

       -7.51        2.85        7.39

Class C Shares – Inception 9/24/96

              

Without Sales Charge

       -3.61        3.08        7.12

With Sales Charge

       -4.52        3.08        7.12

Class I Shares – Inception 9/18/97

       -2.65        4.12        8.20

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.54%; Class C shares is 2.29% and Class I shares is 1.29%. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlight section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 4.75% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The MSCI ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.

The MSCI World Index (U.S. Dollars) is a market-capitalization weighted index composed of companies representative of the market structure of developed market countries in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. Since inception data for the index is shown from 9/30/96 since data is only available for full monthly periods. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The Morningstar World Allocation Category comprises funds that seek to provide both capital appreciation and income by investing in three major areas: stocks, bonds and cash. While these portfolios do explore the whole world, most of them focus on the U.S., Canada, Japan and the larger markets in Europe. It is rare for such portfolios to invest more than 10% of their assets in emerging markets. These portfolios typically have at least 10% of assets in bonds, less than 70% of assets in stocks, and at least 40% of assets in non-U.S. stocks or bonds.

The Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves investment risks and transaction costs to which the Fund would not be subject absent the use of these instruments and, accordingly, may result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses and may have a potentially large impact on Fund performance.

 

 

 

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Calamos Total Return Bond Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade debt securities that generally have a dollar-weighted average portfolio duration between three to ten years.

KEY FEATURES

Dynamically allocates across the broad sectors of the U.S. investment-grade bond market, including corporate debt, U.S. Treasury bonds and agencies, mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities.

 

    Opportunistic sector allocations provide greater flexibility in managing risk/reward.  

 

    Complementary allocations may include high-yield securities, international bonds and bank loans.  

 

    Managed by an experienced team, following a time-tested, risk-conscious philosophy.  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The Fund may be suitable for investors as the cornerstone for a fixed-income allocation, with investments diversified across the major sectors of the U.S. bond market. Complementary allocations to specialized fixed-income strategies seek to enhance return potential and better manage risk.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CTRAX

C Shares

  CTRCX

I Shares

  CTRIX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119310

C Shares

  128119286

I Shares

  128119278
 

CALAMOS TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ending October 31, 2018, Calamos Total Return Bond Fund returned -2.30% (Class A shares at net asset value), performing in line with the -2.05% return of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

Since its inception on June 27, 2007, the Fund gained 3.69% on an annualized basis (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a 3.85% return for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

What factors influenced performance?

During the last 12 months, yields on U.S. Treasuries moved markedly higher as the Federal Reserve Bank continued to raise its benchmark overnight rate. The increase in interest rates was the primary driver of declining performance for the Fund and across the investment-grade bond market. With two-year Treasury yields moving from 1.60% to 2.87%, and 10-year yields increasing from 2.38% to 3.14%, the yield curve flattened from a spread of 78 basis points to 27 basis points, after trading as low as 19 basis points intra-period. In expectation of higher interest rates, the Fund was positioned with a duration shorter than the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index throughout the annual period, which contributed to performance.

LOGO

Source: U.S. Department of Treasury

With a -3.02% return, corporate bonds were the worst-performing sector within the index. The Fund held an overweight in corporate debt over the last year, but the Fund’s duration within the sector was shorter than the corporate component of the benchmark. As such, the corporate allocation of the Fund was beneficial in part due to security selection within specific industries, most notably consumer cyclical and non-cyclical. Conversely, both the underweight allocation to Treasuries and our longer duration within that sector detracted from Fund performance. We continue to favor an overweight to corporate bonds held primarily in shorter-than-benchmark duration issues as a means of delivering more income while mitigating the impact of credit-spread volatility.

 

 

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Within the investment grade universe, AAA rated bonds outperformed the overall benchmark, and the Fund’s underweight to AAA rated securities was a detractor. The Fund’s allocation to less interest rate sensitive, high yield bonds and bank loans in both the BB and B rated categories had a positive impact on performance.

How is the Fund positioned?

The Fund has a duration* of 5.8 years versus the 6.0 years duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

The Fund continues to hold an overweight toward corporate bonds in both the investment-grade and out-of-benchmark high yield ratings categories. These overweights have resulted in a lower overall credit quality of A compared to the AA quality of the benchmark. Slowing overseas demand for U.S. corporate bonds have generated headwinds, as credit spreads widened across rating categories. While the Fund remains overweight, our overall exposure to corporate bonds was reduced during the period, as the investment team sought out better relative value opportunities in the asset-backed securities market. These positions can provide diversification of risk and attractive yields versus like rated corporate opportunities. The Fund continues to hold an underweight position in residential mortgage-related debt, though over the last 12 months we have increased the allocation based on improving relative value and greater clarity on how the Federal Reserve Bank’s cutback on its mortgage-backed securities purchase program should impact the sector going forward.

Within the corporate bond allocation, the Fund’s largest overweight allocations are found in the electric utilities, technology, and food and beverage industries. The positions in the electric utilities and food and beverage industries reflect our belief in overweighting corporate bonds in less-cyclical businesses, while the technology positioning is based on our view of idiosyncratic value within the industry.

What are your closing thoughts for Fund shareholders?

Expectations for growth continue to be positive, and no signs of imminent recession are in sight. While we believe that overall corporate credit fundamentals are stable, a multi-year trend that has increased the representation of BBB rated issuers in the investment grade corporate universe to nearly 50% has created a situation where downgrades could be a more substantial driver of total return as the credit cycle continues to age. We continue to monitor company reports and economic data for evidence of how escalating tariffs and the strengthening U.S. dollar could exacerbate stress for emerging market economies.

Volatility in both interest rate and credit spread markets has increased in recent months as investors evaluate the potential outcomes of the 2018 midterm elections and trade tariffs. Additionally, the economy is navigating the effects of an active Fed hiking cycle coupled with quantitative tightening. In the current environment, active management and rigorous fundamental analysis is crucial. Investors should be picking spots wisely to appropriately balance risk and reward.

 

*

Duration is useful in measuring a bond fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The longer the duration, the more a bond fund’s price will fluctuate when interest rates change.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

ASSET ALLOCATION  

Corporate Bonds

    55.7

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

    26.1  

Asset Backed Securities

    12.3  

Bank Loans

    4.4  

Residential Mortgage Backed Security

    1.3  
         

Fund asset allocations are calculated as a percentage of net assets and may vary over time. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents.

 

 

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ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (6/27/07) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front end sales charge of 2.25%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Mellon Analytical Solutions, LLC.

Duration is useful in measuring a bond fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The longer the duration, the more a bond fund’s price will fluctuate when interest rates change.


 

Calamos Total Return Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

     1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
   10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 6/27/07

             

Without Sales Charge

      -2.30 %        1.72 %        3.83 %

With Sales Charge

      -4.51        0.95        3.43

Class C Shares – Inception 6/27/07

             

Without Sales Charge

      -3.03        0.96        3.06

With Sales Charge

      -3.97        0.96        3.06

Class I Shares – Inception 6/27/07

      -2.06        1.97        4.09

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.08%; Class C shares is 1.83% and Class I shares is 0.84%. The Fund’s investment advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse Fund expenses through 3/1/22, to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C and Class I are limited to 0.90%, 1.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 2.25% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graph does not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is considered generally representative of the investment-grade bond market. Source: Lipper, Inc.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of U.S. high yield bonds.

KEY FEATURES

    Emphasizes total return rather than an exclusive focus on yield; our total-return framework enhances our ability to potentially generate alpha and preserve capital over entire credit cycles  

 

    A disciplined process utilizes proprietary credit research to identify securities most likely to migrate to investment grade, ahead of a rating agency upgrade  

 

    Multi-faceted risk management includes stress testing under various economic assumptions and avoids securities with a high probability of default and low expected recovery from default losses  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The fund can complement investment-grade credit exposure, providing attractive income and total-return potential for more risk-tolerant investors.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CHYDX

C Shares

  CCHYX

I Shares

  CIHYX
 
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128119815

C Shares

  128119799

I Shares

  128119781
 

CALAMOS HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

How has the Fund performed?

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund returned 0.25% (Class A shares at net asset value) versus a return of 0.98% for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index.

Since its inception on August 2, 1999, the Fund gained 5.87% on an annualized basis (Class A share at net asset value) versus a 6.91% return for the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index.

What factors influenced performance over the period?

Fixed income markets as a whole came under pressure during the annual period, as Treasury yields rose significantly. Two-year Treasury yields increased from 1.60% to 2.87%, while five-year yields moved from 2.02% to 2.98%, each closing the reporting period near the highest levels in over a decade. Paired with the move higher in benchmark interest rates was a slight move toward wider credit spreads in the high yield market, with the option-adjusted spread of the market closing at 3.71%, up from 3.38% a year earlier. Both factors led to negative price returns which were, however, offset by coupon income that helped both the high yield market and the Fund delivered slightly positive returns over the year.

 

LOGO

Source: U.S. Department of Treasury

Lower credit quality bonds outperformed, as CCC rated issuers returned 4.07%, while BB rated issuers posted a loss of -0.85%. As a result, our underweight to BB-rated bonds and overweight to CCC rated issuers both buoyed performance, while our security selection within the B rated component of the market offset those gains. Additionally, the out of benchmark allocation to floating-rate bank loans was additive to results.

 

 

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Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund

 

 

From an industry perspective, the team’s security selection within the independent energy, supermarkets, and food and beverage industries contributed to return. Conversely, our security selection within the midstream, metals and mining, and chemicals industries detracted from performance.

How is the Fund positioned?

The Fund is currently overweight the pharmaceuticals, midstream, and life insurance industries. The pharmaceutical overweight is a result of idiosyncratic opportunities in three companies. It is an illustration of our investment process, which is grounded in company-level fundamental analysis. The Fund’s largest underweights are in the technology, chemicals, and cable/satellite industries. The Fund’s technology positioning is a function of finding only limited relative value within the industry. The underweight to chemical related companies is a function of increased raw material costs and the corresponding pressure on operating margins. If chemical companies are unable to pass along price increases to customers, we expect the pressure will result in weakened credit metrics.

From a credit-quality perspective, the Fund is positioned with relative underweights in the BB and B rated categories, while currently overweight toward CCC and non-rated issuers. We also have a higher overall duration* (4.0 years) in the portfolio relative to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S.High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index (3.9 years).

Over the last year, the team has added out-of-benchmark positions in bank loans, which are senior in the capital structure to unsecured high yield debt and have floating rate coupons that benefit from a rising-interest-rate environment. Overall, these positions represent 10% of the portfolio.

What are your closing thoughts for Fund shareholders?

Though the default rate of the high yield market increased to 2.02% from 1.19% a year ago, Calamos expects the default environment to continue to trend below the long-term historical average of 3% until economic activity softens. We do anticipate gradual softening in high yield credit spreads, and we have begun to see signs of weaker underwriting practices in the market. Bond covenants are weakening, providing less protection for creditors, and some issuers are beginning to re-introduce bond structures that are indicative of late-credit-cycle management behavior.

Certainly, the market is experiencing a return of volatility in both interest rate and credit markets. High yield bond spreads are trading below long-run averages, and we see limited opportunity from price appreciation over the next 6 to 12 months. Even so, we continue to view the supply/demand technicals of the market favorably, as net supply year to date is negative (meaning the size of the high yield market is shrinking). In the current environment, it can be tempting to move away from a disciplined investment process. We continue to adhere to our discipline, as active management and rigorous fundamental analysis are crucial. Investors should be picking spots wisely to appropriately balance risk and reward.

 

*

Duration is useful in measuring a bond fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The longer the duration, the more a bond fund’s price will fluctuate when interest rates change.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

SECTOR WEIGHTINGS  

Energy

    17.1

Financials

    13.7  

Consumer Discretionary

    13.4  

Health Care

    13.4  

Communication Services

    12.8  

Industrials

    11.6  

Materials

    5.8  

Consumer Staples

    4.2  

Information Technology

    3.2  

Utilities

    1.4  

Real Estate

    1.2  
         

Sector weightings are subject to change daily and are calculated as a percentage of net assets. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents, any government/sovereign bonds or broad based index hedging securities the Fund may hold.

 

 

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ANNUALIZED RETURN: SINCE INCEPTION (8/2/99) THROUGH 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.

The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end by visiting www.calamos.com. Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average. All performance shown assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance is for the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and does not include the Fund’s maximum front-end sales charge of 2.25%. Had it been included, the Fund’s return would have been lower. The Fund also offers Class C and Class I shares, the performance of which may vary. Source: State Street Corporation and Mellon Analytical Solutions, LLC.


 

Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund

 

 

 

 

GROWTH OF $10,000: FOR THE 10-YEAR PERIOD ENDED 10/31/18

 

 

LOGO

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

     1
YEAR
   5
YEARS
  

10
YEARS

Class A Shares – Inception 8/2/99

             

Without Sales Charge

      0.25 %        2.96 %        8.52 %

With Sales Charge

      -1.96        1.97        8.00

Class C Shares – Inception 12/21/00

             

Without Sales Charge

      -0.42        2.18        7.70

With Sales Charge

      -1.36        2.18        7.70

Class I Shares – Inception 3/1/02

      0.62        3.22        8.78

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 3/1/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 1.33%; Class C is 2.08% and Class I is 1.08%. The Fund’s Investment Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund expenses through 3/1/22, to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A, Class C, and Class I are limited to 1.00%, 1.75% and 0.75% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expenses limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 2.25% for Class A shares and returns for Class C shares have been adjusted for the contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC).

NOTES:

The graphs do not reflect the income taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fund performance includes reinvestment of dividends and adjustment for the maximum sales charge for Class A shares. The performance of other classes will vary from the performance of the class shown based on the difference in sales charges and fees paid by shareholders investing in different share classes.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index measures the performance of high yield corporate bonds with a maximum allocation of 2% to any one issuer.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund

 

 

OVERVIEW

Through its multi-sector fixed income strategy, the fund invests predominantly in U.S. issuers with the goal of generating a high level of current income consistent with preservation of principal.

KEY FEATURES

    We construct the portfolio bond-by-bond with a focus on being well compensated for risks taken.  

 

    A broader investable universe including high yield bonds, bank loans and preferreds.  

 

    Fixed income investment process unites quantitative and qualitative analyses into historical and forward-looking models.  

 

    Employs a macro overlay across industries and sectors; considers the business cycle, geopolitical factors, inflation and real rate expectations.  

PORTFOLIO FIT

The Fund may be suitable for investors seeking current income accompanied by lower volatility over a one-year to two-year time horizon.

 

FUND NASDAQ SYMBOLS

A Shares

  CSTBX

I Shares

  CSTIX
FUND CUSIP NUMBERS

A Shares

  128120441

I Shares

  128120433

CALAMOS SHORT-TERM BOND FUND

INVESTMENT TEAM DISCUSSION

What is your rationale behind launching the Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund?

The Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund seeks to provide high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The Fund may be suitable for investors seeking current income accompanied by lower volatility over a one-year to two-year time horizon.

What is the investment approach?

The Fund typically invests at least 80% of its assets in a broad range of investment-grade debt securities that have a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of three years or less. The debt securities in which the Fund may invest include, among others, obligations of U.S., state and local governments, their agencies and instrumentalities; mortgage- and asset-backed securities; corporate debt securities, repurchase agreements, convertible securities, money market instruments, and other securities believed to have debt-like characteristics. The Fund may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in below-investment-grade securities (sometimes referred to as high yield or “junk” bonds) and up to 20% in non-U.S. debt securities and emerging markets.

How has the Fund performed?

Since its inception on September 19, 2018, the Fund returned 0.12% (Class A shares at net asset value) performing in line with the 0.34% return of the Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index and 0.15% return of the the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Year Credit Index.

What factors influenced performance?

During the since inception period, yields on U.S. Treasuries moved higher. The increase in interest rates, which caused the price of bonds to decrease, partially offset the income generated by the Fund’s holdings. One-year Treasury yields moved from 2.56% to 2.66%, and two-year yields increased from 2.79% to 2.87%. Positioned with a shorter duration than the Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index, the move to higher rates contributed to the Fund’s relative performance. Corporate bond spreads in the one-year to three-year segment of the market moved wider from 50 basis points to 59 basis points at the close of the period, which put pressure on short corporate bond prices. As such, the Fund’s overweight allocation to industrial-related corporate bonds detracted from performance.

How is the Fund positioned?

The Fund has a duration of 1.6 years versus the 1.9 years duration of the Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index.

The Fund continues to hold an overweight in corporate bonds in both the investment-grade and out-of-benchmark high yield ratings categories. These overweights led to a lower overall credit quality of A when compared to the AA+ quality of the benchmark. The Fund is positioned with overweights across a number of corporate sectors, the largest being consumer non-cyclicals and REITs. The Fund is also overweight to the asset-backed securities sector. The Fund holds an underweight position in U.S. Treasuries.

 

 

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Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund

 

 

What are your closing thoughts for Fund shareholders?

The economy and fixed income markets are navigating the impact of an active Fed hiking cycle coupled with quantitative tightening. This has led to a substantial flattening of the yield curve where compensation for extending the duration of fixed income portfolios is at its lowest point in over a decade. Despite this narrowing, expectations for growth continue to be positive, and no signs of imminent recession are in sight. While we believe that overall corporate credit fundamentals are stable, a multi-year trend that has increased the representation of BBB rated issuers in the investment-grade corporate universe to nearly 50% has created a situation where downgrades could be a more substantial driver of total return as the credit cycle continues to age. We continue to monitor company reports and economic data for evidence of impact from the escalations in tariffs and the strength of the U.S. dollar which is creating stress for emerging market economies. In the current environment, active management and rigorous fundamental analysis are crucial. Investors should be picking spots wisely to appropriately balance risk and reward.

This information is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, and does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Certain statements in this commentary are forward-looking statements. Discussions of specific investments are for illustration only and are not intended as recommendations of individual investments. The forward looking statements and other views expressed herein are those of the portfolio managers as of the date of this report. Actual future results or occurrence may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements and the views expressed herein are subject to change at any time, due to numerous market and other factors. The Fund disclaims any obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statements or views expressed herein.

 

 

ASSET ALLOCATION  

Corporate Bonds

    79.0

Asset Backed Securities

    12.0  

Bank Loans

    3.3  

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities

    2.1  

Municipal Obligations

    1.3  
         

Fund asset allocations are calculated as a percentage of net assets and may vary over time. The table excludes cash or cash equivalents.

 

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN AS OF 10/31/18

 

 

     SINCE
INCEPTION

Class A Shares – Inception 9/19/18

   

Without Sales Charge

      0.12 %

With Sales Charge

      -2.13

Class I Shares – Inception 9/19/18

      0.16

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

As of the prospectus dated 8/29/18, the Fund’s gross expense ratio for Class A shares is 0.95% and Class I is 0.70%. The Fund’s investment advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse Fund expenses through 3/1/22 to the extent necessary so that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, short interest, short dividend expenses, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, if any) of Class A and Class I are limited to 0.65% and 0.40% of average net assets, respectively. Calamos Advisors may recapture previously waived expense amounts within the same fiscal year for any day where the respective Fund’s expense ratio falls below the contractual expense limit up to the expense limit for that day. This undertaking is binding on CALAMOS ADVISORS and any of its successors and assigns. This agreement is not terminable by either party. The expense ratios shown above may differ from the more recent expense ratios reported in the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

Average annual total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments as an annualized average assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance shown reflects the effects of an expense reimbursement that improved results. Load-adjusted returns are adjusted for the maximum front-end sales load of 2.25% for Class A shares.

NOTES:

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit 1-3 Years Index includes all medium and larger issues of U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities of between 1 and 3 years and are publicly issued.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Year Credit Index measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government-related bond markets. It is composed of the U.S. Corporate Index and a non-corporate component that includes foreign agencies, sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities that have maturities of between 1 and 3 years.

Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and do not reflect deduction of fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

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Expense Overview

 

 

EXPENSE OVERVIEW

As a shareholder of a mutual fund, you incur two types of costs. You incur:

1) Transaction costs, including sales charges, or loads, on purchase payment and redemption fees.

2) Ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other fund expenses.

The examples in this report are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. It is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs associated with investing in each mutual fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

There are two parts of each Fund’s chart:

Actual

In this part of the chart, you’ll see the actual expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period in each fund from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018, the period covered by this report. This chart also shows the actual returns, after expenses, you would have earned during that time. This chart can help you estimate your own expenses. For example, if you invested $8,600 in Class A shares of the fund, simply divide $8,600 by $1,000, then multiply that result by the figure in the Actual Expenses per $1,000 row. In this example, you would multiply 8.6 times the figure.

Hypothetical

In this part of the chart, you’ll see the hypothetical expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018, and the hypothetical returns, after expenses, you would have earned during that time. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established the guidelines for this chart, including the assumed 5% annual rate of return before expenses, which is what you’ll see in the chart. Note that this chart will not help you determine your own expenses, but will help you compare expenses of the fund you own to the expenses of another fund since the information for that fund should be calculated using the same assumptions.

Please note that the expenses shown in the chart are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not include any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the chart is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Expense Example

 

 

The actual and hypothetical examples shown assume a $1,000 investment at the beginning of the period, May 1, 2018 and held through October 31, 2018.

 

     CLASS A
SHARES
       CLASS C
SHARES
       CLASS I
SHARES
       CLASS R6
SHARES
 
CALAMOS MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.24        $ 10.02        $ 4.97        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,011.70        $ 1,007.80        $ 1,012.30        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.26        $ 10.06        $ 4.99        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,019.00        $ 1,015.22        $ 1,020.26        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(1)

     1.23%          1.98%          0.98%           
CALAMOS HEDGED EQUITY INCOME FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.33        $ 10.11        $ 5.07        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,010.30        $ 1,006.40        $ 1,011.50        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.36        $ 10.16        $ 5.09        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,018.90        $ 1,015.12        $ 1,020.16        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.25%          2.00%          1.00%           
CALAMOS PHINEUS LONG/SHORT FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 10.74        $ 14.45        $ 9.57        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 954.40        $ 950.50        $ 956.20        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 11.07        $ 14.90        $ 9.86        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,014.22        $ 1,010.38        $ 1,015.43        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(1)

     2.18%          2.94%          1.94%           
CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.77        $ 9.55        $ 4.51        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,008.70        $ 1,005.10        $ 1,010.50        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.80        $ 9.60        $ 4.53        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,019.46        $ 1,015.68        $ 1,020.72        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio

     1.14%          1.89%          0.89%           
CALAMOS GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.73        $ 10.45        $ 5.49        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 978.20        $ 974.80        $ 979.50        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.87        $ 10.66        $ 5.60        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,018.40        $ 1,014.62        $ 1,019.66        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.35%          2.10%          1.10%           
CALAMOS GROWTH FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.23        $ 9.97        $ 4.98        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 992.20        $ 988.20        $ 993.80        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.31        $ 10.11        $ 5.04        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,018.95        $ 1,015.17        $ 1,020.21        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio

     1.24%          1.99%          0.99%           
CALAMOS GROWTH AND INCOME FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.44        $ 9.24        $ 4.17        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,017.10        $ 1,013.20        $ 1,018.10        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.45        $ 9.25        $ 4.18        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,019.81        $ 1,016.03        $ 1,021.07        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio

     1.07%          1.82%          0.82%           
CALAMOS DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.88        $ 10.68        $ 5.61        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,021.70        $ 1,017.70        $ 1,022.90        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.87        $ 10.66        $ 5.60        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,018.40        $ 1,014.62        $ 1,019.66        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.35%          2.10%          1.10%           

 

*

Expenses for all Fund Classes A, C, and I are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365.

 

(1)

Includes 0.18% and 0.61% related to dividend expense on short positions for Market Neutral Income Fund and Phineus Long/Short Fund, respectively.

 

(2)

Annualized Expense Ratios for Hedged Equity Income Fund, Global Convertible Fund, and Dividend Growth Fund are adjusted to reflect fee waiver.

 

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Expense Example

 

 

The actual and hypothetical examples shown assume a $1,000 investment at the beginning of the period, May 1, 2018 and held through October 31, 2018.

 

     CLASS A
SHARES
       CLASS C
SHARES
       CLASS I
SHARES
       CLASS R6
SHARES
 
CALAMOS OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.83        $ 9.62        $ 4.57        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,012.50        $ 1,008.80        $ 1,013.50        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.85        $ 9.65        $ 4.58        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,019.41        $ 1,015.63        $ 1,020.67        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.15%          1.90%          0.90%           
CALAMOS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND(a)

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.80        $ 9.15        $ 4.49        $ 0.87  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 854.60        $ 851.40        $ 855.60        $ 893.30  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.31        $ 9.96        $ 4.89        $ 0.92  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,018.95        $ 1,015.32        $ 1,020.37        $ 1,005.11  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.24%          1.96%          0.96%          0.76%  
CALAMOS EVOLVING WORLD GROWTH FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 7.31        $ 10.69        $ 6.12        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 823.40        $ 820.30        $ 824.40        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 8.08        $ 11.82        $ 6.77        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,017.19        $ 1,013.46        $ 1,018.50        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio

     1.59%          2.33%          1.33%           
CALAMOS EMERGING MARKET EQUITY FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 7.90        $ 11.26        $ 6.78        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 790.70        $ 787.70        $ 792.20        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 8.89        $ 12.68        $ 7.63        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,016.38        $ 1,012.60        $ 1,017.64        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
CALAMOS GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 6.78        $ 10.40        $ 5.57        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 922.70        $ 918.80        $ 923.10        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 7.12        $ 10.92        $ 5.85        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,018.15        $ 1,014.37        $ 1,019.41        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.40%          2.15%          1.15%           
CALAMOS GLOBAL GROWTH AND INCOME FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 7.22        $ 10.89        $ 6.00        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 948.50        $ 945.50        $ 950.10        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 7.48        $ 11.27        $ 6.21        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,017.79        $ 1,014.01        $ 1,019.05        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio

     1.47%          2.22%          1.22%           

 

*

Expenses for all Fund Classes A, C, and I are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365.

 

(2)

Annualized Expense Ratios for Opportunistic Value Fund, International Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Fund, and Global Equity Fund are adjusted to reflect fee waiver.

 

(a)

September 17, 2018 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2018. Expenses for Class R6 of the International Growth Fund are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value from inception to period end, multiplied by 44/365.

 

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Expense Example

 

 

The actual and hypothetical examples shown assume a $1,000 investment at the beginning of the period, May 1, 2018 and held through October 31, 2018.

 

     CLASS A
SHARES
       CLASS C
SHARES
       CLASS I
SHARES
       CLASS R6
SHARES
 
CALAMOS TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 4.54        $ 8.30        $ 3.28        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 999.40        $ 994.60        $ 999.60        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 4.58        $ 8.39        $ 3.31        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,020.67        $ 1,016.89        $ 1,021.93        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     0.90%          1.65%          0.65%           
CALAMOS HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.06        $ 8.84        $ 3.80        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,009.30        $ 1,004.80        $ 1,010.60        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000*

   $ 5.09        $ 8.89        $ 3.82        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,020.16        $ 1,016.38        $ 1,021.42        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     1.00%          1.75%          0.75%           
CALAMOS SHORT-TERM BOND FUND(b)

 

         

Actual Expenses per $1,000

   $ 0.76        $        $ 0.48        $  

Actual – Ending Balance

   $ 1,001.20        $        $ 1,001.60        $  
  

 

 

 

Hypothetical Expenses per $1,000

   $ 0.76        $        $ 0.48        $  

Hypothetical – Ending Value

   $ 1,004.99        $        $ 1,005.27        $  
  

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio(2)

     0.66%                   0.42%           

 

*

Expenses for all Fund Classes A, C, and I are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365.

 

(2)

Annualized Expense Ratios for Total Return Bond Fund, High Income Opportunities Fund, and Short-Term Bond Fund are adjusted to reflect fee waiver.

 

(b)

September 19, 2018 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2018. Expenses for all Fund Classes of the Short-Term Bond Fund are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value from inception to period end, multiplied by 42/365.

 

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Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (39.1%)  
    Communication Services (1.9%)

 

  7,000,000       Boingo Wireless, Inc.*
1.000%, 10/01/23
  $ 7,063,770  
  1,000,000,000     JPY   CyberAgent, Inc.
0.000%, 02/19/25
    9,854,877  
  267,000       Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
2.500%, 05/15/19
    405,044  
  10,000,000       Momo, Inc.*
1.250%, 07/01/25
    8,774,550  
  5,833,000       Sea, Ltd.*
2.250%, 07/01/23
    5,439,768  
    Twitter, Inc.  
  25,000,000       0.250%, 06/15/24*     23,410,500  
  15,000,000       1.000%, 09/15/21~     13,956,450  
  15,000,000       Weibo Corp.*^
1.250%, 11/15/22
    13,397,175  
  13,000,000       World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.*~
3.375%, 12/15/23
    38,252,890  
  8,500,000       Zillow Group, Inc.^
2.000%, 12/01/21
    9,004,518  
     

 

 

 
        129,559,542  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (4.8%)

 

  30,000,000       Booking Holdings, Inc.~
0.350%, 06/15/20
    43,512,000  
  5,000,000       Chegg, Inc.*
0.250%, 05/15/23
    5,914,800  
    Ctrip.com International, Ltd.  
  29,827,000       1.990%, 07/01/25~^     29,723,500  
  10,500,000       1.000%, 07/01/20     9,977,415  
  13,500,000       Etsy, Inc.*
0.000%, 03/01/23
    18,010,755  
  11,000,000       Gannett Company, Inc.*~
4.750%, 04/15/24
    11,411,180  
  4,000,000       GNC Holdings, Inc.
1.500%, 08/15/20
    3,102,200  
  1,400,000       LGI Homes, Inc.
4.250%, 11/15/19
    2,809,765  
  5,000,000       Liberty Media Corp. / Liberty Formula One
1.000%, 01/30/23
    5,427,675  
  25,000,000       MercadoLibre, Inc.*~^
2.000%, 08/15/28
    24,042,375  
  7,500,000       RH~
0.000%, 06/15/19
    8,349,825  
  5,250,000       TAL Education Group~
2.500%, 05/15/19
    34,930,193  
    Tesla, Inc.^  
  32,500,000       1.250%, 03/01/21~     36,473,287  
  30,000,000       2.375%, 03/15/22~     36,574,200  
  15,000,000       0.250%, 03/01/19     16,041,600  
  12,500,000       Wayfair, Inc.
0.375%, 09/01/22
    15,486,938  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  2,000,000,000     JPY   Yamada Denki Company, Ltd.
0.000%, 06/28/19
  $ 18,488,678  
     

 

 

 
        320,276,386  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (0.8%)

 

  25,000,000       Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.^
2.000%, 08/15/19
    31,895,375  
  15,000,000     GBP   J Sainsbury, PLC
1.250%, 11/21/19
    20,994,632  
     

 

 

 
        52,890,007  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (0.8%)

 

  15,000,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp.^
5.500%, 09/15/26
    14,078,625  
  5,000,000       Golar LNG, Ltd.
2.750%, 02/15/22
    5,141,800  
  5,000,000       Nabors Industries, Inc.^
0.750%, 01/15/24
    3,732,825  
  5,000,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc.~^
2.625%, 09/15/23
    5,656,725  
  4,000,000       Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
4.000%, 06/15/36
    11,722,080  
  4,000,000       SEACOR Holdings, Inc.
3.250%, 05/15/30
    3,791,020  
  10,000,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp.~
1.250%, 04/01/20
    9,556,150  
     

 

 

 
        53,679,225  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (2.2%)

 

  5,000,000       Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
4.750%, 08/23/22
    4,898,625  
  21,120,000       AXA, SA*~
7.250%, 05/15/21
    21,665,741  
  3,500,000       Cowen, Inc.~
3.000%, 03/15/19
    3,518,182  
  15,000,000     EUR   Credit Agricole, SA
0.000%, 10/03/19
    12,604,275  
  10,000,000       Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.
4.500%, 04/01/22
    10,092,400  
  5,000,000       Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.
5.875%, 08/01/37
    5,668,075  
  15,000,000       IAC FinanceCo, Inc.*~^
0.875%, 10/01/22
    20,962,575  
  25,000,000       LendingTree, Inc.~
0.625%, 06/01/22
    29,396,625  
  5,000,000       PRA Group, Inc.
3.500%, 06/01/23
    4,741,000  
    Redwood Trust, Inc.  
  5,000,000       5.625%, 07/15/24     4,955,750  
  5,000,000       4.750%, 08/15/23     4,793,100  
  1,500,000,000     JPY   SBI Holdings, Inc.
0.000%, 09/14/20
    22,936,633  
     

 

 

 
        146,232,981  
     

 

 

 
 

 

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Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Health Care (6.8%)

 

  5,000,000       Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.~^
1.250%, 07/01/20
  $ 4,997,225  
  10,000,000       AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.~
3.250%, 06/01/22
    10,796,300  
  20,000,000     EUR   Bayer Capital Corp., BV
5.625%, 11/22/19
    18,929,985  
  10,000,000     EUR   Bayer, AG
0.050%, 06/15/20
    11,724,687  
  7,500,000       Dermira, Inc.
3.000%, 05/15/22
    6,396,263  
  12,953,000       DexCom, Inc.
0.750%, 05/15/22
    18,839,232  
  5,000,000       Evolent Health, Inc.*
1.500%, 10/15/25
    4,837,575  
  5,000,000       Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
3.375%, 05/01/24
    4,401,150  
  45,000,000       Illumina, Inc.~
0.000%, 06/15/19
    56,827,575  
  2,500,000       Immunomedics, Inc.
4.750%, 02/15/20
    11,203,300  
  12,500,000       Innoviva, Inc.
2.500%, 08/15/25
    13,142,625  
  13,333,000       Insmed, Inc.
1.750%, 01/15/25
    10,131,480  
    Insulet Corp.  
  15,000,000       1.250%, 09/15/21~     23,323,200  
  1,280,000       1.375%, 11/15/24*     1,450,368  
  5,000,000       Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
3.250%, 07/01/23
    4,662,450  
  3,000,000       Invacare Corp.
4.500%, 06/01/22
    3,154,980  
  15,000,000       Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.000%, 11/15/21
    15,631,425  
  8,000,000       Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.^
2.250%, 06/15/22
    8,455,040  
  9,000,000       Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*^
0.750%, 05/15/23
    8,596,845  
    Medicines Company  
  12,500,000       2.750%, 07/15/23     10,610,625  
  7,500,000       2.500%, 01/15/22~^     7,282,613  
  6,855,000       Molina Healthcare, Inc.~
1.125%, 01/15/20
    21,356,375  
  15,000,000       Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.~
2.250%, 05/15/24
    23,053,950  
  20,000,000       NuVasive, Inc.
2.250%, 03/15/21
    22,328,700  
  5,000,000       Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.~^
2.375%, 04/01/22
    5,261,950  
  6,661,000       Quidel Corp.~
3.250%, 12/15/20
    13,722,759  
  5,000,000       Radius Health, Inc.
3.000%, 09/01/24
    3,895,300  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  3,500,000       Retrophin, Inc.
2.500%, 09/15/25
  $ 3,386,408  
  20,000,000       Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.*~
1.500%, 11/15/24
    39,505,400  
  10,000,000       Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*^
0.625%, 04/01/23
    10,867,050  
    Teladoc Health, Inc.  
  8,050,000       1.375%, 05/15/25*^     11,632,813  
  8,000,000       3.000%, 12/15/22     13,855,760  
  5,000,000       Theravance Biopharma, Inc.~
3.250%, 11/01/23
    5,041,775  
  5,000,000       Tilray, Inc.*
5.000%, 10/01/23
    4,162,850  
  11,461,000       Wright Medical Group, Inc.*^
1.625%, 06/15/23
    11,633,259  
  7,500,000       Wright Medical Group, NV
2.250%, 11/15/21
    10,271,212  
     

 

 

 
        455,370,504  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (1.3%)

 

  17,500,000       51job, Inc.~
3.250%, 04/15/19
    26,245,450  
  5,000,000       Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.~
2.250%, 12/15/23
    7,361,700  
  5,385,000       Air Transport Services Group, Inc.^
1.125%, 10/15/24
    4,931,368  
  10,000,000     EUR   Airbus, SE
0.000%, 06/14/21
    13,445,466  
  11,250,000       FTI Consulting, Inc.*
2.000%, 08/15/23
    10,723,556  
  1,000,000,000     JPY   Nagoya Railroad Company, Ltd.
0.000%, 12/11/24
    9,708,335  
  7,500,000       Navistar International Corp.
4.750%, 04/15/19
    7,525,838  
  3,667,000       Patrick Industries, Inc.*
1.000%, 02/01/23
    3,110,624  
  3,000,000       Tesla Energy Operations, Inc.^
1.625%, 11/01/19
    2,825,790  
     

 

 

 
        85,878,127  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (18.4%)

 

  20,000,000       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.~
2.125%, 09/01/26
    47,686,400  
  30,000,000       Akamai Technologies, Inc.~
0.000%, 02/15/19
    29,791,800  
  12,500,000       Altaba, Inc.~
0.000%, 12/01/18
    14,065,000  
  12,500,000       Alteryx, Inc.*
0.500%, 06/01/23
    16,935,687  
  4,000,000       Apptio, Inc.*
0.875%, 04/01/23
    3,846,140  
  36,000,000       Atlassian, Inc.*~^
0.625%, 05/01/23
    41,267,880  
  5,000,000       Avaya Holdings Corp.*
2.250%, 06/15/23
    4,433,800  
 

 

74   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
    CalAmp Corp.  
  7,500,000       1.625%, 05/15/20   $ 7,492,763  
  5,000,000       2.000%, 08/01/25*     4,585,550  
  7,000,000       Carbonite, Inc.
2.500%, 04/01/22
    10,159,870  
  8,800,000       Cardtronics, Inc.~
1.000%, 12/01/20
    8,207,232  
  20,000,000       Citrix Systems, Inc.~
0.500%, 04/15/19
    28,312,400  
  11,000,000       CSG Systems International, Inc.
4.250%, 03/15/36
    11,279,730  
  15,000,000       Cypress Semiconductor Corp.~^
4.500%, 01/15/22
    17,738,025  
  10,000,000       DocuSign, Inc.*
0.500%, 09/15/23
    9,374,850  
  10,500,000       Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
0.750%, 09/01/19
    10,317,353  
  10,000,000       Envestnet, Inc.
1.750%, 12/15/19
    10,351,600  
  5,000,000       Euronet Worldwide, Inc.~
1.500%, 10/01/44
    7,657,125  
  17,500,000       Finisar Corp.~^
0.500%, 12/15/33
    17,436,300  
    FireEye, Inc.  
  15,000,000       0.875%, 06/01/24*^     15,767,775  
  5,000,000       1.625%, 06/01/35^     4,599,550  
  5,000,000       1.000%, 06/01/35~     4,827,675  
  4,999,000       Guidewire Software, Inc.^
1.250%, 03/15/25
    5,043,641  
  15,000,000       HubSpot, Inc.~^
0.250%, 06/01/22
    22,792,125  
  15,000,000       Infinera Corp.
2.125%, 09/01/24
    13,236,600  
    Inphi Corp.  
  5,000,000       1.125%, 12/01/20     5,263,575  
  3,975,000       0.750%, 09/01/21     3,720,580  
  20,000,000       Integrated Device Technology, Inc.~
0.875%, 11/15/22
    29,955,100  
  15,000,000       Intel Corp.~
3.250%, 08/01/39
    34,377,600  
  25,000,000       j2 Global, Inc.~^
3.250%, 06/15/29
    29,636,250  
  17,500,000       Lumentum Holdings, Inc.^
0.250%, 03/15/24
    19,962,512  
    Microchip Technology, Inc.  
  20,000,000       1.625%, 02/15/25~     26,024,800  
  19,903,000       1.625%, 02/15/27~^     18,863,466  
  7,500,000       2.250%, 02/15/37     6,818,363  
  25,000,000       Micron Technology, Inc.~
3.125%, 05/01/32
    95,067,625  
  9,000,000       MongoDB, Inc.*^
0.750%, 06/15/24
    11,998,440  
  10,000,000       New Relic, Inc.*^
0.500%, 05/01/23
    10,543,200  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  10,000,000       Nice Systems, Inc.^
1.250%, 01/15/24
  $ 13,432,000  
  10,000,000       Nuance Communications, Inc.~
1.000%, 12/15/35
    9,405,950  
  11,500,000       Nutanix, Inc.*
0.000%, 01/15/23
    12,683,177  
  15,000,000       NXP Semiconductors, NV~^
1.000%, 12/01/19
    15,196,050  
  17,500,000       Okta, Inc.*~^
0.250%, 02/15/23
    23,845,325  
  25,000,000       ON Semiconductor Corp.~^
1.625%, 10/15/23
    27,222,250  
  10,000,000       OSI Systems, Inc.
1.250%, 09/01/22
    9,136,800  
    Palo Alto Networks, Inc.~  
  30,000,000       0.750%, 07/01/23*     29,172,450  
  20,600,000       0.000%, 07/01/19     34,206,506  
  7,500,000       Pandora Media, Inc.
1.750%, 12/01/20
    7,175,925  
  10,000,000       Pure Storage, Inc.*^
0.125%, 04/15/23
    10,271,850  
  8,000,000       Q2 Holdings, Inc.*
0.750%, 02/15/23
    8,803,800  
  9,000,000       Quotient Technology, Inc.*
1.750%, 12/01/22
    9,209,160  
  20,000,000       RealPage, Inc.~
1.500%, 11/15/22
    27,508,700  
  10,000,000       Red Hat, Inc.~
0.250%, 10/01/19
    23,248,450  
  23,000,000       RingCentral, Inc.*~^
0.000%, 03/15/23
    26,043,820  
  7,500,000       Rovi Corp.
0.500%, 03/01/20
    7,028,700  
  15,000,000       Silicon Laboratories, Inc.^
1.375%, 03/01/22
    16,203,150  
  10,000,000       SINA Corp.
1.000%, 12/01/18
    9,950,750  
    Splunk, Inc.*~  
  25,000,000       1.125%, 09/15/25^     23,692,000  
  25,000,000       0.500%, 09/15/23     23,925,250  
    Square, Inc.~  
  25,000,000       0.375%, 03/01/22     79,900,000  
  20,000,000       0.500%, 05/15/23*^     23,966,900  
  12,500,000       Synaptics, Inc.^
0.500%, 06/15/22
    11,198,313  
  5,000,000       Teradyne, Inc.^
1.250%, 12/15/23
    6,277,450  
  15,000,000       TTM Technologies, Inc.~
1.750%, 12/15/20
    19,919,175  
  15,000,000       Twilio, Inc.*
0.250%, 06/01/23
    18,744,600  
  10,000,000       Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*^
2.250%, 06/15/25
    9,005,550  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     75  


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  15,000,000       Wix.com, Ltd.*^
0.000%, 07/01/23
  $ 14,748,075  
  7,500,000       Workday, Inc.~
1.500%, 07/15/20
    12,552,375  
  10,000,000       Zendesk, Inc.*
0.250%, 03/15/23
    10,968,750  
     

 

 

 
        1,234,081,633  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.8%)

 

  10,000,000       Allegheny Technologies, Inc.~^
4.750%, 07/01/22
    19,429,500  
  10,000,000       Arconic, Inc.^
1.625%, 10/15/19
    10,080,050  
  3,000,000       Pretium Resources, Inc.
2.250%, 03/15/22
    2,749,140  
  5,000,000       TimkenSteel Corp.
6.000%, 06/01/21
    6,192,850  
  10,000,000     GBP   Volcan Holdings, PLC
4.125%, 04/11/20
    16,137,087  
     

 

 

 
        54,588,627  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (1.1%)

 

  13,000,000       American Residential Properties OP, LP*~
3.250%, 11/15/18
    15,305,810  
  31,500,000       Extra Space Storage, LP*~^
3.125%, 10/01/35
    33,864,705  
  6,000,000       Forestar Group, Inc.
3.750%, 03/01/20
    5,896,800  
    IH Merger Sub, LLC  
  7,700,000       3.500%, 01/15/22     8,251,974  
  6,000,000       3.000%, 07/01/19     7,214,640  
  5,000,000       iStar, Inc.*
3.125%, 09/15/22
    4,718,100  
     

 

 

 
        75,252,029  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (0.2%)

 

    Chugoku Electric Power Company, Inc.  
  500,000,000     JPY   0.000%, 01/24/20     4,762,529  
  500,000,000     JPY   0.000%, 01/25/22     4,861,767  
     

 

 

 
        9,624,296  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $2,478,765,056)
    2,617,433,357  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (4.6%)  
    Communication Services (1.2%)

 

  500,000       Alibaba Exchangeable (Softbank)*§
5.750%, 06/01/19
    80,642,250  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.6%)

 

  200,000       2017 Mandatory Exchangeable Trust*
5.188%, 12/01/20
    26,390,000  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  122,820       Assurant, Inc.
6.500%, 03/15/21
  $ 13,088,313  
  50,000       Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
7.250%, 02/01/20
    4,558,000  
     

 

 

 
        44,036,313  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (0.5%)

 

  314,735       Becton Dickinson and Company~
6.125%, 05/01/20
    18,465,503  
  35,000       Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.~
7.000%, 12/15/18
    12,950,000  
     

 

 

 
        31,415,503  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.4%)

 

  10,500       Fortive Corp.
5.000%, 07/01/21
    10,313,205  
  300,000       Rexnord Corp.
5.750%, 11/15/19
    17,151,000  
     

 

 

 
        27,464,205  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.2%)

 

  65,000       Belden, Inc.~
6.750%, 07/15/19
    4,828,850  
  100,000       MTS Systems Corp.
8.750%, 07/01/19
    10,587,500  
     

 

 

 
        15,416,350  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.2%)

 

  242,647       International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
6.000%, 09/15/21
    13,971,614  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.2%)

 

  12,856       Crown Castle International Corp.
6.875%, 08/01/20
    13,434,520  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (1.3%)

 

  400,000       CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
7.000%, 09/01/21
    19,848,000  
  60,597       Dominion Energy, Inc.
6.750%, 08/15/19
    2,905,626  
  130,000       DTE Energy Company^
6.500%, 10/01/19
    6,932,900  
    Sempra Energy  
  147,059       6.000%, 01/15/21     14,582,370  
  135,000       6.750%, 07/15/21^     13,460,850  
  88,235       South Jersey Industries, Inc.
7.250%, 04/15/21
    4,436,456  
  250,000       Vistra Energy Corp.
7.000%, 07/01/19
    22,937,500  
     

 

 

 
        85,103,702  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $282,640,436)
    311,484,457  
     

 

 

 
 

 

76   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (49.2%)  
    Communication Services (5.0%)

 

  98,182       Activision Blizzard, Inc.   $ 6,779,467  
  42,668       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A~#     46,532,868  
  43,265       Alphabet, Inc. - Class C~#     46,586,454  
  1,054,418       AT&T, Inc.~     32,349,544  
  197,692       CenturyLink, Inc.~     4,080,363  
  28,255       Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A#     9,052,054  
  697,004       Comcast Corp. - Class A~     26,583,733  
  419,793       Facebook, Inc. - Class A~#     63,720,380  
  61,398       Netflix, Inc.#     18,528,689  
  266,045       Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. - Class A~     12,110,368  
  259,395       Twitter, Inc.#     9,013,976  
  602,524       Verizon Communications, Inc.~     34,398,095  
  229,874       Walt Disney Company~^     26,396,431  
     

 

 

 
        336,132,422  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (4.8%)

 

  60,010       Amazon.com, Inc.~#     95,896,580  
  97,484       Aptiv, PLC     7,486,771  
  5,579       Booking Holdings, Inc.~#     10,458,282  
  83,231       Carnival Corp.~     4,664,265  
  158,354       D.R. Horton, Inc.~     5,694,410  
  42,581       Darden Restaurants, Inc.~     4,537,005  
  54,716       Dollar General Corp.~     6,094,268  
  148,905       eBay, Inc.#     4,322,712  
  58,697       Expedia Group, Inc.     7,362,365  
  578,328       Ford Motor Company~     5,523,032  
  154,054       General Motors Company     5,636,836  
  177,894       Home Depot, Inc.~     31,287,997  
  111,777       Leggett & Platt, Inc.^     4,058,623  
  136,185       Lowe’s Companies, Inc.~     12,967,536  
  143,981       McDonald’s Corp.~     25,470,239  
  252,812       MGM Resorts International     6,745,024  
  54,783       Mohawk Industries, Inc.~#     6,833,084  
  192,522       Nike, Inc. - Class B~     14,446,851  
  17,510       O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.#     5,616,332  
  35,193       PVH Corp.~     4,250,962  
  73,528       Ross Stores, Inc.~     7,279,272  
  38,749       Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.     4,058,183  
  178,579       Starbucks Corp.~     10,405,798  
  94,483       Tapestry, Inc.~     3,997,576  
  97,630       Target Corp.~     8,164,797  
  114,924       TJX Companies, Inc.~     12,627,849  
  65,893       VF Corp.     5,461,212  
     

 

 

 
        321,347,861  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Consumer Staples (3.6%)

 

  299,337       Altria Group, Inc.~   $ 19,468,878  
  97,395       Archer-Daniels-Midland Company~     4,601,914  
  92,756       Church & Dwight Company, Inc.     5,506,924  
  535,351       Coca-Cola Company     25,632,606  
  120,651       Colgate-Palmolive Company~     7,184,767  
  24,980       Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A     4,976,765  
  60,003       Costco Wholesale Corp.~     13,718,486  
  131,962       General Mills, Inc.     5,779,936  
  64,795       Kellogg Company~     4,242,777  
  61,362       Kimberly-Clark Corp.     6,400,057  
  87,148       Kraft Heinz Company     4,790,526  
  173,762       Kroger Company     5,171,157  
  337,131       Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A     14,152,759  
  75,327       Monster Beverage Corp.#     3,981,032  
  202,064       PepsiCo, Inc.~     22,707,952  
  299,754       Philip Morris International, Inc.~     26,399,335  
  360,916       Procter & Gamble Company     32,006,031  
  85,056       Sysco Corp.     6,067,044  
  122,420       Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     9,765,443  
  209,036       Walmart, Inc.~     20,962,130  
     

 

 

 
        243,516,519  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (2.8%)

 

  102,051       Anadarko Petroleum Corp.~     5,429,113  
  273,990       Chevron Corp.~     30,590,983  
  65,433       Concho Resources, Inc.~#     9,101,076  
  161,103       ConocoPhillips~     11,261,100  
  70,215       EOG Resources, Inc.~     7,396,448  
  512,875       Exxon Mobil Corp.~     40,865,880  
  296,629       Halliburton Company     10,287,094  
  412,919       Kinder Morgan, Inc.     7,027,881  
  129,729       Marathon Petroleum Corp.     9,139,408  
  112,067       Occidental Petroleum Corp.     7,516,334  
  82,775       ONEOK, Inc.     5,430,040  
  58,097       Phillips 66~     5,973,534  
  74,456       Pioneer Natural Resources Company     10,965,135  
  280,661       Schlumberger, Ltd.     14,400,716  
  68,386       Valero Energy Corp.~     6,229,281  
  208,342       Williams Companies, Inc.     5,068,961  
     

 

 

 
        186,682,984  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (6.7%)

 

  43,737       Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.     4,971,147  
  102,635       Aflac, Inc.~     4,420,489  
  80,072       Allstate Corp.~     7,664,492  
  102,008       American Express Company~     10,479,282  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     77  


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  292,772       American International Group, Inc.~   $ 12,088,556  
  100,578       Arthur J. Gallagher & Company     7,443,778  
  60,181       Assurant, Inc.     5,850,195  
  1,627,219       Bank of America Corp.~     44,748,522  
  149,418       Bank of New York Mellon Corp.     7,071,954  
  127,047       BB&T Corp.~     6,245,631  
  274,301       Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B~#     56,308,509  
  15,503       BlackRock, Inc.~     6,378,244  
  207,463       Capital One Financial Corp.~     18,526,446  
  102,980       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     11,621,293  
  136,582       Charles Schwab Corp.~     6,315,552  
  66,832       Chubb Corp.~     8,347,985  
  363,633       Citigroup, Inc.~     23,803,416  
  32,242       CME Group, Inc.     5,908,024  
  70,779       Discover Financial Services     4,931,173  
  186,515       E*TRADE Financial Corp.     9,217,571  
  182,920       Fifth Third Bancorp~     4,937,011  
  86,917       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.~     19,588,484  
  531,704       JPMorgan Chase & Company~     57,966,370  
  196,751       KeyCorp     3,572,998  
  145,559       MetLife, Inc.~     5,995,575  
  93,145       Morgan Stanley~     4,253,001  
  65,650       PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.~     8,435,369  
  48,008       Prudential Financial, Inc.~     4,502,190  
  337,106       Regions Financial Corp.~     5,720,689  
  41,673       S&P Global, Inc.     7,597,821  
  60,333       State Street Corp.~     4,147,894  
  83,268       SunTrust Banks, Inc.~     5,217,573  
  53,512       Travelers Companies, Inc.~     6,695,957  
  240,150       US Bancorp     12,552,641  
  531,258       Wells Fargo & Company~     28,278,863  
  192,560       Zions Bancorporation, N.A. ^     9,059,948  
     

 

 

 
        450,864,643  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (7.5%)

 

  251,519       Abbott Laboratories~     17,339,720  
  235,113       AbbVie, Inc.~     18,303,547  
  42,421       Aetna, Inc.~     8,416,326  
  176,168       Agilent Technologies, Inc.     11,413,925  
  105,732       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.~#     11,849,385  
  49,546       Allergan, PLC     7,828,764  
  52,990       Amgen, Inc.~     10,215,942  
  188,059       Baxter International, Inc.     11,755,568  
  27,050       Becton Dickinson and Company     6,235,025  
  34,764       Biogen, Inc.~#     10,577,642  
  211,850       Bristol-Myers Squibb Company~     10,706,899  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  170,217       Celgene Corp.#   $ 12,187,537  
  72,814       Cerner Corp.~#     4,170,786  
  39,012       Cigna Corp.     8,341,156  
  161,541       CVS Health Corp.~     11,693,953  
  76,405       Danaher Corp.     7,594,657  
  90,801       Edwards Lifesciences Corp.~#     13,402,228  
  120,293       Eli Lilly and Company~     13,044,573  
  81,438       Express Scripts Holding Company~#     7,897,043  
  254,746       Gilead Sciences, Inc.     17,368,582  
  40,648       HCA Healthcare, Inc.     5,427,727  
  47,684       Humana, Inc.     15,278,431  
  17,407       IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.#     3,692,373  
  22,416       Illumina, Inc.#     6,974,738  
  11,032       Intuitive Surgical, Inc.#     5,749,658  
  422,209       Johnson & Johnson~     59,105,038  
  44,999       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings~#     7,224,590  
  37,478       McKesson Corp.     4,675,755  
  195,389       Medtronic, PLC     17,549,840  
  383,408       Merck & Company, Inc.     28,222,663  
  833,649       Pfizer, Inc.~     35,896,926  
  48,784       Quest Diagnostics, Inc.~     4,591,062  
  9,909       Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.~#     3,361,529  
  50,649       Stryker Corp.~     8,216,281  
  44,922       Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.~     10,496,025  
  170,827       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.~     44,645,637  
  50,293       Varian Medical Systems, Inc.#     6,003,475  
  32,227       Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#     5,461,187  
  38,214       Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.     4,340,728  
  49,274       Zoetis, Inc.     4,442,051  
     

 

 

 
        501,698,972  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (4.4%)

 

  85,919       3M Company     16,346,949  
  53,347       Allegion, PLC^     4,573,438  
  78,045       Boeing Company~     27,695,049  
  123,080       Caterpillar, Inc.~     14,932,066  
  202,421       CSX Corp.~     13,938,710  
  82,785       Deere & Company     11,212,400  
  182,999       Delta Air Lines, Inc.~     10,015,535  
  61,440       Eaton Corp., PLC     4,403,405  
  162,836       Emerson Electric Company~     11,053,308  
  30,786       FedEx Corp.     6,783,387  
  88,752       Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.     3,978,752  
  35,790       General Dynamics Corp.     6,176,638  
  106,449       Honeywell International, Inc.     15,415,944  
  51,058       Illinois Tool Works, Inc.~     6,513,469  
 

 

78   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  140,193       Johnson Controls International, PLC   $ 4,481,970  
  29,261       Lockheed Martin Corp.     8,598,345  
  23,577       Norfolk Southern Corp.     3,956,928  
  42,470       Northrop Grumman Corp.     11,125,017  
  84,782       PACCAR, Inc.     4,850,378  
  144,081       Pentair, PLC     5,784,852  
  173,351       Quanta Services, Inc.#     5,408,551  
  67,305       Raytheon Company     11,781,067  
  1       Resideo Technologies, Inc.#     11  
  51,124       Rockwell Collins, Inc.     6,544,894  
  106,246       Southwest Airlines Company~     5,216,679  
  59,412       Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     6,922,686  
  11,730       TransDigm Group, Inc.#     3,873,833  
  146,293       Union Pacific Corp.~     21,390,962  
  97,204       United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B     10,356,114  
  88,589       United Technologies Corp.~     11,003,640  
  55,289       Verisk Analytics, Inc.#     6,625,834  
  75,525       Waste Management, Inc.     6,757,222  
  66,874       Xylem, Inc.     4,385,597  
     

 

 

 
        292,103,630  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (10.5%)

 

  64,553       Accenture, PLC - Class A~     10,174,844  
  69,552       Adobe, Inc.#     17,093,100  
  435,393       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.^#     7,928,507  
  55,513       Akamai Technologies, Inc.~#     4,010,814  
  78,179       Amphenol Corp. - Class A~     6,997,020  
  700,477       Apple, Inc.~     153,306,396  
  347,393       Applied Materials, Inc.~     11,422,282  
  40,803       Autodesk, Inc.#     5,273,788  
  58,646       Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     8,449,716  
  40,737       Broadcom, Inc.     9,104,312  
  795,519       Cisco Systems, Inc.~     36,394,994  
  104,715       Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A~     7,228,476  
  52,221       DXC Technology Company     3,803,255  
  107,011       Fiserv, Inc.#     8,485,972  
  81,909       FLIR Systems, Inc.     3,793,206  
  261,645       Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company     3,990,086  
  203,775       HP, Inc.     4,919,128  
  669,404       Intel Corp.~     31,381,660  
  63,522       International Business Machines Corp.     7,332,344  
  32,414       Intuit, Inc.     6,839,354  
  130,668       MasterCard, Inc. - Class A     25,829,144  
  94,623       Microchip Technology, Inc.^     6,224,301  
  265,411       Micron Technology, Inc.~#     10,011,303  
  1,094,965       Microsoft Corp.~     116,953,212  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  105,614       NVIDIA Corp.   $ 22,266,600  
  437,984       Oracle Corp.     21,391,139  
  151,338       PayPal Holdings, Inc.#     12,741,146  
  174,325       QUALCOMM, Inc.^     10,963,299  
  43,127       Red Hat, Inc.~#     7,402,318  
  134,961       Salesforce.com, Inc.#     18,522,048  
  243,790       ServiceNow, Inc.#     44,135,726  
  52,475       TE Connectivity, Ltd.     3,957,664  
  142,313       Texas Instruments, Inc.~     13,210,916  
  292,290       Visa, Inc. - Class A~     40,292,176  
  106,688       Xilinx, Inc.     9,107,955  
     

 

 

 
        710,938,201  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (1.0%)

 

  83,944       Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.~     12,956,756  
  39,146       Avery Dennison Corp.     3,551,325  
  129,425       Ball Corp.^     5,798,240  
  409,345       DowDuPont, Inc.     22,071,883  
  297,486       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.     3,465,712  
  32,751       Linde, PLC^     5,419,308  
  68,133       PPG Industries, Inc.     7,160,097  
  12,664       Sherwin-Williams Company     4,982,904  
     

 

 

 
        65,406,225  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (1.4%)  
  49,248       Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.     6,019,583  
  56,174       American Tower Corp.~     8,752,471  
  142,486       Apartment Investment & Management Company - Class A     6,132,597  
  16,653       AvalonBay Communities, Inc.~     2,920,603  
  51,899       Crown Castle International Corp.     5,643,497  
  44,436       Digital Realty Trust, Inc.     4,588,461  
  10,762       Equinix, Inc.     4,076,000  
  50,610       Federal Realty Investment Trust     6,278,171  
  84,582       Macerich Company     4,366,123  
  76,282       Prologis, Inc.~     4,917,901  
  20,597       Public Storage~     4,232,066  
  111,380       Realty Income Corp.     6,712,873  
  61,305       Simon Property Group, Inc.     11,250,694  
  167,344       UDR, Inc.^     6,558,211  
  81,235       Welltower, Inc.^     5,367,196  
  181,611       Weyerhaeuser Company     4,836,301  
     

 

 

 
        92,652,748  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (1.5%)  
  437,606       AES Corp.~     6,380,295  
  128,180       American Electric Power Company, Inc.~     9,403,285  
  145,448       CMS Energy Corp.~     7,202,585  
  59,993       Consolidated Edison, Inc.     4,559,468  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     79  


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  90,712       Dominion Energy, Inc.~^   $ 6,478,651  
  161,280       Duke Energy Corp.~     13,326,566  
  69,348       Edison International     4,812,058  
  88,119       Entergy Corp.     7,397,590  
  97,089       Exelon Corp.~     4,253,469  
  172,172       FirstEnergy Corp.~     6,418,572  
  59,608       NextEra Energy, Inc.     10,282,380  
  239,894       NiSource, Inc.     6,083,712  
  83,267       PG&E Corp.#     3,897,728  
  93,364       Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.~     4,988,439  
  147,508       Xcel Energy, Inc.     7,229,367  
     

 

 

 
        102,714,165  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $3,059,316,808)
    3,304,058,370  
     

 

 

 
     
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (4.3%)  
    Other (4.3%)  
  1,056,085       SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust^
(Cost $294,009,453)
    285,808,283  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (0.9%)#  
    Communication Services (0.0%)

 

 

450

6,830,550

 

 

    Facebook, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $170.00
    105,300  
 

250

7,544,500

 

 

    Netflix, Inc.
Put, 03/15/19, Strike $310.00
    881,250  
 

1,400

4,865,000

 

 

    Twitter, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $32.00
    665,000  
     

 

 

 
        1,651,550  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (0.0%)

 

 

1,180

4,243,280

 

 

    D.R. Horton, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $43.00
    7,080  
 

350

4,390,050

 

 

    Expedia Group, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $125.00
    124,250  
 

750

13,267,500

 

 

    McDonald’s Corp.
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $165.00
    1,014,375  
 

1,500

4,002,000

 

 

    MGM Resorts International
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $28.00
    127,500  
 

500

7,675,000

 

 

  EUR   Moncler S.p.A
Call, 03/15/19, Strike 38.00
    100,976  
 

7,500

3,645,000

 

 

    Vipshop Holdings, Ltd.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $12.00
    18,750  
     

 

 

 
        1,392,931  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (0.0%)

 

 

1,250

621,250

 

 

    Nabors Industries, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $8.00
    3,125  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Financials (0.0%)

 

 

500

11,268,500

 

 

    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $230.00
  $ 316,250  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (0.0%)

 

    Illumina, Inc.  
 

250

7,778,750

 

 

    Put, 12/21/18, Strike $290.00     171,250  
 

150

4,667,250

 

 

    Call, 12/21/18, Strike $360.00     39,000  
 

300

5,083,800

 

 

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Put, 04/18/19, Strike $175.00
    535,500  
     

 

 

 
        745,750  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.0%)

 

 

350

12,420,100

 

 

    Boeing Company
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $375.00
    242,375  
 

1,250

4,186,250

 

 

    Navistar International Corp.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $35.00
    300,000  
     

 

 

 
        542,375  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.1%)

 

    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
 

900

1,638,900

 

 

    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $36.00     450  
 

900

1,638,900

 

 

    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $28.00     879,750  
 

3,000

21,675,000

 

 

    Akamai Technologies, Inc. Call, 01/18/19, Strike $70.00     1,830,000  
     

 

 

 
        2,710,200  
     

 

 

 
    Other (0.8%)  
    S&P 500 Index  
 

4,500

1,220,283,000

 

 

    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,700.00     32,692,500  
 

3,750

1,016,902,500

 

 

    Put, 11/14/18, Strike $2,650.00     9,862,500  
 

3,000

813,522,000

 

 

    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $2,900.00     270,000  
 

2,500

677,935,000

 

 

    Call, 11/07/18, Strike $2,850.00     118,750  
 

2,500

677,935,000

 

 

    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $2,950.00     100,000  
 

2,500

677,935,000

 

 

    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,300.00     2,275,000  
 

2,000

542,348,000

 

 

    Call, 12/31/18, Strike $2,825.00     5,500,000  
 

500

135,587,000

 

 

    Put, 11/12/18, Strike $2,725.00     2,500,000  
     

 

 

 
        53,318,750  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $70,253,393)
    60,680,931  
     

 

 

 
     
 

 

80   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (2.0%)  
  65,833,786       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***   $ 65,853,536  
  66,793,640       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     66,793,640  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $132,647,176)
    132,647,176  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (6.0%)
 
 
  188,136,315       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     188,136,315  
  214,279,301       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     214,279,301  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED
(Cost $402,415,616)
    402,415,616  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (106.1%)
(Cost $6,720,047,938)

    7,114,528,190  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-6.0%)     (402,415,616
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-0.1%)     (6,271,370
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 6,705,841,204  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS SOLD SHORT (-28.7%)#  
    Communication Services (-1.2%)

 

  (109,000     Boingo Wireless, Inc.     (3,414,970
  (81,600   JPY   CyberAgent, Inc.     (3,472,338
  (83,500     IAC/InterActive Corp.     (16,415,265
  (7,600     Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.     (397,480
  (82,500     Momo, Inc.     (2,769,525
  (203,000     Sea, Ltd.     (2,649,150
  (271,400     Twitter, Inc.     (9,431,150
  (29,000     Weibo Corp.     (1,711,290
  (499,500     World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. - Class A     (36,258,705
  (82,900     Zillow Group, Inc. - Class C     (3,337,554
     

 

 

 
        (79,857,427
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (-4.5%)

 

  (539,350     Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.     (76,738,718
  (20,100     Booking Holdings, Inc.     (37,679,058
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  (138,300     Chegg, Inc.   $ (3,772,824
  (220,000     Ctrip.com International, Ltd.     (7,321,600
  (304,000     Etsy, Inc.     (12,926,080
  (500,000     Gannett Company, Inc.     (4,850,000
  (65,100     LGI Homes, Inc.     (2,785,629
  (103,000     Liberty Media Corp. / Liberty Formula One     (3,407,240
  (45,204     MercadoLibre, Inc.     (14,668,698
  (939,000     New York Times Company - Class A     (24,789,600
  (55,000     RH     (6,364,050
  (1,203,222     TAL Education Group     (34,869,374
  (138,594     Tesla, Inc.     (46,750,528
  (90,400     Wayfair, Inc. - Class A     (9,970,216
  (2,509,300   JPY   Yamada Denki Company, Ltd.     (11,832,225
     

 

 

 
        (298,725,840
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (-0.6%)

 

  (509,000     Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.     (27,109,340
  (2,915,031   GBP   J Sainsbury, PLC     (11,581,617
     

 

 

 
        (38,690,957
     

 

 

 
    Energy (-0.3%)

 

  (676,400     Chesapeake Energy Corp.     (2,374,164
  (88,000     Golar LNG, Ltd.     (2,356,640
  (364,400     Renewable Energy Group, Inc.     (11,325,552
  (35,000     SEACOR Holdings, Inc.     (1,679,650
     

 

 

 
        (17,736,006
     

 

 

 
    Financials (-1.2%)

 

  (104,397     Assurant, Inc.     (10,148,432
  (816,000     AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.     (16,556,640
  (118,650   EUR   Eurazeo, SE     (8,664,710
  (276,100     Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.     (3,854,356
  (88,200     LendingTree, Inc.     (17,789,058
  (68,000     PRA Group, Inc.     (2,097,120
  (817,300   JPY   SBI Holdings, Inc.     (21,342,163
  (34,000     Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.     (3,377,560
     

 

 

 
        (83,830,039
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (-4.7%)

 

  (160,000     Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.     (1,905,600
  (246,000     AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     (5,289,000
  (169,000   EUR   Bayer, AG     (12,954,260
  (70,000     Becton Dickinson and Company     (16,135,000
  (110,000     DexCom, Inc.     (14,604,700
  (98,379     Evolent Health, Inc. - Class A     (2,184,014
  (120,000     Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.     (1,624,800
  (148,326     Illumina, Inc.     (46,151,635
  (182,500     Immunomedics, Inc.     (4,111,725
  (94,500     Innoviva, Inc.     (2,293,515
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     81  


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  (579,600     Innoviva, Inc.   $ (8,091,216
  (150,431     Insmed, Inc.     (2,196,292
  (231,600     Insulet Corp.     (20,429,436
  (12,000     Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     (1,152,120
  (128,000     Invacare Corp.     (1,653,760
  (134,600     Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     (6,669,430
  (342,000     Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     (4,480,200
  (22,100     Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     (3,642,301
  (252,000     Medicines Company     (5,861,520
  (168,040     Molina Healthcare, Inc.     (21,302,431
  (182,371     Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.     (19,541,053
  (202,000     NuVasive, Inc.     (11,346,340
  (37,500     Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     (1,833,375
  (199,773     Quidel Corp.     (12,857,390
  (63,137     Retrophin, Inc.     (1,620,095
  (245,000     Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.     (32,771,200
  (114,000     Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     (5,421,840
  (300,200     Teladoc Health, Inc.     (20,815,868
  (500,000     Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.     (9,990,000
  (540,717     Wright Medical Group, NV     (14,588,545
     

 

 

 
        (313,518,661
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (-1.0%)

 

  (364,918     51job, Inc.     (22,409,614
  (162,159     Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.     (5,727,456
  (116,500     Air Transport Services Group, Inc.     (2,283,400
  (1     Altra Industrial Motion Corp.     (29
  (5,100   EUR   Dassault Aviation, SA     (8,462,597
  (101,500     Fortive Corp.     (7,536,375
  (66,050     FTI Consulting, Inc.     (4,564,716
  (165,000   JPY   Nagoya Railroad Company, Ltd.     (3,984,964
  (17,000     Patrick Industries, Inc.     (739,670
  (535,000     Rexnord Corp.     (14,343,350
     

 

 

 
        (70,052,171
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (-12.8%)

 

  (2,373,100     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.     (43,214,151
  (148,703     Altaba, Inc.     (8,937,050
  (227,500     Alteryx, Inc. - Class A     (12,055,225
  (64,100     Apptio, Inc. - Class A     (1,660,190
  (331,350     Atlassian Corp., PLC - Class A     (25,152,779
  (115,000     Avaya Holdings Corp.     (1,888,300
  (75,000     Belden, Inc.     (4,053,750
  (250,231     CalAmp Corp.     (4,989,606
  (238,400     Carbonite, Inc.     (8,155,664
  (56,610     Cardtronics, PLC - Class A     (1,537,528
  (271,966     Citrix Systems, Inc.     (27,868,356
  (55,000     CSG Systems International, Inc.     (1,930,500
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  (744,000     Cypress Semiconductor Corp.   $ (9,627,360
  (70,770     DocuSign, Inc.     (2,968,094
  (40,000     Electronics For Imaging, Inc.     (1,218,000
  (77,050     Envestnet, Inc.     (4,008,141
  (69,267     Euronet Worldwide, Inc.     (7,701,105
  (423,500     FireEye, Inc.     (7,830,515
  (29,500     Guidewire Software, Inc.     (2,624,615
  (137,000     HubSpot, Inc.     (18,584,050
  (1,043,000     Infinera Corp.     (5,778,220
  (104,100     Inphi Corp.     (3,331,200
  (532,900     Integrated Device Technology, Inc.     (24,945,049
  (676,850     Intel Corp.     (31,730,728
  (278,000     j2 Global, Inc.     (20,249,520
  (224,500     Lumentum Holdings, Inc.     (12,268,925
  (663,000     Microchip Technology, Inc.     (43,612,140
  (2,492,300     Micron Technology, Inc.     (94,009,556
  (120,000     MongoDB, Inc.     (9,780,000
  (190,500     MTS Systems Corp.     (9,020,175
  (62,000     New Relic, Inc.     (5,533,500
  (110,000     Nice, Ltd.     (11,653,400
  (176,470     Nuance Communications, Inc.     (3,068,813
  (163,900     Nutanix, Inc. - Class A     (6,803,489
  (25,773     NXP Semiconductors, NV     (1,932,717
  (295,800     Okta, Inc.     (17,262,888
  (838,000     ON Semiconductor Corp.     (14,246,000
  (45,100     OSI Systems, Inc.     (3,119,116
  (245,800     Palo Alto Networks, Inc.     (44,991,232
  (30,000     Pandora Media, Inc.     (255,000
  (269,973     Pure Storage, Inc. - Class A     (5,448,055
  (104,800     Q2 Holdings, Inc.     (5,578,504
  (315,500     Quotient Technology, Inc.     (4,060,485
  (418,800     RealPage, Inc.     (22,196,400
  (125,000     Red Hat, Inc.     (21,455,000
  (212,900     RingCentral, Inc. - Class A     (16,548,717
  (243,795     ServiceNow, Inc.     (44,136,647
  (100,600     Silicon Laboratories, Inc.     (8,201,918
  (205,000     Splunk, Inc.     (20,467,200
  (1,243,500     Square, Inc. - Class A     (91,335,075
  (69,000     Synaptics, Inc.     (2,590,260
  (119,800     Teradyne, Inc.     (4,127,110
  (17,500     TiVo Corp.     (192,500
  (1,348,100     TTM Technologies, Inc.     (15,772,770
  (163,500     Twilio, Inc. - Class A     (12,298,470
  (161,000     Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.     (2,946,300
  (58,400     Wix.com, Ltd.     (5,685,240
  (84,847     Workday, Inc. - Class A     (11,286,348
  (116,000     Zendesk, Inc.     (6,376,520
     

 

 

 
        (860,300,166
     

 

 

 
 

 

82   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Materials (-0.8%)  
  (652,000     Allegheny Technologies, Inc.   $ (16,880,280
  (725,000   GBP   Anglo American, PLC     (15,473,948
  (106,615     Arconic, Inc.     (2,167,483
  (20,000   EUR   Covestro, AG*     (1,289,776
  (71,000     International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.     (10,270,860
  (85,500     Pretium Resources, Inc.     (681,435
  (325,000     TimkenSteel Corp.     (3,779,750
     

 

 

 
        (50,543,532
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (-0.6%)  
  (143,706     American Homes 4 Rent - Class A     (3,027,886
  (90,000     Crown Castle International Corp.     (9,786,600
  (157,700     Extra Space Storage, Inc.     (14,202,462
  (504,499     Invitation Homes, Inc.     (11,038,438
  (112,900     iStar, Inc.     (1,185,450
     

 

 

 
        (39,240,836
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (-1.0%)  
  (575,000     CenterPoint Energy, Inc.     (15,530,750
  (385,000   JPY   Chugoku Electric Power Company, Inc.     (4,952,134
  (30,000     Dominion Energy, Inc.     (2,142,600
  (42,000     DTE Energy Company     (4,720,800
  (188,000     Sempra Energy     (20,702,560
  (114,706     South Jersey Industries, Inc.     (3,388,415
  (808,480     Vistra Energy Corp.     (18,295,903
     

 

 

 
        (69,733,162
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS SOLD SHORT
(Proceeds $1,620,440,640)
    (1,922,228,797
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  WRITTEN OPTIONS (-2.3%)#  
    Communication Services (0.0%)

 

    Facebook, Inc.  
 

900

13,661,100

 

 

    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $135.00     (52,200
 

900

13,661,100

 

 

    Call, 01/18/19, Strike $185.00     (56,700
 

450

6,830,550

 

 

    Put, 03/15/19, Strike $120.00     (120,825
 

500

15,089,000

 

 

    Netflix, Inc.
Put, 03/15/19, Strike $270.00
    (907,500
 

2,800

9,730,000

 

 

    Twitter, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $36.00
    (728,000
     

 

 

 
        (1,865,225
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Consumer Discretionary (-0.1%)

 

 

2,360

8,486,560

 

 

    D.R. Horton, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $47.00
  $ (3,540
    Expedia Group, Inc.  
 

700

8,780,100

 

 

   

Call, 11/16/18, Strike $140.00

    (7,000
 

350

4,390,050

 

 

    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $100.00     (1,750
 

1,500

26,535,000

 

 

    McDonald’s Corp.
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $175.00
    (885,000
 

1,500

4,002,000

 

 

    MGM Resorts International
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $22.00
    (54,000
    RH  
 

375

4,339,125

 

 

    Put, 01/18/19, Strike $95.00     (204,375
 

175

2,024,925

 

 

    Put, 01/18/19, Strike $100.00     (122,500
 
305
10,288,260
 
 
    Tesla, Inc.
Call, 01/17/20, Strike $325.00
    (2,623,763
 
7,500
3,645,000
 
 
    Vipshop Holdings, Ltd.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $17.00
    (18,750
     

 

 

 
        (3,920,678
     

 

 

 
    Energy (0.0%)  
 

1,250

621,250

 

 

    Nabors Industries, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $12.00
    (3,125
 

3,000

3,018,000

 

 

    Oasis Petroleum, Inc.
Call, 01/17/20, Strike $12.00
    (510,000
     

 

 

 
        (513,125
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.0%)

 

 

1,000

22,537,000

 

 

    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $240.00
    (286,500
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (-0.1%)

 

    Illumina, Inc.  
 

300

9,334,500

 

 

   

Call, 12/21/18, Strike $380.00

    (29,250
 

250

7,778,750

 

 

    Put, 12/21/18, Strike $310.00     (348,750
 

3,000

6,759,000

 

 

    Immunomedics, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $10.00
    (3,990,000
 

800

1,266,400

 

 

    Radius Health, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $40.00
    (4,000
    Tilray, Inc  
 

100

947,900

 

 

    Call, 01/17/20, Strike $175.00     (96,500
 

50

473,950

 

 

    Call, 01/15/21, Strike $185.00     (70,000
 

45

426,555

 

 

    Call, 01/15/21, Strike $210.00     (59,625
 

600

10,167,600

 

 

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Put, 04/18/19, Strike $155.00
    (576,000
     

 

 

 
        (5,174,125
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     83  


 

Market Neutral Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Industrials (0.0%)

 

 

700

24,840,200

 

 

    Boeing Company
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $390.00
  $ (236,250
 

2,500

8,372,500

 

 

    Navistar International Corp.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $45.00
    (75,000
     

 

 

 
        (311,250
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.0%)

 

    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
 

3,500

6,373,500

 

 

    Put, 01/17/20, Strike $10.00     (339,500
 

1,200

2,185,200

 

 

    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $32.00     (600
 

113

205,773

 

 

    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $32.00     (151,420
 
6,000
43,350,000
 
 
    Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $80.00
    (1,044,000
 

360

5,102,280

 

 

    Lam Research Corp.
Put, 03/15/19, Strike $135.00
    (333,000
     

 

 

 
        (1,868,520
     

 

 

 
    Other (-2.1%)

 

    S&P 500 Index  
 

3,000

813,522,000

 

 

    Call, 12/21/18, Strike $2,600.00     (44,910,000
 

3,000

813,522,000

 

 

    Call, 06/28/19, Strike $2,700.00     (50,265,000
 

2,700

732,169,800

 

 

    Call, 12/21/18, Strike $2,700.00     (21,613,500
 

2,100

569,465,400

 

 

    Call, 12/31/18, Strike $2,700.00     (18,154,500
 

1,000

271,174,000

 

 

    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,500.00     (2,505,000
 

750

203,380,500

 

 

    Call, 12/31/18, Strike $2,775.00     (3,487,500
     

 

 

 
        (140,935,500
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premium $211,332,844)
    (154,874,923
     

 

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

COUNTER
PARTY

 

LONG

CONTRACTS

 

SETTLEMENT

DATE

 

LOCAL

CURRENCY

    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     4,851,000     $ 5,536,972     $ (27,925
Bank of New York   Japanese Yen   01/24/19     588,440,000       5,253,290       (16,217
         

 

 

 
          $ (44,142
         

 

 

 
COUNTER
PARTY
 

SHORT

CONTRACTS

 

SETTLEMENT

DATE

 

LOCAL

CURRENCY

    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
Northern Trust Company   British Pound Sterling   01/24/19     28,387,000     $ 36,445,110     $ 1,235,567  
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     67,324,000       76,844,172       1,775,381  
Bank of New York   Japanese Yen   01/24/19     8,247,817,000       73,632,266       467,116  
         

 

 

 
          $ 3,478,064  
         

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options and securities sold short. The aggregate value of such securities is $1,305,259,534.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

§

Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of one or more entities that are different than the issuer. Each entity is identified in the parenthetical.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATION

EUR    European Monetary Unit
GBP    British Pound Sterling
JPY    Japanese Yen

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The principal amount for such securities is shown in the respective foreign currency. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

84   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Hedged Equity Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (96.3%)  
    Communication Services (10.0%)

 

  2,842       Activision Blizzard, Inc.   $ 196,240  
  1,231       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#~     1,342,504  
  1,252       Alphabet, Inc. - Class C#~     1,348,116  
  30,510       AT&T, Inc.~     936,047  
  5,708       CenturyLink, Inc.     117,813  
  818       Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A#     262,063  
  20,282       Comcast Corp. - Class A~     773,555  
  12,277       Facebook, Inc. - Class A#~     1,863,526  
  1,787       Netflix, Inc.#     539,281  
  7,693       Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. - Class A     350,185  
  5,847       Twitter, Inc.#     203,183  
  17,420       Verizon Communications, Inc.     994,508  
  6,654       Walt Disney Company~^     764,079  
     

 

 

 
        9,691,100  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (9.5%)

 

  1,735       Amazon.com, Inc.#~     2,772,547  
  2,815       Aptiv, PLC     216,192  
  160       Booking Holdings, Inc.#     299,933  
  2,493       Carnival Corp.     139,708  
  4,339       D.R. Horton, Inc.     156,030  
  1,236       Darden Restaurants, Inc.     131,696  
  1,586       Dollar General Corp.     176,649  
  4,312       eBay, Inc.#     125,177  
  1,712       Expedia Group, Inc.     214,736  
  16,770       Ford Motor Company     160,153  
  4,464       General Motors Company     163,338  
  5,145       Home Depot, Inc.~     904,903  
  3,234       Leggett & Platt, Inc.     117,427  
  3,938       Lowe’s Companies, Inc.     374,976  
  4,187       McDonald’s Corp.~     740,680  
  7,302       MGM Resorts International     194,817  
  1,582       Mohawk Industries, Inc.#     197,323  
  5,565       Nike, Inc. - Class B     417,598  
  506       O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.#     162,299  
  1,025       PVH Corp.     123,810  
  2,129       Ross Stores, Inc.     210,771  
  1,130       Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.     118,345  
  5,163       Starbucks Corp.     300,848  
  2,733       Tapestry, Inc.     115,633  
  2,820       Target Corp.     235,837  
  3,326       TJX Companies, Inc.     365,461  
  1,905       VF Corp.     157,886  
     

 

 

 
        9,294,773  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (7.2%)

 

  8,204       Altria Group, Inc.~     533,588  
  2,826       Archer-Daniels-Midland Company     133,528  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  2,524       Church & Dwight Company, Inc.   $ 149,850  
  15,495       Coca-Cola Company~     741,901  
  3,495       Colgate-Palmolive Company     208,127  
  698       Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A     139,063  
  1,671       Costco Wholesale Corp.     382,041  
  3,816       General Mills, Inc.     167,141  
  1,876       Kellogg Company^     122,840  
  1,772       Kimberly-Clark Corp.     184,820  
  2,375       Kraft Heinz Company     130,554  
  5,018       Kroger Company     149,336  
  9,826       Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A     412,495  
  2,179       Monster Beverage Corp.#     115,160  
  5,843       PepsiCo, Inc.~     656,636  
  8,724       Philip Morris International, Inc.~     768,323  
  10,442       Procter & Gamble Company~     925,997  
  2,464       Sysco Corp.     175,757  
  3,542       Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.~     282,545  
  6,046       Walmart, Inc.~     606,293  
     

 

 

 
        6,985,995  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (5.5%)

 

  2,955       Anadarko Petroleum Corp.     157,206  
  7,929       Chevron Corp.~     885,273  
  1,893       Concho Resources, Inc.#     263,297  
  4,664       ConocoPhillips     326,014  
  2,029       EOG Resources, Inc.     213,735  
  14,831       Exxon Mobil Corp.~     1,181,734  
  8,635       Halliburton Company     299,462  
  11,957       Kinder Morgan, Inc.     203,508  
  3,758       Marathon Petroleum Corp.     264,751  
  3,059       Occidental Petroleum Corp.     205,167  
  2,397       ONEOK, Inc.     157,243  
  1,681       Phillips 66     172,841  
  2,155       Pioneer Natural Resources Company     317,367  
  8,123       Schlumberger, Ltd.     416,791  
  1,815       Valero Energy Corp.~     165,328  
  6,033       Williams Companies, Inc.     146,783  
     

 

 

 
        5,376,500  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (13.3%)

 

  1,262       Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.     143,439  
  2,478       Aflac, Inc.     106,728  
  1,903       Allstate Corp.     182,155  
  2,956       American Express Company     303,670  
  8,475       American International Group, Inc.     349,933  
  2,936       Arthur J. Gallagher & Company     217,293  
  1,751       Assurant, Inc.~     170,215  
  47,084       Bank of America Corp.~     1,294,810  
  4,320       Bank of New York Mellon Corp.     204,466  
  3,470       BB&T Corp.     170,585  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     85  


 

Hedged Equity Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  7,936       Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B#~   $ 1,629,102  
  449       BlackRock, Inc.     184,728  
  6,017       Capital One Financial Corp.     537,318  
  2,980       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     336,293  
  3,981       Charles Schwab Corp.     184,081  
  1,932       Chubb Corp.     241,326  
  10,588       Citigroup, Inc.~     693,091  
  934       CME Group, Inc.     171,146  
  1,903       Discover Financial Services     132,582  
  5,403       E*TRADE Financial Corp.     267,016  
  5,013       Fifth Third Bancorp     135,301  
  2,515       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.~     566,806  
  15,477       JPMorgan Chase & Company~     1,687,303  
  5,696       KeyCorp     103,439  
  4,238       MetLife, Inc.     174,563  
  2,705       Morgan Stanley     123,510  
  1,911       PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     245,544  
  1,390       Prudential Financial, Inc.     130,354  
  9,221       Regions Financial Corp.     156,480  
  1,206       S&P Global, Inc.     219,878  
  1,636       State Street Corp.     112,475  
  2,274       SunTrust Banks, Inc.     142,489  
  1,549       Travelers Companies, Inc.     193,826  
  6,435       US Bancorp     336,358  
  15,361       Wells Fargo & Company~     817,666  
  5,564       Zions Bancorporation, N.A.     261,786  
     

 

 

 
        12,927,755  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (14.7%)

 

  7,283       Abbott Laboratories~     502,090  
  6,799       AbbVie, Inc.~     529,302  
  1,229       Aetna, Inc.~     243,834  
  5,125       Agilent Technologies, Inc.     332,049  
  2,736       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#     306,624  
  1,435       Allergan, PLC     226,744  
  1,024       Amgen, Inc.     197,417  
  5,443       Baxter International, Inc.     340,242  
  782       Becton Dickinson and Company     180,251  
  992       Biogen, Inc.#~     301,836  
  6,123       Bristol-Myers Squibb Company~     309,456  
  4,956       Celgene Corp.#     354,850  
  1,966       Cerner Corp.#     112,612  
  1,116       Cigna Corp.     238,612  
  4,668       CVS Health Corp.~     337,916  
  2,214       Danaher Corp.     220,072  
  2,624       Edwards Lifesciences Corp.#     387,302  
  3,382       Eli Lilly and Company     366,744  
  2,346       Express Scripts Holding Company#     227,492  
  7,367       Gilead Sciences, Inc.     502,282  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  1,178       HCA Healthcare, Inc.   $ 157,298  
  1,390       Humana, Inc.     445,370  
  503       IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.#     106,696  
  648       Illumina, Inc.#     201,625  
  319       Intuitive Surgical, Inc.#     166,256  
  12,290       Johnson & Johnson~     1,720,477  
  1,304       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings#     209,357  
  1,083       McKesson Corp.     135,115  
  5,656       Medtronic, PLC     508,022  
  11,092       Merck & Company, Inc.~     816,482  
  24,103       Pfizer, Inc.~     1,037,875  
  1,345       Quest Diagnostics, Inc.     126,578  
  287       Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#     97,362  
  1,462       Stryker Corp.     237,166  
  1,301       Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     303,979  
  4,974       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.~     1,299,955  
  1,345       Varian Medical Systems, Inc.#     160,553  
  931       Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#~     157,767  
  1,045       Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.     118,702  
  1,421       Zoetis, Inc.     128,103  
     

 

 

 
        14,352,465  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (8.7%)

 

  2,483       3M Company     472,416  
  1,549       Allegion, PLC     132,796  
  2,256       Boeing Company     800,564  
  3,562       Caterpillar, Inc.     432,142  
  5,889       CSX Corp.     405,517  
  2,394       Deere & Company     324,243  
  5,335       Delta Air Lines, Inc.     291,985  
  1,648       Eaton Corp., PLC     118,112  
  4,715       Emerson Electric Company     320,054  
  897       FedEx Corp.     197,645  
  2,560       Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.     114,765  
  1,043       General Dynamics Corp.     180,001  
  3,079       Honeywell International, Inc.~     445,901  
  1,486       Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     189,569  
  3,832       Johnson Controls International, PLC     122,509  
  836       Lockheed Martin Corp.     245,659  
  686       Norfolk Southern Corp.     115,131  
  1,230       Northrop Grumman Corp.     322,198  
  2,452       PACCAR, Inc.     140,279  
  4,174       Pentair, PLC     167,586  
  5,019       Quanta Services, Inc.#     156,593  
  1,947       Raytheon Company     340,806  
  1,500       Rockwell Collins, Inc.     192,030  
  3,099       Southwest Airlines Company     152,161  
  1,722       Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     200,647  
  341       TransDigm Group, Inc.#     112,615  
 

 

86   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Hedged Equity Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  4,255       Union Pacific Corp.~   $ 622,166  
  2,810       United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B~     299,377  
  2,577       United Technologies Corp.~     320,089  
  1,599       Verisk Analytics, Inc.#     191,624  
  2,189       Waste Management, Inc.     195,850  
  1,941       Xylem, Inc.~     127,291  
     

 

 

 
        8,450,321  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (19.8%)

 

  1,868       Accenture, PLC - Class A     294,434  
  2,019       Adobe, Inc.#     496,189  
  12,856       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.#     234,108  
  1,503       Akamai Technologies, Inc.#     108,592  
  2,132       Amphenol Corp. - Class A     190,814  
  20,261       Apple, Inc.~     4,434,322  
  10,045       Applied Materials, Inc.     330,280  
  1,189       Autodesk, Inc.#     153,678  
  1,695       Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     244,216  
  1,179       Broadcom, Inc.~     263,495  
  23,158       Cisco Systems, Inc.~     1,059,478  
  2,862       Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A     197,564  
  1,509       DXC Technology Company     109,900  
  3,095       Fiserv, Inc.#     245,434  
  2,364       FLIR Systems, Inc.     109,477  
  7,553       Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company     115,183  
  5,877       HP, Inc.     141,871  
  19,356       Intel Corp.~     907,409  
  1,848       International Business Machines Corp.     213,315  
  937       Intuit, Inc.     197,707  
  3,779       MasterCard, Inc. - Class A~     746,995  
  2,733       Microchip Technology, Inc.^     179,777  
  7,671       Micron Technology, Inc.#     289,350  
  31,545       Microsoft Corp.~     3,369,321  
  3,054       NVIDIA Corp.~     643,875  
  12,581       Oracle Corp.~     614,456  
  4,348       PayPal Holdings, Inc.#     366,058  
  5,040       QUALCOMM, Inc.^     316,966  
  1,247       Red Hat, Inc.#     214,035  
  3,903       Salesforce.com, Inc.#     535,648  
  1,531       TE Connectivity, Ltd.     115,468  
  4,114       Texas Instruments, Inc.     381,903  
  8,504       Visa, Inc. - Class A~     1,172,276  
  3,109       Xilinx, Inc.     265,415  
     

 

 

 
        19,259,009  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (1.9%)  
  2,430       Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.     375,070  
  1,130       Avery Dennison Corp.     102,514  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  3,750       Ball Corp.^   $ 168,000  
  11,836       DowDuPont, Inc.~     638,197  
  8,608       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.     100,283  
  955       Linde, PLC^     158,024  
  1,968       PPG Industries, Inc.     206,817  
  366       Sherwin-Williams Company     144,010  
     

 

 

 
        1,892,915  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (2.7%)  
  1,358       Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.     165,988  
  1,515       American Tower Corp.     236,052  
  4,120       Apartment Investment & Management Company - Class A     177,325  
  473       AvalonBay Communities, Inc.     82,955  
  1,505       Crown Castle International Corp.     163,654  
  1,200       Digital Realty Trust, Inc.     123,912  
  279       Equinix, Inc.     105,669  
  1,464       Federal Realty Investment Trust     181,609  
  2,415       Macerich Company     124,662  
  2,079       Prologis, Inc.     134,033  
  588       Public Storage     120,817  
  3,214       Realty Income Corp.     193,708  
  1,666       Simon Property Group, Inc.     305,744  
  4,833       UDR, Inc.     189,405  
  2,353       Welltower, Inc.     155,463  
  5,256       Weyerhaeuser Company     139,967  
     

 

 

 
        2,600,963  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (3.0%)

 

  11,872       AES Corp.     173,094  
  3,735       American Electric Power Company, Inc.~     273,999  
  4,200       CMS Energy Corp.     207,984  
  1,747       Consolidated Edison, Inc.     132,772  
  2,619       Dominion Energy, Inc.^     187,049  
  4,670       Duke Energy Corp.     385,882  
  1,900       Edison International     131,841  
  2,543       Entergy Corp.     213,485  
  2,646       Exelon Corp.     115,921  
  4,711       FirstEnergy Corp.     175,626  
  1,726       NextEra Energy, Inc.     297,735  
  6,952       NiSource, Inc.     176,303  
  2,274       PG&E Corp.#     106,446  
  2,717       Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.     145,169  
  4,264       Xcel Energy, Inc.     208,979  
     

 

 

 
        2,932,285  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $93,313,072)
    93,764,081  
     

 

 

 
     
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     87  


 

Hedged Equity Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (0.6%)  
    Other (0.6%)

 

  2,276       SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
(Cost $599,145)
  $ 615,954  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (2.0%)#  
    Communication Services (0.1%)

 

 
16
242,864

 
    Facebook, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $170.00
    3,744  
 
6
181,068

 
    Netflix, Inc.
Put, 03/15/19, Strike $310.00
    21,150  
 
26
90,350

 
    Twitter, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $32.00
    12,350  
     

 

 

 
        37,244  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (0.0%)

 

 

19

68,324

 

 

    D.R. Horton, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $43.00
    114  
 

7

87,801

 

 

    Expedia Group, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $125.00
    2,485  
 

14

247,660

 

 

    McDonald’s Corp. Call,
12/21/18, Strike $165.00
    18,935  
 

44

117,392

 

 

    MGM Resorts International
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $28.00
    3,740  
     

 

 

 
        25,274  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.0%)

 

 

17

383,129

 

 

    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $230.00
    10,752  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (0.0%)

 

    Illumina, Inc.  
 
7
217,805

 
    Put, 12/21/18, Strike $290.00     4,795  
 
5
155,575

 
    Call, 12/21/18, Strike $360.00     1,300  
 
10
169,460

 
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Put, 04/18/19, Strike $175.00
    17,850  
     

 

 

 
        23,945  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.0%)

 

 
11
390,346

 
    Boeing Company
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $375.00
    7,618  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.0%)

 

    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
 
25
45,525

 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $36.00     13  
 
25
45,525

 
    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $28.00     24,437  
     

 

 

 
        24,450  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Other (1.9%)  
    S&P 500 Index  
 
130
35,252,620
 
 
    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,700.00   $ 944,450  
 
125
33,896,750
 
 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $2,900.00     11,250  
 
100
27,117,400
 
 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $2,950.00     4,000  
 
80
21,693,920
 
 
    Call, 12/31/18, Strike $2,825.00     220,000  
 
75
20,338,050
 
 
    Call, 11/30/18, Strike $3,000.00     2,625  
 
65
17,626,310
 
 
    Call, 11/30/18, Strike $2,825.00     67,600  
 
50
13,558,700
 
 
    Put, 11/07/18, Strike $2,425.00     6,500  
 
50
13,558,700
 
 
    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,675.00     318,250  
 
50
13,558,700
 
 
    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,175.00     27,750  
 
40
10,846,960
 
 
    Call, 11/07/18, Strike $2,850.00     1,900  
 
40
10,846,960
 
 
    Put, 11/12/18, Strike $2,725.00     200,000  
 
30
8,135,220
 
 
    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,300.00     27,300  
     

 

 

 
        1,831,625  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $1,937,035)
    1,960,908  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (1.7%)  
  815,525       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     815,769  
  815,780       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     815,780  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $1,631,549)
    1,631,549  
     

 

 

 
 

 

88   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Hedged Equity Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (0.6%)
 
 
  564,146       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio† (Cost $564,146)   $ 564,146  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (101.2%)
(Cost $98,044,947)

    98,536,638  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-0.6%)     (564,146
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-0.6%)     (615,981
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 97,356,511  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  WRITTEN OPTIONS (-2.4%)#  
    Communication Services (-0.1%)

 

    Facebook, Inc.  
 
32
485,728

 
   

Call, 01/18/19, Strike $185.00

    (2,016
 
20
303,580

 
    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $135.00     (1,160
 
16
242,864

 
    Put, 03/15/19, Strike $120.00     (4,296
 
12
362,136

 
    Netflix, Inc.
Put, 03/15/19, Strike $270.00
    (21,780
 
52
180,700

 
    Twitter, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $36.00
    (13,520
     

 

 

 
        (42,772
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (0.0%)

 

 
38
136,648

 
    D.R. Horton, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $47.00
    (57
    Expedia Group, Inc.  
 
14
175,602

 
   

Call, 11/16/18, Strike $140.00

    (140
 
7
87,801

 
    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $100.00     (35
 
28
495,320

 
    McDonald’s Corp.
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $175.00
    (16,520
 
44
117,392

 
    MGM Resorts International
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $22.00
    (1,584
     

 

 

 
        (18,336
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.0%)

 

 
35
788,795

 
   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Call, 12/21/18, Strike $240.00

    (10,028
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (0.0%)

 

    Illumina, Inc.  
 
10
311,150

 
    Call, 12/21/18, Strike $380.00     (975
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 

7

217,805

 

 

    Put, 12/21/18, Strike $310.00   $ (9,765
 
20
338,920

 
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Put, 04/18/19, Strike $155.00
    (19,200
     

 

 

 
        (29,940
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.0%)

 

 
22
780,692

 
    Boeing Company
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $390.00
    (7,425
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.0%)

 

 

34

61,914

 

 

    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $32.00
    (17
 
9
127,557

 
    Lam Research Corp.
Put, 03/15/19, Strike $135.00
    (8,325
     

 

 

 
        (8,342
     

 

 

 
    Other (-2.3%)

 

    S&P 500 Index  
 
97
26,303,878
 
 
   

Call, 12/31/18, Strike $2,700.00

    (838,565
 
75
20,338,050
 
 
    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,425.00     (126,750
 
52
14,101,048
 
 
    Call, 06/28/19, Strike $2,700.00     (871,260
 
25
6,779,350
 
 
    Call, 12/31/18, Strike $2,775.00     (116,250
 
21
5,694,654
 
 
    Call, 12/21/18, Strike $2,600.00     (314,370
     

 

 

 
        (2,267,195
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premium $3,297,666)
  $ (2,384,038
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $17,725,219.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

Note: The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     89  


 

Phineus Long/Short Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (81.6%)  
    Communication Services (6.4%)

 

  33,500       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#~   $ 36,534,430  
  251,000       Facebook, Inc. - Class A#~     38,099,290  
     

 

 

 
        74,633,720  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (11.9%)

 

  57,500     EUR   Adidas, AG     13,521,925  
  5,500       Booking Holdings, Inc.#     10,310,190  
  422,500       CarMax, Inc.#~^     28,691,975  
  186,500       McDonald’s Corp.~     32,991,850  
  925,000       MGM Resorts International~     24,679,000  
  146,000       Mohawk Industries, Inc.#~     18,210,580  
  37,500       Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.#~     10,294,500  
     

 

 

 
        138,700,020  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (38.2%)

 

  554,000       American International Group, Inc.~     22,874,660  
  1,482,000       Bank of America Corp.~     40,755,000  
  345,000       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.~     38,933,250  
  510,000       Charles Schwab Corp.     23,582,400  
  345,000       Citigroup, Inc.~     22,583,700  
  587,800       E*TRADE Financial Corp.~     29,049,076  
  227,500       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.~     51,271,675  
  1,746,000     EUR   ING Groep, NV     20,656,911  
  328,000       Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.~     25,269,120  
  510,000       JPMorgan Chase & Company~     55,600,200  
  1,173,500       Morgan Stanley~     53,582,010  
  2,153,000       SLM Corp.#~     21,831,420  
  1,981,000       UBS Group, AG#~^     27,535,900  
  300,000       Unum Group     10,878,000  
     

 

 

 
        444,403,322  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (8.6%)

 

  138,000       Agilent Technologies, Inc.     8,941,020  
  205,000       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#~     22,974,350  
  166,000       Johnson & Johnson     23,238,340  
  200,000       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings#~     32,110,000  
  47,500       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.~     12,414,125  
     

 

 

 
        99,677,835  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (8.4%)

 

  331,500       Air Lease Corp.~     12,630,150  
  712,500       Delta Air Lines, Inc.~     38,995,125  
  346,500       Emerson Electric Company     23,520,420  
  66,000       Raytheon Company     11,552,640  
  80,000       Union Pacific Corp.~     11,697,600  
     

 

 

 
        98,395,935  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Information Technology (5.8%)

 

  719,000       Applied Materials, Inc.   $ 23,640,720  
  93,000       Ellie Mae, Inc.#^     6,164,040  
  615,000       First Solar, Inc.#~     25,707,000  
  92,500       Workday, Inc. - Class A#     12,304,350  
     

 

 

 
        67,816,110  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (2.3%)

 

  176,500       Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.~     27,242,775  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,014,659,606)
    950,869,717  
     

 

 

 
     
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (8.5%)  
    Other (8.5%)  
  2,200,000       Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund^     57,816,000  
  1,200,000       SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF^     40,788,000  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $110,908,802)
    98,604,000  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (2.7%)#  
    Communication Services (0.1%)

 

 
1,500
32,829,000
 
 
    Apple, Inc.
Put, 11/02/18, Strike $210.00
    363,000  
 
1,150
17,455,850
 
 
    Facebook, Inc.
Call, 11/02/18, Strike $152.50
    208,725  
     

 

 

 
        571,725  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (0.1%)

 

 
6,500
23,783,500
 
 
    General Motors Company
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $35.00
    1,391,000  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (0.2%)

 

    Walmart, Inc.  
 
6,600
66,184,800
 
 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $100.00     2,046,000  
 
5,400
54,151,200
 
 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $105.00     569,700  
     

 

 

 
        2,615,700  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.1%)

 

 
2,770
11,437,330
 
 
    American International Group I
Put, 11/02/18, Strike $40.00
    260,380  
 
2,350
9,703,150
 
 
    American International Group, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $50.00
    12,925  
 
6,600
23,931,600
 
 
    Unum Group
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $40.00
    808,500  
     

 

 

 
        1,081,805  
     

 

 

 
 

 

90   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Phineus Long/Short Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Industrials (0.0%)

 

 
2,560
11,228,160
 
 
    Fluor Corp.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $45.00
  $ 448,000  
     

 

 

 
    Other (2.2%)  
    SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust  
 
18,500
500,665,500
 
 
   

Call, 11/07/18, Strike $275.00

    2,294,000  
 
11,000
297,693,000
 
 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $295.00     49,500  
 
11,000
297,693,000
 
 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $300.00     27,500  
 
9,000
243,567,000
 
 
    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $270.00     4,104,000  
 
8,500
230,035,500
 
 
    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $287.00     14,207,750  
 
6,650
179,968,950
 
 
    Put, 11/16/18, Strike $275.00     4,674,950  
     

 

 

 
        25,357,700  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $20,066,138)
    31,465,930  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (7.0%)  
  40,749,876       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     40,762,100  
  40,634,967       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     40,634,967  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $81,397,067)
    81,397,067  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (7.9%)
 
 
  35,466,698       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     35,466,698  
  55,909,652       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     55,909,652  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF
CASH COLLATERAL FOR
SECURITIES LOANED
(Cost $91,376,350)
    91,376,350  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (107.7%)
(Cost $1,318,407,963)

    1,253,713,064  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-7.8%)     (91,376,350
     

 

 

 
  OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (0.1%)     2,019,270  
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 1,164,355,984  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCK SOLD SHORT (-0.8%)#  
    Health Care (-0.8%)  
  (49,000     Amgen, Inc.
(Proceeds $9,064,869)
  $ (9,446,710
     

 

 

 
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS SOLD SHORT (-31.6%)#  
    Other (-31.6%)  
  (289,000     iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF     (15,816,970
  (1,300,000     SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust     (351,819,000
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS SOLD SHORT
(Proceeds $388,632,841)
    (367,635,970
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (-32.4%)
(Proceeds $397,697,710)

    (377,082,680
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  WRITTEN OPTIONS (-1.3%)#  
    Communication Services (0.0%)

 

 
1,500
32,829,000
 
 
    Apple, Inc.
Call, 11/30/18, Strike $240.00
    (252,000
 
1,150
17,455,850
 
 
    Facebook, Inc.
Put, 11/02/18, Strike $148.00
    (93,150
     

 

 

 
        (345,150
     

 

 

 
    Financials (-0.1%)  
 
2,770
11,437,330
 
 
    American International Group I
Put, 12/21/18, Strike $35.00
    (198,055
 
3,300
11,965,800
 
 
    Unum Group
Put, 12/21/18, Strike $35.00
    (561,000
     

 

 

 
        (759,055
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.0%)  
 
2,560
11,228,160
 
 
    Fluor Corp.
Put, 12/21/18, Strike $37.50
    (185,600
     

 

 

 
    Other (-1.2%)  
    SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust  
 
26,000
703,638,000
 
 
   

Put, 12/31/18, Strike $250.00

    (7,150,000
 
12,500
338,287,500
 
 
    Call, 12/07/18, Strike $285.00     (1,168,750
 
8,500
230,035,500
 
 
    Put, 12/31/18, Strike $260.00     (3,969,500
 
6,650
179,968,950
 
 
    Put, 12/21/18, Strike $255.00     (2,134,650
     

 

 

 
        (14,422,900
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premium $12,976,517)
  $ (15,712,705
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     91  


 

Phineus Long/Short Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options and securities sold short. The aggregate value of such securities is $391,378,862.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATION

EUR    European Monetary Unit

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

    

 

 

92   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (76.2%)  
    Communication Services (2.1%)

 

  6,000,000       GCI Liberty, Inc.*
1.750%, 09/30/46
  $ 6,507,870  
  6,785,000       Twitter, Inc.*
0.250%, 06/15/24
    6,353,610  
     

 

 

 
        12,861,480  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (10.9%)

 

  8,750,000       Booking Holdings, Inc.~
0.350%, 06/15/20
    12,691,000  
  2,500,000       Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
1.000%, 07/01/20
    2,375,575  
  11,750,000       DISH Network Corp.
2.375%, 03/15/24
    9,939,795  
    Liberty Media Corp.  
  8,380,000       1.375%, 10/15/23     9,751,890  
  7,178,237       2.250%, 09/30/46     3,845,059  
  3,250,000       Liberty Media Corp. (Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.)*§
2.125%, 03/31/48
    3,161,259  
  3,000,000       Liberty Media Corp. / Liberty Formula One
1.000%, 01/30/23
    3,256,605  
  3,000,000       Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.^
1.500%, 09/15/22
    2,808,180  
  5,500,000       RH
0.000%, 07/15/20
    6,282,760  
  11,500,000       Tesla, Inc.
1.250%, 03/01/21
    12,905,932  
     

 

 

 
        67,018,055  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (3.9%)  
  2,200,000       Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
4.125%, 09/15/23
    2,594,108  
  4,631,000       Oil States International, Inc.*^
1.500%, 02/15/23
    4,268,995  
  5,750,000       PDC Energy, Inc.
1.125%, 09/15/21
    5,418,484  
  5,750,000       SM Energy Company^
1.500%, 07/01/21
    5,777,686  
  5,600,000       TOTAL, SA
0.500%, 12/02/22
    6,094,256  
     

 

 

 
        24,153,529  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (5.1%)  
  12,250,000       Ares Capital Corp.^
3.750%, 02/01/22
    12,422,296  
  3,015,000       Hope Bancorp, Inc.*
2.000%, 05/15/38
    2,665,516  
  2,982,000       IAC FinanceCo, Inc.*
0.875%, 10/01/22
    4,167,360  
  6,300,000       JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
0.000%, 12/30/20
    6,579,625  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  6,250,000       JPMorgan Chase Financial Company, LLC (Voya Financial, Inc.)*§
0.250%, 05/01/23
  $ 5,844,688  
     

 

 

 
        31,679,485  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (12.1%)  
  8,000,000       BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.^
1.500%, 10/15/20
    9,451,720  
  3,500,000       Evolent Health, Inc.*
1.500%, 10/15/25
    3,386,302  
  3,250,000       Exact Sciences Corp.^
1.000%, 01/15/25
    3,814,297  
  2,400,000       Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
3.375%, 05/01/24
    2,112,552  
    Illumina, Inc.  
  4,750,000       0.500%, 06/15/21     6,429,149  
  1,364,000       0.000%, 06/15/19~     1,722,507  
    Innoviva, Inc.  
  3,250,000       2.125%, 01/15/23     3,177,330  
  477,000       2.500%, 08/15/25     501,523  
  1,500,000       Insmed, Inc.^
1.750%, 01/15/25
    1,139,820  
  6,000,000       Insulet Corp.*
1.375%, 11/15/24
    6,798,600  
  2,370,000       Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.^
2.250%, 06/15/22
    2,504,806  
  5,540,000       Jazz Investments I, Ltd.^
1.875%, 08/15/21
    5,859,021  
  3,250,000       Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
0.750%, 05/15/23
    3,104,416  
  1,100,000       Medicines Company
2.500%, 01/15/22
    1,068,117  
  1,600,000       Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
2.250%, 05/15/24
    2,459,088  
  2,575,000       NuVasive, Inc.
2.250%, 03/15/21
    2,874,820  
  3,000,000       Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.^
2.375%, 04/01/22
    3,157,170  
  2,000,000       Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.*
1.500%, 11/15/24
    3,950,540  
  2,652,000       Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*^
0.625%, 04/01/23
    2,881,942  
  3,250,000       Teladoc Health, Inc.*
1.375%, 05/15/25
    4,696,477  
  3,350,000      

Wright Medical Group, Inc.*

1.625%, 06/15/23

    3,400,350  
     

 

 

 
        74,490,547  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (5.2%)  
  3,500,000       Air Transport Services Group, Inc.^
1.125%, 10/15/24
    3,205,160  
  3,250,000       Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.^
2.250%, 06/01/22
    3,412,841  
  4,750,000       Dycom Industries, Inc.^
0.750%, 09/15/21
    4,814,624  
 

 

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Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  5,750,000       Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
2.500%, 05/01/20
  $ 5,717,886  
  2,501,000       FTI Consulting, Inc.*
2.000%, 08/15/23
    2,383,966  
  4,500,000       Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
2.875%, 02/01/24
    4,735,980  
  2,750,000       Meritor, Inc.
3.250%, 10/15/37
    2,529,477  
  1,711,000       Patrick Industries, Inc.*
1.000%, 02/01/23
    1,451,399  
  4,100,000       Tutor Perini Corp.
2.875%, 06/15/21
    3,916,074  
     

 

 

 
        32,167,407  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (33.3%)

 

  2,000,000       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
2.125%, 09/01/26
    4,768,640  
  6,004,000       Akamai Technologies, Inc.*
0.125%, 05/01/25
    5,872,632  
  5,500,000       Altaba, Inc.
0.000%, 12/01/18
    6,188,600  
  856,000       Apptio, Inc.*
0.875%, 04/01/23
    823,074  
  3,300,000       Atlassian, Inc.*^
0.625%, 05/01/23
    3,782,889  
  3,350,000       Avaya Holdings Corp.*
2.250%, 06/15/23
    2,970,646  
  4,943,000       Citrix Systems, Inc.~
0.500%, 04/15/19
    6,997,410  
  6,900,000       DocuSign, Inc.*^
0.500%, 09/15/23
    6,468,647  
    Envestnet, Inc.  
  3,285,000       1.750%, 06/01/23*^     3,302,706  
  2,750,000       1.750%, 12/15/19     2,846,690  
  3,250,000       FireEye, Inc.*^
0.875%, 06/01/24
    3,416,351  
  6,000,000       Guidewire Software, Inc.
1.250%, 03/15/25
    6,053,580  
  5,400,000       II-VI, Inc.
0.250%, 09/01/22
    5,558,085  
  6,100,000       Inphi Corp.
0.750%, 09/01/21
    5,709,570  
  4,250,000       Intel Corp.~
3.250%, 08/01/39
    9,740,320  
  3,750,000      

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.^

0.250%, 03/15/24

    4,277,681  
  13,750,000       Microchip Technology, Inc.
1.625%, 02/15/27
    13,031,837  
  2,500,000       Micron Technology, Inc.
3.000%, 11/15/43
    3,261,038  
  6,200,000       New Relic, Inc.*^
0.500%, 05/01/23
    6,536,784  
    ON Semiconductor Corp.  
  5,800,000       1.000%, 12/01/20     6,507,107  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  3,000,000       1.625%, 10/15/23^   $ 3,266,670  
  3,250,000       OSI Systems, Inc.
1.250%, 09/01/22
    2,969,460  
  13,750,000       Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*^
0.750%, 07/01/23
    13,370,706  
  3,350,000       Pure Storage, Inc.*^
0.125%, 04/15/23
    3,441,070  
  1,654,000       Q2 Holdings, Inc.*
0.750%, 02/15/23
    1,820,186  
  3,150,000       Quotient Technology, Inc.*
1.750%, 12/01/22
    3,223,206  
  1,906,000       Rapid7, Inc.*
1.250%, 08/01/23
    2,094,856  
  2,000,000       RealPage, Inc.^
1.500%, 11/15/22
    2,750,870  
  2,500,000       Silicon Laboratories, Inc.^
1.375%, 03/01/22
    2,700,525  
  13,870,000       Splunk, Inc.*
1.125%, 09/15/25
    13,144,322  
  6,620,000       Square, Inc.*^
0.500%, 05/15/23
    7,933,044  
  2,620,000       Synaptics, Inc.
0.500%, 06/15/22
    2,347,166  
  2,500,000       Twilio, Inc.*
0.250%, 06/01/23
    3,124,100  
  5,500,000       Viavi Solutions, Inc.^
1.000%, 03/01/24
    5,967,060  
  6,700,000       Wix.com, Ltd.*
0.000%, 07/01/23
    6,587,473  
  14,250,000       Workday, Inc.
0.250%, 10/01/22
    15,840,799  
  6,000,000       Zendesk, Inc.*^
0.250%, 03/15/23
    6,581,250  
     

 

 

 
        205,277,050  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.6%)

 

  3,450,000       Royal Gold, Inc.
2.875%, 06/15/19
    3,483,120  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (2.4%)

 

  3,100,000       Empire State Realty OP, LP*
2.625%, 08/15/19
    3,078,811  
  4,700,000       IH Merger Sub, LLC
3.000%, 07/01/19
    5,651,468  
  3,350,000       Redfin Corp.
1.750%, 07/15/23
    2,920,480  
  3,000,000       Starwood Property Trust, Inc.^
4.375%, 04/01/23
    3,003,675  
     

 

 

 
        14,654,434  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (0.6%)

 

  3,250,000       NRG Energy, Inc.*
2.750%, 06/01/48
    3,381,040  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $466,856,889)
    469,166,147  
     

 

 

 
 

 

94   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES (3.2%)¤  
  U.S. Government and Agency Securities (2.9%)  
    United States Treasury Note  
  6,200,000       2.500%, 06/30/20   $ 6,164,875  
  6,000,000       2.375%, 03/15/21     5,928,511  
  6,000,000       1.875%, 05/31/22     5,781,171  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES     17,874,557  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  Purchased Options (0.3%)#  
    Communication Services (0.1%)  
 
530
6,830,110
 
 
    Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $130.00
    604,200  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.1%)  
 
3,000
8,250,000
 
 
    Bank of America Corp. Call, 01/18/19, Strike $27.00     520,500  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.0%)  
    Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.  
 
835
9,729,420
 
 
   

Call, 04/18/19, Strike $155.00

    41,750  
 
420
4,893,840
 
 
    Call, 01/18/19, Strike $170.00     3,150  
     

 

 

 
        44,900  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.1%)

 

 
350
6,007,400
 
 
    Red Hat, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $155.00
    651,000  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS     1,820,600  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES
(Cost $21,218,690)
    19,695,157  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (14.2%)  
    Energy (0.9%)  
  86,650       Hess Corp.
8.000%, 02/01/19
    5,501,409  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (5.2%)  
  10,300       Bank of America Corp.
7.250%, 05/01/21
    13,094,390  
  15,570       Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
7.250%, 02/01/20
    1,419,361  
  13,900       Wells Fargo & Company
7.500%, 11/01/24
    17,680,661  
     

 

 

 
        32,194,412  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Health Care (0.9%)  
  90,500       Becton Dickinson and Company
6.125%, 05/01/20
  $ 5,309,635  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (1.6%)  
  6,050       Fortive Corp.
5.000%, 07/01/21
    5,942,370  
  65,400       Rexnord Corp.
5.750%, 11/15/19
    3,738,918  
     

 

 

 
        9,681,288  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.6%)  
  60,662       International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
6.000%
    3,492,918  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (1.6%)  
  6,200       Crown Castle International Corp.
6.875%, 08/01/20
    6,479,000  
  52,200       Welltower, Inc.
6.500%, 11/15/22
    3,215,520  
     

 

 

 
        9,694,520  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (3.4%)  
  69,000       DTE Energy Company
6.500%, 10/01/19
    3,679,770  
  193,000       NextEra Energy, Inc.^
6.123%, 09/01/19
    11,194,000  
    Sempra Energy  
  33,430       6.750%, 07/15/21     3,333,305  
  30,000       6.000%, 01/15/21     2,974,800  
     

 

 

 
        21,181,875  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $82,879,023)
    87,056,057  
     

 

 

 
     
  COMMON STOCKS (1.6%)
    Health Care (1.6%)  
  24,945       Anthem, Inc.     6,874,094  
  21,660       Molina Healthcare, Inc.^#     2,745,838  
     

 

 

 
   

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $7,496,656)

    9,619,932  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTION (0.2%) #  
    Consumer Discretionary (0.2%)

 

 
56
10,497,648
 
 
    Booking Holdings, Inc.
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $2,100.00
(Cost $680,581)
    1,359,960  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     95  


 

Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (4.5%)
  13,865,759       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***   $ 13,869,918  
  13,831,683       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     13,831,683  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $27,701,889)
    27,701,601  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (9.6%)
 
  43,488,274       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     43,488,274  
  15,671,174       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     15,671,174  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF
CASH COLLATERAL FOR
SECURITIES LOANED

(Cost $59,159,448)
    59,159,448  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (109.5%)
(Cost $665,993,176)

    673,758,302  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-9.6%)     (59,159,448
     

 

 

 
  OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (0.2%)     942,315  
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 615,541,169  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  WRITTEN OPTION (-0.1%) #  
    Consumer Discretionary (-0.1%)

 

 
56
10,497,648
 
 
    Booking Holdings, Inc.
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $1,850.00
(Premium $246,215)
  $ (509,320
     

 

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

COUNTER
PARTY

 

LONG

CONTRACTS

 

SETTLEMENT

DATE

 

LOCAL

CURRENCY

    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     563,000     $ 642,613     $ (3,241
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     374,000       426,887       (6,273
Northern Trust Company   Hong Kong Dollar   01/24/19     865,000       110,524       (10
         

 

 

 
          $ (9,524
         

 

 

 
COUNTER
PARTY
 

SHORT

CONTRACTS

 

SETTLEMENT

DATE

 

LOCAL

CURRENCY

    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     3,205,000     $ 3,658,214     $ 84,518  
Bank of New York   Hong Kong Dollar   01/24/19     10,369,000       1,324,882       (104
Bank of New York   Hong Kong Dollar   01/24/19     13,853,000       1,770,045       413  
         

 

 

 
          $ 84,827  
         

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $6,421.

 

§

Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of one or more entities that are different than the issuer. Each entity is identified in the parenthetical.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

¤

The synthetic convertible securities strategy combines separate securities that together possess the economic characteristics similar to a convertible security.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

Note: The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

96   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Global Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (74.8%)  
    Communication Services (4.9%)

 

  2,300,000     EUR  

America Movil, SAB de CV

0.000%, 05/28/20

  $ 2,575,124  
    CyberAgent, Inc.  
  60,000,000     JPY   0.000%, 02/17/23     579,998  
  60,000,000     JPY   0.000%, 02/19/25     591,293  
  1,285,000      

GCI Liberty, Inc.*

1.750%, 09/30/46

    1,393,769  
  790,000      

Momo, Inc.*

1.250%, 07/01/25

    693,189  
  350,000      

Twitter, Inc.*

0.250%, 06/15/24

    327,747  
  523,000      

Weibo Corp.*^

1.250%, 11/15/22

    467,115  
     

 

 

 
        6,628,235  
     

 

 

 
  Consumer Discretionary (9.8%)  
  1,000,000      

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, SCA

0.000%, 01/10/22

    931,520  
    Ctrip.com International, Ltd.  
  1,610,000       1.250%, 09/15/22^     1,559,760  
  690,000       1.000%, 07/01/20     655,659  
  1,210,000      

DISH Network Corp.

3.375%, 08/15/26

    1,082,387  
  60,000,000     JPY   Iida Group Holdings Company, Ltd. 0.000%, 06/18/20     535,943  
  425,000      

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc.*^

1.000%, 06/30/47

    424,513  
  745,000      

Liberty Media Corp.

1.375%, 10/15/23

    866,964  
  695,000      

Liberty Media Corp. (Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.)*§

2.125%, 03/31/48

    676,023  
  510,000       Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. 1.500%, 09/15/22     477,391  
  680,000      

RH*

0.000%, 06/15/23

    600,525  
  436,000     EUR  

SEB, SA

0.000%, 11/17/21

    928,297  
  470,000      

Shanghai Port Group BVI Holding Company, Ltd.

0.000%, 08/09/22

    481,130  
  900,000     EUR   Steinhoff Finance Holding Company 1.250%, 10/21/23     504,152  
    Tesla, Inc.  
  2,001,000       1.250%, 03/01/21^     2,245,632  
  365,000       2.375%, 03/15/22     444,986  
  1,000,000      

Valeo, SA

0.000%, 06/16/21

    899,305  
     

 

 

 
        13,314,187  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (2.0%)

 

  3,000,000      

Carrefour, SA

0.000%, 03/27/24

    2,802,105  
     

 

 

 
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Energy (4.8%)

 

  405,000      

Nabors Industries, Inc.^

0.750%, 01/15/24

  $ 302,359  
  450,000      

SM Energy Company

1.500%, 07/01/21

    452,167  
  4,000,000      

TOTAL, SA

0.500%, 12/02/22

    4,353,040  
  800,000      

Tullow Oil Jersey, Ltd.

6.625%, 07/12/21

    958,344  
  480,000      

Whiting Petroleum Corp.

1.250%, 04/01/20

    458,695  
     

 

 

 
        6,524,605  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (8.2%)

 

  95,000,000     JPY   AEON Financial Service Company, Ltd. 0.000%, 09/13/19     871,376  
  1,700,000     EUR  

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

1.000%, 12/01/20

    1,964,545  
  2,700,000     EUR  

Corestate Capital Holding, SA

1.375%, 11/28/22

    2,974,317  
  1,789,500     EUR  

Credit Agricole, SA

0.000%, 10/03/19

    1,503,690  
  700,000     EUR  

Cromwell SPV Finance Pty, Ltd.

2.000%, 02/04/20

    791,289  
  2,000,000     HKD  

Haitong International Securities Group, Ltd.

0.000%, 10/25/21

    245,550  
  250,000      

IAC FinanceCo, Inc.*

0.875%, 10/01/22

    349,376  
  900,000     EUR  

LEG Immobilien, AG

0.875%, 09/01/25

    1,109,713  
  50,000,000     JPY   Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. 0.000%, 03/29/24     458,043  
  900,000      

Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.‡

1.874%, 03/26/20

3 mo. USD LIBOR - 0.50%

    905,080  
     

 

 

 
        11,172,979  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (5.7%)

 

  1,100,000     EUR  

Bayer Capital Corp., BV

5.625%, 11/22/19

    1,041,149  
  900,000     EUR  

Bayer, AG

0.050%, 06/15/20

    1,055,222  
  705,000      

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.^

1.500%, 10/15/20

    832,933  
  500,000     EUR  

GN Store Nord, A/S

0.000%, 05/31/22

    669,917  
  620,000      

Illumina, Inc.^

0.000%, 06/15/19

    782,958  
  262,000      

Innoviva, Inc.

2.500%, 08/15/25

    275,469  
  540,000      

Insulet Corp.*^

1.375%, 11/15/24

    611,874  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     97  


 

Global Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  805,000      

NuVasive, Inc.

2.250%, 03/15/21

  $ 898,730  
  625,000      

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2.375%, 04/01/22

    657,744  
  657,000      

Teladoc Health, Inc.*

1.375%, 05/15/25

    949,411  
     

 

 

 
        7,775,407  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (9.1%)

 

  140,000,000     JPY  

ANA Holdings, Inc.

0.000%, 09/19/24

    1,255,304  
  1,380,000     EUR   Elis, SA
0.000%, 10/06/23
    495,865  
  705,000       Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
2.875%, 02/01/24
    741,970  
  13,000,000     HKD   Harvest International Company
0.000%, 11/21/22
    1,557,946  
  1,000,000       Johnson Electric Holdings, Ltd.
1.000%, 04/02/21
    1,080,315  
  70,000,000     JPY   Kandenko Company, Ltd.
0.000%, 03/31/21
    697,001  
  130,000,000     JPY   Kansai Paint Company, Ltd.
0.000%, 06/17/19
    1,144,636  
  2,115,000       Larsen & Toubro, Ltd.
0.675%, 10/22/19
    2,078,643  
  130,000,000     JPY   LIXIL Group Corp.
0.000%, 03/04/22
    1,127,060  
  70,000,000     JPY   Nippon Flour Mills Company, Ltd.
0.000%, 06/20/25
    631,585  
  400,000     EUR   Symrise, AG
0.238%, 06/20/24
    511,448  
  1,000,000       Vinci, SA
0.375%, 02/16/22
    1,061,545  
     

 

 

 
        12,383,318  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (20.8%)

 

  1,375,000       Akamai Technologies, Inc.*
0.125%, 05/01/25
    1,344,915  
  1,685,000       Altaba, Inc.
0.000%, 12/01/18
    1,895,962  
  1,814,000       Citrix Systems, Inc.^~
0.500%, 04/15/19
    2,567,935  
  287,000       Coupa Software, Inc.*^
0.375%, 01/15/23
    444,025  
  695,000       DocuSign, Inc.*
0.500%, 09/15/23
    651,552  
    FireEye, Inc.  
  330,000       1.625%, 06/01/35     303,570  
  183,000       1.000%, 06/01/35     176,693  
  475,000       II-VI, Inc.
0.250%, 09/01/22
    488,906  
  400,000       Inphi Corp.
0.750%, 09/01/21
    374,398  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  595,000       Lumentum Holdings, Inc.^
0.250%, 03/15/24
  $ 678,725  
  1,480,000       Microchip Technology, Inc.
1.625%, 02/15/27
    1,402,700  
    Micron Technology, Inc.  
  505,000       3.000%, 11/15/43     658,730  
  305,000       2.125%, 02/15/33~     1,049,917  
  649,000       New Relic, Inc.*
0.500%, 05/01/23
    684,254  
  405,000       Nice Systems, Inc.
1.250%, 01/15/24
    543,996  
  1,423,000       NXP Semiconductors, NV
1.000%, 12/01/19
    1,441,599  
  617,000       Okta, Inc.*
0.250%, 02/15/23
    840,718  
  395,000       ON Semiconductor Corp.
1.000%, 12/01/20
    443,156  
  680,000       Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*
0.750%, 07/01/23
    661,242  
  477,000       Q2 Holdings, Inc.*
0.750%, 02/15/23
    524,927  
  480,000       RealPage, Inc.^
1.500%, 11/15/22
    660,209  
  450,000       Silicon Laboratories, Inc.^
1.375%, 03/01/22
    486,094  
  1,505,000       Splunk, Inc.*
1.125%, 09/15/25
    1,426,258  
  1,335,000       Square, Inc.*
0.500%, 05/15/23
    1,599,791  
  600,000       STMicroelectronics, NV
0.000%, 07/03/22
    620,430  
  221,000       Synaptics, Inc.^
0.500%, 06/15/22
    197,986  
  400,000       Teradyne, Inc.^
1.250%, 12/15/23
    502,196  
  665,000       Twilio, Inc.*
0.250%, 06/01/23
    831,011  
  405,000       Veeco Instruments, Inc.
2.700%, 01/15/23
    339,351  
  680,000       Wix.com, Ltd.*^
0.000%, 07/01/23
    668,579  
  1,730,000       Workday, Inc.
0.250%, 10/01/22
    1,923,128  
  1,415,000       Xero Investments, Ltd.
2.375%, 10/04/23
    1,290,890  
  640,000       Zendesk, Inc.*
0.250%, 03/15/23
    702,000  
     

 

 

 
        28,425,843  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (3.1%)

 

  3,500,000       BASF, SE
0.925%, 03/09/23
    3,214,365  
  300,000     EUR   Buzzi Unicem, S.p.A.
1.375%, 07/17/19
    383,012  
 

 

98   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Global Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  600,000       LG Chem, Ltd.
0.000%, 04/16/21
  $ 604,488  
     

 

 

 
        4,201,865  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (6.4%)

 

  2,623,000       AYC Finance, Ltd.
0.500%, 05/02/19
    2,637,741  
  2,000,000     EUR  

Grand City Properties, SA

0.250%, 03/02/22

    2,440,771  
  1,300,000       IH Merger Sub, LLC
3.000%, 07/01/19
    1,563,172  
  6,000,000     HKD   Smart Insight International, Ltd.
0.000%, 01/27/19
    757,492  
  1,179,000       Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
4.000%, 01/15/19
    1,308,330  
     

 

 

 
        8,707,506  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $106,192,028)
    101,936,050  
     

 

 

 
     
  SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES (11.8%) ¤  
  Corporate Bonds (1.9%)  
    Communication Services (0.2%)

 

  283,000       Sprint Corp.
7.250%, 09/15/21
    296,136  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (0.8%)

 

  625,000       Lennar Corp.^
6.625%, 05/01/20
    647,491  
  479,000       Mediacom Broadband, LLC / Mediacom Broadband Corp.
5.500%, 04/15/21
    482,432  
     

 

 

 
        1,129,923  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (0.5%)

 

  630,000      

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

6.250%, 02/15/21

    655,726  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.4%)

 

  450,000       AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
5.000%, 10/01/21
    462,098  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS     2,543,883  
     

 

 

 
     
  U.S. Government and Agency Securities (8.6%)  
    United States Treasury Note

 

  4,661,000       1.875%, 05/31/22     4,491,006  
  3,719,000       1.000%, 06/30/19     3,680,999  
  3,675,000       1.750%, 10/31/20     3,594,919  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES     11,766,924  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  Purchased Options (1.3%) #  
    Consumer Discretionary (0.6%)

 

 

166

2,361,848

 

 

    Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.
Call, 04/18/19, Strike $155.00
  $ 162,680  
 

9

1,687,122

 

 

   

Booking Holdings, Inc.

Call, 01/17/20, Strike $1,920.00

    220,500  
    Kering, SA  
 

45

1,912,896

 

 

  EUR   Call, 12/21/18, Strike 483.37     4,954  
 

43

1,827,878

 

 

  EUR   Call, 12/21/18, Strike 520.55     1,999  
    LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, SE  
 

159

4,273,920

 

 

  EUR   Call, 01/18/19, Strike 260.00     293,369  
 

63

1,693,440

 

 

  EUR   Call, 12/21/18, Strike 290.00     16,127  
 

282

1,526,466

 

 

   

Sony Corp.

Call, 04/18/19, Strike $57.50

    88,830  
     

 

 

 
        788,459  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.0%)  
 

150

1,465,650

 

 

  EUR   Airbus, SE
Call, 12/21/18, Strike 100.00
    52,498  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.7%)

 

 

135

1,913,355

 

 

    Lam Research Corp.
Call, 03/15/19, Strike $150.00
    116,775  
 

157

2,694,748

 

 

    Red Hat, Inc.
Call, 03/15/19, Strike $125.00
    772,440  
     

 

 

 
        889,215  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.0%)

 

 

297

951,719

 

 

  GBP   Glencore, PLC
Call, 12/21/18, Strike 3.80
    7,630  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS     1,737,802  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SYNTHETIC
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES

(Cost $16,322,931)
    16,048,609  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (8.6%)  
    Energy (1.5%)

 

  31,870       Hess Corp.
8.000%, 02/01/19
    2,023,426  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (5.3%)  
  6,300       Assurant, Inc.
6.500%, 03/15/21
    671,360  
  2,570       Bank of America Corp.
7.250%, 12/31/49
    3,267,241  
  2,615       Wells Fargo & Company
7.500%, 12/31/49
    3,326,254  
     

 

 

 
        7,264,855  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     99  


 

Global Convertible Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Real Estate (0.4%)  
  440       Crown Castle International Corp.
6.875%, 08/01/20
  $ 459,800  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (1.4%)

 

  10,735       DTE Energy Company
6.500%, 10/01/19
    572,497  
    Sempra Energy  
  6,825       6.750%, 07/15/21     680,521  
  6,655       6.000%, 01/15/21     659,910  
     

 

 

 
        1,912,928  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE
PREFERRED STOCKS

(Cost $11,217,594)
    11,661,009  
     

 

 

 
     
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (2.5%)  
  1,728,800       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     1,729,318  
  1,719,450       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     1,719,450  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM
INVESTMENTS

(Cost $3,448,768)
    3,448,768  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (3.9%)
 
 
     
  3,555,584       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     3,555,584  
  1,773,124       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     1,773,124  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF
CASH COLLATERAL FOR
SECURITIES LOANED

(Cost $5,328,708)
    5,328,708  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (101.6%)
(Cost $142,510,029)

    138,423,144  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-3.9%)     (5,328,708
     

 

 

 
  OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (2.3%)     3,143,561  
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 136,237,997  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

§

Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of one or more entities that are different than the issuer. Each entity is identified in the parenthetical.

 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is the rate in effect at October 31, 2018.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $42,082.

 

¤

The synthetic convertible securities strategy combines separate securities that together possess the economic characteristics similar to a convertible security.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS

EUR    European Monetary Unit
GBP    British Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
JPY    Japanese Yen

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The principal amount for such securities is shown in the respective foreign currency. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

CURRENCY EXPOSURE

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

     VALUE      % of TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
 
US Dollar   $ 108,644,829        78.5%  
European Monetary Unit     19,317,458        14.0%  
Japanese Yen     7,892,239        5.7%  
Hong Kong Dollar     2,560,988        1.8%  
British Pound Sterling     7,630        0.0%  
Total Investments   $ 138,423,144        100.0%  

Currency exposure may vary over time.

 

 

100   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (99.2%)  
    Communication Services (13.9%)

 

  79,000       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#~   $ 86,155,820  
  5,250       Cargurus, Inc.#^     233,205  
  415,000       Comcast Corp. - Class A~     15,828,100  
  519,000       Facebook, Inc. - Class A#~     78,779,010  
  1,800       IAC/InterActive Corp.#     353,862  
  4,930       Match Group, Inc.#^     254,980  
  6,640       Momo, Inc.#     222,905  
  23,500       Netflix, Inc.#     7,091,830  
  22,220       QuinStreet, Inc.#     353,298  
  15,230       TechTarget, Inc.#     309,473  
  7,410       United States Cellular Corp.#     353,976  
  121,900       Walt Disney Company^     13,997,777  
  5,870       Yelp, Inc.#^     251,353  
     

 

 

 
        204,185,589  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (15.9%)

 

  82,000     EUR   Adidas, AG     19,283,440  
  35,300       Amazon.com, Inc.#~     56,409,753  
  27,700       American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.#^     420,209  
  7,600       Booking Holdings, Inc.#     14,246,808  
  10,490     CAD   BRP, Inc.     422,006  
  379,000       CarMax, Inc.#^     25,737,890  
  5,640       Etsy, Inc.#^     239,813  
  92,100       Home Depot, Inc.     16,198,548  
  6,520       Kohl’s Corp.     493,760  
  179,000       Lowe’s Companies, Inc.     17,044,380  
  14,100       Macy’s, Inc.     483,489  
  157,000       McDonald’s Corp.     27,773,300  
  839,000       MGM Resorts International     22,384,520  
  136,500       Mohawk Industries, Inc.#     17,025,645  
  7,120       Penske Automotive Group, Inc.     315,986  
  48,500       Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.#     13,314,220  
  6,990       Weight Watchers International, Inc.#^     462,039  
     

 

 

 
        232,255,806  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (1.8%)

 

  72,000       Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A     14,344,560  
  7,100       Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.     554,936  
  3,950       McCormick & Company, Inc.     568,800  
  207,600       Monster Beverage Corp.#     10,971,660  
  4,700       USANA Health Sciences, Inc.#     549,994  
     

 

 

 
        26,989,950  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (0.0%)

 

  4,660       HollyFrontier Corp.     314,270  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  17,900       Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. - Class A#^   $ 236,280  
     

 

 

 
        550,550  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (12.7%)

 

  9,000       AllianceBernstein Holding, LP     260,190  
  434,000       American International Group, Inc.     17,919,860  
  5,430       Athene Holding, Ltd. - Class A#     248,260  
  556,500       Bank of America Corp.     15,303,750  
  262,500       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     29,623,125  
  327,000       Charles Schwab Corp.     15,120,480  
  3,620       City Holding Company     267,084  
  4,160       Commerce Bancshares, Inc.^     264,576  
  1,280       Credit Acceptance Corp.#     543,258  
  502,730       E*TRADE Financial Corp.     24,844,916  
  4,560       East West Bancorp, Inc.     239,126  
  17,220       First Commonwealth Financial Corp.     232,470  
  109,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     24,565,330  
  11,560       Independent Bank Corp.     255,823  
  318,000       Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.~     24,498,720  
  4,290       LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.     264,264  
  6,035       Macatawa Bank Corp.     65,480  
  21,200       MGIC Investment Corp.#     258,852  
  12,120       NMI Holdings, Inc. - Class A#     256,217  
  5,750       PacWest Bancorp^     233,565  
  1,576,000       SLM Corp.#     15,980,640  
  11,590       TCF Financial Corp.     241,999  
  10,220       TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.#     257,748  
  267,500       US Bancorp     13,982,225  
  3,230       Wintrust Financial Corp.     245,932  
     

 

 

 
        185,973,890  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (12.2%)

 

  174,000       AbbVie, Inc.     13,545,900  
  132,500       Agilent Technologies, Inc.     8,584,675  
  205,500       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#     23,030,385  
  501,000       Baxter International, Inc.     31,317,510  
  19,500       Biogen, Inc.#     5,933,265  
  5,840       Genomic Health, Inc.#     418,787  
  3,600       Haemonetics Corp.#     376,092  
  1,660       Inogen, Inc.#     314,686  
  11,740       iRadimed Corp.#^     293,030  
  204,500       Johnson & Johnson~     28,627,955  
  160,000       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings#~     25,688,000  
  1,480       Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#^     243,919  
  10,670       Medpace Holdings, Inc.#     555,907  
  155,500       Medtronic, PLC     13,967,010  
  2,730       Molina Healthcare, Inc.#^     346,082  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     101  


 

Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  8,770       Myriad Genetics, Inc.#   $ 394,913  
  6,310       Quidel Corp.#     406,112  
  14,490       Tenet Healthcare Corp.#^     372,828  
  92,000       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.~     24,044,200  
  1,270       WellCare Health Plans, Inc.#     350,507  
     

 

 

 
        178,811,763  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (13.5%)

 

  12,870       Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.     357,657  
  407,500       Air Lease Corp.     15,525,750  
  7,700       Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.     339,416  
  5,400       Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.     354,942  
  8,240       ArcBest Corp.     305,869  
  62,500       Boeing Company     22,178,750  
  10,770       Continental Building Products, Inc.#     299,514  
  622,500       Delta Air Lines, Inc.~     34,069,425  
  286,500       Emerson Electric Company     19,447,620  
  7,230       Generac Holdings, Inc.#     366,778  
  10,810       H&E Equipment Services, Inc.     260,413  
  98,000       Harris Corp.     14,573,580  
  97,500       Honeywell International, Inc.     14,119,950  
  26,460       NCI Building Systems, Inc.#     324,135  
  18,830       PGT Innovations, Inc.#     381,496  
  146,500       Raytheon Company     25,643,360  
  16,250       Resideo Technologies, Inc.#     342,062  
  5,570       Ryder System, Inc.     308,077  
  6,840       SkyWest, Inc.     391,863  
  10,040       Terex Corp.^     335,236  
  246,500       TransUnion~     16,207,375  
  103,500       Union Pacific Corp.     15,133,770  
  176,000       Waste Management, Inc.     15,746,720  
     

 

 

 
        197,013,758  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (25.5%)

 

  4,030       Akamai Technologies, Inc.#     291,167  
  477,700       Apple, Inc.~     104,549,422  
  322,000       Applied Materials, Inc.     10,587,360  
  11,180       Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.     553,857  
  6,500       Cadence Design Systems, Inc.#     289,705  
  3,300       CDW Corp.     297,033  
  2,640       Citrix Systems, Inc.     270,521  
  3,710       CyberArk Software, Ltd.#     253,245  
  20,270       Cypress Semiconductor Corp.^     262,294  
  16,930       Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.#^     490,970  
  160,500       Ellie Mae, Inc.#^     10,637,940  
  10,190       Entegris, Inc.     270,443  
  2,920       Euronet Worldwide, Inc.#     324,646  
  202,500       Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.     21,080,250  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  339,000       First Solar, Inc.#   $ 14,170,200  
  3,180       Fortinet, Inc.#     261,332  
  1,840       Gartner, Inc.#     271,437  
  810,500       GreenSky, Inc. - Class A#^     10,682,390  
  4,790       Lumentum Holdings, Inc.#^     261,773  
  127,000       Microchip Technology, Inc.^     8,354,060  
  663,900       Microsoft Corp.~     70,911,159  
  7,960       Nanometrics, Inc.#     255,198  
  112,000       Paycom Software, Inc.#^     14,022,400  
  2,800       Proofpoint, Inc.#     254,660  
  209,400       RealPage, Inc.#^     11,098,200  
  107,500       Salesforce.com, Inc.#     14,753,300  
  6,320       Seagate Technology, PLC^     254,254  
  10,150       SMART Global Holdings, Inc.#^     284,301  
  219,100       Total System Services, Inc.~     19,970,965  
  1,900       Trade Desk, Inc. - Class A#     234,745  
  9,350       Upland Software, Inc.#     294,899  
  273,000       Visa, Inc. - Class A~     37,633,050  
  1,470       WEX, Inc.#     258,661  
  2,460       Wix.com, Ltd.#     239,481  
  132,500       Workday, Inc. - Class A#~^     17,625,150  
  1,640       Zebra Technologies Corp- Class A#     272,732  
     

 

 

 
        372,523,200  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (3.7%)

 

  135,000       Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.     20,837,250  
  2,850       Celanese Corp. - Class A     276,279  
  292,500       DowDuPont, Inc.     15,771,600  
  2,600       Ingevity Corp.#     236,808  
  5,150       Nucor Corp.     304,468  
  3,830       Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company     302,264  
  40,600       Sherwin-Williams Company     15,974,882  
     

 

 

 
        53,703,551  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (0.0%)

 

  8,990       NRG Energy, Inc.     325,348  
  5,940       UGI Corp.     315,176  
     

 

 

 
        640,524  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,153,068,154)
    1,452,648,581  
     

 

 

 
     
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (0.6%)  
    Other (0.6%)

 

  25,400       iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF^     1,448,308  
  30,000       iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF     5,636,700  
  20,570       iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF^     1,606,723  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $8,575,583)
    8,691,731  
     

 

 

 
     
 

 

102   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (0.2%)#  
    Financials (0.0%)

 

 

2,170

8,959,930

 

 

    American International Group I
Put, 11/02/18, Strike $40.00
  $ 203,980  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.0%)

 

 

1,380

30,202,680

 

 

    Apple, Inc.
Put, 11/02/18, Strike $207.50
    253,230  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (0.2%)

 

    Walmart, Inc.  
 

6,500

65,182,000

 

 

    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $105.00     685,750  
 

4,500

45,126,000

 

 

    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $100.00     1,395,000  
     

 

 

 
        2,080,750  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $2,428,564)
    2,537,960  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (1.7%)  
  12,335,927       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     12,339,628  
  12,292,625       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     12,292,625  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $24,632,253)
    24,632,253  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (2.0%)
 
  11,446,773       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     11,446,773  
  17,752,578       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     17,752,578  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF
CASH COLLATERAL FOR
SECURITIES LOANED

(Cost $29,199,351)
    29,199,351  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (103.7%)
(Cost $1,217,903,905)

    1,517,709,876  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-2.0%)     (29,199,351
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-1.7%)     (24,975,450
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 1,463,535,075  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  WRITTEN OPTIONS (0.0%) #  
    Financials (0.0%)

 

 

2,170

8,959,930

 

 

    American International Group I
Put, 12/21/18, Strike $35.00
  $ (155,155
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.0%)

 

 

460

10,067,560

 

 

    Apple, Inc.
Call, 11/02/18, Strike $217.50
    (293,250
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premium $374,781)
  $ (448,405
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $2,756,575.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS

CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    European Monetary Unit

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     103  


 

Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (12.9%)  
    Communication Services (0.7%)

 

  6,600,000       GCI Liberty, Inc.*
1.750%, 09/30/46
  $ 7,158,657  
  2,090,000       Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*^
2.500%, 03/15/23
    2,236,864  
  5,150,000       Twitter, Inc.*
0.250%, 06/15/24
    4,822,563  
     

 

 

 
        14,218,084  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (2.7%)

 

  7,300,000       Booking Holdings, Inc.
0.350%, 06/15/20
    10,587,920  
    Ctrip.com International, Ltd.  
  2,130,000       1.000%, 07/01/20     2,023,990  
  2,010,000       1.990%, 07/01/25     2,003,025  
  2,150,000       DISH Network Corp.
3.375%, 08/15/26
    1,923,250  
    Liberty Media Corp.  
  9,655,726       2.250%, 09/30/46     5,172,138  
  6,963,000       1.375%, 10/15/23     8,102,913  
  5,125,000       Liberty Media Corp. (Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.)*§
2.125%, 03/31/48
    4,985,062  
  4,550,000       Liberty Media Corp. / Liberty Formula One
1.000%, 01/30/23
    4,939,184  
  3,100,000       Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.
1.500%, 09/15/22
    2,901,786  
  5,200,000       RH*
0.000%, 06/15/23
    4,592,250  
  5,885,000       Tesla, Inc.
1.250%, 03/01/21
    6,604,471  
     

 

 

 
        53,835,989  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (0.3%)

 

  1,593,000       Oil States International, Inc.*^
1.500%, 02/15/23
    1,468,475  
  5,000,000       TOTAL, SA
0.500%, 12/02/22
    5,441,300  
     

 

 

 
        6,909,775  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.5%)

 

  6,600,000       JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
0.000%, 12/30/20
    6,892,941  
  4,000,000       JPMorgan Chase Financial Company, LLC (Voya Financial, Inc.)*§
0.250%, 05/01/23
    3,740,600  
     

 

 

 
        10,633,541  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (1.4%)  
  1,750,000       BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.^
1.500%, 10/15/20
    2,067,564  
  2,045,000       Evolent Health, Inc.*
1.500%, 10/15/25
    1,978,568  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
    Illumina, Inc.  
  7,172,000       0.000%, 08/15/23*^   $ 7,491,907  
  4,149,000       0.000%, 06/15/19     5,239,502  
  4,135,000       Insulet Corp.*
1.375%, 11/15/24
    4,685,368  
  2,425,000       Teladoc Health, Inc.*
1.375%, 05/15/25
    3,504,295  
  2,050,000       Wright Medical Group, Inc.*^
1.625%, 06/15/23
    2,080,812  
     

 

 

 
        27,048,016  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.2%)

 

  2,050,000       Air Transport Services Group, Inc.
1.125%, 10/15/24
    1,877,308  
  2,930,000       Meritor, Inc.
3.250%, 10/15/37
    2,695,043  
     

 

 

 
        4,572,351  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (5.7%)

 

  1,727,000       Akamai Technologies, Inc.*
0.125%, 05/01/25
    1,689,213  
  4,350,000      

Altaba, Inc.~

0.000%, 12/01/18

    4,894,620  
  2,050,000       Citrix Systems, Inc.
0.500%, 04/15/19
    2,902,021  
  2,060,000       Cypress Semiconductor Corp.*
2.000%, 02/01/23
    1,968,588  
  5,250,000       DocuSign, Inc.*
0.500%, 09/15/23
    4,921,796  
  2,000,000       Envestnet, Inc.
1.750%, 12/15/19
    2,070,320  
  2,100,000       Guidewire Software, Inc.
1.250%, 03/15/25
    2,118,753  
  1,760,000       II-VI, Inc.
0.250%, 09/01/22
    1,811,524  
  7,000,000       Intel Corp.
3.250%, 08/01/39
    16,042,880  
  4,285,000       Lumentum Holdings, Inc.
0.250%, 03/15/24
    4,887,964  
  6,200,000       Microchip Technology, Inc.
1.625%, 02/15/27
    5,876,174  
  3,998,000       New Relic, Inc.*
0.500%, 05/01/23
    4,215,171  
  3,775,000       NXP Semiconductors, NV
1.000%, 12/01/19
    3,824,339  
  6,184,000       ON Semiconductor Corp.
1.000%, 12/01/20
    6,937,922  
  6,125,000       Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*
0.750%, 07/01/23
    5,956,042  
  2,000,000       Pure Storage, Inc.*
0.125%, 04/15/23
    2,054,370  
  2,000,000       RealPage, Inc.^
1.500%, 11/15/22
    2,750,870  
  4,375,000       Silicon Laboratories, Inc.^
1.375%, 03/01/22
    4,725,919  
 

 

104   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  5,165,000       Splunk, Inc.*
0.500%, 09/15/23
  $ 4,942,957  
  1,650,000       Twilio, Inc. - Class A*
0.250%, 06/01/23
    2,061,906  
  5,100,000       Wix.com, Ltd.*
0.000%, 07/01/23
    5,014,346  
  12,000,000       Workday, Inc.
0.250%, 10/01/22
    13,339,620  
  7,320,000       Zendesk, Inc.*
0.250%, 03/15/23
    8,029,125  
     

 

 

 
        113,036,440  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.3%)  
  5,150,000       Royal Gold, Inc.^
2.875%, 06/15/19
    5,199,440  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.8%)

 

  7,345,000       Empire State Realty OP, LP*
2.625%, 08/15/19
    7,294,797  
  3,440,000       IH Merger Sub, LLC
3.500%, 01/15/22
    3,686,597  
  3,950,000       Starwood Property Trust, Inc.^
4.000%, 01/15/19
    4,383,295  
     

 

 

 
        15,364,689  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (0.3%)

 

  5,100,000       NRG Energy, Inc.*^
2.750%, 06/01/48
    5,305,632  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $247,333,536)
    256,123,957  
     

 

 

 
     
  SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES (5.4%)¤  
  Corporate Bonds (3.2%)  
    Communication Services (0.5%)

 

  9,865,000       Alphabet, Inc.
3.375%, 02/25/24
    9,850,696  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (1.6%)

 

  5,153,000       Dana, Inc.
5.500%, 12/15/24
    4,967,492  
  4,235,000       GameStop Corp.*^
6.750%, 03/15/21
    4,272,332  
  9,900,000       Home Depot, Inc.
2.700%, 04/01/23
    9,598,000  
  10,000,000       L Brands, Inc.
5.625%, 02/15/22
    10,160,200  
  2,429,000       Lowe’s Companies, Inc.^
3.875%, 09/15/23
    2,461,111  
     

 

 

 
        31,459,135  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (0.5%)

 

  9,865,000       Walmart, Inc.
3.300%, 04/22/24
    9,784,206  
     

 

 

 
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Financials (0.2%)

 

  4,950,000       Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
2.750%, 03/15/23
  $ 4,809,469  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (0.2%)  
  3,000,000       Universal Health Services, Inc.*
4.750%, 08/01/22
    3,015,870  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.2%)

 

  4,935,000       Apple, Inc.
3.450%, 05/06/24
    4,888,710  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS     63,808,086  
     

 

 

 
  U.S. Government and Agency Securities (2.1%)  
    United States Treasury Note  
  11,600,000       1.125%, 06/30/21     11,072,566  
  10,800,000       2.000%, 01/31/20     10,698,138  
  8,450,000       2.750%, 02/15/19     8,458,598  
  5,800,000       1.625%, 05/15/26^     5,231,835  
  5,500,000       2.000%, 11/15/26     5,068,381  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES     40,529,518  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  Purchased Options (0.1%)#  
    Information Technology (0.0%)

 

 
460
3,872,740
 
 
    Paypal Holdings, Inc. Call, 01/18/19, Strike $90.00     120,060  
     

 

 

 
    Other (0.1%)

 

    iShares China Large-Cap ETF  
 
3,800
14,930,200
 
 
    Call, 12/21/18, Strike $42.00     180,500  
 
3,600
14,144,400
 
 
    Call, 11/16/18, Strike $44.00     7,200  
 
8,800
54,964,800
 
 
    iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $67.00
    110,000  
 
3,740
14,645,840
 
 
    iShares MSCI Emerging Markets
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $43.00
    57,970  
 
975
14,627,925
 
 
    iShares Russell 2000 ETF
Call, 02/15/19, Strike $148.00
    832,163  
     

 

 

 
        1,187,833  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS     1,307,893  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE
SECURITIES

(Cost $112,007,143)

    105,645,497  
     

 

 

 
     
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     105  


 

Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (5.8%)  
    Energy (0.4%)

 

  113,330       Hess Corp.
8.000%, 02/01/19
  $ 7,195,322  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (0.2%)

 

  80,250       AMG Capital Trust II^
5.150%, 10/15/37
    4,384,338  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (0.3%)

 

  104,250       Becton Dickinson and Company
6.125%, 05/01/20
    6,116,348  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (1.7%)

 

  10,100       Fortive Corp.
5.000%, 07/01/21
    9,920,321  
  204,910       Rexnord Corp.
5.750%, 11/15/19
    11,714,704  
  122,025       Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.^
5.375%, 05/15/20
    11,195,794  
     

 

 

 
        32,830,819  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.2%)

 

  83,500       International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
6.000%, 09/15/21
    4,807,930  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.7%)

 

  14,350       Crown Castle International Corp.
6.875%, 08/01/20
    14,995,750  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (2.3%)

 

  80,675       CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (Warner Media, LLC, Charter Communications Time, Inc.)§**
3.399%, 09/15/29
    3,505,813  
  39,953       Dominion Energy, Inc.
6.750%, 08/15/19
    1,915,746  
  180,700       DTE Energy Company
6.500%, 10/01/19
    9,636,731  
  395,600       NextEra Energy, Inc.
6.123%, 09/01/19
    22,944,800  
    Sempra Energy  
  41,640       6.750%, 07/15/21     4,151,925  
  30,200       6.000%, 01/15/21     2,994,632  
     

 

 

 
        45,149,647  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $114,136,371)
    115,480,154  
     

 

 

 
     
  COMMON STOCKS (70.7%)  
    Communication Services (7.5%)

 

  45,055       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#     49,136,082  
  271,175       AT&T, Inc.     8,319,649  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  321,635       Comcast Corp. - Class A   $ 12,267,159  
  182,000       Facebook, Inc. - Class A#     27,625,780  
  39,830       Netflix, Inc.#     12,019,897  
  319,000       Verizon Communications, Inc.     18,211,710  
  173,000       Walt Disney Company^     19,865,590  
     

 

 

 
        147,445,867  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (6.8%)

 

  32,625       Amazon.com, Inc.#     52,135,076  
  46,230       Aptiv, PLC     3,550,464  
  69,680       Dollar Tree, Inc.#     5,874,024  
  16,650       Expedia Group, Inc.     2,088,410  
  110,420       General Motors Company     4,040,268  
  141,235       Home Depot, Inc.     24,840,412  
  72,300       Lowe’s Companies, Inc.     6,884,406  
  62,615       McDonald’s Corp.     11,076,593  
  100,640       Nike, Inc. - Class B     7,552,026  
  27,775       PVH Corp.     3,354,942  
  38,060       Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.     3,986,024  
  80,305       Starbucks Corp.     4,679,372  
  50,060       TJX Companies, Inc.     5,500,593  
     

 

 

 
        135,562,610  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (5.8%)

 

  438,800       Coca-Cola Company     21,009,744  
  63,700       Costco Wholesale Corp.     14,563,731  
  69,700       Kroger Company     2,074,272  
  253,435       Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A     10,639,201  
  138,150       PepsiCo, Inc.     15,525,297  
  159,000       Philip Morris International, Inc.     14,003,130  
  208,455       Procter & Gamble Company     18,485,789  
  61,015       Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     4,867,167  
  131,200       Walmart, Inc.     13,156,736  
     

 

 

 
        114,325,067  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (4.3%)

 

  192,360       Chevron Corp.     21,476,994  
  101,580       ConocoPhillips     7,100,442  
  110,600       EOG Resources, Inc.     11,650,604  
  304,530       Exxon Mobil Corp.     24,264,950  
  86,245       Halliburton Company     2,990,977  
  92,435       Marathon Petroleum Corp.     6,512,046  
  37,275       Pioneer Natural Resources Company     5,489,489  
  124,000       Schlumberger, Ltd.     6,362,440  
     

 

 

 
        85,847,942  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (11.2%)

 

  201,860       American International Group, Inc.     8,334,799  
  1,168,755       Bank of America Corp.~     32,140,762  
 

 

106   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  101,675       Capital One Financial Corp.   $ 9,079,577  
  42,480       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     4,793,868  
  83,850       Chubb Corp.     10,473,703  
  195,500       Citigroup, Inc.     12,797,430  
  44,000       Discover Financial Services     3,065,480  
  190,500       E*TRADE Financial Corp.     9,414,510  
  51,670       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     11,644,868  
  155,565       Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.     11,984,728  
  362,535       JPMorgan Chase & Company     39,523,566  
  299,725       KeyCorp     5,443,006  
  122,180       Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.     10,354,755  
  88,905       MetLife, Inc.     3,661,997  
  103,375       Morgan Stanley     4,720,103  
  82,600       Northern Trust Corp.     7,770,182  
  56,450       PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     7,253,260  
  89,829       Prudential Financial, Inc.     8,424,164  
  152,895       US Bancorp     7,991,822  
  167,345       Wells Fargo & Company     8,907,774  
  72,550       Zions Bancorporation, N.A. ^     3,413,478  
     

 

 

 
        221,193,832  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (11.4%)

 

  118,790       AbbVie, Inc.     9,247,801  
  119,860       Agilent Technologies, Inc.     7,765,729  
  34,325       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#     3,846,803  
  48,145       Anthem, Inc.     13,267,318  
  236,885       Baxter International, Inc.     14,807,681  
  13,900       Biogen, Inc.#     4,229,353  
  75,420       Bristol-Myers Squibb Company     3,811,727  
  85,840       Celgene Corp.#     6,146,144  
  24,100       Edwards Lifesciences Corp.#     3,557,160  
  83,040       Gilead Sciences, Inc.     5,661,667  
  26,750       Humana, Inc.     8,570,967  
  5,875       Intuitive Surgical, Inc.#     3,061,933  
  288,240       Johnson & Johnson     40,350,718  
  27,900       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings#     4,479,345  
  131,210       Medtronic, PLC     11,785,282  
  222,685       Merck & Company, Inc.     16,391,843  
  28,317       Molina Healthcare, Inc.^#     3,589,746  
  487,630       Pfizer, Inc.     20,997,348  
  31,390       Stryker Corp.     5,092,086  
  7,500       Teleflex, Inc.     1,805,550  
  36,935       Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     8,629,863  
  111,850       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     29,231,997  
     

 

 

 
        226,328,061  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (7.3%)

 

  47,150       Boeing Company     16,731,649  
  98,265       Caterpillar, Inc.     11,921,510  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  220,325       CSX Corp.   $ 15,171,579  
  416,000       Delta Air Lines, Inc.     22,767,680  
  128,475       Emerson Electric Company     8,720,883  
  472,245       General Electric Company     4,769,675  
  138,300       Honeywell International, Inc.     20,028,606  
  34,300       Lockheed Martin Corp.     10,079,055  
  60,350       Northrop Grumman Corp.     15,808,682  
  23,050       Resideo Technologies, Inc.#     485,203  
  122,000       Union Pacific Corp.     17,838,840  
     

 

 

 
        144,323,362  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (13.8%)

 

  67,175       Accenture, PLC - Class A     10,588,123  
  26,280       Adobe, Inc.#     6,458,573  
  400,735       Apple, Inc.~     87,704,862  
  35,450       Broadcom, Inc.     7,922,721  
  353,500       Cisco Systems, Inc.     16,172,625  
  21,300       Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.     2,217,330  
  47,891       Lam Research Corp.     6,787,591  
  92,725       MasterCard, Inc. - Class A     18,328,951  
  632,505       Microsoft Corp.~     67,557,859  
  51,750       NVIDIA Corp.     10,910,452  
  113,400       Oracle Corp.     5,538,456  
  60,370       Salesforce.com, Inc.#     8,285,179  
  179,460       Visa, Inc. - Class A     24,738,561  
     

 

 

 
        273,211,283  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.9%)

 

  248,750       DowDuPont, Inc.     13,412,600  
  70,000       Nucor Corp.     4,138,400  
     

 

 

 
        17,551,000  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.9%)

 

  96,520       American Tower Corp.     15,038,781  
  49,000       Welltower, Inc.     3,237,430  
     

 

 

 
        18,276,211  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (0.8%)

 

  345,213       Exelon Corp.     15,123,782  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $994,329,367)
    1,399,189,017  
     

 

 

 
     
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (1.9%)  
    Other (1.9%)

 

  281,135       iShares MSCI EAFE ETF^     17,559,692  
  108,250       iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF     4,239,070  
  123,400       iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF^     14,949,910  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $39,461,997)
    36,748,672  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     107  


 

Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTION (0.1%)#  
    Other (0.1%)

 

 
109
29,557,966
 
 
    S&P 500 Index
Put, 12/21/18, Strike $2,900.00
(Cost $592,223)
  $ 2,132,040  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (3.0%)
  29,731,925       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     29,740,845  
  29,579,464       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     29,579,464  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $59,322,573)
    59,320,309  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (2.7%)
 
  32,421,164       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     32,421,164  
  20,136,793       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     20,136,793  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF
CASH COLLATERAL FOR
SECURITIES LOANED

(Cost $52,557,957)
    52,557,957  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (102.5%)
(Cost $1,619,741,167)

    2,027,197,603  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-2.7%)     (52,557,957
     

 

 

 
  OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (0.2%)     3,809,089  
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 1,978,448,735  
     

 

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

COUNTER
PARTY
  LONG
CONTRACTS
  SETTLEMENT
DATE
  LOCAL
CURRENCY
    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     503,000     $ 574,128     $ (2,896
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     334,000       381,230       (5,602
Northern Trust Company   Hong Kong Dollar   01/24/19     665,000       84,969       (8
         

 

 

 
          $ (8,506
         

 

 

 
COUNTER
PARTY
  SHORT
CONTRACTS
  SETTLEMENT
DATE
  LOCAL
CURRENCY
    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   01/24/19     2,862,000     $ 3,266,711     $ 75,473  
Bank of New York   Hong Kong Dollar   01/24/19     10,656,000       1,361,553       318  
Bank of New York   Hong Kong Dollar   01/24/19     14,478,000       1,849,903       (145
         

 

 

 
          $ 75,646  
         

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

§

Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of one or more entities that are different than the issuer. Each entity is identified in the parenthetical.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $2,100,282.

 

¤

The synthetic convertible securities strategy combines separate securities that together possess the economic characteristics similar to a convertible security.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

**

Step coupon security. Coupon changes periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. The rate shown is the rate in effect at October 31, 2018.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

Note: The principal amount for such securities is shown in the respective foreign currency. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

108   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Dividend Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (97.9%)  
    Communication Services (10.2%)

 

  95       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#   $ 103,605  
  560       Alphabet, Inc. - Class C#     602,991  
  9,471       AT&T, Inc.     290,570  
  235       Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A#     75,287  
  4,410       Comcast Corp. - Class A     168,197  
  765       Electronic Arts, Inc.#     69,600  
  2,860       Facebook, Inc. - Class A#     434,120  
  490       Netflix, Inc.#     147,872  
  5,105       Verizon Communications, Inc.     291,445  
  2,160       Walt Disney Company^     248,033  
     

 

 

 
        2,431,720  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (9.5%)

 

  465       Amazon.com, Inc.#     743,075  
  580       Aptiv, PLC     44,544  
  70       Booking Holdings, Inc.#     131,221  
  950       Dollar Tree, Inc.#     80,085  
  310       Expedia Group, Inc.     38,883  
  1,385       General Motors Company     50,677  
  1,765       Home Depot, Inc.     310,428  
  863       Lowe’s Companies, Inc.     82,175  
  1,660       McDonald’s Corp.     293,654  
  1,595       Nike, Inc. - Class B     119,689  
  345       PVH Corp.     41,673  
  700       Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.     73,311  
  1,235       Starbucks Corp.     71,963  
  1,080       Target Corp.     90,320  
  855       TJX Companies, Inc.     93,947  
     

 

 

 
        2,265,645  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (6.6%)

 

  1,050       Altria Group, Inc.     68,292  
  5,745       Coca-Cola Company     275,071  
  920       Costco Wholesale Corp.     210,340  
  1,790       Kroger Company     53,270  
  3,150       Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A     132,237  
  1,717       PepsiCo, Inc.     192,956  
  1,950       Philip Morris International, Inc.     171,736  
  2,790       Procter & Gamble Company     247,417  
  950       Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     75,782  
  1,645       Walmart, Inc.     164,961  
     

 

 

 
        1,592,062  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (6.0%)  
  3,255       Chevron Corp.     363,421  
  2,915       ConocoPhillips     203,758  
  880       EOG Resources, Inc.     92,699  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  4,720       Exxon Mobil Corp.   $ 376,090  
  1,060       Halliburton Company     36,761  
  1,500       Marathon Petroleum Corp.     105,675  
  1,020       Phillips 66     104,876  
  460       Pioneer Natural Resources Company     67,744  
  1,725       Schlumberger, Ltd.     88,510  
     

 

 

 
        1,439,534  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (14.7%)

 

  945       American Express Company     97,080  
  2,938       American International Group, Inc.     121,310  
  16,135       Bank of America Corp.     443,712  
  2,095       Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B#     430,062  
  1,270       Capital One Financial Corp.     113,411  
  535       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     60,375  
  1,120       Charles Schwab Corp.     51,789  
  1,050       Chubb Corp.     131,156  
  2,415       Citigroup, Inc.     158,086  
  550       Discover Financial Services     38,319  
  1,770       E*TRADE Financial Corp.     87,473  
  610       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     137,476  
  1,910       Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.     147,146  
  4,745       JPMorgan Chase & Company     517,300  
  3,740       KeyCorp     67,918  
  915       Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.     77,546  
  1,095       MetLife, Inc.     45,103  
  1,535       Morgan Stanley     70,088  
  1,150       Northern Trust Corp.     108,181  
  820       PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     105,362  
  1,545       Prudential Financial, Inc.     144,890  
  685       Travelers Companies, Inc.     85,714  
  2,360       US Bancorp     123,357  
  2,375       Wells Fargo & Company~     126,421  
  905       Zions Bancorporation, N.A.     42,580  
     

 

 

 
        3,531,855  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (14.0%)  
  2,100       Abbott Laboratories     144,774  
  1,710       AbbVie, Inc.     133,123  
  350       Aetna, Inc.     69,440  
  1,505       Agilent Technologies, Inc.     97,509  
  425       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#     47,630  
  170       Allergan, PLC     26,862  
  380       Anthem, Inc.     104,717  
  2,310       Baxter International, Inc.     144,398  
  170       Biogen, Inc.#     51,726  
  935       Bristol-Myers Squibb Company     47,255  
  830       Celgene Corp.#     59,428  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     109  


 

Dividend Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  305       Edwards Lifesciences Corp.#   $ 45,018  
  1,360       Gilead Sciences, Inc.     92,725  
  335       Humana, Inc.     107,337  
  255       Illumina, Inc.#     79,343  
  70       Intuitive Surgical, Inc.#     36,483  
  4,165       Johnson & Johnson~     583,058  
  760       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings#     122,018  
  1,835       Medtronic, PLC     164,820  
  3,215       Merck & Company, Inc.     236,656  
  7,210       Pfizer, Inc.     310,462  
  390       Stryker Corp.     63,266  
  95       Teleflex, Inc.     22,870  
  875       Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     204,444  
  1,400       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     365,890  
     

 

 

 
        3,361,252  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (9.5%)  
  740       Boeing Company     262,596  
  1,195       Caterpillar, Inc.     144,977  
  2,740       CSX Corp.     188,676  
  4,720       Delta Air Lines, Inc.     258,326  
  1,575       Emerson Electric Company     106,911  
  7,760       General Electric Company     78,376  
  2,649       Honeywell International, Inc.     383,628  
  1,285       Ingersoll-Rand, PLC     123,283  
  705       Lockheed Martin Corp.     207,164  
  355       Northrop Grumman Corp.     92,992  
  442       Resideo Technologies, Inc.#     9,294  
  1,225       Southwest Airlines Company     60,148  
  1,125       Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     131,085  
  1,600       Union Pacific Corp.     233,952  
     

 

 

 
        2,281,408  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (19.4%)

 

  950       Accenture, PLC - Class A     149,739  
  320       Adobe, Inc.#     78,643  
  5,385       Apple, Inc.     1,178,561  
  2,465       Applied Materials, Inc.     81,049  
  510       Broadcom, Inc.     113,980  
  5,360       Cisco Systems, Inc.     245,220  
  275       Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.     28,628  
  5,800       Intel Corp.     271,904  
  510       International Business Machines Corp.     58,869  
  590       Lam Research Corp.     83,621  
  1,150       MasterCard, Inc. - Class A     227,320  
  1,025       Microchip Technology, Inc.^     67,424  
  8,790       Microsoft Corp.     938,860  
  755       NVIDIA Corp.     159,177  
  1,900       Oracle Corp.     92,796  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  185       Red Hat, Inc.#   $ 31,753  
  1,490       Salesforce.com, Inc.#     204,488  
  1,530       Texas Instruments, Inc.     142,030  
  3,660       Visa, Inc. - Class A     504,531  
     

 

 

 
        4,658,593  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (2.5%)  
  710       Avery Dennison Corp.     64,411  
  3,790       DowDuPont, Inc.     204,357  
  1,200       LyondellBasell Industries, NV - Class A     107,124  
  975       Nucor Corp.     57,642  
  400       Sherwin-Williams Company     157,388  
     

 

 

 
        590,922  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (2.0%)

 

  1,170       American Tower Corp.     182,298  
  615       Crown Castle International Corp.     66,875  
  3,300       Welltower, Inc.     218,031  
     

 

 

 
        467,204  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (3.5%)

 

  1,800       Duke Energy Corp.     148,734  
  5,825       Exelon Corp.     255,193  
  2,315       NextEra Energy, Inc.     399,338  
  225       Sempra Energy^     24,777  
     

 

 

 
        828,042  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $17,774,332)
    23,448,237  
     

 

 

 
     
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (1.5%)  
    Other (1.5%)  
  560       iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology ETF^     58,279  
  865       iShares Russell 2000 ETF     129,776  
  1,500       iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF^     181,725  
     

 

 

 
        369,780  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $372,708)
    369,780  
     

 

 

 
     
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.3%)  
  31,608       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     31,618  
  31,614       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     31,614  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $63,232)
    63,232  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.7%)
(Cost $18,210,272)

    23,881,249  
     

 

 

 
  OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (0.3%)     78,787  
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 23,960,036  
     

 

 

 
 

 

110   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Dividend Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $278,430.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

    

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     111  


 

Opportunistic Value Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (98.5%)  
    Communication Services (6.3%)

 

  375       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#   $ 408,968  
  7,625       AT&T, Inc.     233,935  
  2,600       CBS Corp. - Class B Non Voting     149,110  
  495       Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A#     158,583  
  10,600       Comcast Corp. - Class A     404,284  
  5,340       Discovery, Inc. - Class A#     172,963  
  17,905       Verizon Communications, Inc.     1,022,196  
  3,840       Walt Disney Company^     440,947  
     

 

 

 
        2,990,986  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (5.1%)

 

  325       Amazon.com, Inc.#     519,353  
  1,800       Best Buy Company, Inc.     126,288  
  1,000       Burlington Stores, Inc.#     171,490  
  975       Home Depot, Inc.     171,483  
  2,055       Kohl’s Corp.     155,625  
  3,500       Macy’s, Inc.     120,015  
  3,850       MCBC Holdings, Inc.#     114,268  
  2,110       Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd.#     116,915  
  1,865       Nike, Inc. - Class B     139,950  
  2,100       Nordstrom, Inc.     138,117  
  570       O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.#     182,828  
  3,000       Target Corp.     250,890  
  1,175       TJX Companies, Inc.     129,109  
  1,400       VF Corp.     116,032  
     

 

 

 
        2,452,363  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (7.0%)

 

  2,215       Altria Group, Inc.     144,064  
  2,400       Church & Dwight Company, Inc.     142,488  
  1,100       Clorox Company     163,295  
  5,370       Coca-Cola Company     257,116  
  2,100       Energizer Holdings, Inc.     123,417  
  1,530       Hershey Company     163,939  
  2,365       Kellogg Company     154,860  
  5,790       Kroger Company     172,310  
  1,630       Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.     127,401  
  1,075       McCormick & Company, Inc.     154,800  
  5,300       Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A     222,494  
  2,190       PepsiCo, Inc.     246,112  
  1,610       Post Holdings, Inc.#     142,356  
  3,920       Procter & Gamble Company     347,626  
  2,400       Sysco Corp.     171,192  
  3,600       Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     287,172  
  3,105       Walmart, Inc.     311,369  
     

 

 

 
        3,332,011  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Energy (11.4%)  
  3,950       Anadarko Petroleum Corp.   $ 210,140  
  3,690       Cheniere Energy, Inc.#     222,913  
  6,750       Chevron Corp.     753,637  
  6,660       ConocoPhillips     465,534  
  2,400       Continental Resources, Inc.#^     126,432  
  2,780       EOG Resources, Inc.     292,845  
  16,925       Exxon Mobil Corp.     1,348,584  
  2,600       HollyFrontier Corp.     175,344  
  7,500       Marathon Oil Corp.     142,425  
  3,810       Marathon Petroleum Corp.     268,415  
  4,680       Occidental Petroleum Corp.     313,888  
  2,350       ONEOK, Inc.     154,160  
  4,500       PBF Energy, Inc. - Class A     188,325  
  1,050       Phillips 66     107,961  
  23,500       Southwestern Energy Company#     125,490  
  3,850       Valero Energy Corp.     350,696  
  4,550       Whiting Petroleum Corp.#     169,715  
     

 

 

 
        5,416,504  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (22.5%)  
  1,705       Allstate Corp.     163,203  
  2,900       American Express Company     297,917  
  5,000       Arch Capital Group, Ltd.#     141,850  
  6,325       Associated Banc-Corp     146,614  
  1,410       Assurant, Inc.     137,066  
  19,800       Bank of America Corp.     544,500  
  7,890       Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B#     1,619,659  
  5,550       Brown & Brown, Inc.     156,399  
  2,635       Capital One Financial Corp.     235,305  
  10,350       Citigroup, Inc.     677,511  
  2,085       Comerica, Inc.     170,053  
  2,350       Commerce Bancshares, Inc.^     149,460  
  425       Credit Acceptance Corp.#     180,378  
  2,400       Discover Financial Services     167,208  
  2,430       E*TRADE Financial Corp.     120,091  
  1,010       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     227,624  
  1,750       Green Dot Corp. - Class A#     132,545  
  1,300       Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.     144,794  
  13,950       JPMorgan Chase & Company     1,520,829  
  3,000       LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.     184,800  
  6,150       Morgan Stanley     280,809  
  1,025       MSCI, Inc. - Class A     154,139  
  1,700       NASDAQ, Inc.     147,407  
  1,400       Northern Trust Corp.     131,698  
  9,450       OFG Bancorp     161,500  
  1,550       PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     199,159  
  2,985       Popular, Inc.     155,250  
 

 

112   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Opportunistic Value Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  4,890       Progressive Corp.   $ 340,833  
  13,700       Regions Financial Corp.     232,489  
  930       S&P Global, Inc.     169,558  
  3,430       SunTrust Banks, Inc.     214,924  
  500       SVB Financial Group#     118,615  
  6,000       TCF Financial Corp.     125,280  
  5,650       US Bancorp     295,325  
  2,350       Webster Financial Corp.     138,274  
  13,465       Wells Fargo & Company     716,742  
     

 

 

 
        10,699,808  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (12.6%)  
  2,230       Abbott Laboratories     153,736  
  920       Allergan, PLC     145,369  
  1,630       Amgen, Inc.     314,248  
  755       Anthem, Inc.     208,055  
  500       Becton Dickinson and Company     115,250  
  365       Biogen, Inc.#     111,059  
  3,750       Boston Scientific Corp.#     135,525  
  1,000       Centene Corp.#     130,320  
  1,150       Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.#     140,093  
  1,140       Cigna Corp.     243,743  
  3,845       CVS Health Corp.     278,340  
  1,780       Danaher Corp.     176,932  
  2,420       Eli Lilly and Company     262,425  
  1,925       Encompass Health Corp.     129,553  
  1,430       HCA Healthcare, Inc.     190,948  
  720       Humana, Inc.     230,695  
  260       Intuitive Surgical, Inc.#     135,507  
  5,085       Johnson & Johnson     711,849  
  2,975       Medtronic, PLC     267,214  
  7,075       Merck & Company, Inc.     520,791  
  13,000       Pfizer, Inc.     559,780  
  1,425       PRA Health Sciences, Inc.#     138,040  
  1,030       Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     240,659  
  510       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     133,289  
  600       WellCare Health Plans, Inc.#     165,594  
  1,675       Zoetis, Inc.     151,001  
     

 

 

 
        5,990,015  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (9.8%)  
  2,630       Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.     115,930  
  1,785       Ametek, Inc.     119,738  
  2,410       Armstrong World Industries, Inc.#     148,818  
  555       Boeing Company     196,947  
  1,590       C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.     141,558  
  1,295       Caterpillar, Inc.     157,109  
  2,410       Clean Harbors, Inc.#     163,976  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  1,800       CSX Corp.   $ 123,948  
  2,600       Delta Air Lines, Inc.     142,298  
  2,165       Fortive Corp.     160,751  
  4,000       HD Supply Holdings, Inc.#     150,280  
  1,565       HEICO Corp.^     131,194  
  1,330       Honeywell International, Inc.     192,611  
  1,065       IDEX Corp.     135,063  
  2,850       IHS Markit, Ltd.#     149,711  
  1,650       Ingersoll-Rand, PLC     158,301  
  2,100       Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.     157,689  
  2,430       KAR Auction Services, Inc.     138,364  
  1,450       Norfolk Southern Corp.     243,353  
  975       Parker-Hannifin Corp.     147,839  
  222       Resideo Technologies, Inc.#     4,666  
  1,855       Robert Half International, Inc.     112,283  
  610       Roper Industries, Inc.     172,569  
  2,300       TransUnion     151,225  
  1,750       Union Pacific Corp.     255,885  
  2,250       United Continental Holdings, Inc.#     192,398  
  1,330       United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B     141,698  
  2,035       United Technologies Corp.     252,767  
  1,850       Waste Management, Inc.     165,520  
  450       WW Grainger, Inc.     127,787  
     

 

 

 
        4,652,276  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (13.3%)

 

  1,300       Accenture, PLC - Class A     204,906  
  580       Adobe, Inc.#     142,541  
  2,790       Apple, Inc.     610,619  
  1,070       Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     154,166  
  3,055       Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.     151,345  
  1,305       Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     152,607  
  2,000       CDW Corp.     180,020  
  16,465       Cisco Systems, Inc.     753,274  
  820       F5 Networks, Inc.#     143,730  
  2,020       Fiserv, Inc.#     160,186  
  800       FleetCor Technologies, Inc.#     160,024  
  2,600       Fortinet, Inc.#     213,668  
  6,415       Intel Corp.     300,735  
  700       Intuit, Inc.     147,700  
  2,110       MasterCard, Inc. - Class A     417,084  
  6,420       Microsoft Corp.     685,720  
  2,395       NetApp, Inc.     187,983  
  4,825       Oracle Corp.     235,653  
  1,370       Texas Instruments, Inc.     127,177  
  1,350       Total System Services, Inc.     123,052  
  3,975       Visa, Inc. - Class A     547,954  
  1,245       VMware, Inc. - Class A#     176,031  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     113  


 

Opportunistic Value Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  1,800       Worldpay, Inc. - Class A#   $ 165,312  
  1,025       Zebra Technologies Corp- Class A#     170,457  
     

 

 

 
        6,311,944  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (2.7%)  
  1,650       Avery Dennison Corp.     149,688  
  1,725       Celanese Corp. - Class A     167,222  
  2,872       CF Industries Holdings, Inc.     137,942  
  5,450       DowDuPont, Inc.     293,864  
  1,225       Ingevity Corp.#     111,573  
  5,000       Mosaic Company     154,700  
  2,050       Nucor Corp.     121,196  
  2,750       Sonoco Products Company     150,095  
     

 

 

 
        1,286,280  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (3.1%)  
  3,050       Equity Residential     198,128  
  1,560       Extra Space Storage, Inc.     140,494  
  6,200       GEO Group, Inc.     137,082  
  2,800       National Retail Properties, Inc.     130,900  
  2,250       Prologis, Inc.     145,058  
  6,625       Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.     143,431  
  700       Simon Property Group, Inc.     128,464  
  5,350       STORE Capital Corp.     155,310  
  3,900       UDR, Inc.^     152,841  
  2,375       Welltower, Inc.     156,916  
     

 

 

 
        1,488,624  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (4.7%)  
  11,700       AES Corp.     170,586  
  2,000       Ameren Corp.     129,160  
  2,100       American Electric Power Company, Inc.     154,056  
  5,070       CenterPoint Energy, Inc.     136,941  
  2,600       CMS Energy Corp.     128,752  
  2,550       Dominion Energy, Inc.^     182,121  
  1,150       DTE Energy Company^     129,260  
  1,800       Duke Energy Corp.     148,734  
  1,550       Entergy Corp.     130,123  
  3,950       Exelon Corp.     173,049  
  4,630       FirstEnergy Corp.     172,606  
  900       NextEra Energy, Inc.     155,250  
  3,950       NRG Energy, Inc.     142,950  
  3,300       Southern Company     148,599  
  2,615       UGI Corp.     138,752  
     

 

 

 
        2,240,939  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $43,605,709)
    46,861,750  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (0.5%)  
    Other (0.5%)  
  4,370       Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund^
(Cost $237,848)
  $ 234,625  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (0.7%)#  
    Other (0.7%)  
 

75

1,273,650

 

 

    Invesco QQQ Trust Series
Put, 12/31/18, Strike $185.00
    123,113  
 

10

2,711,740

 

 

   

S&P 500 Index

Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,900.00

    195,450  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $98,559)
    318,563  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.6%)  
  137,606       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     137,647  
  137,563       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     137,563  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $275,210)
    275,210  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (2.0%)
 
  966,475       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†
(Cost $966,475)
    966,475  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENTS (102.3%)
(Cost $45,183,801)
    48,656,623  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-2.0%)     (966,475
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-0.3%)     (131,305
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 47,558,843  
     

 

 

 
     
 

 

114   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Opportunistic Value Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  WRITTEN OPTIONS (-0.3%)#  
    Other (-0.3%)  
 
75
1,273,650
 
 
   

Invesco QQQ Trust Series

Put, 12/31/18, Strike $170.00

  $ (51,525
 
10
2,711,740
 
 
   

S&P 500 Index

Put, 12/31/18, Strike $2,750.00

    (94,400
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premium $42,474)
  $ (145,925
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

Note: The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

    

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     115  


 

International Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (94.6%)  
    Communication Services (7.7%)

 

  27,300     JPY   CyberAgent, Inc.   $ 1,161,701  
  14,300     JPY   Nintendo Company, Ltd.     4,464,500  
  55,900       SoftBank Group Corp.^~     2,195,752  
  228,700     HKD   Tencent Holdings, Ltd.     7,835,093  
  24,600     EUR   Ubisoft Entertainment, SA#     2,206,682  
     

 

 

 
        17,863,728  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (13.8%)

 

  74,402       Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.^#     10,585,917  
  30,300       Aptiv, PLC     2,327,040  
  125,000     CAD   Aritzia, Inc.#     1,839,227  
  1,650       Booking Holdings, Inc.~#     3,093,057  
  3,727     EUR   Kering, SA     1,656,608  
  34,540       Lululemon Athletica, Inc.~#     4,860,814  
  17,600       Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd.#     975,216  
  46,600     EUR   Moncler, S.p.A.     1,618,315  
  6,250     EUR   Puma, SE     3,213,870  
  421,000     HKD   Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd.     1,982,391  
     

 

 

 
        32,152,455  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (13.3%)

 

  77,200     GBP   British American Tobacco, PLC     3,346,641  
  150,800     GBP   Diageo, PLC     5,213,385  
  16,200     GBP   Fevertree Drinks, PLC     575,112  
  35,700     EUR   Kerry Group, PLC - Class A     3,653,358  
  3,100     EUR   Kerry Group, PLC - Class A     317,765  
  8,000     JPY   Kose Corp.     1,195,575  
  19,454     CNY   Kweichow Moutai Company, Ltd. - Class A     1,540,971  
  41,700       Nestle, SA     3,514,476  
  90,400     SEK   Swedish Match, AB     4,604,857  
  483,800     AUD   Treasury Wine Estates, Ltd.     5,207,410  
  760,000     MXN   Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV     1,943,283  
     

 

 

 
        31,112,833  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (4.9%)  
  48,300     NOK   Aker BP, ASA     1,583,986  
  83,900       BP, PLC     3,638,743  
  10,900       CNOOC, Ltd.     1,844,825  
  43,700       Schlumberger, Ltd.     2,242,247  
  780,000     GBP   Tullow Oil, PLC#     2,237,870  
     

 

 

 
        11,547,671  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (10.6%)  
  375,800     HKD   AIA Group, Ltd.     2,858,727  
  208,381     CHF   Credit Suisse Group, AG#     2,724,302  
  75,000     SGD   DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.     1,272,556  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  37,150     EUR   Deutsche Böerse, AG   $ 4,694,739  
  145,800     INR   HDFC Bank, Ltd.     3,774,386  
  2,525     CHF   Partners Group Holding, AG     1,797,685  
  227,500     HKD   Ping An Insurance Group Company of China, Ltd. - Class H     2,150,791  
  120,600     GBP   Prudential, PLC     2,414,850  
  57,000     CAD   Toronto-Dominion Bank     3,162,072  
     

 

 

 
        24,850,108  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (10.2%)  
  69,000     GBP   AstraZeneca, PLC     5,277,784  
  29,500     CAD   Canopy Growth Corp.^#     1,085,256  
  36,800     AUD   CSL, Ltd.     4,912,695  
  22,600       ICON, PLC#     3,120,608  
  21,625     EUR   Ipsen, SA     2,998,379  
  16,150       LivaNova, PLC#     1,808,638  
  7,000     CHF   Lonza Group, AG#     2,201,076  
  27,400     CHF   Novartis, AG     2,399,481  
     

 

 

 
        23,803,917  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (11.4%)  
  74,800     SEK   Alfa Laval, AB     1,908,529  
  480,200     CAD   Bombardier, Inc. - Class B#     1,163,613  
  21,000     CAD   Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.     4,306,559  
  48,900     JPY   en-japan, Inc.     1,950,477  
  50,300     GBP   Experian, PLC     1,156,860  
  10,800     JPY   FANUC Corp.     1,878,843  
  62,400     JPY   Japan Airport Terminal Company, Ltd.     2,403,512  
  72,100     JPY   Komatsu, Ltd.     1,877,660  
  153,000     BRL   Localiza Rent a Car, SA     1,181,983  
  65,100     JPY   Recruit Holdings Company, Ltd.     1,747,257  
  14,000     EUR   Safran, SA     1,809,190  
  41,000     EUR   Thales, SA     5,236,439  
     

 

 

 
        26,620,922  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (17.2%)

 

  23,000       Accenture, PLC - Class A     3,625,260  
  3,655     EUR   Adyen, NV#*     2,364,261  
  28,300     EUR   ASML Holding, NV     4,874,506  
  6,950     CAD   Constellation Software, Inc.     4,783,144  
  44,400       CyberArk Software, Ltd.#     3,030,744  
  20,000     JPY   GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.^     968,921  
  4,700     JPY   Keyence Corp.     2,296,042  
  158,179     GBP   Keywords Studios, PLC     2,769,924  
  590,000     SEK   LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Class B     5,136,987  
  958,000     TWD   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.     7,192,072  
  9,300     CHF   Temenos, AG#     1,278,164  
 

 

116   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

International Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  6,600     EUR   Wirecard, AG   $ 1,234,576  
  18,400     AUD   Xero, Ltd.#     521,604  
     

 

 

 
        40,076,205  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (3.5%)  
  500,000     GBP   Glencore, PLC#     2,034,830  
  960,000     AUD   Lynas Corp., Ltd.#     1,420,574  
  445,000     AUD   Northern Star Resources, Ltd.     2,780,013  
  120,500       Vale, SA^     1,819,550  
     

 

 

 
        8,054,967  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (2.0%)

 

  558,900     EUR   Aroundtown, SA     4,631,391  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $211,368,156)
    220,714,197  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (0.4%)#  
    Consumer Discretionary (0.0%)

 

 
450
2,435,850
 
 
    Sony Corp.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $62.50
    27,000  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.1%)

 

 
285
4,912,260
 
 
    ASML Holding, NV
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $170.00
    277,875  
     

 

 

 
    Other (0.3%)  
 
1,055
11,982,690
 
 
    iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond
Call, 03/15/19, Strike $120.00
    81,235  
 
2,482
9,751,778
 
 
    iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $39.00
    476,544  
     

 

 

 
        557,779  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $947,344)
    862,654  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (5.4%)
  6,308,107       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     6,310,000  
  6,309,081       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     6,309,081  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $12,619,081)
    12,619,081  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (0.3%)
 
 
  735,881       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†
(Cost $735,881)
  $ 735,881  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENTS (100.7%)
(Cost $225,670,462)
    234,931,813  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-0.3%)     (735,881
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-0.4%)     (845,862
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 233,350,070  
     

 

 

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

COUNTER
PARTY
  LONG
CONTRACTS
  SETTLEMENT
DATE
  LOCAL
CURRENCY
    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   11/30/18     11,425,000     $ 12,968,488     $ (301,672
State Street Bank and Trust   European Monetary Unit   11/30/18     3,000,000       3,405,292       (4,220
State Street Bank and Trust   Swiss Franc   11/30/18     5,160,000       5,135,938       (91,805
         

 

 

 
          $ (397,697
         

 

 

 
COUNTER
PARTY
  SHORT
CONTRACTS
  SETTLEMENT
DATE
  LOCAL
CURRENCY
    CURRENT
VALUE
    UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS
 
State Street Bank and Trust   Swiss Franc   11/30/18     3,425,000     $ 3,409,029     $ 5,161  
         

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $395,385.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     117  


 

International Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS

AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
CHF    Swiss Franc
CNY    Chinese Yuan Renminbi
EUR    European Monetary Unit
GBP    British Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
MXN    Mexican Peso
NOK    Norwegian Krone
SEK    Swedish Krona
SGD    Singapore Dollar
TWD    New Taiwan Dollar

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

CURRENCY EXPOSURE OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

     VALUE      % OF TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
 
US Dollar   $ 62,900,503        26.8%  
European Monetary Unit     40,510,079        17.2%  
British Pound Sterling     25,027,256        10.6%  
Japanese Yen     19,944,488        8.5%  
Canadian Dollar     16,339,871        7.0%  
Australian Dollar     14,842,296        6.3%  
Hong Kong Dollar     14,827,002        6.3%  
Swedish Krona     11,650,373        5.0%  
Swiss Franc     10,400,708        4.4%  
New Taiwan Dollar     7,192,072        3.1%  
Indian Rupee     3,774,386        1.6%  
Mexican Peso     1,943,283        0.8%  
Norwegian Krone     1,583,986        0.7%  
Chinese Yuan Renminbi     1,540,971        0.7%  
Singapore Dollar     1,272,556        0.5%  
Brazilian Real     1,181,983        0.5%  
Total Investments   $ 234,931,813        100.0%  

Currency exposure may vary over time.

    

 

 

118   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Evolving World Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (21.5%)  
    Communication Services (1.9%)

 

  2,380,000       Momo, Inc.*^
1.250%, 07/01/25
  $ 2,088,343  
  1,870,000       Sea, Ltd.*~
2.250%, 07/01/23
    1,743,934  
     

 

 

 
        3,832,277  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (2.9%)

 

  2,265,000       Ctrip.com International, Ltd.^
1.990%, 07/01/25
    2,257,141  
  3,565,000       Shanghai Port Group BVI Holding Company, Ltd.
0.000%, 08/09/22
    3,649,419  
     

 

 

 
        5,906,560  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (3.9%)

 

  4,400,000       TOTAL, SA
0.500%, 12/02/22
    4,788,344  
  2,600,000       Tullow Oil Jersey, Ltd.
6.625%, 07/12/21
    3,114,618  
     

 

 

 
        7,902,962  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (4.8%)

 

  9,400,000       JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
0.000%, 12/30/20
    9,817,219  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (1.4%)

 

  36,000,000     THB   Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, PCL
0.000%, 09/18/19
    1,267,927  
  1,800,000       NMC Health Jersey, Ltd.
1.875%, 04/30/25
    1,630,935  
     

 

 

 
        2,898,862  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (3.1%)

 

  2,000,000       China Railway Construction Corp, Ltd.
0.000%, 01/29/21
    2,202,550  
  4,320,000       Larsen & Toubro, Ltd.
0.675%, 10/22/19
    4,245,739  
     

 

 

 
        6,448,289  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (1.2%)

 

  2,800,000       Glencore Funding, LLC
0.000%, 03/27/25
    2,521,890  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (2.3%)

 

  4,732,000       AYC Finance, Ltd.
0.500%, 05/02/19
    4,758,594  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $46,096,235)
    44,086,653  
     

 

 

 
     

NUMBER OF

SHARES

              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (7.3%)  
    Communication Services (7.3%)

 

  92,748       Alibaba Exchangeable (Softbank)*§
5.750%, 06/01/19
(Cost $12,074,296)
    14,958,815  
     

 

 

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (66.8%)  
    Communication Services (8.9%)

 

  142,900       America Movil, SAB de CV - Class L^   $ 2,056,331  
  8,280       Baidu, Inc.#     1,573,697  
  16,240     ZAR   Naspers, Ltd. - Class N     2,848,510  
  34,972       Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero, Tbk PT     881,294  
  313,900     HKD   Tencent Holdings, Ltd.     10,753,982  
     

 

 

 
        18,113,814  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (2.5%)

 

  131,000     TWD   Eclat Textile Company, Ltd.     1,559,778  
  181,500     INR   Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd.     1,878,086  
  355,100     HKD   Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd.     1,672,084  
     

 

 

 
        5,109,948  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (9.7%)

 

  349,000       Ambev, SA     1,511,170  
  48,400     GBP   British American Tobacco, PLC     2,098,152  
  848,200     THB   CP ALL, PCL     1,695,121  
  100,700     GBP   Diageo, PLC     3,481,352  
  22,319     CNY   Kweichow Moutai Company, Ltd. - Class A     1,767,911  
  1,580     KRW   LG Household & Health Care, Ltd.     1,452,976  
  7,600     INR   Nestlé India, Ltd.     1,040,447  
  24,700     CHF   Nestlé, SA     2,085,250  
  1,811,200     MXN   Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV     4,631,151  
     

 

 

 
        19,763,530  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (4.7%)

 

  285,000     GBP   BP, PLC     2,058,760  
  23,700       CNOOC, Ltd.     4,011,225  
  110,600     INR   Reliance Industries, Ltd.     1,583,240  
  37,300       Schlumberger, Ltd.     1,913,863  
     

 

 

 
        9,567,088  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (15.0%)  
  317,600     HKD   AIA Group, Ltd.     2,415,997  
  231,500     BRL   Banco do Brasil, SA     2,659,311  
  1,286,900     IDR   Bank Central Asia, Tbk PT     2,003,781  
  5,612,000     HKD   China Construction Bank Corp. - Class H     4,453,384  
  101,200     ZAR   Discovery, Ltd.     1,086,109  
  252,900     ZAR   FirstRand, Ltd.     1,104,582  
  90,600     KRW   Hana Financial Group, Inc.     3,051,917  
  190,500     INR   HDFC Bank, Ltd.     4,931,554  
  103,000     INR   Housing Development Finance Corp., Ltd.     2,461,268  
  88,700     INR   ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, Ltd.*     968,565  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     119  


 

Evolving World Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES

              VALUE  
  92,600     BRL   IRB Brasil Resseguros, SA   $ 1,802,982  
  290,400       Itau Unibanco Holding, SA^     3,824,568  
     

 

 

 
        30,764,018  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (1.7%)

 

  60,900       AstraZeneca, PLC     2,361,702  
  129,900     INR   Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.     1,017,857  
     

 

 

 
        3,379,559  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (3.2%)

 

  1,324,000     HKD   CIMC Enric Holdings, Ltd.     1,017,770  
  134,000     BRL   Localiza Rent a Car, SA     1,035,201  
  514,300     BRL   Randon, SA Implementos e Participacoes     1,097,284  
  27,300     EUR   Thales, SA     3,486,702  
     

 

 

 
        6,636,957  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (16.4%)

 

  60,200       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.~#     1,096,242  
  7,700       Apple, Inc.~     1,685,222  
  80,000     TWD   ASMedia Technology, Inc.     1,107,516  
  23,500     KRW   Koh Young Technology, Inc.     1,862,086  
  87,100     INR   Larsen & Toubro Infotech, Ltd.*     2,066,659  
  365,000     SEK   LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Class B     3,177,966  
  40,500       Pagseguro Digital, Ltd - Class A^#     1,093,095  
  134,500     KRW   Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd.     5,035,114  
  1,380,649     TWD   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.     10,365,060  
  232,100     INR   Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd.     6,073,459  
     

 

 

 
        33,562,419  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (3.9%)

 

  286,600     HKD   Anhui Conch Cement Company, Ltd. - Class H     1,485,488  
  154,800       Cia de Minas Buenaventura, SAA     2,142,432  
  1,031,900     MYR   Petronas Chemicals Group, Bhd     2,307,273  
  141,700       Vale, SA^     2,139,670  
     

 

 

 
        8,074,863  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.8%)

 

  643,500     HKD   Longfor Group Holdings, Ltd.     1,563,824  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $126,413,173)
    136,536,020  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (1.2%)#  
    Communication Services (0.1%)

 

 

100

1,900,600

 

 

    Baidu, Inc.
Call, 01/17/20, Strike $250.00
    114,750  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Consumer Discretionary (0.1%)

 

 

145

2,063,060

 

 

    Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.
Call, 01/17/20, Strike $175.00
  $ 183,062  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (0.1%)

 

 

660

4,930,200

 

 

    Lukoil, PJSC
Call, 03/15/19, Strike $75.00
    244,200  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.1%)

 

 

275

2,347,675

 

 

    Xilinx, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $85.00
    159,500  
 

675

2,033,775

 

 

    Yandex, NV
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $40.00
    1,688  
     

 

 

 
        161,188  
     

 

 

 
    Other (0.8%)

 

 

930

10,562,940

 

 

    iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond
Call, 03/15/19, Strike $120.00
    71,610  
 

2,710

10,647,590

 

 

    iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $39.00
    520,320  
 

5,360

20,989,760

 

 

    iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $40.00
    594,960  
 

3,400

7,072,000

 

 

    Vaneck Vectors Russia ETF
Call, 02/15/19, Strike $21.00
    258,400  
    Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A Shares ETF  
 

1,770

4,111,710

 

 

    Call, 01/18/19, Strike $25.00     104,430  
 

1,770

4,111,710

 

 

    Call, 01/17/20, Strike $27.00     237,180  
     

 

 

 
        1,786,900  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $2,887,456)
    2,490,100  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (3.5%)  
  3,534,974       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     3,536,035  
  3,535,416       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     3,535,416  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $7,071,451)
    7,071,451  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (2.7%)
 
 
  5,380,487       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     5,380,487  
 

 

120   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Evolving World Growth Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  229,706       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†   $ 229,706  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED
(Cost $5,610,193)
    5,610,193  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (103.0%)
(Cost $200,152,804)

    210,753,232  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-2.7%)     (5,610,193
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-0.3%)     (611,834
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 204,531,205  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $493,519.

 

§

Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of one or more entities that are different than the issuer. Each entity is identified in the parenthetical.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS

BRL    Brazilian Real
CHF    Swiss Franc
CNY    Chinese Yuan Renminbi
EUR    European Monetary Unit
GBP    British Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah
INR    Indian Rupee
KRW    South Korean Won
MXN    Mexican Peso
MYR    Malaysian Ringgit
SEK    Swedish Krona
THB    Thai Baht
TWD    New Taiwan Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The principal amount for such securities is shown in the respective foreign currency. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

CURRENCY EXPOSURE

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

     VALUE      % OF TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
 
US Dollar   $ 99,239,796        47.1%  
Hong Kong Dollar     23,362,529        11.1%  
Indian Rupee     22,021,135        10.4%  
New Taiwan Dollar     13,032,354        6.2%  
South Korean Won     11,402,093        5.4%  
British Pound Sterling     7,638,264        3.6%  
Brazilian Real     6,594,778        3.1%  
South African Rand     5,039,201        2.4%  
Mexican Peso     4,631,151        2.2%  
European Monetary Unit     3,486,702        1.7%  
Swedish Krona     3,177,966        1.5%  
Thai Baht     2,963,048        1.4%  
Malaysian Ringgit     2,307,273        1.1%  
Swiss Franc     2,085,250        1.0%  
Indonesian Rupiah     2,003,781        1.0%  
Chinese Yuan Renminbi     1,767,911        0.8%  
Total Investments   $ 210,753,232        100.0%  

Currency exposure may vary over time.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     121  


 

Emerging Market Equity Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (91.1%)  
    Communication Services (12.1%)

 

  14,400       America Movil, SAB de CV - Class L   $ 207,216  
  915       Baidu, Inc.#     173,905  
  1,800     PLN   CD Projekt, SA#     74,100  
  1,293     ZAR   Naspers, Ltd. - Class N     226,793  
  6,100       Sea, Ltd.#^     79,605  
  5,307       Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero, Tbk PT^     133,736  
  23,300     HKD   Tencent Holdings, Ltd.     798,241  
     

 

 

 
        1,693,596  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (12.6%)

 

  7,425       Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.#^     1,056,429  
  134,000     IDR   Astra International, Tbk PT     69,702  
  15,000     TWD   Eclat Textile Company, Ltd.     178,600  
  1,800       Geely Automobile Holdings, Ltd.     68,724  
  2,250     BRL   Magazine Luiza, SA     102,056  
  16,800       Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd.     173,880  
  25,500     HKD   Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd.     120,074  
     

 

 

 
        1,769,465  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (6.7%)

 

  24,900       Ambev, SA     107,817  
  70,900     THB   CP ALL, PCL     141,693  
  28,000       ITC, Ltd.#     105,840  
  2,292     CNY   Kweichow Moutai Company, Ltd. - Class A     181,552  
  108     KRW   LG Household & Health Care, Ltd.     99,317  
  120,900     MXN   Wal-Mart de Mexico, SAB de CV     309,136  
     

 

 

 
        945,355  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (5.1%)

 

  1,620       CNOOC, Ltd.^     274,185  
  4,500       Ecopetrol, SA^     104,670  
  24,800     THB   PTT Exploration & Production, PCL     103,873  
  4,700       Reliance Industries, Ltd.*     134,158  
  33,900     GBP   Tullow Oil, PLC#     97,261  
     

 

 

 
        714,147  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (20.6%)

 

  24,800     HKD   AIA Group, Ltd.     188,655  
  21,000     BRL   Banco do Brasil, SA     241,233  
  139,513     IDR   Bank Central Asia, Tbk PT     217,230  
  569,000     HKD   China Construction Bank Corp. - Class H     451,528  
  7,000     ZAR   Discovery, Ltd.     75,126  
  16,100     ZAR   FirstRand, Ltd.     70,319  
  6,650     KRW   Hana Financial Group, Inc.     224,009  
  5,700       HDFC Bank, Ltd.~     506,787  
  14,600       ICICI Bank, Ltd.^     138,554  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  8,700     BRL   IRB Brasil Resseguros, SA   $ 169,395  
  19,700       Itau Unibanco Holding, SA^     259,449  
  35,600     HKD   Ping An Insurance Group Company of China, Ltd. - Class H     336,564  
     

 

 

 
        2,878,849  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (2.6%)

 

  105,000     THB   Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, PCL - Class F     77,602  
  1,000     KRW   Dentium Company, Ltd.     63,537  
  3,100       Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Ltd.^     105,493  
  2,550     GBP   NMC Health, PLC     114,978  
     

 

 

 
        361,610  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (4.1%)

 

  88,000     HKD   China Railway Construction Corp., Ltd. - Class H     111,761  
  90,000     HKD   CIMC Enric Holdings, Ltd.     69,184  
  11,450       Larsen & Toubro, Ltd.     200,451  
  9,100     BRL   Localiza Rent a Car, SA     70,301  
  57,300     BRL   Randon, SA Implementos e Participacoes     122,252  
     

 

 

 
        573,949  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (18.6%)

 

  5,000     TWD   ASMedia Technology, Inc.     69,220  
  2,500       Fabrinet#     108,300  
  48,600       Infosys, Ltd.^     460,242  
  72,000     HKD   Kingdee International Software Group Company, Ltd.     59,045  
  1,720     KRW   Koh Young Technology, Inc.     136,289  
  1,000     TWD   Largan Precision Company, Ltd.     109,263  
  4,100       Pagseguro Digital, Ltd - Class A#^     110,659  
  1,140     KRW   Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company, Ltd.     118,998  
  14,750     KRW   Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd.     552,178  
  1,820     KRW   SK Hynix, Inc.     109,610  
  93,000     TWD   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.     698,186  
  46,200     HKD   Xiaomi Corp. - Class B#*     72,248  
     

 

 

 
        2,604,238  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (6.5%)

 

  25,800     HKD   Anhui Conch Cement Company, Ltd. - Class H     133,725  
  12,600       Cia de Minas Buenaventura, SAA     174,384  
  472     KRW   LG Chem, Ltd.     144,232  
  89,700     MYR   Petronas Chemicals Group, Bhd     200,564  
  308     KRW   POSCO     70,499  
  12,000       Vale, SA^     181,200  
     

 

 

 
        904,604  
     

 

 

 
 

 

122   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Emerging Market Equity Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Real Estate (2.2%)

 

  268,500     PHP   Ayala Land, Inc.   $ 199,228  
  43,500     HKD   Longfor Group Holdings, Ltd.     105,714  
     

 

 

 
        304,942  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $12,349,829)
    12,750,755  
     

 

 

 
     
  EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (3.9%)  
    Other (3.9%)

 

  5,600       iShares MSCI Qatar ETF     104,216  
  3,750       iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia Capped ETF     111,450  
  7,000       iShares MSCI UAE ETF     106,260  
  14,400       VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF^     218,592  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $588,052)
    540,518  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (0.6%) #  
    Energy (0.1%)

 

 

45

336,150

 

 

    Lukoil, PJSC
Call, 03/15/19, Strike $75.00
    16,650  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.0%)

 

 

45

135,585

 

 

    Yandex, NV
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $40.00
    112  
     

 

 

 
    Other (0.5%)

 

 

65

738,270

 

 

    iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond
Call, 03/15/19, Strike $120.00
    5,005  
 

145

569,705

 

 

    iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $39.00
    27,840  
 

235

488,800

 

 

    Vaneck Vectors Russia ETF
Call, 02/15/19, Strike $21.00
    17,860  
    Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A Shares ETF  
 

120

278,760

 

 

    Call, 01/18/19, Strike $25.00     7,080  
 

120

278,760

 

 

    Call, 01/17/20, Strike $27.00     16,080  
     

 

 

 
        73,865  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $111,590)
    90,627  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (6.3%)  
  443,689       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     443,822  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  442,997       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***   $ 442,997  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $886,819)
    886,819  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (18.2%)
 
 
  1,447,195       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†     1,447,195  
  1,096,193       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     1,096,193  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED
(Cost $2,543,388)
    2,543,388  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (120.1%)
(Cost $16,479,678)

    16,812,107  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-18.2%)     (2,543,388
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-1.9%)     (269,294
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 13,999,425  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $17,782.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     123  


 

Emerging Market Equity Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS

BRL    Brazilian Real
CNY    Chinese Yuan Renminbi
GBP    British Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah
KRW    South Korean Won
MXN    Mexican Peso
MYR    Malaysian Ringgit
PHP    Philippine Peso
PLN    Polish Zloty
THB    Thai Baht
TWD    New Taiwan Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

CURRENCY EXPOSURE

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

     VALUE      % OF TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
 
US Dollar   $ 8,927,036        53.1%  
Hong Kong Dollar     2,446,739        14.6%  
South Korean Won     1,518,669        9.0%  
New Taiwan Dollar     1,055,269        6.3%  
Brazilian Real     705,237        4.2%  
South African Rand     372,238        2.2%  
Thai Baht     323,168        1.9%  
Mexican Peso     309,136        1.8%  
Indonesian Rupiah     286,932        1.7%  
British Pound Sterling     212,239        1.3%  
Malaysian Ringgit     200,564        1.2%  
Philippine Peso     199,228        1.2%  
Chinese Yuan Renminbi     181,552        1.1%  
Polish Zloty     74,100        0.4%  
Total Investments   $ 16,812,107        100.0%  

Currency exposure may vary over time.

    

 

 

124   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Global Equity Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (95.9%)  
    Communication Services (11.7%)

 

  2,835       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#   $ 3,091,794  
  10,720       Facebook, Inc. - Class A#     1,627,189  
  5,800     JPY   Nintendo Company, Ltd.     1,810,776  
  80,500     HKD   Tencent Holdings, Ltd.     2,757,870  
  17,420       Walt Disney Company^     2,000,339  
     

 

 

 
        11,287,968  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (14.0%)

 

  22,850       Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.#^     3,251,098  
  1,905       Amazon.com, Inc.#~     3,044,209  
  12,300       Aptiv, PLC     944,640  
  7,600       Lowe’s Companies, Inc.     723,672  
  14,300       Lululemon Athletica, Inc.#     2,012,439  
  20,800     EUR   Moncler, S.p.A.     722,338  
  3,000       O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.#     962,250  
  1,950     EUR   Puma, SE     1,002,727  
  172,000     HKD   Techtronic Industries Company, Ltd.     809,908  
     

 

 

 
        13,473,281  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (8.7%)

 

  28,713     GBP   Diageo, PLC     992,652  
  8,360     EUR   Kerry Group, PLC - Class A     855,520  
  8,100     CNY   Kweichow Moutai Company, Ltd. - Class A     641,609  
  7,100       McCormick & Company, Inc.^     1,022,400  
  13,200       Philip Morris International, Inc.     1,162,524  
  23,100     SEK   Swedish Match, AB     1,176,684  
  173,000     AUD   Treasury Wine Estates, Ltd.     1,862,096  
  7,000       Walmart, Inc.     701,960  
     

 

 

 
        8,415,445  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (4.9%)

 

  20,000     NOK   Aker BP, ASA     655,895  
  12,600       Marathon Petroleum Corp.     887,670  
  6,220       Pioneer Natural Resources Company     916,019  
  35,250     EUR   Royal Dutch Shell, PLC - Class A     1,119,591  
  21,540       Schlumberger, Ltd.     1,105,218  
     

 

 

 
        4,684,393  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (13.4%)

 

  46,000       Bank of America Corp.     1,265,000  
  11,000       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     1,241,350  
  84,324     CHF   Credit Suisse Group, AG#     1,102,423  
  12,100     EUR   Deutsche Böerse, AG     1,529,107  
  12,780       E*TRADE Financial Corp.     631,588  
  5,400       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     1,216,998  
  54,520     INR   HDFC Bank, Ltd.     1,411,382  
  11,760       JPMorgan Chase & Company     1,282,075  
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  60,500     HKD   Ping An Insurance Group Company of China, Ltd. - Class H   $ 571,969  
  61,420     GBP   Prudential, PLC     1,229,851  
  4,040       S&P Global, Inc.     736,573  
  13,600       US Bancorp     710,872  
     

 

 

 
        12,929,188  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (12.8%)

 

  12,560       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#     1,407,599  
  15,400     GBP   AstraZeneca, PLC     1,177,940  
  17,640       Baxter International, Inc.     1,102,676  
  12,100     CAD   Canopy Growth Corp.#^     445,139  
  8,500       Edwards Lifesciences Corp.#     1,254,600  
  7,200       HealthEquity, Inc.#~     660,960  
  3,420       Humana, Inc.     1,095,802  
  5,200     EUR   Ipsen, SA     720,998  
  12,940       Johnson & Johnson     1,811,471  
  7,700       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings#     1,236,235  
  2,800     CHF   Lonza Group, AG#     880,430  
  7,400       Teladoc Health, Inc.#     513,116  
     

 

 

 
        12,306,966  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (8.7%)

 

  29,900     SEK   Alfa Laval, AB     762,901  
  15,450       CSX Corp.     1,063,887  
  19,210       Delta Air Lines, Inc.     1,051,363  
  20,200     JPY   en-japan, Inc.     805,719  
  7,000     JPY   FANUC Corp.     1,217,768  
  26,900     JPY   Komatsu, Ltd.     700,542  
  63,000     BRL   Localiza Rent a Car, SA     486,699  
  5,250       Raytheon Company     918,960  
  10,900     EUR   Thales, SA     1,392,127  
     

 

 

 
        8,399,966  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (19.5%)

 

  6,170       Accenture, PLC - Class A     972,515  
  30,500       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.#     555,405  
  20,198       Apple, Inc.~     4,420,534  
  7,280     EUR   ASML Holding, NV     1,253,937  
  6,500       Atlassian Corp., PLC - Class A#     493,415  
  2,590     CAD   Constellation Software, Inc.     1,782,495  
  14,500       CyberArk Software, Ltd.#     989,770  
  54,131     GBP   Keywords Studios, PLC     947,906  
  110,900     SEK   LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Class B     965,579  
  10,810       MasterCard, Inc. - Class A     2,136,813  
  3,220       NVIDIA Corp.     678,873  
  9,300       PayPal Holdings, Inc.#     782,967  
  264,000     TWD   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.     1,981,949  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     125  


 

Global Equity Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  8,800       Worldpay, Inc. - Class A#   $ 808,192  
     

 

 

 
        18,770,350  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (0.8%)

 

  192,540     GBP   Glencore, PLC#     783,572  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (1.4%)

 

  168,800     EUR   Aroundtown, SA     1,398,781  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $76,108,369)
    92,449,910  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTION (0.2%) #  
    Other (0.2%)  
 

1,028

4,039,012

 

 

    iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $39.00
(Cost $210,664)
    197,376  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (5.5%)
  2,663,376       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     2,664,175  
  2,662,079       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     2,662,079  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $5,326,254)
    5,326,254  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (0.4%)
 
 
  404,808       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio† (Cost $404,808)     404,808  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (102.0%)
(Cost $82,050,095)

    98,378,348  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-0.4%)     (404,808
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-1.6%)     (1,519,950
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 96,453,590  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

~

Security, or portion of security, is segregated as collateral (or collateral for potential future transactions) for written options. The aggregate value of such securities is $118,384.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS

AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CAD    Canadian Dollar
CHF    Swiss Franc
CNY    Chinese Yuan Renminbi
EUR    European Monetary Unit
GBP    British Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
NOK    Norwegian Krone
SEK    Swedish Krona
TWD    New Taiwan Dollar

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

CURRENCY EXPOSURE

OCTOBER 31, 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

     VALUE      % OF TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
 
US Dollar   $ 60,421,468        61.4%  
European Monetary Unit     9,995,126        10.2%  
British Pound Sterling     5,131,921        5.2%  
Japanese Yen     4,534,805        4.6%  
Hong Kong Dollar     4,139,747        4.2%  
Swedish Krona     2,905,164        3.0%  
Canadian Dollar     2,227,634        2.3%  
Swiss Franc     1,982,853        2.0%  
New Taiwan Dollar     1,981,949        2.0%  
Australian Dollar     1,862,096        1.9%  
Indian Rupee     1,411,382        1.4%  
Norwegian Krone     655,895        0.7%  
Chinese Yuan Renminbi     641,609        0.6%  
Brazilian Real     486,699        0.5%  
Total Investments   $ 98,378,348        100.0%  

Currency exposure may vary over time.

 

 

126   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Global Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (27.0%)  
    Communication Services (1.4%)

 

  100,000,000     JPY   CyberAgent, Inc.
0.000%, 02/19/25
  $ 985,488  
  1,600,000       GCI Liberty, Inc.*
1.750%, 09/30/46
    1,735,432  
     

 

 

 
        2,720,920  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (1.6%)

 

  1,530,000       Ctrip.com International, Ltd.^
1.990%, 07/01/25
    1,524,691  
  447,500       LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, SE
0.000%, 02/16/21
    1,462,663  
     

 

 

 
        2,987,354  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (3.7%)

 

  3,800,000       TOTAL, SA
0.500%, 12/02/22
    4,135,388  
  2,400,000       Tullow Oil Jersey, Ltd.
6.625%, 07/12/21
    2,875,032  
     

 

 

 
        7,010,420  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (6.0%)

 

  1,100,000     EUR   AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA
1.000%, 12/01/20
    1,271,176  
  1,800,000     EUR   Corestate Capital Holding, SA
1.375%, 11/28/22
    1,982,878  
    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.  
  14,000,000     HKD   0.000%, 10/29/20*     1,854,253  
  4,200,000       0.000%, 12/30/20     4,386,417  
  220,000,000     JPY   Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.
0.000%, 03/29/24
    2,015,388  
     

 

 

 
        11,510,112  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (1.6%)

 

  1,800,000     EUR   Bayer Capital Corp., BV
5.625%, 11/22/19
    1,703,698  
  1,326,000     CAD   Canopy Growth Corp.*
4.250%, 07/15/23
    1,329,576  
     

 

 

 
        3,033,274  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (2.9%)

 

  2,350,000       Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
2.500%, 05/01/20
    2,336,875  
  3,270,000       Larsen & Toubro, Ltd.
0.675%, 10/22/19
    3,213,789  
     

 

 

 
        5,550,664  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (7.0%)

 

  840,000       Atlassian, Inc.*
0.625%, 05/01/23
    962,917  
  1,035,000       DocuSign, Inc.*
0.500%, 09/15/23
    970,297  
  1,000,000       Envestnet, Inc.
1.750%, 12/15/19
    1,035,160  
  60,000,000     JPY   GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.
0.000%, 06/19/23
    572,317  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  3,060,000       Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*
0.750%, 07/01/23
  $ 2,975,590  
  2,045,000       Splunk, Inc.*^
0.500%, 09/15/23
    1,957,085  
  790,000       Twilio, Inc.*
0.250%, 06/01/23
    987,216  
  1,780,000       Workday, Inc.^
0.250%, 10/01/22
    1,978,710  
  2,050,000       Xero Investments, Ltd.
2.375%, 10/04/23
    1,870,195  
     

 

 

 
        13,309,487  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (2.5%)

 

  1,560,000       Cemex, SAB de CV
3.720%, 03/15/20
    1,537,505  
  3,600,000       Glencore Funding, LLC
0.000%, 03/27/25
    3,242,430  
     

 

 

 
        4,779,935  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.3%)

 

  558,000       AYC Finance, Ltd.
0.500%, 05/02/19
    561,136  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $54,382,992)
    51,463,302  
     

 

 

 
  SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES (6.7%)¤  
  Corporate Bond (0.6%)  
    Information Technology (0.6%)

 

  1,080,000       Apple, Inc.
2.000%, 11/13/20
    1,057,039  
     

 

 

 
  U.S. Government and Agency Securities (5.5%)  
    United States Treasury Note  
  2,205,000       1.875%, 05/31/22     2,124,580  
  2,200,000       1.875%, 10/31/22     2,110,004  
  2,125,000       1.750%, 10/31/20     2,078,695  
  2,095,000       2.625%, 08/15/20^     2,086,022  
  2,080,000       2.625%, 11/15/20     2,069,327  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES     10,468,628  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  Purchased Options (0.6%)#  
    Consumer Discretionary (0.2%)

 

 

34

5,433,234

 

 

    Amazon.com, Inc.
Call, 11/16/18, Strike $1,900.00
    4,709  
 

8

1,499,664

 

 

    Booking Holdings, Inc.
Call, 01/17/20, Strike $1,920.00
    196,000  
 

280

2,357,320

 

 

    Paypal Holdings, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $90.00
    73,080  
 

350

1,894,550

 

 

    Sony Corp.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $62.50
    21,000  
     

 

 

 
        294,789  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     127  


 

Global Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Health Care (0.0%)

 

 

66

2,053,590

 

 

    Illumina, Inc.
Call, 12/21/18, Strike $330.00
  $ 51,150  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.0%)  
 

285

1,962,510

 

 

    CSX Corp.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $75.00
    34,200  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.1%)

 

 

250

2,296,000

 

 

    Worldpay, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $95.00
    103,750  
 

250

2,134,250

 

 

    Xilinx, Inc.
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $85.00
    145,000  
     

 

 

 
        248,750  
     

 

 

 
    Other (0.3%)  
    iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond  
 

865

9,824,670

 

 

    Call, 01/18/19, Strike $125.00     11,245  
 

840

9,540,720

 

 

    Call, 03/15/19, Strike $120.00     64,680  
 

720

3,948,480

 

 

    iShares MSCI Japan ETF
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $60.00
    10,440  
 

475

12,854,925

 

 

    SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Call, 01/18/19, Strike $267.00
    531,762  
     

 

 

 
        618,127  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS     1,247,016  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES
(Cost $14,003,883)
    12,772,683  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (6.7%)  
    Communication Services (2.7%)

 

  32,160       Alibaba Exchangeable (Softbank)*§
5.750%, 06/01/19
    5,186,910  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.6%)

 

  20,300      

Rexnord Corp.

5.750%, 11/15/19

    1,160,551  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.9%)  
  1,580       Crown Castle International Corp.
6.875%, 08/01/20
    1,651,100  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (2.5%)  
  43,500       DTE Energy Company
6.500%, 10/01/19
    2,319,855  
  41,100       NextEra Energy, Inc.^
6.123%, 09/01/19
    2,383,800  
     

 

 

 
        4,703,655  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $10,849,203)
    12,702,216  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  COMMON STOCKS (54.5%)  
    Communication Services (7.5%)

 

  2,670       Alphabet, Inc. - Class A#   $ 2,911,849  
  9,800       Facebook, Inc. - Class A#     1,487,542  
  5,800     JPY   Nintendo Company, Ltd.     1,810,776  
  74,800     HKD   Tencent Holdings, Ltd.     2,562,593  
  24,600       Verizon Communications, Inc.     1,404,414  
  35,100       Walt Disney Company^     4,030,533  
     

 

 

 
        14,207,707  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (2.6%)

 

  12,400       Aptiv, PLC     952,320  
  32,100     EUR   Daimler, AG     1,901,495  
  3,900     EUR   Puma, SE     2,005,455  
     

 

 

 
        4,859,270  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (8.7%)

 

  49,800       Coca-Cola Company     2,384,424  
  14,000     EUR   Danone, SA     991,387  
  55,700     GBP   Diageo, PLC     1,925,633  
  19,200     EUR   Kerry Group, PLC - Class A     1,964,831  
  38,500     CHF   Nestlé, SA     3,250,289  
  10,500       Philip Morris International, Inc.     924,735  
  18,900     JPY   Pigeon Corp.     799,323  
  19,083     EUR   Unilever, NV     1,025,425  
  32,600       Walmart, Inc.     3,269,128  
     

 

 

 
        16,535,175  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (5.4%)  
  12,800       Chevron Corp.     1,429,120  
  5,300       CNOOC, Ltd.     897,025  
  24,500       Exxon Mobil Corp.     1,952,160  
  18,400       Marathon Petroleum Corp.     1,296,280  
  81,800     EUR   Royal Dutch Shell, PLC - Class A     2,598,086  
  42,800       Schlumberger, Ltd.     2,196,068  
     

 

 

 
        10,368,739  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (11.1%)  
  113,900       Bank of America Corp.     3,132,250  
  10,500       Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     1,184,925  
  133,563     CHF   Credit Suisse Group, AG#     1,746,157  
  19,350     EUR   Deutsche Böerse, AG     2,445,308  
  11,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     2,479,070  
  75,100     INR   HDFC Bank, Ltd.     1,944,145  
  29,200       JPMorgan Chase & Company     3,183,384  
  111,675     GBP   Prudential, PLC     2,236,139  
  7,950       S&P Global, Inc.     1,449,444  
  27,200       US Bancorp     1,421,744  
     

 

 

 
        21,222,566  
     

 

 

 
 

 

128   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Global Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
    Health Care (7.9%)

 

  19,500       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#   $ 2,185,365  
  5,234       Anthem, Inc.     1,442,333  
  21,400     GBP   AstraZeneca, PLC     1,636,878  
  14,000       Baxter International, Inc.     875,140  
  6,600       Edwards Lifesciences Corp.#     974,160  
  5,000       Humana, Inc.     1,602,050  
  34,300       Johnson & Johnson     4,801,657  
  9,300       Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings#     1,493,115  
     

 

 

 
        15,010,698  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (1.8%)  
  27,500       Delta Air Lines, Inc.     1,505,075  
  11,500     JPY   FANUC Corp.     2,000,619  
     

 

 

 
        3,505,694  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (9.5%)

 

  59,000       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.#     1,074,390  
  19,000       Apple, Inc.     4,158,340  
  8,425     EUR   ASML Holding, NV     1,451,156  
  2,100     CAD   Constellation Software, Inc.     1,445,266  
  117,000     SEK   LM Ericsson Telephone Company - Class B     1,018,691  
  15,700       MasterCard, Inc. - Class A     3,103,419  
  28,500       Microsoft Corp.     3,044,085  
  374,000     TWD   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.     2,807,761  
     

 

 

 
        18,103,108  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $88,912,553)
    103,812,957  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS/
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  PURCHASED OPTIONS (0.3%)#  
    Other (0.3%)  
 

280

4,754,960

 

 

    Invesco QQQ Trust Series
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $170.00
    211,120  
 

500

1,964,500

 

 

    iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $39.00
    96,000  
 

770

4,809,420

 

 

    iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Put, 01/18/19, Strike $62.00
    138,215  
 

485

1,899,260

 

 

   

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Put, 01/18/19, Strike $39.00

    87,300  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $442,412)
    532,635  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (5.5%)  
  5,194,930       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***   $ 5,196,489  
  5,191,962       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     5,191,962  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $10,388,451)
    10,388,451  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (1.1%)
 
 
  2,140,313      

Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†

(Cost $2,140,313)

    2,140,313  
     

 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (101.8%)
(Cost $181,119,807)

    193,812,557  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-1.1%)     (2,140,313
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-0.7%)     (1,335,716
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 190,336,528  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

¤

The synthetic convertible securities strategy combines separate securities that together possess the economic characteristics similar to a convertible security.

 

§

Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of one or more entities that are different than the issuer. Each entity is identified in the parenthetical.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     129  


 

Global Growth and Income Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS

CAD    Canadian Dollar
CHF    Swiss Franc
EUR    European Monetary Unit
GBP    British Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
SEK    Swedish Krona
TWD    New Taiwan Dollar

Note: Value for securities denominated in foreign currencies is shown in U.S. dollars. The principal amount for such securities is shown in the respective foreign currency. The date on options represents the expiration date of the option contract. The option contract may be exercised at any date on or before the date shown.

 

 

CURRENCY EXPOSURE

OCTOBER 31, 2018

 

     VALUE      % OF TOTAL
INVESTMENTS
 
US Dollar   $ 142,530,370        73.5%  
European Monetary Unit     19,340,895        10.0%  
Japanese Yen     8,183,911        4.2%  
British Pound Sterling     5,798,650        3.0%  
Swiss Franc     4,996,446        2.6%  
Hong Kong Dollar     4,416,846        2.3%  
New Taiwan Dollar     2,807,761        1.5%  
Canadian Dollar     2,774,842        1.4%  
Indian Rupee     1,944,145        1.0%  
Swedish Krona     1,018,691        0.5%  
Total Investments   $ 193,812,557        100.0%  

Currency exposure may vary over time.

    

 

 

130   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Total Return Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CORPORATE BONDS (55.7%)  
    Communication Services (3.3%)

 

  250,000       British Telecommunications, PLC
2.350%, 02/14/19
  $ 249,510  
  250,000       Comcast Corp.
3.900%, 03/01/38
    223,901  
  110,000       Crown Castle Towers, LLC*
3.720%, 07/15/23
    109,600  
  300,000       Electronic Arts, Inc.
4.800%, 03/01/26
    308,716  
  150,000       Embarq Corp.
7.995%, 06/01/36
    143,277  
  110,000       Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
5.250%, 08/01/26
    105,079  
  150,000       Sprint Corp.
7.125%, 06/15/24
    153,436  
  200,000       Sprint Spectrum Company, LLC / Sprint Spectrum Company II, LLC / Sprint Spectrum Company III, LLC*
4.738%, 03/20/25
    200,331  
  125,000       United States Cellular Corp.
6.700%, 12/15/33
    128,023  
  250,000       Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.500%, 11/01/24
    244,919  
     

 

 

 
        1,866,792  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (6.7%)

 

  200,000       Allergan Funding SCS^
3.800%, 03/15/25
    193,022  
  350,000       BMW US Capital, LLC*
3.100%, 04/12/21
    346,748  
  275,000       Cargill, Inc.*
3.250%, 03/01/23
    270,385  
  150,000       CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.*^
5.750%, 02/15/26
    148,898  
  250,000       D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.750%, 02/15/23
    254,491  
  150,000       DISH DBS Corp.^
7.750%, 07/01/26
    133,261  
  250,000       Expedia Group, Inc.
5.950%, 08/15/20
    259,750  
  250,000       Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC
5.875%, 08/02/21
    258,645  
  250,000       General Motors Financial Company, Inc.^
3.700%, 05/09/23
    242,309  
  250,000       Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.*
2.150%, 02/26/20
    245,859  
  250,000       Hasbro, Inc.
3.150%, 05/15/21
    246,949  
  150,000       L Brands, Inc.
5.625%, 02/15/22
    152,403  
  150,000       Lennar Corp.
4.750%, 11/15/22
    148,972  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  200,000       Mattel, Inc.*^
6.750%, 12/31/25
  $ 191,505  
  250,000       Starbucks Corp.
3.100%, 03/01/23
    243,951  
  180,904       US Airways Series 2012-2, Class B Pass Through Trust
6.750%, 06/03/21
    189,708  
  250,000       Warner Media, LLC
3.600%, 07/15/25
    237,143  
     

 

 

 
        3,763,999  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (3.6%)

 

  250,000       Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.650%, 02/01/26
    237,595  
  200,000       Brown-Forman Corp.
3.500%, 04/15/25
    196,453  
  250,000       Conagra Brands, Inc.
3.800%, 10/22/21
    250,659  
  400,000       General Mills, Inc.
2.600%, 10/12/22
    382,292  
  250,000       Hershey Company
3.375%, 05/15/23
    248,706  
  250,000       JBS USA LUX, SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc.*
7.250%, 06/01/21
    253,434  
  250,000       Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands, BV*
2.000%, 10/28/21
    238,127  
  250,000       WM Wrigley Jr. Company*^
3.375%, 10/21/20
    250,199  
     

 

 

 
        2,057,465  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (2.6%)  
  200,000       Buckeye Partners, LP‡
6.375%, 01/22/78
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.02%
    183,465  
  150,000       CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC^
3.950%, 03/01/48
    139,915  
  150,000       Continental Resources, Inc.^
4.500%, 04/15/23
    150,592  
  175,000       Energy Transfer, LP‡
5.559%, 11/01/66
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.02%
    150,934  
  250,000       Enterprise Products Operating, LLC^‡
4.875%, 08/16/77
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.99%
    233,475  
  175,000       Plains All American Pipeline, LP‡
6.125%, 11/15/22
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.11%
    164,034  
  190,000       Rochester Gas & Electric Corp.*
3.100%, 06/01/27
    179,857  
  250,000       Schlumberger Investment, SA*^
3.300%, 09/14/21
    248,699  
     

 

 

 
        1,450,971  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     131  


 

Total Return Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Financials (17.6%)  
  100,000       Ally Financial, Inc.
8.000%, 11/01/31
  $ 120,379  
  250,000       American Express Company
3.000%, 10/30/24
    236,945  
  250,000       AON Corp.
5.000%, 09/30/20
    257,164  
  350,000       Axis Specialty Finance, PLC^
4.000%, 12/06/27
    328,305  
  450,000       Bank of America Corp.‡
3.366%, 01/23/26
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.81%
    430,186  
  300,000       Bank of Montreal
1.900%, 08/27/21
    287,696  
  300,000       Bank of Nova Scotia
2.450%, 09/19/22
    288,211  
  350,000       Capital One Financial Corp.^
3.200%, 01/30/23
    338,562  
  350,000       Charles Schwab Corp.‡
5.000%, 12/01/27
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.58%
    333,102  
  250,000       CIT Group, Inc.
4.125%, 03/09/21
    249,606  
  250,000       Citigroup, Inc.‡
3.520%, 10/27/28
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.15%
    231,829  
  140,000       Dell International, LLC / EMC Corp.*
6.020%, 06/15/26
    145,241  
  350,000       Discover Bank
3.450%, 07/27/26
    322,507  
  250,000       EPR Properties
4.950%, 04/15/28
    242,389  
  250,000       Franklin Resources, Inc.
2.850%, 03/30/25
    234,061  
  400,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.‡
3.814%, 04/23/29
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.16%
    376,352  
  250,000       ILFC E-Capital Trust II*‡
5.030%, 12/21/65
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.80%
    222,623  
  150,000       Iron Mountain, Inc.*
5.250%, 03/15/28
    135,220  
  300,000       JPMorgan Chase & Company^‡
3.220%, 03/01/25
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.16%
    288,871  
  350,000       Macquarie Group, Ltd.*‡
4.150%, 03/27/24
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.33%
    347,424  
  250,000       Markel Corp.^
3.500%, 11/01/27
    230,979  
  400,000       MetLife, Inc.
6.400%, 12/15/36
    415,998  
  250,000       Morgan Stanley
2.500%, 04/21/21
    243,619  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  250,000       Nuveen, LLC*
4.000%, 11/01/28
  $ 250,300  
  300,000       Oil Insurance, Ltd.*‡
5.378%, 12/03/18
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.98%
    290,671  
  250,000       PNC Bank NA
3.500%, 06/08/23
    248,479  
  850,000       Private Export Funding Corp.*
2.650%, 02/16/21
    841,814  
  250,000       RenaissanceRe Finance, Inc.
3.450%, 07/01/27
    233,826  
  250,000       Torchmark Corp.^
4.550%, 09/15/28
    249,074  
  250,000       Toronto-Dominion Bank
2.125%, 04/07/21
    243,078  
  200,000       Travelers Companies, Inc.^
4.050%, 03/07/48
    186,956  
  250,000       US Bancorp
3.600%, 09/11/24
    246,470  
  350,000       USAA Capital Corp.*
2.000%, 06/01/21
    337,470  
  250,000       Ventas Realty, LP^
4.000%, 03/01/28
    239,441  
  250,000       Wells Fargo & Company^
4.400%, 06/14/46
    226,906  
     

 

 

 
        9,901,754  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (3.9%)

 

  250,000       AbbVie, Inc.
2.850%, 05/14/23
    239,136  
  200,000       Aetna, Inc.
2.750%, 11/15/22
    192,072  
  150,000       CVS Health Corp.^
4.780%, 03/25/38
    144,531  
  150,000       DaVita, Inc.^
5.125%, 07/15/24
    143,477  
  150,000       HCA, Inc.^
4.500%, 02/15/27
    146,092  
  200,000       Humana, Inc.
3.850%, 10/01/24
    196,921  
  250,000       Johnson & Johnson
3.400%, 01/15/38
    225,076  
  100,000       Magellan Health, Inc.
4.400%, 09/22/24
    96,143  
  400,000       Teva Pharmaceutical Finance IV, BV^
3.650%, 11/10/21
    383,274  
  200,000       Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
3.150%, 01/15/23
    195,127  
  250,000       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.875%, 03/15/22
    245,455  
     

 

 

 
        2,207,304  
     

 

 

 
 

 

132   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Total Return Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Industrials (3.9%)

 

  205,000       Aircastle, Ltd.^
5.000%, 04/01/23
  $ 208,068  
  400,000       Delta Air Lines, Inc.
3.625%, 03/15/22
    393,874  
  250,000       General Dynamics Corp.
3.375%, 05/15/23
    249,231  
  95,253       Hawaiian Airlines Series 2013-1,
Class B Pass Through Certificates
4.950%, 01/15/22
    95,291  
  200,000       IHO Verwaltungs GmbH*
4.125%, 09/15/21
4.875% PIK rate
    194,311  
  200,000       Rockwell Collins, Inc.
2.800%, 03/15/22
    194,143  
  250,000       Southwest Airlines Company
2.750%, 11/06/19
    248,905  
  200,000       United Airlines Series 2018-1,
Class B Pass Through Trust
4.600%, 03/01/26
    200,981  
  175,000       United Parcel Service, Inc.^
2.500%, 04/01/23
    168,168  
  250,000       Verisk Analytics, Inc.
4.125%, 09/12/22
    252,435  
     

 

 

 
        2,205,407  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (3.8%)

 

  200,000       Alliance Data Systems Corp.*
5.875%, 11/01/21
    203,899  
  250,000       Amphenol Corp.
4.000%, 02/01/22
    252,631  
  500,000       Apple, Inc.
4.375%, 05/13/45
    499,655  
  250,000       Fiserv, Inc.
3.500%, 10/01/22
    247,866  
  250,000       Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company^
4.900%, 10/15/25
    254,321  
  250,000       Microsoft Corp.
4.100%, 02/06/37
    250,955  
  185,000       Nuance Communications, Inc.^
6.000%, 07/01/24
    188,006  
  250,000       NXP, BV / NXP Funding, LLC*
4.125%, 06/01/21
    249,295  
     

 

 

 
        2,146,628  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (1.4%)

 

  200,000       Alcoa Nederland Holding, BV*
6.750%, 09/30/24
    209,952  
  175,000       ArcelorMittal, SA^
7.000%, 10/15/39
    194,137  
  250,000       Georgia-Pacific, LLC*^
3.600%, 03/01/25
    245,925  
  140,000       Kinross Gold Corp.
4.500%, 07/15/27
    125,521  
     

 

 

 
        775,535  
     

 

 

 
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Real Estate (4.1%)

 

  500,000       American Tower Corp.
5.900%, 11/01/21
  $ 529,947  
  250,000       Federal Realty Investment Trust^
3.250%, 07/15/27
    232,783  
  250,000       HCP, Inc.
4.200%, 03/01/24
    248,275  
  300,000       Hospitality Properties Trust
3.950%, 01/15/28
    269,962  
  100,000       MPT Operating Partnership, LP / MPT Finance Corp.
5.000%, 10/15/27
    94,122  
  300,000       SL Green Operating Partnership, LP
3.250%, 10/15/22
    289,791  
  100,000       Starwood Property Trust, Inc.^
4.750%, 03/15/25
    96,163  
  400,000       Tanger Properties, LP
3.875%, 07/15/27
    372,044  
  200,000       UDR, Inc.
4.625%, 01/10/22
    204,219  
     

 

 

 
        2,337,306  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (4.8%)

 

  250,000       AES Corp.^
4.000%, 03/15/21
    248,250  
  500,000       Alabama Power Company
2.450%, 03/30/22
    482,630  
  150,000       Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company^
3.800%, 07/15/48
    130,738  
  250,000       CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
3.850%, 02/01/24
    250,141  
    Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC  
  200,000       3.050%, 03/15/23     196,828  
  150,000       3.700%, 12/01/47     132,278  
  250,000       Exelon Corp.
2.450%, 04/15/21
    243,220  
  100,000       NGPL PipeCo, LLC*
4.875%, 08/15/27
    96,793  
  150,000       Northern States Power Co.
3.750%, 12/01/47
    133,922  
  150,000       PECO Energy Company
3.900%, 03/01/48
    138,198  
  175,000      

PPL Capital Funding, Inc.^‡
5.051%, 03/30/67

3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.67%

    170,612  
  150,000       Public Service Electric & Gas Company
3.600%, 12/01/47
    133,625  
  350,000       Southern California Edison Company 3.400%, 06/01/23     345,751  
     

 

 

 
        2,702,986  
     

 

 

 
    Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $32,309,181)
    31,416,147  
     

 

 

 
     
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     133  


 

Total Return Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  BANK LOANS (4.4%) ‡  
    Communication Services (0.6%)

 

  348,250       CSC Holdings, LLC
4.780%, 01/25/26 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.50%
  $ 348,522  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (1.3%)  
  250,000       Resideo Funding, Inc.
4.490%, 10/24/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.00%
    251,095  
  250,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc.!
0.000%, 02/22/24
    250,488  
  222,727       GLP Financing, LLC
3.780%, 04/28/21 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.50%
    221,057  
     

 

 

 
        722,640  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (1.0%)

 

  297,733       Mallinckrodt International Finance, SA
5.136%, 09/24/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.75%
    294,267  
  274,249       Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
5.813%, 05/04/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.50%
    276,340  
     

 

 

 
        570,607  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (1.0%)

 

  297,750       TransDigm, Inc.
4.802%, 08/22/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.50%
    296,852  
  273,625       Scientific Games International, Inc.
5.046%, 08/14/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.75%
    271,353  
     

 

 

 
        568,205  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.5%)

 

  275,000       First Data Corp.
4.287%, 04/26/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.00%
    273,826  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL BANK LOANS
(Cost $2,495,829)
    2,483,800  
     

 

 

 
  U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES (26.1%)  
  564,027       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
3.500%, 11/01/47
    549,495  
    Federal National Mortgage Association  
  1,071,278       3.000%, 07/01/46     1,014,877  
  916,185       3.500%, 08/01/47     892,399  
  674,090       4.000%, 04/01/48     674,435  
  561,232       4.500%, 04/01/48     575,207  
  489,927       4.000%, 03/01/47     490,684  
  458,850       3.000%, 02/01/33     450,507  
  836,061       Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Class A1 Pass Through Certificates
2.892%, 06/25/27
    812,259  
  460,000       Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Class A2 Pass Through Certificates
3.350%, 01/25/28
    445,412  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
    Government National Mortgage Association II Pool  
  841,464       3.500%, 10/20/47   $ 827,218  
  561,457       3.000%, 10/20/47     537,062  
    United States Treasury Bond  
  1,850,000       2.750%, 08/15/47^     1,632,311  
  1,250,000       3.500%, 02/15/39     1,286,692  
  750,000       2.875%, 11/15/46^     680,188  
  600,000       3.000%, 05/15/47     557,339  
  250,000       3.125%, 05/15/48     237,688  
    United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Note  
  1,277,750       0.500%, 01/15/28     1,208,157  
  531,620       0.375%, 07/15/25     509,434  
    United States Treasury Note  
  600,000       2.875%, 07/31/25     593,153  
  500,000       2.125%, 03/31/24     478,117  
  250,000       2.875%, 05/31/25     247,293  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY SECURITIES
(Cost $15,483,564)
    14,699,927  
     

 

 

 
     
  ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (12.3%)  
  680,000       Ally Master Owner Trust Series 2018-1, Class A2
2.700%, 01/17/23
    670,667  
  500,000       American Express Credit Account Master Trust Series 2017-6, Class A
2.040%, 05/15/23
    489,348  
  500,000       BMW Floorplan Master Owner Trust Series 2018-1, Class A1*
3.150%, 05/15/23
    497,684  
  250,000       Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust Series 2018-3A, Class A*
3.550%, 08/15/27
    249,615  
  534,000       Dell Equipment Finance Trust Series 2017-2, Class A3*
2.190%, 10/24/22
    528,671  
  235,000       Dell Equipment Finance Trust Series 2017-2, Class B*
2.470%, 10/24/22
    231,467  
  200,000       Enterprise Fleet Financing, LLC Series 2018-1, Class A2*
2.870%, 10/20/23
    199,148  
  500,000       Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust Series 2018-1, Class A1
2.950%, 05/15/23
    495,586  
  500,000       Golden Credit Card Trust Series 2018-1A, Class A*
2.620%, 01/15/23
    492,350  
  350,000       Hertz Fleet Lease Funding, LP Series 2018-1, Class A2*
3.230%, 05/10/32
    349,395  
 

 

134   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Total Return Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  500,000       Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Series 2018-B, Class A3*
3.040%, 10/15/21
  $ 498,701  
  300,000       OSCAR US Funding Trust IX, LLC Series 2018-2A, Class A3*
3.390%, 09/12/22
    298,590  
  400,000       SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2016-C, Class A2B*
2.360%, 12/27/32
    389,847  
  500,000       SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC Series 2017-F, Class A2FX*
2.840%, 01/25/41
    480,964  
  400,000       Verizon Owner Trust Series 2018-1A, Class A1A*
2.820%, 09/20/22
    397,000  
  200,000       Verizon Owner Trust Series 2018-A, Class A1A
3.230%, 04/20/23
    199,560  
  492,000       World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust Series 2017-A, Class A
2.120%, 03/15/24
    483,359  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $7,031,953)
    6,951,952  
     

 

 

 
     
  RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITY (1.3%)  
  741,865       SBA Small Business Investment Companies Series 2017-10B, Class 1
2.518%, 09/10/27
(Cost $741,865)
    705,131  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
     
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.4%)  
  122,761       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     122,798  
  122,770       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio,
2.050%***
    122,770  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $245,568)
    245,568  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (9.8%)
 
 
  3,061,405       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†   $ 3,061,405  
  2,472,422       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     2,472,422  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED
(Cost $5,533,827)
    5,533,827  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (110.0%)
(Cost $63,841,787)

    62,036,352  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-9.8%)     (5,533,827
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-0.2%)     (93,139
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 56,409,386  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is the rate in effect at October 31, 2018.

 

!

This position represents an unsettled loan commitment at period end. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date, including coupon rate, which will be adjusted on settlement date.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     135  


 

High Income Opportunities Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CORPORATE BONDS (83.7%)  
    Communication Services (10.5%)

 

  200,000       Altice Financing, SA*^
7.500%, 05/15/26
  $ 189,353  
  300,000       Altice France, SA*
7.375%, 05/01/26
    288,001  
  200,000       Cequel Communications Holdings I, LLC / Cequel Capital Corp.*^
7.500%, 04/01/28
    207,472  
  145,000       Cincinnati Bell, Inc.*
8.000%, 10/15/25
    132,046  
  80,000       Consolidated Communications, Inc.^
6.500%, 10/01/22
    73,710  
  335,000       CSC Holdings, LLC*^
5.500%, 04/15/27
    322,677  
  682,000       Embarq Corp.
7.995%, 06/01/36
    651,433  
    Frontier Communications Corp.^  
  355,000       11.000%, 09/15/25     261,271  
  265,000       7.625%, 04/15/24     159,723  
  60,000       8.500%, 04/01/26*     55,864  
    Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.  
  170,000       6.625%, 08/01/26^     162,205  
  30,000       5.250%, 08/01/26     28,658  
  300,000       Inmarsat Finance, PLC*^
4.875%, 05/15/22
    294,487  
    Intelsat Jackson Holdings, SA  
  195,000       9.750%, 07/15/25*     204,383  
  140,000       8.000%, 02/15/24*^     146,593  
  118,000       7.500%, 04/01/21^     119,475  
  75,000       8.500%, 10/15/24*     74,140  
  65,000       MDC Partners, Inc.*^
6.500%, 05/01/24
    53,446  
  155,000       Qwest Corp.
6.875%, 09/15/33
    150,255  
    Sprint Corp.  
  595,000       7.875%, 09/15/23^     635,829  
  425,000       7.125%, 06/15/24     434,737  
  140,000       T-Mobile USA, Inc.^
4.750%, 02/01/28
    130,035  
  25,000       Telecom Italia Capital, SA
6.000%, 09/30/34
    22,583  
  231,000      

United States Cellular Corp.

6.700%, 12/15/33

    236,586  
    Windstream Services, LLC / Windstream Finance Corp.  
  135,000       8.625%, 10/31/25*     126,306  
  42,000       7.750%, 10/01/21     26,602  
  24,000       10.500%, 06/30/24*     19,592  
     

 

 

 
        5,207,462  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (11.5%)

 

  70,000       American Greetings Corp.*
7.875%, 02/15/25
    62,378  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  195,000       Beverages & More, Inc.*
11.500%, 06/15/22
  $ 153,218  
  140,000      

Boyd Gaming Corp.

6.000%, 08/15/26

    136,086  
  155,000       Caesars Resort Collection, LLC / CRC Finco, Inc.*
5.250%, 10/15/25
    144,434  
    CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.  
  365,000       5.125%, 05/01/27*     344,237  
  110,000       5.750%, 09/01/23^     111,049  
  80,000       5.000%, 02/01/28*^     74,794  
    Century Communities, Inc.  
  259,000       6.875%, 05/15/22     259,449  
  85,000       5.875%, 07/15/25     77,032  
  263,000       Dana, Inc.
5.500%, 12/15/24
    253,532  
    DISH DBS Corp.^  
  200,000       5.875%, 11/15/24     170,254  
  150,000       7.750%, 07/01/26     133,261  
  270,000       Eldorado Resorts, Inc.^
6.000%, 04/01/25
    267,709  
  375,000       ESH Hospitality, Inc.*
5.250%, 05/01/25
    355,500  
  20,000       GameStop Corp.*^
6.750%, 03/15/21
    20,176  
  110,000       goeasy, Ltd.*
7.875%, 11/01/22
    114,125  
  135,000       Guitar Center Escrow Issuer, Inc.*
9.500%, 10/15/21
    132,391  
  200,000       International Game Technology, PLC*^
6.250%, 01/15/27
    197,694  
  380,000       L Brands, Inc.^
6.875%, 11/01/35
    323,129  
  170,000       M/I Homes, Inc.
5.625%, 08/01/25
    157,050  
  305,000       Mattel, Inc.*^
6.750%, 12/31/25
    292,045  
  200,000       Mclaren Finance, PLC*
5.750%, 08/01/22
    189,757  
  155,000       Meritage Homes Corp.
6.000%, 06/01/25
    151,254  
  285,000       Penske Automotive Group, Inc.^
5.375%, 12/01/24
    276,684  
    PetSmart, Inc.*^  
  175,000       5.875%, 06/01/25     137,577  
  35,000       8.875%, 06/01/25     24,523  
    Rite Aid Corp.  
  325,000       7.700%, 02/15/27     227,705  
  85,000       6.125%, 04/01/23*^     72,409  
  320,000       Salem Media Group, Inc.*
6.750%, 06/01/24
    288,109  
  135,000       Sally Holdings, LLC / Sally Capital, Inc.^
5.625%, 12/01/25
    125,551  
 

 

136   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

High Income Opportunities Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  150,000       Sotheby’s*
4.875%, 12/15/25
  $ 139,094  
  140,000       Taylor Morrison Communities Corp.
6.625%, 05/15/22
    141,805  
  50,832       US Airways Series 2012-2, Class B Pass Through Trust
6.750%, 06/03/21
    53,306  
  120,000       VOC Escrow, Ltd.*^
5.000%, 02/15/28
    112,907  
     

 

 

 
        5,720,224  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (4.2%)

 

  150,000       Albertsons Companies, LLC / Safeway, Inc. / New Albertson’s, Inc. / Albertson’s, LLC
5.750%, 03/15/25
    133,345  
  160,000       Fresh Market, Inc.*
9.750%, 05/01/23
    117,400  
    JBS USA LUX, SA / JBS USA Finance, Inc.*  
  765,000       7.250%, 06/01/21     775,507  
  205,000       6.750%, 02/15/28     200,134  
    New Albertson’s, Inc.  
  145,000       7.450%, 08/01/29     122,280  
  90,000       7.750%, 06/15/26     79,325  
  70,000       8.000%, 05/01/31     60,310  
    Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*  
  220,000       5.875%, 09/30/27     200,342  
  60,000       5.750%, 03/15/25^     56,073  
    Post Holdings, Inc.*  
  170,000       5.750%, 03/01/27     162,581  
  30,000       5.625%, 01/15/28     28,263  
    Simmons Foods, Inc.*^  
  84,000       7.750%, 01/15/24     85,226  
  65,000       5.750%, 11/01/24     47,653  
     

 

 

 
        2,068,439  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (13.6%)  
  45,000       Berry Petroleum Company, LLC*
7.000%, 02/15/26
    44,811  
  82,000       Bruin E&P Partners, LLC*
8.875%, 08/01/23
    80,928  
  145,000       Buckeye Partners, LP‡
6.375%, 01/22/78 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.02%
    133,012  
  275,000       Calfrac Holdings, LP*
8.500%, 06/15/26
    247,908  
  205,000       California Resources Corp.*^
8.000%, 12/15/22
    182,893  
  375,000       Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.^
6.250%, 04/15/23
    369,127  
  145,000       Chaparral Energy, Inc.*
8.750%, 07/15/23
    139,853  
  110,000       Cheniere Energy Partners, LP*
5.625%, 10/01/26
    108,384  
    Chesapeake Energy Corp.  
  150,000       8.000%, 01/15/25^     152,144  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  120,000       7.000%, 10/01/24   $ 117,667  
  85,000       Comstock Escrow Corp.*
9.750%, 08/15/26
    82,171  
  365,000       DCP Midstream Operating, LP*‡
5.850%, 05/21/43 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.85%
    326,784  
  75,000       DCP Midstream, LP‡
7.375%, 12/15/22 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.15%
    71,948  
    Denbury Resources, Inc.  
  120,000       5.500%, 05/01/22^     104,308  
  80,000       9.250%, 03/31/22*^     83,510  
  55,000       7.500%, 02/15/24*     53,994  
  75,000       Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.^
7.875%, 08/15/25
    74,113  
  555,000       Energy Transfer, LP‡
5.559%, 11/01/66 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.02%
    478,676  
    Enterprise Products Operating, LLC‡  
  225,000       4.875%, 08/16/77^ 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.99%     210,128  
  55,000       5.375%, 02/15/78 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.57%     49,271  
    EP Energy, LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.*  
  105,000       7.750%, 05/15/26^     104,768  
  100,000       9.375%, 05/01/24     76,143  
    Genesis Energy, LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp.  
  150,000       6.500%, 10/01/25     139,369  
  150,000       6.250%, 05/15/26     136,325  
    Gulfport Energy Corp.^  
  130,000       6.375%, 05/15/25     123,297  
  100,000       6.000%, 10/15/24     94,104  
  110,000       Halcon Resources Corp.
6.750%, 02/15/25
    100,356  
  183,000       Lonestar Resources America, Inc.*
11.250%, 01/01/23
    198,540  
  135,000       Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating, LLC / Magnolia Oil & Gas Finance Corp.*
6.000%, 08/01/26
    133,553  
  110,000       McDermott Technologies Americas, Inc. / McDermott Technology U.S., Inc.*
10.625%, 05/01/24
    99,078  
  50,000       Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc.*
7.500%, 01/15/26
    48,198  
  15,000       Nabors Industries, Inc.^
5.750%, 02/01/25
    13,845  
  80,000       Nine Energy Service, Inc.*
8.750%, 11/01/23
    81,293  
  15,000       Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.*
9.500%, 05/15/23 9.500% PIK rate
    15,492  
  95,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc.*^
6.250%, 05/01/26
    93,387  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     137  


 

High Income Opportunities Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  150,000       Par Petroleum, LLC / Par Petroleum Finance Corp.*
7.750%, 12/15/25
  $ 148,642  
  150,000       PDC Energy, Inc.
5.750%, 05/15/26
    137,882  
  125,000       Petroleum Geo-Services, ASA*
7.375%, 12/15/20
    125,252  
  150,000       Plains All American Pipeline, LP‡
6.125%, 11/15/22 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.11%
    140,601  
  55,000       QEP Resources, Inc.^
5.625%, 03/01/26
    51,856  
  205,000       SESI, LLC^
7.750%, 09/15/24
    201,635  
  60,000       SM Energy Company^
6.750%, 09/15/26
    60,176  
  135,000       Southwestern Energy Company
7.500%, 04/01/26
    137,481  
  100,000       Sunoco, LP / Sunoco Finance Corp.*^
5.500%, 02/15/26
    95,788  
  30,000       Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.*
5.875%, 04/15/26
    30,247  
  30,000       TransMontaigne Partners, LP / TLP Finance Corp.
6.125%, 02/15/26
    28,212  
  27,000       Transocean Pontus, Ltd.*
6.125%, 08/01/25
    26,877  
  145,000       Transocean, Inc.*^
7.500%, 01/15/26
    142,586  
  150,000       Vine Oil & Gas, LP / Vine Oil & Gas Finance Corp.*^
8.750%, 04/15/23
    139,439  
  215,000       W&T Offshore, Inc.*
9.750%, 11/01/23
    208,349  
  285,000       Weatherford International, Ltd.^
8.250%, 06/15/23
    218,395  
  150,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp.^
6.625%, 01/15/26
    150,050  
  145,000       WildHorse Resource Development Corp.
6.875%, 02/01/25
    144,471  
     

 

 

 
        6,757,317  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (12.4%)  
  295,000       Acrisure, LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc.*
7.000%, 11/15/25
    264,385  
  510,000       Ally Financial, Inc.
8.000%, 11/01/31
    613,930  
  145,000       Amwins Group, Inc.*
7.750%, 07/01/26
    149,170  
  275,000       Ardonagh Midco 3, PLC*
8.625%, 07/15/23
    256,708  
  315,000       AssuredPartners, Inc.*
7.000%, 08/15/25
    310,214  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  150,000       Bank of America Corp.‡
5.875%, 03/15/28 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.93%
  $ 145,782  
  145,000      

Bank of Nova Scotia‡

4.650%, 10/12/22 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.65%

    134,573  
  285,000       Charles Schwab Corp.‡
5.000%, 12/01/27 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.58%
    271,240  
  120,000       Dell International, LLC / EMC Corp.*
6.020%, 06/15/26
    124,492  
  150,000       Discover Financial Services‡
5.500%, 10/30/27 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.08%
    142,013  
  65,000       Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC*
5.750%, 12/01/25
    63,643  
  135,000       HUB International, Ltd.*^
7.000%, 05/01/26
    132,039  
  160,000       ILFC E-Capital Trust II*‡
5.030%, 12/21/65 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.80%
    142,478  
  305,000       Iron Mountain, Inc.*
5.250%, 03/15/28
    274,947  
  625,000       Jefferies Finance, LLC*
7.250%, 08/15/24
    611,259  
  140,000       Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp.*
5.250%, 10/01/25
    130,032  
  150,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc.^
5.375%, 05/01/25
    147,045  
  175,000       LPL Holdings, Inc.*
5.750%, 09/15/25
    170,010  
    MetLife, Inc.  
  260,000       6.400%, 12/15/36     270,399  
  15,000       5.875%, 03/15/28‡ 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.96%     14,992  
  285,000       Nationstar Mortgage, LLC / Nationstar Capital Corp.
6.500%, 07/01/21
    285,023  
    Navient Corp.^  
  225,000       6.750%, 06/25/25     220,244  
  89,000       6.500%, 06/15/22     90,867  
  400,000       Oil Insurance, Ltd.*‡
5.378%, 12/03/18 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.98%
    387,562  
  270,000       Quicken Loans, Inc.*
5.750%, 05/01/25
    260,682  
    Springleaf Finance Corp.  
  185,000       6.875%, 03/15/25     177,341  
  140,000       7.125%, 03/15/26     132,826  
  310,000       Tronox Finance, PLC*^
5.750%, 10/01/25
    272,197  
     

 

 

 
        6,196,093  
     

 

 

 
 

 

138   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

High Income Opportunities Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Health Care (10.2%)  
  180,000       Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
6.500%, 03/01/24
  $ 183,640  
    Bausch Health Cos., Inc.*  
  300,000       9.000%, 12/15/25     313,414  
  275,000       8.500%, 01/31/27     281,484  
  135,000       9.250%, 04/01/26     141,944  
  125,000       7.500%, 07/15/21^     126,988  
    Community Health Systems, Inc.  
  388,000       8.125%, 06/30/24*^     305,503  
  40,000       6.875%, 02/01/22     20,302  
  500,000       DaVita, Inc.^
5.125%, 07/15/24
    478,255  
  525,000       Endo DAC / Endo Finance, LLC / Endo Finco, Inc.*^
6.000%, 07/15/23
    453,477  
    HCA, Inc.  
  785,000       5.375%, 02/01/25     791,190  
  130,000       7.500%, 11/06/33     141,142  
  200,000       Horizon Pharma, Inc. / Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.*^
8.750%, 11/01/24
    210,578  
  150,000       Magellan Health, Inc.
4.400%, 09/22/24
    144,214  
  175,000       Mallinckrodt International Finance, SA / Mallinckrodt CB, LLC*^
5.625%, 10/15/23
    150,760  
  60,000       Team Health Holdings, Inc.*^
6.375%, 02/01/25
    51,725  
    Tenet Healthcare Corp.  
  435,000       6.750%, 06/15/23^     434,239  
  300,000       4.625%, 07/15/24     289,341  
  190,000       Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Company, BV
2.950%, 12/18/22
    172,758  
    Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III, BV  
  200,000       6.000%, 04/15/24     199,239  
  95,000       2.800%, 07/21/23     83,942  
  125,000       West Street Merger Sub, Inc.*^
6.375%, 09/01/25
    117,788  
     

 

 

 
        5,091,923  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (10.5%)  
  200,000       ACCO Brands Corp.*
5.250%, 12/15/24
    187,766  
  175,000       Allison Transmission, Inc.*
4.750%, 10/01/27
    160,872  
  85,000       Apergy Corp.*
6.375%, 05/01/26
    86,352  
  209,138       ARD Securities Finance Sarl*^
8.750%, 01/31/23 8.750% PIK rate
    201,493  
  150,000       Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*^
4.875%, 11/01/25
    134,821  
  220,000       Bombardier, Inc.*^
7.500%, 03/15/25
    220,608  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
    Covanta Holding Corp.  
  160,000       5.875%, 03/01/24   $ 160,338  
  45,000       5.875%, 07/01/25^     43,991  
  155,000       Delphi Technologies, PLC*
5.000%, 10/01/25
    139,960  
  85,000       Energizer Gamma Acquisition, Inc.*^
6.375%, 07/15/26
    85,113  
  200,000       Fly Leasing, Ltd.
5.250%, 10/15/24
    191,496  
  30,000       FXI Holdings, Inc.*^
7.875%, 11/01/24
    28,119  
  257,000       Garda World Security Corp.*
7.250%, 11/15/21
    255,112  
  265,000       Golden Nugget, Inc.*
6.750%, 10/15/24
    264,821  
  130,000       Gray Television, Inc.*^
5.875%, 07/15/26
    125,127  
  155,000       Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.
8.000%, 05/15/22
    159,426  
  255,000       H&E Equipment Services, Inc.^
5.625%, 09/01/25
    243,046  
    Hertz Corp.^  
  140,000       7.375%, 01/15/21     137,527  
  40,000       7.625%, 06/01/22*     38,356  
    Icahn Enterprises, LP  
  182,000       6.750%, 02/01/24     183,294  
  160,000       6.375%, 12/15/25     159,160  
  200,000       James Hardie International Finance, Ltd.*^
4.750%, 01/15/25
    186,366  
  150,000       Jeld-Wen, Inc.*
4.625%, 12/15/25
    134,859  
  80,000       JPW Industries Holding Corp.*
9.000%, 10/01/24
    81,556  
  205,000       Meritor, Inc.^
6.250%, 02/15/24
    202,034  
  145,000       Multi-Color Corp.*^
4.875%, 11/01/25
    134,332  
  210,000       Navistar International Corp.*^
6.625%, 11/01/25
    214,495  
    Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.*  
  90,000       4.500%, 03/15/23     85,944  
  65,000       5.500%, 02/15/24^     64,487  
  315,000       Park-Ohio Industries, Inc.^
6.625%, 04/15/27
    316,840  
  140,000       Scientific Games International, Inc.*^
5.000%, 10/15/25
    130,396  
  105,000       Tennant Company
5.625%, 05/01/25
    104,548  
  25,000       Titan Acquisition, Ltd. / Titan Co-Borrower, LLC*
7.750%, 04/15/26
    20,845  
    United Rentals North America, Inc.  
  125,000       5.875%, 09/15/26     122,469  
  105,000       4.875%, 01/15/28     94,786  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     139  


 

High Income Opportunities Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  55,000       6.500%, 12/15/26^   $ 55,598  
  75,000       Waste Pro USA, Inc.*
5.500%, 02/15/26
    71,826  
     

 

 

 
        5,228,179  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (2.7%)

 

  210,000       Alliance Data Systems Corp.*
5.875%, 11/01/21
    214,094  
    Cardtronics, Inc.  
  67,000       5.125%, 08/01/22     65,422  
  55,000       5.500%, 05/01/25*     51,488  
  205,000       CBS Radio, Inc.*^
7.250%, 11/01/24
    193,982  
  280,000       Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.^
7.625%, 03/15/20
    280,254  
  130,000       CommScope Technologies, LLC*
6.000%, 06/15/25
    126,602  
  145,000       Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.*
8.375%, 08/15/22
    131,172  
  130,000       Nuance Communications, Inc.^
5.625%, 12/15/26
    126,601  
  155,000       VFH Parent, LLC*
6.750%, 06/15/22
    158,342  
     

 

 

 
        1,347,957  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (5.8%)  
  308,000       AK Steel Corp.^
6.375%, 10/15/25
    274,975  
  200,000       Alcoa Nederland Holding, BV*
7.000%, 09/30/26
    210,720  
  565,000       ArcelorMittal, SA
7.000%, 10/15/39
    626,785  
  335,000       Ardagh Packaging Finance, PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.*^
6.000%, 02/15/25
    314,064  
  55,000       Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. / Baffinland Iron Mines, LP*
8.750%, 07/15/26
    55,542  
  200,000       First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.*
7.250%, 04/01/23
    184,731  
  200,000       INEOS Group Holdings, SA*^
5.625%, 08/01/24
    191,552  
  85,000       JW Aluminum Continuous Cast Company*^
10.250%, 06/01/26
    85,077  
  110,000       Kinross Gold Corp.
4.500%, 07/15/27
    98,623  
  140,000       New Gold, Inc.*^
6.375%, 05/15/25
    112,296  
  400,000       PBF Holding Company, LLC / PBF Finance Corp.
7.250%, 06/15/25
    413,540  
    United States Steel Corp.  
  290,000       6.875%, 08/15/25^     284,774  
  55,000       6.250%, 03/15/26     51,896  
     

 

 

 
        2,904,575  
     

 

 

 
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
     
    Real Estate (0.9%)  
  310,000       MPT Operating Partnership, LP / MPT Finance Corp.
5.000%, 10/15/27
  $ 291,778  
  150,000       Starwood Property Trust, Inc.^
4.750%, 03/15/25
    144,245  
     

 

 

 
        436,023  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (1.4%)  
  85,000       NGPL PipeCo, LLC*
4.875%, 08/15/27
    82,274  
  150,000       NRG Energy, Inc.^
6.625%, 01/15/27
    155,433  
  265,000       PPL Capital Funding, Inc.^‡
5.051%, 03/30/67 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.67%
    258,355  
  90,000       Talen Energy Supply, LLC*
10.500%, 01/15/26
    79,356  
  150,000       TerraForm Power Operating, LLC*^
5.000%, 01/31/28
    134,605  
     

 

 

 
        710,023  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $43,759,051)
    41,668,215  
     

 

 

 
  CONVERTIBLE BONDS (0.7%)  
    Consumer Discretionary (0.7%)

 

    Liberty Interactive, LLC  
  255,000       3.750%, 02/15/30     174,590  
  253,963       4.000%, 11/15/29     175,010  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $362,356)
    349,600  
     

 

 

 
  BANK LOANS (10.0%)‡  
    Communication Services (2.2%)  
  275,000       Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
5.552%, 10/02/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.25%
    275,393  
  248,750       CSC Holdings, LLC
4.780%, 01/25/26 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.50%
    248,944  
  206,296       Cumulus Media, Inc.
6.810%, 05/15/22 1 mo. LIBOR + 4.50%
    204,105  
  150,000       Intelsat Jackson Holdings, SA
6.625%, 01/02/24
    154,339  
  193,157       New Media Holdings II, LLC
8.552%, 07/14/22 1 mo. LIBOR + 6.25%
    194,606  
     

 

 

 
        1,077,387  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (1.2%)

 

  69,825       American Greetings Corp.
6.804%, 04/06/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 4.50%
    70,043  
  250,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
7.280%, 01/15/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 5.00%
    248,437  
 

 

140   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

High Income Opportunities Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  288,750       Weight Watchers International, Inc.
7.150%, 11/29/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 4.75%
  $ 290,871  
     

 

 

 
        609,351  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (0.2%)  
  119,400       McDermott Tech Americas, Inc.
7.302%, 05/12/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 5.00%
    118,176  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (1.3%)  
  54,725       AssuredPartners, Inc.
5.552%, 10/22/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.25%
    54,663  
  273,625       Genworth Financial, Inc.
6.831%, 03/07/23 1 mo. LIBOR + 4.50%
    279,783  
  89,091       GLP Financing, LLC
3.780%, 04/28/21 1 mo. LIBOR + 1.50%
    88,423  
  199,500       HUB International, Ltd.
5.490%, 04/25/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.00%
    199,188  
     

 

 

 
        622,057  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (3.2%)  
  274,249       Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
5.813%, 05/04/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.50%
    276,340  
  268,125       Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
5.274%, 06/02/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.00%
    268,597  
  150,000       Gentiva Health Services, Inc.
9.313%, 07/02/26 1 mo. LIBOR + 7.00%
    153,656  
  68,416       Gentiva Health Services, Inc.
6.063%, 07/02/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.75%
    68,801  
  272,922       Mallinckrodt International Finance, SA
5.136%, 09/24/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.75%
    269,745  
  272,250       Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, SA
5.544%, 06/30/25 1 mo. LIBOR + 3.25%
    271,706  
  272,922       Team Health Holdings, Inc.
5.052%, 02/06/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.75%
    258,935  
     

 

 

 
        1,567,780  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (1.1%)  
  273,625       Scientific Games International, Inc.
5.046%, 08/14/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.75%
    271,353  
  297,750       TransDigm, Inc.
4.802%, 08/22/24 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.50%
    296,852  
     

 

 

 
        568,205  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (0.5%)  
  250,000       BMC Software Finance, Inc.!
0.000%, 10/02/25
    251,172  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (0.3%)  
  144,637       iStar, Inc.
5.028%, 06/28/23 1 mo. LIBOR + 2.75%
    144,909  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL BANK LOANS
(Cost $4,941,731)
    4,959,037  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (1.5%)  
    Energy (1.5%)  
    NuStar Energy, LP‡  
  25,350       7.625%, 06/15/22 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.64%   $ 531,336  
  8,552       8.500%, 12/15/21 3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.77%     197,380  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $862,664)
    728,716  
     

 

 

 
  COMMON STOCKS (1.9%)  
    Communication Services (0.1%)

 

  1,527       Cumulus Media, Inc. - Class A#     22,233  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (1.8%)  
  215       Chevron Corp.     24,005  
  4,645       Enterprise Products Partners, LP     124,579  
  1,525       GasLog, Ltd.     31,202  
  2,915       Gulfmark Offshore, Inc.#     98,206  
  1,421       Gulfmark Offshore, Inc.^#     47,873  
  2,955       Magellan Midstream Partners, LP     182,264  
  3,413       Ocean Rig UDW, Inc. - Class A#     103,380  
  790       Schlumberger, Ltd.     40,535  
  3,465       Spectra Energy Partners, LP     119,543  
  2,200       Targa Resources Corp.^     113,674  
  965       Williams Companies, Inc.     23,479  
     

 

 

 
        908,740  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,100,842)
    930,973  
     

 

 

 
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (0.9%)  
  225,883       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     225,951  
  225,900       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     225,900  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $451,851)
    451,851  
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     141  


 

High Income Opportunities Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (25.3%)
 
 
  5,920,293       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***†   $ 5,920,293  
  6,662,931       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†     6,662,931  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL INVESTMENT OF
CASH COLLATERAL FOR
SECURITIES LOANED

(Cost $12,583,224)
    12,583,224  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (124.0%)
(Cost $64,061,719)

    61,671,616  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-25.3%)     (12,583,224
     

 

 

 
  OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (1.3%)     671,744  
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 49,760,136  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is the rate in effect at October 31, 2018.

 

!

This position represents an unsettled loan commitment at period end. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date, including coupon rate, which will be adjusted on settlement date.

 

#

Non-income producing security.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

    

 

 

142   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Short-Term Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  CORPORATE BONDS (79.0%)  
    Communication Services (5.6%)

 

  225,000       AT&T, Inc.
2.450%, 06/30/20
  $ 221,532  
  200,000       Charter Communications Operating, LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.464%, 07/23/22
    202,576  
  225,000       Comcast Corp.
3.300%, 10/01/20
    224,950  
  100,000       Electronic Arts, Inc.
3.700%, 03/01/21
    100,575  
  100,000       Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
6.500%, 06/15/19
    101,477  
     

 

 

 
        851,110  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Discretionary (5.0%)

 

  75,000       Allergan Funding SCS^
2.450%, 06/15/19
    74,789  
  100,000       American Honda Finance Corp.
2.000%, 02/14/20
    98,622  
  100,000       D.R. Horton, Inc.
4.000%, 02/15/20
    100,372  
  47,009       Delta Air Lines Series 2010-2, Class A Pass Through Trust
4.950%, 05/23/19
    47,206  
  100,000       General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
3.150%, 01/15/20
    99,559  
  75,000       Lennar Corp.
4.500%, 11/15/19
    75,463  
  75,000       Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
6.750%, 11/01/19
    77,002  
  100,000       Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
2.950%, 04/13/21
    99,248  
  72,511       US Airways Series 2012-2, Class B Pass Through Trust
6.750%, 06/03/21
    76,040  
     

 

 

 
        748,301  
     

 

 

 
    Consumer Staples (2.9%)

 

  100,000       Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.^
2.650%, 02/01/21
    98,081  
  100,000       Conagra Brands, Inc.‡
2.908%, 10/09/20
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .50%
    99,801  
  100,000       Constellation Brands, Inc.
2.000%, 11/07/19
    98,728  
  150,000       Unilever Capital Corp.
3.000%, 03/07/22
    148,294  
     

 

 

 
        444,904  
     

 

 

 
    Energy (5.9%)

 

  225,000       Chevron Corp.
2.100%, 05/16/21
    218,524  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
    Enterprise Products Operating, LLC
 
  125,000       2.850%, 04/15/21   $ 123,046  
  100,000       2.550%, 10/15/19     99,434  
  225,000       Magellan Midstream Partners, LP
4.250%, 02/01/21
    228,040  
  225,000       TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.
3.800%, 10/01/20
    226,617  
     

 

 

 
        895,661  
     

 

 

 
    Financials (25.6%)

 

  100,000       American Express Credit Corp.
2.375%, 05/26/20
    98,633  
  29,000       AON Corp.
5.000%, 09/30/20
    29,831  
  100,000       AXIS Specialty Finance, LLC
5.875%, 06/01/20
    103,356  
  100,000       Bank of America Corp.‡
2.369%, 07/21/21
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .66%
    98,126  
  100,000       Bank of Montreal
2.100%, 06/15/20
    98,287  
  100,000       Bank of Nova Scotia
2.500%, 01/08/21
    98,209  
  100,000       BB&T Corp.
3.200%, 09/03/21
    99,420  
  100,000       BP Capital Markets, PLC
2.315%, 02/13/20
    98,980  
  100,000       Capital One Financial Corp.
3.450%, 04/30/21
    99,600  
  100,000       Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.^
2.100%, 01/10/20
    98,858  
  100,000       Charles Schwab Corp.
3.250%, 05/21/21
    99,676  
  100,000       Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.
2.300%, 11/03/20
    98,092  
  100,000       Citigroup, Inc.
2.400%, 02/18/20
    98,924  
  225,000       ERP Operating, LP
4.625%, 12/15/21
    231,914  
  225,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2.625%, 04/25/21
    220,074  
  100,000       Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
6.000%, 01/15/19
    100,619  
  100,000       International Lease Finance Corp.
4.625%, 04/15/21
    101,957  
  100,000       John Deere Capital Corp.
2.050%, 03/10/20
    98,524  
  100,000       JPMorgan Chase & Company
2.250%, 01/23/20
    98,839  
  100,000       KeyCorp
2.900%, 09/15/20
    99,119  
  100,000       Markel Corp.
5.350%, 06/01/21
    104,020  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     143  


 

Short-Term Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  100,000       Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
2.350%, 03/06/20
  $ 98,631  
  100,000       MetLife, Inc.
4.750%, 02/08/21
    102,757  
  100,000       Morgan Stanley
2.650%, 01/27/20
    99,379  
  100,000       Prudential Financial, Inc.
2.350%, 08/15/19
    99,473  
  100,000       Royal Bank of Canada
2.500%, 01/19/21
    98,231  
  125,000       Shell International Finance, BV
1.875%, 05/10/21
    120,887  
  100,000       SunTrust Banks, Inc.
2.900%, 03/03/21
    98,519  
    Toronto-Dominion Bank  
  150,000       3.150%, 09/17/20     149,904  
  100,000       2.550%, 01/25/21     98,382  
  100,000       Travelers Companies, Inc.
3.900%, 11/01/20
    101,243  
  100,000       US Bancorp
2.350%, 01/29/21
    97,906  
  150,000       USAA Capital Corp.*
2.000%, 06/01/21
    144,630  
  100,000       Ventas Realty, LP / Ventas Capital Corp.
2.700%, 04/01/20
    98,962  
  100,000       Weingarten Realty Investors
3.375%, 10/15/22
    98,027  
  100,000       Wells Fargo & Company
2.500%, 03/04/21
    97,608  
     

 

 

 
        3,879,597  
     

 

 

 
    Health Care (10.2%)

 

    AbbVie, Inc.  
  125,000       3.375%, 11/14/21     124,384  
  100,000       2.500%, 05/14/20     98,741  
  100,000       Amgen, Inc.
2.125%, 05/01/20
    98,383  
  100,000       Anthem, Inc.
2.250%, 08/15/19
    99,388  
  100,000       CVS Health Corp.
3.125%, 03/09/20
    99,755  
  100,000       Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2.350%, 02/01/20
    99,056  
  100,000       GlaxoSmithKline Capital, PLC‡
2.669%, 05/14/21
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .35%
    100,218  
  225,000       HCA, Inc.
6.500%, 02/15/20
    232,404  
  100,000       Medtronic, Inc.
2.500%, 03/15/20
    99,113  
  200,000       Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III, BV
2.200%, 07/21/21
    187,019  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
    UnitedHealth Group, Inc.  
  100,000       2.594%, 06/15/21‡
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .26%
  $ 100,019  
  100,000       2.300%, 12/15/19     99,168  
  100,000       Zoetis, Inc.^
3.250%, 08/20/21
    99,488  
     

 

 

 
        1,537,136  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (6.9%)

 

  200,000       3M Company^
3.000%, 09/14/21
    199,434  
    Air Lease Corp.  
  200,000       3.500%, 01/15/22     197,666  
  100,000       2.125%, 01/15/20     98,352  
  75,000       Aircastle, Ltd.
6.250%, 12/01/19
    77,040  
  100,000       GATX Corp.‡
3.061%, 11/05/21
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .72%
    100,002  
  100,000       General Dynamics Corp.‡
2.718%, 05/11/21
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .38%
    100,438  
  76,202       Hawaiian Airlines Series 2013-1, Class B Pass Through Certificates
4.950%, 01/15/22
    76,233  
  100,000       United Technologies Corp.
3.350%, 08/16/21
    99,626  
  100,000       Vulcan Materials Company‡
2.971%, 03/01/21
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .65%
    100,074  
     

 

 

 
        1,048,865  
     

 

 

 
    Information Technology (2.1%)

 

  225,000       Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
3.500%, 10/05/21
    224,439  
  100,000       QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.250%, 05/20/20
    98,626  
     

 

 

 
        323,065  
     

 

 

 
    Materials (1.2%)

 

  75,000       ArcelorMittal, SA
5.125%, 06/01/20
    76,734  
  100,000       EI du Pont de Nemours & Company
2.200%, 05/01/20
    98,889  
     

 

 

 
        175,623  
     

 

 

 
    Real Estate (6.2%)

 

  100,000       AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
3.625%, 10/01/20
    100,458  
  225,000       Boston Properties, LP
5.625%, 11/15/20
    233,545  
  100,000       Federal Realty Investment Trust
2.550%, 01/15/21
    98,037  
  100,000       Kimco Realty Corp.
3.200%, 05/01/21
    98,943  
 

 

144   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments


 

Short-Term Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  100,000       Public Storage
2.370%, 09/15/22
  $ 95,991  
  100,000       Realty Income Corp.
5.750%, 01/15/21
    104,314  
  100,000       Simon Property Group, LP
2.500%, 09/01/20
    98,636  
  100,000       UDR, Inc.
4.625%, 01/10/22
    102,109  
     

 

 

 
        932,033  
     

 

 

 
    Utilities (7.4%)

 

  225,000       CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
3.600%, 11/01/21
    225,143  
  100,000       Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.‡
2.773%, 06/25/21
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .40%
    100,391  
  100,000       Consolidated Edison, Inc.
2.000%, 03/15/20
    98,372  
  100,000       Dominion Energy, Inc.**
2.962%, 07/01/19
    99,943  
  100,000       Exelon Generation Company, LLC
2.950%, 01/15/20
    99,389  
  100,000       Georgia Power Company
4.250%, 12/01/19
    101,116  
  100,000       Nevada Power Company
2.750%, 04/15/20
    99,553  
  100,000       PPL Capital Funding, Inc.‡
5.051%, 03/30/67
3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.67%
    97,493  
  100,000       Sempra Energy‡
2.784%, 03/15/21
3 mo. USD LIBOR + .45%
    100,029  
  100,000       WEC Energy Group, Inc.
3.375%, 06/15/21
    99,818  
     

 

 

 
        1,121,247  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $11,983,994)
    11,957,542  
     

 

 

 
     
  BANK LOANS (3.3%)‡  
    Financials (3.3%)

 

  250,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc.!
0.000%, 02/22/24
    250,489  
  250,000       Resideo Funding, Inc.
4.490%, 10/04/25
1 mo. LIBOR + 2.00%
    251,095  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL BANK LOANS
(Cost $501,563)
    501,584  
     

 

 

 
     
  ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (12.0%)  
  150,000       BA Credit Card Trust Series 2017-A1, Class A1
1.950%, 08/15/22
    147,760  
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  150,000       Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust Series 2016-A6, Class A6
1.820%, 09/15/22
  $ 148,248  
  150,000       CarMax Auto Owner Trust Series 2018-3, Class A2A
2.880%, 10/15/21
    149,690  
  200,000       Dell Equipment Finance Trust Series 2018-2, Class A2*
3.160%, 02/22/21
    199,760  
  200,000       Discover Card Execution Note Trust Series 2012-A6, Class A6
1.670%, 01/18/22
    198,372  
  50,000       Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Series 2017-A, Class A4
2.020%, 06/15/20
    49,738  
  155,000       Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust Series 2016-1, Class A1
1.760%, 02/15/21
    154,571  
  150,000       GE Capital Credit Card Master Note Trust Series 2012-7, Class A
1.760%, 09/15/22
    148,410  
  150,000       GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Series 2018-3, Class A3
3.020%, 05/16/23
    149,344  
  150,000       Hertz Vehicle Financing II, LP Series 2015-1A, Class A*
2.730%, 03/25/21
    148,468  
  155,000       Verizon Owner Trust Series 2017-1A, Class A*
2.060%, 09/20/21
    153,621  
  30,000       World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust Series 2015-B, Class A
2.550%, 06/17/24
    29,576  
  140,000       World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust Series 2017-A, Class A
2.120%, 03/15/24
    137,541  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $1,817,627)
    1,815,099  
     

 

 

 
     
  RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (2.2%)  
  145,344       Federal National Mortgage Association
2.761%, 04/01/21
    143,924  
  24,639       Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2016-C29, Class A1
1.597%, 05/15/49
    24,199  
  25,686       Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2015-UBS8, Class A1
1.966%, 12/15/48
    25,564  
  144,759       Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2018-H3, Class A1
3.176%, 07/15/51
    144,046  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost $345,587)
    337,733  
     

 

 

 
     
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments   www.calamos.com     145  


 

Short-Term Bond Fund    Schedule of Investments October 31, 2018

 

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
  MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS (1.3%)  
    Financials (0.6%)

 

  95,000       Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency
2.313%, 12/01/19
  $ 94,365  
     

 

 

 
    Industrials (0.7%)

 

  100,000       Metropolitan Transportation Authority
5.269%, 11/15/20
    103,790  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $198,386)
    198,155  
     

 

 

 
     
NUMBER OF
SHARES
              VALUE  
  SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (3.5%)  
  263,403       Fidelity Prime Money Market Fund - Institutional Class, 2.240%***     263,482  
  263,437       Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Government Portfolio, 2.050%***     263,437  
     

 

 

 
    TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $526,919)
    526,919  
     

 

 

 
NUMBER OF
SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
              VALUE  
 
INVESTMENT OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES
LOANED (3.1%)
 
  472,778       State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio†
(Cost $472,778)
    472,778  
     

 

 

 
 

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS (104.4%)
(Cost $15,846,854)


    15,809,810  
     

 

 

 
  PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-3.1%)     (472,778
     

 

 

 
  LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS (-1.3%)     (194,057
     

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 15,142,975  
     

 

 

 

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

^

Security, or portion of security, is on loan.

 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is the rate in effect at October 31, 2018.

 

*

Securities issued and sold pursuant to a Rule 144A transaction are excepted from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers (“QIBs”), such as the Fund. Any resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that is registered under the Act or otherwise exempted from such registration requirements.

 

**

Step coupon security. Coupon changes periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. The rate shown is the rate in effect at October 31, 2018.

 

!

This position represents an unsettled loan commitment at period end. Certain details associated with this purchase are not known prior to the settlement date, including coupon rate, which will be adjusted on settlement date.

 

***

The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of October 31, 2018.

 

Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of October 31, 2018.

 

 

146   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities    October 31, 2018

 

 

     MARKET NEUTRAL
INCOME FUND
    HEDGED EQUITY
INCOME FUND
    PHINEUS
LONG/SHORT
FUND
    CONVERTIBLE
FUND
    GLOBAL
CONVERTIBLE
FUND
 

ASSETS

         

Investments in securities, at cost

  $ 6,720,047,938     $ 98,044,947     $ 1,318,407,963     $ 665,993,176     $ 142,510,029  

Investment in securities, at value

  $ 7,114,528,190     $ 98,536,638     $ 1,253,713,064     $ 673,758,302     $ 138,423,144  

Cash with custodian (interest bearing)

    13,274,217             6,490,610             337,078  

Restricted cash for short positions (interest bearing)

    1,775,272,010             433,089,798              

Restricted foreign currency for short positions (cost $127,658,885)

    123,591,676                          

Foreign currency (cost $10,241,099)

    10,241,099                          

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    3,478,064                   84,931        

Receivables:

         

Accrued interest and dividends

    13,256,948       96,127       783,238       1,902,158       380,650  

Investments sold

    140,274,467       718,745       15,792,923       17,332,871       2,650,435  

Fund shares sold

    33,872,082       1,971,223       3,677,796       1,376,099       510,936  

Due from investment advisor

          15,271                   1,514  

Prepaid expenses

    142,409       6,294       56,897       29,536       5,305  

Other assets

    173,858       103,154       177       160,487       214,864  

Total assets

    9,228,105,020       101,447,452       1,713,604,503       694,644,384       142,523,926  

LIABILITIES

         

Due to custodian bank

          98,420             277,826       337,078  

Collateral for securities loaned

    402,415,616       564,146       91,376,350       59,159,448       5,328,708  

Foreign currency overdraft (cost $209,216)

                            209,219  

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $1,620,440,640, and $397,697,710)

    1,922,228,797             377,082,680              

Options written, at value (premium $211,332,844, $3,297,666, $12,976,517, and $246,215)

    154,874,923       2,384,038       15,712,705       509,320        

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    44,142                   9,628        

Payables:

         

Investments purchased

    30,170,179       843,827       60,420,027       17,509,150        

Fund shares redeemed

    7,060,808       76,034       3,199,462       911,964       258,056  

Dividends payable

    469                   16        

Affiliates:

         

Investment advisory fees

    3,694,884       69,764       1,217,416       392,101       100,740  

Distribution fees

    26,672       103       4,274       9,806       362  

Deferred compensation to trustees

    150,048       4,734             160,487       4,825  

Financial accounting fees

    64,302       1,070       11,547       6,098       1,364  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    48,943       1,904       6,411       6,636       2,574  

Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    1,484,033       46,901       217,647       150,735       43,003  

Total liabilities

    2,522,263,816       4,090,941       549,248,519       79,103,215       6,285,929  

NET ASSETS

  $ 6,705,841,204     $ 97,356,511     $ 1,164,355,984     $ 615,541,169     $ 136,237,997  

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

         

Paid in capital

  $ 6,457,503,118     $ 96,349,727     $ 1,183,584,817     $ 525,022,516     $ 130,659,723  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    24,117,951       108,525       (22,441     6,332,351       2,114,331  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions, written options, short positions and total return swaps

    75,755,196       (507,060     27,611,846       76,608,978       7,566,065  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations, written options and short positions

    148,464,939       1,405,319       (46,818,238     7,577,324       (4,102,122

NET ASSETS

  $ 6,705,841,204     $ 97,356,511     $ 1,164,355,984     $ 615,541,169     $ 136,237,997  

CLASS A SHARES

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 743,925,258     $ 5,151,139     $ 108,730,042     $ 210,845,026     $ 11,184,254  

Shares outstanding

    55,033,805       450,127       8,952,488       11,643,468       1,034,537  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 13.52     $ 11.44     $ 12.15     $ 18.11     $ 10.81  

Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value, plus 4.75% of offering price)

  $ 13.83   $ 12.01     $ 12.76     $ 18.53   $ 11.06

CLASS C SHARES**

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 303,416,818     $ 616,231     $ 52,168,892     $ 128,919,801     $ 3,884,088  

Shares outstanding

    22,106,509       54,306       4,378,330       7,194,587       363,177  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 13.73     $ 11.35     $ 11.92     $ 17.92     $ 10.69  

CLASS I SHARES

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 5,658,499,128     $ 91,589,141     $ 1,003,457,050     $ 275,776,342     $ 121,169,655  

Shares outstanding

    423,460,684       7,997,596       82,034,370       16,994,170       11,201,616  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 13.36     $ 11.45     $ 12.23     $ 16.23     $ 10.82  

 

No par value; unlimited number of shares authorized.

 

**

Redemption price may be reduced by contingent deferred sales charge.

 

#

For Market Neutral Income Fund, Convertible Fund and Global Convertible Fund, maximum offering price per share is Net asset value plus 2.25% of offering price.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     147  


 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities    October 31, 2018

 

 

     GROWTH FUND     GROWTH AND
INCOME FUND
     DIVIDEND
GROWTH FUND
     OPPORTUNISTIC
VALUE FUND
 

ASSETS

         

Investments in securities, at cost

  $ 1,217,903,905     $ 1,619,741,167      $ 18,210,272      $ 45,183,801  

Investment in securities, at value

  $ 1,517,709,876     $ 2,027,197,603      $ 23,881,249      $ 48,656,623  

Restricted cash for short positions (interest bearing)

    29,798                      

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          75,791                

Receivables:

         

Accrued interest and dividends

    821,077       3,291,529        20,248        40,332  

Investments sold

    1,579,594       4,346,049        113,750        1,199,478  

Fund shares sold

    101,535       1,662,621               10,108  

Due from investment advisor

                        14,119  

Prepaid expenses

    39,304       51,047        20,761        7,036  

Other assets

    638,091       445,175        8,859        10,006  

Total assets

    1,520,919,275       2,037,069,815        24,044,867        49,937,702  

LIABILITIES

         

Due to Investment advisor

                 10,124         

Collateral for securities loaned

    29,199,351       52,557,957               966,475  

Foreign currency overdraft

                         

Options written, at value (premium $374,781, and $42,474)

    448,405                     145,925  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

          8,651                

Payables:

         

Investments purchased

    24,043,654       2,318,490        20,781        1,174,102  

Fund shares redeemed

    1,318,630       1,502,951               12,664  

Affiliates:

         

Investment advisory fees

    1,166,037       1,184,687        21,009        41,497  

Distribution fees

    29,095       38,301        87        521  

Deferred compensation to trustees

    604,438       445,175        8,859        10,006  

Financial accounting fees

    14,944       19,851        241        478  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    17,075       20,861        1,988        2,184  

Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    542,571       524,156        21,742        25,007  

Total liabilities

    57,384,200       58,621,080        84,831        2,378,859  

NET ASSETS

  $ 1,463,535,075     $ 1,978,448,735      $ 23,960,036      $ 47,558,843  

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

         

Paid in capital

  $ 960,041,688     $ 1,454,091,089      $ 17,382,394      $ 37,080,584  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    (614,598     3,120,200        31,765        189,191  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions and written options

    204,377,017       113,713,870        874,900        6,919,697  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and written options

    299,730,968       407,523,576        5,670,977        3,369,371  

NET ASSETS

  $ 1,463,535,075     $ 1,978,448,735      $ 23,960,036      $ 47,558,843  

CLASS A SHARES

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 851,590,424     $ 832,433,350      $ 2,346,710      $ 21,348,663  

Shares outstanding

    25,699,009       25,586,136        190,135        1,389,080  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 33.14     $ 32.53      $ 12.34      $ 15.37  

Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value, plus 4.75% of offering price)

  $ 34.79     $ 34.15      $ 12.96      $ 16.14  

CLASS C SHARES**

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 329,883,455     $ 502,593,146      $ 1,027,915      $ 4,318,188  

Shares outstanding

    15,708,699       15,372,522        85,038        313,485  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 21.00     $ 32.69      $ 12.09      $ 13.77  

CLASS I SHARES

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 282,061,196     $ 643,422,239      $ 20,585,411      $ 21,891,992  

Shares outstanding

    6,487,434       20,570,125        1,669,637        1,385,706  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 43.48     $ 31.28      $ 12.33      $ 15.80  

 

No par value; unlimited number of shares authorized.

 

**

Redemption price may be reduced by contingent deferred sales charge.

 

148   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities    October 31, 2018

 

 

     INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH FUND
    EVOLVING
WORLD GROWTH
FUND
    EMERGING
MARKET EQUITY
FUND
    GLOBAL EQUITY
FUND
    GLOBAL GROWTH
AND INCOME
FUND
 

ASSETS

         

Investments in securities, at cost

  $ 225,670,462     $ 200,152,804     $ 16,479,678     $ 82,050,095     $ 181,119,807  

Investment in securities, at value

  $ 234,931,813     $ 210,753,232     $ 16,812,107     $ 98,378,348     $ 193,812,557  

Foreign currency (cost $2)

          2                    

Restricted cash for open forward foreign currency contracts

    320,000                          

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    5,161                          

Receivables:

         

Accrued interest and dividends

    924,553       378,296       10,072       126,034       567,938  

Investments sold

    2,939,683       3,309,899       35,037       461,767       2,488,308  

Fund shares sold

    187,297       259,897             69,815       31,505  

Due from investment advisor

    96,669             6,529       7,610        

Prepaid expenses

    25,788       25,851       2,688       15,075       25,206  

Other assets

    9,273             8,857       76,675       213,596  

Total assets

    239,440,237       214,727,177       16,875,290       99,135,324       197,139,110  

LIABILITIES

         

Collateral for securities loaned

    735,881       5,610,193       2,543,388       404,808       1,965,061  

Foreign currency overdraft

                             

Foreign currency overdraft (cost $603,635)

    602,887                          

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

    397,697                          

Payables:

         

Investments purchased

    3,748,629       4,022,914       282,464       1,995,543       4,048,408  

Fund shares redeemed

    262,637       225,952       79       69,980       304,654  

Affiliates:

         

Investment advisory fees

    210,054       199,490       13,531       86,196       167,567  

Distribution fees

    1,898       1,418       75       949       3,788  

Deferred compensation to trustees

    9,273             8,857       76,675       213,596  

Financial accounting fees

    2,418       2,087       142       992       1,929  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    3,825       4,591       1,934       2,759       3,404  

Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    114,968       129,327       25,395       43,832       94,175  

Total liabilities

    6,090,167       10,195,972       2,875,865       2,681,734       6,802,582  

NET ASSETS

  $ 233,350,070     $ 204,531,205     $ 13,999,425     $ 96,453,590     $ 190,336,528  

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

         

Paid in capital

  $ 201,089,079     $ 215,091,637     $ 16,228,241     $ 61,626,799     $ 158,985,607  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    78,000       (76,789     (8,030     (125,369     374,066  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions and written options

    23,330,088       (21,066,073     (2,553,383     18,623,777       18,292,485  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency translations

    8,852,903       10,582,430       332,597       16,328,383       12,684,370  

NET ASSETS

  $ 233,350,070     $ 204,531,205     $ 13,999,425     $ 96,453,590     $ 190,336,528  

CLASS A SHARES

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 59,566,410     $ 34,677,501     $ 4,479,256     $ 27,489,059     $ 63,068,906  

Shares outstanding

    3,290,745       2,765,404       524,358       2,019,973       7,015,778  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 18.10     $ 12.54     $ 8.54     $ 13.61     $ 8.99  

Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value, plus 4.75% of offering price)

  $ 19.00     $ 13.17     $ 8.97     $ 14.29     $ 9.44  

CLASS C SHARES**

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 20,448,956     $ 17,739,468     $ 284,445     $ 10,886,601     $ 54,424,905  

Shares outstanding

    1,248,449       1,506,320       34,214       882,510       6,821,924  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 16.38     $ 11.78     $ 8.31     $ 12.34     $ 7.98  

CLASS I SHARES

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 153,312,371     $ 152,114,236     $ 9,235,724     $ 58,077,930     $ 72,842,717  

Shares outstanding

    8,265,807       12,041,177       1,076,616       4,168,603       7,873,836  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 18.55     $ 12.63     $ 8.58     $ 13.93     $ 9.25  

CLASS R6 SHARES

         

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 22,333     $     $     $     $  

Shares Outstanding

    1,197                          

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 18.66     $     $     $     $  

 

No par value; unlimited number of shares authorized.

 

**

Redemption price may be reduced by contingent deferred sales charge.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements   www.calamos.com     149  


 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities    October 31, 2018

 

 

     TOTAL RETURN
BOND FUND
     HIGH INCOME
OPPORTUNITIES
FUND
     SHORT-TERM
BOND FUND
 

ASSETS

       

Investments in securities, at cost

  $ 63,841,787      $ 64,061,719      $ 15,846,854  

Investment in securities, at value

  $ 62,036,352      $ 61,671,616      $ 15,809,810  

Cash with custodian (interest bearing)

    2,981        6,675        456  

Receivables:

       

Accrued interest and dividends

    403,113        833,132        106,780  

Investments sold

           369,801         

Fund shares sold

    10,427        5,414         

Due from investment advisor

                  20,760  

Prepaid expenses

    18,975        19,380        38  

Deferred offering costs

                  105,681  

Other assets

    74,973        104,075         

Total assets

    62,546,821        63,010,093        16,043,525  

LIABILITIES

       

Due to Investment advisor

    16,003        1,600         

Collateral for securities loaned

    5,533,827        12,583,224        472,778  

Foreign currency overdraft

                   

Payables:

       

Investments purchased

    376,875        250,313        376,875  

Fund shares redeemed

    70,320        189,100        1,899  

Dividends payable

    12,665        14,908        2  

Affiliates:

       

Investment advisory fees

    21,995        25,841        3,848  

Distribution fees

    587        980         

Deferred compensation to trustees

    74,973        104,075         

Financial accounting fees

    563        495        147  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    2,315        2,231        45  

Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    27,312        77,190        44,956  

Total liabilities

    6,137,435        13,249,957        900,550  

NET ASSETS

  $ 56,409,386      $ 49,760,136      $ 15,142,975  

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

       

Paid in capital

  $ 59,123,205      $ 61,170,267      $ 15,179,104  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    (71,478      (197,961      6,246  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and written options

    (836,906      (8,822,067      (5,331

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (1,805,435      (2,390,103      (37,044

NET ASSETS

  $ 56,409,386      $ 49,760,136      $ 15,142,975  

CLASS A SHARES

       

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 17,108,643      $ 32,282,362      $ 25,021  

Shares outstanding

    1,744,558        3,855,568        2,508  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 9.81      $ 8.37      $ 9.98  

Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value, plus 4.75% of offering price)

  $ 10.04    $ 8.56    $ 10.21

CLASS C SHARES**

       

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 6,412,530      $ 9,772,019      $  

Shares outstanding

    653,746        1,107,550         

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 9.81      $ 8.82      $  

CLASS I SHARES

       

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 32,888,213      $ 7,705,755      $ 15,117,954  

Shares outstanding

    3,353,061        920,316        1,515,411  

Net asset value and redemption price per share

  $ 9.81      $ 8.37      $ 9.98  

 

No par value; unlimited number of shares authorized.

 

**

Redemption price may be reduced by contingent deferred sales charge.

 

#

For Total Return Bond Fund, High Income Opportunities Fund, and Short-Term Bond Fund, maximum offering price per share is Net asset value plus 2.25% of offering price.

 

150   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Statements of Operations    Year Ended October 31, 2018

 

 

     MARKET NEUTRAL
INCOME FUND
     HEDGED EQUITY
INCOME FUND
     PHINEUS
LONG/SHORT
FUND
     CONVERTIBLE
FUND
     GLOBAL
CONVERTIBLE
FUND
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

             

Interest

  $ 114,118,878      $      $ 5,142,147      $ 16,949,390      $ 4,720,103  

Dividends

    71,116,947        940,249        14,429,731        5,597,740        773,237  

Securities lending income

    8,016,792        598        261,494        177,667        26,872  

Dividend taxes withheld

    (91,875             (288,459              

Total investment income

    193,160,742        940,847        19,544,913        22,724,797        5,520,212  

EXPENSES

             

Investment advisory fees

    36,719,872        370,507        11,698,243        4,499,419        1,087,399  

Distribution fees

 

Class A

    1,750,351        48,436        260,870        548,829        35,398  

Class C

    2,868,764        2,787        459,750        1,410,422        36,495  

Class R

    9,734 (a)                      2,651 (a)        13 (a)  

Dividend or interest expense on short positions

    9,895,777               5,850,632                

Transfer agent fees

    5,318,144        52,576        922,158        596,003        120,098  

Financial accounting fees

    638,634        5,695        110,593        70,069        14,765  

Printing and mailing fees

    575,130        21,367        134,812        70,571        18,678  

Accounting fees

    341,543        16,412        62,307        45,305        21,409  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    258,859        13,224        55,803        37,429        17,592  

Legal fees

    239,293        14,567        49,749        32,126        17,002  

Audit fees

    191,785        10,324        46,839        25,759        12,582  

Custodian fees

    183,540        46,596        114,312        3,618        10,784  

Registration fees

    181,771        57,360        109,758        89,642        71,357  

Other

    427,003        5,021        38,060        41,926        13,343  

Total expenses

    59,600,200        664,872        19,913,886        7,473,769        1,476,915  

Less expense reductions

           (119,218                    (6,281

Net expenses

    59,600,200        545,654        19,913,886        7,473,769        1,470,634  

NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)

    133,560,542        395,193        (368,973      15,251,028        4,049,578  

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

             

Net realized gain (loss) from:

             

Investments, excluding purchased options

    214,898,013        (639,916      44,885,627        63,470,706        3,550,790  

Purchased options

    21,132,553        504,582        (34,366,637      (763,474      883,944  

Foreign currency transactions

    922,460               182,802        (11,094      2,039  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    5,773,601                      45,996         

Written options

    (187,900,559      (212,872      35,796,730        1,060,537        120,855  

Short positions

    (136,694,531             (12,907,467              

Total return swaps

    (2,219,363                            

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

 

Investments, excluding purchased options

    (78,519,724      (1,862,513      (112,820,443      (60,673,798      (9,072,434

Purchased options

    9,204,625        119,174        12,508,825        (182,248      (158,638

Foreign currency translations

    (5,961,858             44,413        1,109        (16,258

Forward foreign currency contracts

    2,979,532                      75,303         

Written options

    150,754,188        1,408,721        (2,897,828      (263,105       

Short positions

    72,106,452               38,249,392                

NET GAIN (LOSS)

    66,475,389        (682,824      (31,324,586      2,759,932        (4,689,702

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ 200,035,931      $ (287,631    $ (31,693,559    $ 18,010,960      $ (640,124

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

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Statements of Operations    Year Ended October 31, 2018

 

 

     GROWTH FUND     GROWTH AND
INCOME FUND
     DIVIDEND
GROWTH FUND
     OPPORTUNISTIC
VALUE FUND
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

         

Interest

  $     $ (716,546    $      $  

Dividends

    17,538,898       38,449,433        490,114        920,827  

Securities lending income

    153,655       480,483        667        4,204  

Dividend taxes withheld

    (54,038                   (131

Total investment income

    17,638,515       38,213,370        490,781        924,900  

EXPENSES

         

Investment advisory fees

    14,646,119       14,159,993        255,827        514,206  

Distribution fees

 

Class A

    2,391,612       2,259,188        5,750        55,781  

Class C

    3,809,336       5,549,698        10,634        46,335  

Class R

    8,365 (a)       18,433 (a)               257 (a)  

Transfer agent fees

    2,018,766       2,060,743        14,677        37,529  

Financial accounting fees

    189,686       238,139        2,953        5,936  

Printing and mailing fees

    251,596       193,302        12,627        11,603  

Accounting fees

    99,404       123,966        12,532        15,677  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    81,977       100,929        12,942        14,096  

Legal fees

    (455,370 )(b)      72,185        30,208        13,380  

Audit fees

    53,402       67,342        8,598        9,346  

Custodian fees

    35,597       35,959        1,325        4,543  

Registration fees

    81,025       96,068        53,907        64,629  

Other

    110,541       123,689        3,416        5,741  

Total expenses

    23,322,056       25,099,634        425,396        799,059  

Less expense reductions

                 (127,483      (233,598

Net expenses

    23,322,056       25,099,634        297,913        565,461  

NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)

    (5,683,541     13,113,736        192,868        359,439  

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

         

Net realized gain (loss) from:

         

Investments, excluding purchased options

    246,667,600       119,406,100        1,005,910        7,244,846  

Purchased options

    (7,427,911     5,666,108               31,569  

Foreign currency transactions

    (8,332     (8,412              

Forward foreign currency contracts

          74,180                

Written options

    7,574,821       781,477               (8,505

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

 

Investments, excluding purchased options

    (135,388,940     (34,083,946      197,081        (5,345,006

Purchased options

    383,529       (1,693,147             275,966  

Foreign currency translations

    (1,379                    

Forward foreign currency contracts

          67,140                

Written options

    796,351       53,679               (103,451

NET GAIN (LOSS)

    112,595,739       90,263,179        1,202,991        2,095,419  

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ 106,912,198     $ 103,376,915      $ 1,395,859      $ 2,454,858  

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(b)

Includes insurance proceeds received of approximately $1.0 million in current year for expenses in prior fiscal year.

 

152   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Statements of Operations    Year Ended October 31, 2018

 

 

    

INTERNATIONAL

GROWTH FUND(a)

    EVOLVING
WORLD GROWTH
FUND
    EMERGING
MARKET EQUITY
FUND
     GLOBAL EQUITY
FUND
    GLOBAL GROWTH
AND INCOME
FUND
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

          

Interest

  $     $ 743     $      $     $ 2,017,128  

Dividends

    6,528,908       4,568,987       334,562        1,665,223       3,531,712  

Securities lending income

    131,960       9,770       3,184        27,658       23,523  

Dividend taxes withheld

    (608,150     (370,518     (31,653      (109,715     (254,491

Total investment income

    6,052,718       4,208,982       306,093        1,583,166       5,317,872  

EXPENSES

          

Investment advisory fees

    3,109,789       3,036,128       191,580        1,165,867       2,186,845  

Performance fees

    22,237                    22,589        

Distribution fees

 

Class A

    257,695       119,815       13,767        76,269       185,347  

Class C

    262,207       235,504       3,732        132,339       656,240  

Class R

    10,824 (b)       3,947 (b)              8,251 (b)       1,861 (b)  

Transfer agent fees

    360,693       339,327       11,380        123,005       245,097  

Financial accounting fees

    35,904       31,866       2,011        13,459       25,265  

Printing and mailing fees

    33,342       40,082       9,540        15,428       54,513  

Accounting fees

    27,944       27,055       12,401        17,610       24,071  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    24,689       23,939       12,841        16,924       20,164  

Legal fees

    89,238       25,333       13,183        26,258       25,121  

Audit fees

    15,937       15,023       8,477        11,323       14,089  

Custodian fees

    83,692       145,223       22,278        26,746       33,910  

Registration fees

    70,832       75,316       57,474        60,109       72,961  

Other

    41,583       61,296       11,914        32,756       32,699  

Total expenses

    4,446,606       4,179,854       370,578        1,748,933       3,578,183  

Less expense reductions

    (598,153           (91,696      (187,877      

Net expenses

    3,848,453       4,179,854       278,882        1,561,056       3,578,183  

NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)

    2,204,265       29,128       27,211        22,110       1,739,689  

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

          

Net realized gain (loss) from:

          

Investments, excluding purchased options

    29,113,757 (c)       33,716,498 (c)       440,027        23,815,847 (c)       16,232,339 (c)  

Purchased options

    (1,164,907     1,785,949       (190,638      (758,785     3,972,513  

Foreign currency transactions

    (84,554     (310,200     (14,091      (14,128     4,963  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (917,906     1,618       (377      (224,327     (248,834

Written options

    (261,658     (1,777,103     (3,121      48,128       (965,151

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

 

Investments, excluding purchased options

    (62,772,571 )(d)      (70,248,286 )(d)      (3,667,477      (24,922,585 )(d)      (24,443,012 )(d) 

Purchased options

    (84,690     748,526       (20,962      (13,288     (1,573,078

Foreign currency translations

    (16,258     (16,181     (93      2,304       (461

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (189,660                  28,974       77,062  

Written options

          (151,944                   

NET GAIN (LOSS)

    (36,378,447     (36,251,123     (3,456,732      (2,037,860     (6,943,659

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (34,174,182   $ (36,221,995   $ (3,429,521    $ (2,015,750   $ (5,203,970

 

(a)

International Growth Fund Class R6 commenced operations on September 17, 2018.

 

(b)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(c)

Net of foreign capital gains tax of $155,131, $1,018,322, $102,925, and $178,283, respectively.

 

(d)

Net of change of $1,077,929, $2,039,376, $369,437 and $274,943, respectively in deferred capital gains tax.

 

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Statements of Operations    Year Ended October 31, 2018

 

 

     TOTAL RETURN
BOND FUND
    HIGH INCOME
OPPORTUNITIES
FUND
    SHORT-TERM
BOND  FUND(a)
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

     

Interest

  $ 2,171,190     $ 3,281,898     $ 60,754  

Dividends

    13,016       154,400       1,102  

Securities lending income

    8,888       55,873        

Foreign Taxes Withheld

    (197            

Total investment income

    2,192,897       3,492,171       61,856  

EXPENSES

     

Investment advisory fees

    295,133       326,715       5,094  

Distribution fees

 

Class A

    48,837       85,802       8  

Class C

    75,779       114,819        

Class R

    727 (b)       188 (b)        

Transfer agent fees

    57,987       64,156       630  

Financial accounting fees

    7,572       6,286       277  

Printing and mailing fees

    12,877       102,298       420  

Accounting fees

    18,985       22,115       1,801  

Trustees’ fees and officer compensation

    14,439       14,219       2,856  

Legal fees

    22,534       21,465       3,570  

Audit fees

    9,531       11,444       6,090  

Custodian fees

    3,049       6,389       630  

Registration fees

    69,470       67,861        

Organization expense

                2,210  

Offering costs

                13,776  

Other

    10,856       18,145       209  

Total expenses

    647,776       861,902       37,571  

Less expense reductions

    (95,007     (251,715     (30,444

Net expenses

    552,769       610,187       7,127  

NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)

    1,640,128       2,881,984       54,729  

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

     

Net realized gain (loss) from:

     

Investments

    (587,926     (556,924     356  

Purchased options

          (24,477      

Written options

          33,542        

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

 

Investments

    (2,567,811     (2,175,869     (37,044

Purchased options

          4,977        

Written options

          (1,949      

NET GAIN (LOSS)

    (3,155,737     (2,720,700     (36,688

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (1,515,609   $ 161,284     $ 18,041  

 

(a)

Short-Term Bond Fund commenced operations on September 19, 2018.

 

(b)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

154   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND     HEDGED EQUITY INCOME FUND     PHINEUS LONG/SHORT FUND  
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 133,560,542     $ 91,247,432     $ 395,193      $ 181,655     $ (368,973    $ (2,917,066

Net realized gain (loss)

    (84,087,826     159,536,884       (348,206      57,097       33,591,055        6,751,755  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    150,563,215       (44,791,816     (334,618      1,125,060       (64,915,641      16,710,433  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    200,035,931       205,992,500       (287,631      1,363,812       (31,693,559      20,545,122  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Class A

    (19,790,489     (22,723,555     (98,050      (43,240     (963,926      (181,954

Class B

          (4,845 )(a)                          (a)  

Class C

    (6,104,800     (5,494,616     (87      (425     (403,405      (55,519

Class I

    (132,167,069     (81,753,034     (196,116      (113,498     (4,970,781      (623,093

Class R

    (126,158 )(b)      (189,266            (322             

Class T(c)

          (186            (128             

Total distributions

    (158,188,516     (110,165,502 )(d)      (294,253      (157,613 )(e)      (6,338,112      (860,566 )(f)  
             

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    1,958,907,302       722,732,603       84,875,022        (6,711,161     757,759,541        348,980,675  

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

    2,000,754,717       818,559,601       84,293,138        (5,504,962     719,727,870        368,665,231  

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

  $ 4,705,086,487     $ 3,886,526,886     $ 13,063,373      $ 18,568,335     $ 444,628,114      $ 75,962,883  

End of year

  $ 6,705,841,204     $ 4,705,086,487     $ 97,356,511      $ 13,063,373     $ 1,164,355,984      $ 444,628,114  

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(c)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

(d)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(8,322,047) and $(14,401,508) for Class A, $(178) and $(4,667) for Class B, $(790,382) and $(4,704,234) for Class C, $(40,383,844) and $(41,369,190) for Class I, $(61,200) and $(128,066) for Class R, and $(186) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $(2,241,712) as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(e)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(43,240) and $— for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $(425) and $— for Class C, $(113,498) and $— for Class I, $(322) and $— for Class R, and $(128) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $21,782 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(f)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $— and $(181,954) for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $— and $(55,519) for Class C, $— and $(623,093) for Class I, $— and $— for Class R, and $— and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $284,868 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    CONVERTIBLE FUND     GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE FUND     GROWTH FUND  
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 15,251,028     $ 16,917,797     $ 4,049,578     $ 2,056,449     $ (5,683,541   $ (11,734,027

Net realized gain (loss)

    63,802,671       23,515,846       4,557,628       4,789,067       246,806,178       284,205,717  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (61,042,739     54,024,384       (9,247,330     4,879,632       (134,210,439     83,347,904  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    18,010,960       94,458,027       (640,124     11,725,148       106,912,198       355,819,594  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Class A

    (9,096,274     (4,208,641     (486,775     (252,762     (118,711,102     (38,507,349

Class B

          (15,118 )(a)                        (202,787 )(a) 

Class C

    (5,028,361     (2,193,115     (95,051     (18,025     (70,806,265     (28,962,503

Class I

    (11,800,923     (5,189,389     (3,913,214     (834,620     (28,576,842     (9,770,431

Class R

    (52,590 )(b)      (27,025     (245 )(b)      (4,701     (690,251 )(b)      (308,256

Class T(c)

          (247           (135            

Total distributions

    (25,978,148     (11,633,535 )(d)      (4,495,285     (1,110,243 )(e)      (218,784,460     (77,751,326 )(f) 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    19,548,691       (144,483,552     34,679,408       16,514,728       (97,019,944     (504,896,240

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

    11,581,503       (61,659,060     29,543,999       27,129,633       (208,892,206     (226,827,972

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

  $ 603,959,666     $ 665,618,726     $ 106,693,998     $ 79,564,365     $ 1,672,427,281     $ 1,899,255,253  

End of year

  $ 615,541,169     $ 603,959,666     $ 136,237,997     $ 106,693,998     $ 1,463,535,075     $ 1,672,427,281  

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(c)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

(d)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(4,208,641) and $— for Class A, $(15,118) and $— for Class B, $(2,193,115) and $— for Class C, $(5,189,389) and $— for Class I, $(27,025) and $— for Class R, and $(247) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $(3,961,053) as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(e)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(252,762) and $— for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $(18,025) and $— for Class C, $(834,620) and $— for Class I, $(4,701) and $— for Class R, and $(135) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $(34,049) as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(f)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $— and $(38,507,349) for Class A, $— and $(202,787) for Class B, $— and $(28,962,503) for Class C, $— and $(9,770,431) for Class I, $— and $(308,256) for Class R, and $— and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $(607,467) as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

156   CALAMOS OPEN-END FAMILY OF FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT   See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements


 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    GROWTH AND INCOME FUND     DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND     OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND  
    

YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,

2018

    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 13,113,736     $ 29,767,679     $ 192,868      $ 260,519     $ 359,439     $ 610,984  

Net realized gain (loss)

    125,919,453       151,411,720       1,005,910        2,499,431       7,267,910       3,541,761  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (35,656,274     154,924,702       197,081        3,602,591       (5,172,491     6,612,973  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    103,376,915       336,104,101       1,395,859        6,362,541       2,454,858       10,765,718  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Class A

    (61,831,918     (60,595,884     (163,449      (79,969     (737,994     (242,435

Class B

          (128,610 )(a)                         (a)  

Class C

    (34,200,058     (40,963,374     (79,037      (2,236     (155,577     (3,013

Class I

    (41,414,931     (35,933,951     (1,856,416      (155,496     (917,598     (176,657

Class R

    (687,487 )(c)      (833,217            (231 )(b)      (5,402 )(c)      (637

Class T(d)

          (348            (125            

Total distributions

    (138,134,394     (138,455,384 )(e)      (2,098,902      (238,057 )(f)      (1,816,571     (422,742 )(g) 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    (46,306,586     (338,922,418     (607,473      (13,080,377     (5,531,659     (12,041,288

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

    (81,064,065     (141,273,701     (1,310,516      (6,955,893     (4,893,372     (1,698,312

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

  $ 2,059,512,800     $ 2,200,786,501     $ 25,270,552      $ 32,226,445     $ 52,452,215     $ 54,150,527  

End of year

  $ 1,978,448,735     $ 2,059,512,800     $ 23,960,036      $ 25,270,552     $ 47,558,843     $ 52,452,215  

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class R shares were liquidated on January 23, 2017.

 

(c)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(d)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

(e)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(24,704,286) and $(35,891,598) for Class A, $(31,165) and $(97,445) for Class B, $(13,019,794) and $(27,943,580) for Class C, $(15,691,834) and $(20,242,117) for Class I, $(320,852) and $(512,365) for Class R, and $(348) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $(5,247,530) as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(f)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(79,969) and $— for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $(2,236) and $— for Class C, $(155,496) and $— for Class I, $(231) and $— for Class R, and $(125) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $5,843 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(g)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(242,435) and $— for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $(3,013) and $— for Class C, $(176,657) and $— for Class I, $(637) and $— for Class R, and $— and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $139,246 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND      EVOLVING WORLD GROWTH FUND     EMERGING MARKET EQUITY FUND  
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018(a)
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 2,204,265     $ 1,434,072      $ 29,128     $ 1,850,583     $ 27,211      $ 29,239  

Net realized gain (loss)

    26,684,732       26,314,392        33,416,762       7,440,607       231,800        118,973  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (63,063,179     43,017,368        (69,667,885     51,679,465       (3,688,532      3,167,683  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (34,174,182     70,765,832        (36,221,995     60,970,655       (3,429,521      3,315,895  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Class A

    (4,300,922            (8,575           (9,319       

Class C

    (1,129,875                                

Class I

    (6,458,775            (954,899           (45,343       

Class R

    (267,543 )(b)             (b)                     

Total distributions

    (12,157,115     (c)        (963,474     (d)       (54,662      (e)  
             

Return of capital

             

Class A

                 (1           (1       

Class I

                 (109           (7       

Total return of capital

                 (110           (8       

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    (2,477,933     (154,256,115      (79,460,414     (132,140,928     399,376        (119,656

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

    (48,809,230     (83,490,283      (116,645,993     (71,170,273     (3,084,815      3,196,239  

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

  $ 282,159,300     $ 365,649,583      $ 321,177,198     $ 392,347,471     $ 17,084,240      $ 13,888,001  

End of year

  $ 233,350,070     $ 282,159,300      $ 204,531,205     $ 321,177,198     $ 13,999,425      $ 17,084,240  

 

(a)

International Growth Fund Class R6 commenced operations on September 17, 2018.

 

(b)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(c)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $— and $— for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $— and $— for Class C, $— and $— for Class I, $— and $— for Class R, and $— and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $116,038 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(d)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $— and $— for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $— and $— for Class C, $— and $— for Class I, $— and $— for Class R, and $— and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $281,214 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(e)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $— and $— for Class A, $— and $— for Class B, $— and $— for Class C, $— and $— for Class I, $— and $— for Class R, and $— and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $4,877 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    GLOBAL EQUITY FUND     GLOBAL GROWTH AND INCOME FUND     TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND  
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 22,110     $ 61,317     $ 1,739,689     $ 2,379,096     $ 1,640,128     $ 1,715,310  

Net realized gain (loss)

    22,866,735       13,692,064       18,995,830       11,646,069       (587,926     728,527  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (24,904,595     17,340,054       (25,939,489     21,181,925       (2,567,811     (1,965,302

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (2,015,750     31,093,435       (5,203,970     35,207,090       (1,515,609     478,535  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Class A

    (2,369,038     (1,256,480     (4,633,084     (587,603     (628,147     (952,087

Class B

          (6,812 )(a)            (3,262 )(a)            (3,929 )(a) 

Class C

    (1,306,602     (732,328     (4,392,776     (631,481     (192,264     (208,350

Class I

    (7,611,885     (3,617,965     (4,640,349     (1,258,741     (1,298,630     (768,586

Class R

    (472,463 )(b)      (195,399     (74,198 )(b)      (8,328     (5,977 )(b)      (7,703

Class T(c)

                      (19           (338

Total distributions

    (11,759,988     (5,808,984 )(d)      (13,740,407     (2,489,434 )(e)      (2,125,018     (1,940,993 )(f) 

Return of capital

           

Class A

                            (52,753      

Class C

                            (15,293      

Class I

                            (111,460      

Class R

                            (414      

Total return of capital

                            (179,920      

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    (22,045,459     (30,788,750     (13,750,518     (110,935,787     (11,492,890     (23,691,788

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

    (35,821,197     (5,504,299     (32,694,895     (78,218,131     (15,313,437     (25,154,246

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

  $ 132,274,787     $ 137,779,086     $ 223,031,423     $ 301,249,554     $ 71,722,823     $ 96,877,069  

End of year

  $ 96,453,590     $ 132,274,787     $ 190,336,528     $ 223,031,423     $ 56,409,386     $ 71,722,823  

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(c)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

(d)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $— and $(1,256,480) for Class A, $— and $(6,812) for Class B, $— and $(732,328) for Class C, $— and $(3,617,965) for Class I, $— and $(195,399) for Class R, and $— and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $61,718 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(e)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(62,313) and $(525,290) for Class A, $— and $(3,262) for Class B, $— and $(631,481) for Class C, $(490,123) and $(768,618) for Class I, $(201) and $(8,127) for Class R, and $(19) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $(321,787) as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(f)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(905,067) and $(47,020) for Class A, $(3,434) and $(495) for Class B, $(195,065) and $(13,285) for Class C, $(750,341) and $(18,245) for Class I, $(7,392) and $(311) for Class R, and $(338) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $6,037 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND    

SHORT-TERM

BOND FUND

 
     YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018
    YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2017
    PERIOD ENDED
OCTOBER 31,
2018(a)
 

OPERATIONS

 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 2,881,984     $ 2,830,872     $ 54,729  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (547,859     298,201       356  

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (2,172,841     1,517,692       (37,044

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    161,284       4,646,765       18,041  

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Class A

    (2,078,697     (1,791,822     (81

Class B

          (3,444 )(b)       

Class C

    (565,261     (562,447      

Class I

    (537,734     (487,920     (54,089

Class R

    (1,704 )(c)      (7,164      

Class T

          (702 )(d)       

Total distributions

    (3,183,396     (2,853,499     (54,170

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    (7,003,095     (16,247,787 )(e)      15,179,104  

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

    (10,025,207     (14,454,521     15,142,975  

NET ASSETS

 

Beginning of year

  $ 59,785,343     $ 74,239,864     $  

End of year

  $ 49,760,136     $ 59,785,343     $ 15,142,975  

 

(a)

Short-Term Bond Fund commenced operations on September 19, 2018.

 

(b)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(c)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(d)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

(e)

Included in total distributions for net investment income and net realized gains, respectively, as of the year ended October 31, 2017 was $(1,791,822) and $— for Class A, $(3,444) and $— for Class B, $(562,447) and $— for Class C, $(487,920) and $— for Class I, $(7,164) and $— for Class R, and $(702) and $— for Class T. The undistributed net investment income (loss) was $27,892 as of the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

Note 1 – Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Organization.  CALAMOS INVESTMENT TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust organized December 21, 1987 (the “Trust”), consists of seventeen series, Market Neutral Income Fund, Hedged Equity Income Fund, Phineus Long/Short Fund, Convertible Fund, Global Convertible Fund, Growth Fund, Growth and Income Fund, Dividend Growth Fund, Opportunistic Value Fund, International Growth Fund, Evolving World Growth Fund, Emerging Market Equity Fund, Global Equity Fund, Global Growth and Income Fund, Total Return Bond Fund, High Income Opportunities Fund, and Short-Term Bond Fund (commenced operations on September 19, 2018), (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended (the “1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. The Trust currently offers Class A, Class C, and Class I shares of each of the Funds. Class R6 shares are offered in International Growth Fund only.

Significant Accounting Policies.  The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and the Funds’ are each considered an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follow the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. The Funds adhere to the accounting and reporting requirements set forth in ASU 2013-08 and ASC 946. Under U.S. GAAP, management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements and actual results may differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued, have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:

Fund Valuation.  The valuation of the Funds’ investments is in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by and under the ultimate supervision of the board of trustees.

Fund securities that are traded on U.S. securities exchanges, except option securities, are valued at the official closing price, which is the last current reported sales price on its principal exchange at the time each Fund determines its net asset value (“NAV”). Securities traded in the over-the-counter market and quoted on The NASDAQ Stock Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price, as determined by NASDAQ, or lacking a NASDAQ Official Closing Price, the last current reported sale price on NASDAQ at the time a Fund determines its NAV. When a last sale or closing price is not available, equity securities, other than option securities, that are traded on a U.S. securities exchange and other equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations on its principal exchange in accordance with guidelines adopted by the board of trustees. Each option security traded on a U.S. securities exchange is valued at the mid-point of the consolidated bid/ask quote for the option security, also in accordance with guidelines adopted by the board of trustees. Each over-the-counter option that is not traded through the Options Clearing Corporation is valued either by an independent pricing agent or based on a quotation provided by the counterparty to such option under the ultimate supervision of the board of trustees.

Fixed income securities, certain convertible preferred securities, and non-exchange traded derivatives are normally valued by independent pricing services or by dealers or brokers who make markets in such securities. Valuations of such fixed income securities, certain convertible preferred securities and non-exchange traded derivatives consider yield or price of equivalent securities of comparable quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data and do not rely exclusively upon exchange or over-the-counter prices.

Trading on European and Far Eastern exchanges and over-the-counter markets is typically completed at various times before the close of business on each day on which the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open. Each security trading on these exchanges or in over-the-counter markets may be valued utilizing a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service approved by the board of trustees. The valuation of each security that meets certain criteria in relation to the valuation model is systematically adjusted to reflect the impact of movement in the U.S. market after the foreign markets close. Securities that do not meet the criteria, or that are principally traded in other foreign markets, are valued as of the last reported sale price at the time the respective Fund determines its NAV, or when reliable market prices or quotations are not readily available, at the mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations as of the close of the appropriate exchange or other designated time. Trading of foreign securities may not take place on every NYSE business day. In addition, trading may take place in various foreign markets on Saturdays or on other days when the NYSE is not open and on which the respective Fund’s NAV is not calculated.

If the pricing committee determines that the valuation of a security in accordance with the methods described above is not reflective of a fair value for such security, the security is valued at a fair value by the pricing committee, under the ultimate supervision of the board of trustees, following the guidelines and/or procedures adopted by the board of trustees.

 

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Each Fund also may use fair value pricing, pursuant to guidelines adopted by the board of trustees and under the ultimate supervision of the board of trustees, if trading in the security is halted or if the value of a security it holds is materially affected by events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the close of the primary market or exchange on which the security is listed. Those procedures may utilize valuations furnished by pricing services approved by the board of trustees, which may be based on market transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities that are generally recognized by institutional traders, a computerized matrix system, or appraisals derived from information concerning the securities or similar securities received from recognized dealers in those securities.

When fair value pricing of securities is employed, the prices of securities used by the Fund to calculate its NAV may differ from market quotations or official closing prices. In light of the judgment involved in fair valuations, there can be no assurance that a fair value assigned to a particular security is accurate.

Investment Transactions.  Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis as of October 31, 2018. Net realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income is recognized using the accrual method and includes accretion of original issue and market discount and amortization of premium. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information becomes available after the ex-dividend date.

Foreign Currency Translation.  Values of investments and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using a rate quoted by a major bank or dealer in the particular currency market, as reported by a recognized quotation dissemination service.

The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from disposition of foreign currency, the difference in the foreign exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the ex-date or accrual date and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes (due to the changes in the exchange rate) in the value of foreign currency and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies held at period end.

Allocation of Expenses Among Funds and Classes.  Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to that Fund; certain other common expenses of the Trust, Calamos Advisors Trust, Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund, Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, Calamos Global Total Return Fund, Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund and Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund are allocated proportionately among each Fund to which the expenses relate in relation to the net assets of each Fund or on another reasonable basis. Expenses directly attributable to a particular class of a fund in the Trust are charged directly to such class. In calculating the net asset value per share of each class, investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses other than class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day plus current day fund share activity.

Income Taxes.  No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because the Trust’s policy is to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and distribute to shareholders substantially all of the Funds’ taxable income and net realized gains.

Dividends and distributions paid to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount of dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. To the extent these “book/tax” differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, contingent payment debt instruments and methods of amortizing and accreting for fixed income securities. The financial statements are not adjusted for temporary differences.

The Fund recognized no liability for uncertain tax positions. A reconciliation is not provided as the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized benefits are zero, with no interim additions, reductions or settlements. Tax years 2014—2017 remain subject to

 

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examination by the U.S. and the State of Illinois tax jurisdictions for those Funds that have been in existence during that time, and for all years since inception for those Funds created subsequent to October 31, 2013.

Indemnifications.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, the Trust is obligated to indemnify its officers and trustees against certain liabilities incurred by them by reason of having been an officer or trustee of the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the Funds’ management expects the risk of material loss in connection to a potential claim to be remote.

Note 2 – Investment Adviser and Transactions With Affiliates Or Certain Other Parties

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with Calamos Advisors LLC (“Calamos Advisors”), each Fund pays a monthly investment advisory fee based on the average daily net assets of the Fund, as shown below:

 

AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS    GROWTH FUND
ANNUAL RATE
     EVOLVING WORLD
GROWTH FUND,
EMERGING MARKET
EQUITY FUND
ANNUAL  RATE
     TOTAL RETURN
BOND FUND
ANNUAL RATE
    

OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND,
DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND,
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND*,
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND*,

GLOBAL GROWTH AND INCOME FUND
ANNUAL RATE

 
First $500 million      1.00%        1.10%        0.45%        1.00%  
  

 

 

 
Next $500 million      0.90%        1.05%        0.43%        0.95%  
  

 

 

 
Next $5 billion      0.80%        1.00%        0.41%        0.90%  
  

 

 

 
Over $6 billion      0.70%        0.90%        0.35%        0.80%  
  

 

 

 

 

*

International Growth Fund and Global Equity Fund are subject to a possible adjustment based on performance as described below.

 

AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS   GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE
FUND
ANNUAL RATE
    SHORT-TERM
BOND FUND
ANNUAL RATE
   

GROWTH AND INCOME FUND,
CONVERTIBLE FUND,

MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND,
HEDGED EQUITY INCOME FUND
ANNUAL RATE

   

HIGH INCOME
OPPORTUNITIES
FUND

ANNUAL RATE

    PHINEUS
LONG/SHORT FUND
ANNUAL RATE
 
First $500 million     0.85%       0.30%       0.75%       0.60%       1.25%  
 

 

 

 
Next $500 million     0.80%       0.27%       0.70%       0.55%       1.20%  
 

 

 

 
Over $1 billion     0.75%       0.25%       0.65%       0.50%       1.15%  
 

 

 

 

The average investment advisory fee as of the year or period ended October 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

FUND    PERCENTAGE  
Market Neutral Income Fund      0.66
Hedged Equity Income Fund      0.75  
Phineus Long/Short Fund      1.22  
Convertible Fund      0.74  
Global Convertible Fund      0.85  
Growth Fund      0.89  
Growth and Income Fund      0.69  
Dividend Growth Fund      1.00  
Opportunistic Value Fund      1.00  
International Growth Fund      1.01  
Evolving World Growth Fund      1.10  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      1.10  
Global Equity Fund      1.01  
Global Growth and Income Fund      1.00  
Total Return Bond Fund      0.45  
High Income Opportunities Fund      0.60  
Short-Term Bond Fund      0.30

 

*

Annualized.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

Each of the International Growth and Global Equity Funds pays a fee based on average daily net assets of the Fund that is accrued daily and paid on a monthly basis, subject to possible adjustment based on the Fund’s investment performance (since March 2006 for International Growth Fund and since February 2008 for Global Equity Fund). The performance adjustment increases or decreases the management fee, on a monthly basis, by 1/12 of 0.03% of a Fund’s average daily net assets over the performance period for each full 1% increment amount by which a Fund outperforms or underperforms the benchmark index (“Index”), on an annualized basis, over the performance measurement period. The benchmark indexes are the MSCI EAFE Growth Index and the MSCI World Index for the International Growth Fund and Global Equity Fund, respectively.

The base fee is shown in the table above. The performance adjustment rate is calculated by comparing over the performance measurement period the Fund’s Class A share performance to that of the respective Index. The performance measurement period commenced at the beginning of each Fund’s first full month of operation (April 2005 and March 2007 for the International Growth Fund and Global Equity Fund, respectively). The first performance adjustment was applied to the advisory fee at the end of the twelfth month. Each month subsequent to the twelfth month, a new month is added to the performance measurement period until the performance measurement period includes 36 months. Thereafter, the performance measurement period consists of the most recent month plus the previous 35 months.

The performance comparison is made at the end of each month. The maximum annualized performance adjustment rate is +/- 0.30% of the Fund’s average daily net assets over the performance measurement period. The performance adjustment rate is divided by twelve and multiplied by the Fund’s average daily net assets over the performance measurement period, and the resulting dollar amount is then added to or subtracted from the base fee. Calamos Advisors may receive a positive performance adjustment even if the Fund has a negative return over a performance measurement period if it otherwise outperforms the Index during that period.

Pursuant to a financial accounting services agreement, during the year the Funds paid Calamos Advisors a fee for financial accounting services payable monthly at the annual rate of 0.0175% on the first $1 billion of combined assets, 0.0150% on the next $1 billion of combined assets and 0.0110% on combined assets above $2 billion (for purposes of this calculation “combined assets” means the sum of the total average daily net assets of Calamos Investment Trust and Calamos Advisors Trust and the total average weekly managed assets of Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund, Calamos Global Total Return Fund, Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund and Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund). Financial accounting services include, but are not limited to, the following: managing expenses and expense payment processing; monitoring the calculation of expense accrual amounts; calculating, tracking and reporting tax adjustments on all assets; and monitoring trustee deferred compensation plan accruals and valuations. The Funds pay their pro rata share of the financial accounting services fee payable to Calamos Advisors based on their relative portion of combined assets used in calculating the fee. On October 12, 2018, the Board of Trustees approved terminating the financial accounting services agreement between the Funds and Calamos Advisors effective November 1, 2018. Effective November 1, 2018, the Funds entered into an agreement with Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) to provide certain tax services to the Funds. The tax services include the following: calculating, tracking and reporting tax adjustments on all assets of each Fund, including but not limited to contingent debt and preferred trust obligations; preparing excise tax and fiscal year distribution schedules; preparing tax information required for financial statement footnotes; preparing state and federal income tax returns; preparing specialized calculations of amortization on convertible securities; preparing year-end dividend disclosure information; providing treaty-based foreign withholding tax reclaim services; providing certain global compliance and reporting services; providing a match service and analysis of the “passive foreign investment company status of foreign corporate entities; and providing services related to corporate actions that may or may not have a tax impact on the Funds’ holdings. Effective November 1, 2018, the Funds entered into an agreement with State Street pursuant to which State Street provides certain administration treasury services to the Funds. These services include: monitoring the calculation of expense accrual amounts for each Fund and making any necessary modifications; managing the Fund’s expenses and expense payment processing; coordinating any expense reimbursement calculations and payment; calculating net investment income dividends and capital gain distributions; coordinating the audits for each Fund; preparing financial reporting statements for each Fund; preparing certain regulatory filings; and calculating asset coverage tests for certain Calamos Funds.

The Funds reimburses Calamos Advisors for a portion of compensation paid to the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. This compensation is reported as part of the “Trustees’ fees and officer compensation” expense on the Statements of Operations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

Calamos Advisors has contractually agreed to limit the annual ordinary operating expenses of each Fund as a percentage of the average daily net assets as follows:

 

Fund    CLASS A
SHARES
       CLASS C
SHARES
       CLASS I
SHARES
       CLASS R6
SHARES
 
Market Neutral Income Fund      1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
Hedged Equity Income Fund      1.25%          2.00%          1.00%           
Phineus Long/Short Fund      2.00%          2.75%          1.75%           
Convertible Fund      1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
Global Convertible Fund      1.35%          2.10%          1.10%           
Growth Fund      1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
Growth and Income Fund      1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
Dividend Growth Fund      1.35%          2.10%          1.10%           
Opportunistic Value Fund      1.15%          1.90%          0.90%           
International Growth Fund      1.10%          1.85%          0.85%         



0.85% less
the annual
sub-transfer
agency
ratio
 
 
 
 
Evolving World Growth Fund      1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
Emerging Market Equity Fund      1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
Global Equity Fund      1.40%          2.15%          1.15%           
Global Growth and Income Fund      1.75%          2.50%          1.50%           
Total Return Bond Fund      0.90%          1.65%          0.65%           
High Income Opportunities Fund      1.00%          1.75%          0.75%           
Short-Term Bond Fund      0.65%                   0.40%           

 

*

The annual sub-transfer agency ratio is equal to the aggregate sub-transfer agency expenses common to the other share classes of the Fund divided by the aggregated average annual net assets of the Fund’s other share classes.

These agreements are binding on Calamos Advisors through March 1, 2022.

For the year or period ended October 31, 2018, Calamos Advisors waived or absorbed the following expenses:

 

FUND    AMOUNT  
Hedged Equity Income Fund    $ 119,218  
Global Convertible Fund      6,281  
Dividend Growth Fund      127,483  
Opportunistic Value Fund      233,598  
International Growth Fund      598,153  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      91,696  
Global Equity Fund      187,877  
Total Return Bond Fund      95,007  
High Income Opportunities Fund      251,715  
Short-Term Bond Fund      30,444  

These amounts are included in the Statements of Operations under the caption “Expense reductions”.

As Distributor, Calamos Financial Services LLC (“CFS”) assumed all expenses of personnel, office space, office facilities and equipment incidental to such service. Each Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act whereby the Fund pays to CFS a distribution and/or service fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A shares; a service fee at the annual rate of 0.25% and a distribution fee at the rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares; a service fee at the annual rate of 0.25% and a distribution fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R shares. No such fees are paid on each Fund’s Class I or Class R6 shares.

 

 

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CFS also receives a sales commission and/or an underwriting fee on certain sales of each Fund’s Class A shares. During the year or period ended October 31, 2018, CFS received commissions and underwriting fees as follows:

 

FUND    AMOUNT  
Market Neutral Income Fund    $ 34,016  
Hedged Equity Income Fund      2,382  
Phineus Long/Short Fund      139,413  
Convertible Fund      10,996  
Global Convertible Fund      880  
Growth Fund      40,057  
Growth and Income Fund      84,218  
Dividend Growth Fund      446  
Opportunistic Value Fund      1,548  
International Growth Fund      11,862  
Evolving World Growth Fund      12,506  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      62  
Global Equity Fund      3,988  
Global Growth and Income Fund      6,112  
Total Return Bond Fund      78  
High Income Opportunities Fund      616  
Short-Term Bond Fund       

A trustee and certain officers of the Trust are also officers and directors of CFS and Calamos Advisors. Such trustee and officers serve without direct compensation from the Trust. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Trust’s Trustees and Officers and is available without charge, upon request, at www.calamos.com or by calling 800.582.6959.

As of October 31, 2018, certain affiliates of Calamos Advisors hold material investments in the Funds as follows:

 

FUND    PERCENTAGE  
Hedged Equity Income Fund      33
Opportunistic Value Fund      40  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      88  

The Trust has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, a trustee who is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) and has elected to participate in the Plan (a “participating trustee”) may defer receipt of all or a portion of his compensation from the Trust. The deferred compensation payable to the participating trustee is credited to the trustee’s deferral account as of the business day such compensation would have been paid to the participating trustee. The value of amounts deferred for a participating trustee is determined by reference to the change in value of Class I shares of one or more funds of the Trust designated by the participant. The value of the account increases with contributions to the account or with increases in the value of the measuring shares, and the value of the account decreases with withdrawals from the account or with declines in the value of the measuring shares.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

At October 31, 2018, the Funds had deferred compensation balances, which are included in “Other assets” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as follows:

 

FUND    AMOUNT  
Market Neutral Income Fund    $ 150,048  
Hedged Equity Income Fund      4,734  
Convertible Fund      160,487  
Global Convertible Fund      4,825  
Growth Fund      604,438  
Growth and Income Fund      445,175  
Dividend Growth Fund      8,859  
Opportunistic Value Fund      10,006  
International Growth Fund      9,273  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      8,857  
Global Equity Fund      76,675  
Global Growth and Income Fund      213,596  
Total Return Bond Fund      74,973  
High Income Opportunities Fund      104,075  

Each Fund’s obligation to make payments under the Plan is a general obligation of the Fund and is included in “Payable for deferred compensation to trustees” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 2018.

Note 3 – Investments

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of long-term investments for the year or period ended October 31, 2018 were as follows:

 

     COST OF PURCHASES        PROCEEDS FROM SALES  
FUND    U.S. GOV’T
SECURITIES
       OTHER        U.S. GOV’T
SECURITIES
       OTHER  
Market Neutral Income Fund    $        $ 6,206,300,392        $        $ 4,958,056,241  
Hedged Equity Income Fund               151,069,518                   69,492,498  
Phineus Long/Short Fund               3,505,622,364                   2,837,386,869  
Convertible Fund      18,124,102          403,722,139                   419,880,335  
Global Convertible Fund      2,518,980          63,828,445                   37,606,618  
Growth Fund               1,142,876,010                   1,391,200,569  
Growth and Income Fund      19,289,840          475,066,473                   637,315,502  
Dividend Growth Fund               2,685,657                   4,818,454  
Opportunistic Value Fund               60,458,204                   66,439,848  
International Growth Fund               330,431,169                   358,659,567  
Evolving World Growth Fund               256,821,404                   339,792,848  
Emerging Market Equity Fund               16,705,683                   17,050,062  
Global Equity Fund               92,616,607                   129,441,096  
Global Growth and Income Fund      6,260,406          150,857,685                   187,393,019  
Total Return Bond Fund      11,959,355          29,422,113          22,190,660          29,970,034  
High Income Opportunities Fund               29,380,387                   40,698,304  
Short-Term Bond Fund               14,738,915                   455,334  

The following information is presented on a federal income tax basis as of October 31, 2018. Differences between the cost basis under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to temporary differences.

 

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The cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes at October 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

FUND    COST BASIS OF
INVESTMENTS
       GROSS UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
       GROSS UNREALIZED
DEPRECIATION
       NET UNREALIZED
APPRECIATION
(DEPRECIATION)
 
Market Neutral Income Fund    $ 4,864,991,101        $ 855,071,101        $ (682,637,732      $ 172,433,369  
Hedged Equity Income Fund      97,759,499          4,923,324          (6,530,223        (1,606,899
Phineus Long/Short Fund      917,532,516          55,720,058          (112,334,896        (56,614,838
Convertible Fund      654,080,389          34,907,286          (15,738,693        19,168,593  
Global Convertible Fund      138,835,834          5,712,180          (6,124,870        (412,690
Growth Fund      1,217,721,980          372,978,470          (73,438,979        299,539,491  
Growth and Income Fund      1,629,247,247          468,078,711          (70,128,355        397,950,356  
Dividend Growth Fund      18,209,189          6,402,073          (730,013        5,672,060  
Opportunistic Value Fund      45,207,012          4,517,169          (1,213,483        3,303,686  
International Growth Fund      226,471,614          20,394,026          (11,933,827        8,460,199  
Evolving World Growth Fund      200,152,869          22,159,823          (11,559,460        10,600,363  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      16,497,190          1,322,710          (1,007,793        314,917  
Global Equity Fund      82,144,725          19,289,155          (3,055,532        16,233,623  
Global Growth and Income Fund      180,354,001          22,285,144          (8,826,588        13,458,556  
Total Return Bond Fund      63,919,807          70,427          (1,953,881        (1,883,455
High Income Opportunities Fund      64,269,183          335,045          (2,932,612        (2,597,567
Short-Term Bond Fund      15,852,553          1,647          (44,390        (42,743

Note 4 – Income Taxes

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, the Fund recorded the following permanent reclassifications to reflect tax character. The results of operations and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

 

FUND    PAID-IN
CAPITAL
       ACCUMULATED
UNDISTRIBUTED/
(OVERDISTRIBUTED)
NET INVESTMENT
INCOME
       ACCUMULATED
NET REALIZED
GAIN/(LOSS) ON
INVESTMENTS
 
Market Neutral Income Fund    $ (8,253,322      $ (29,821,727      $ 38,075,049  
Hedged Equity Income Fund      223          (14,197        13,974  
Phineus Long/Short Fund      2,033,187          77,019          (2,110,206
Convertible Fund      (3,651,486        2,943,900          707,586  
Global Convertible Fund      (1,116,980        (693,030        1,810,010  
Growth Fund      34,957,588          5,676,410          (40,633,998
Growth and Income Fund      5,451,665          16,455,457          (21,907,122
Dividend Growth Fund      141,265          (9,799        (131,466
Opportunistic Value Fund      460,104          (89,747        (370,357
International Growth Fund      5,383,046          (2,242,303        (3,140,743
Evolving World Growth Fund      (1,445,506        576,453          869,053  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      (31,691        14,552          17,139  
Global Equity Fund      4,332,420          (116,280        (4,216,140
Global Growth and Income Fund      1,877,276          (393,551        (1,483,725
Total Return Bond Fund      (179,920        234,914          (54,994
High Income Opportunities Fund               75,559          (75,559
Short-Term Bond Fund               5,687          (5,687

 

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Distributions were characterized for federal income tax purposes as follows:

 

    

YEAR OR PERIOD ENDED
October 31, 2018

       YEAR ENDED
October 31, 2017
 
FUND    ORDINARY
INCOME
       LONG-TERM
CAPITAL GAIN
       RETURN OF
CAPITAL
       ORDINARY
INCOME
       LONG-TERM
CAPITAL GAIN
 
Market Neutral Income Fund    $ 77,379,152        $ 80,809,364        $        $ 73,358,003        $ 36,807,499  
Hedged Equity Income Fund      294,253          223                   157,613           
Phineus Long/Short Fund      4,847,673          3,469,521                   817,252          153,764  
Convertible Fund      10,520,105          18,076,624                   11,633,535          2,859,294  
Global Convertible Fund      1,935,321          2,717,363                   1,110,243           
Growth Fund      34,957,588          218,784,460                   43,408,854          87,653,493  
Growth and Income Fund      30,462,496          116,932,931                   52,285,501          100,114,190  
Dividend Growth Fund      157,148          2,083,020                   342,454          417,354  
Opportunistic Value Fund      679,851          1,596,824                   632,156           
International Growth Fund      2,007,704          16,295,738                   1,751,387          942,337  
Evolving World Growth Fund      2,351,175                   110          1,217,623           
Emerging Market Equity Fund      86,283                   8          28,948           
Global Equity Fund      2,634,875          13,457,533                   1,929,356          5,808,984  
Global Growth and Income Fund      2,786,565          13,090,122                   1,594,228          2,623,228  
Total Return Bond Fund      1,692,483          352,324          179,920          1,822,895          261,144  
High Income Opportunities Fund      3,181,977                            2,867,566           
Short-Term Bond Fund      54,170                                      

As of October 31, 2018, the components of accumulated earnings/(loss) on tax basis were as follows:

 

     MARKET NEUTRAL
INCOME FUND
    HEDGED EQUITY
INCOME FUND
    PHINEUS
LONG/SHORT FUND
    CONVERTIBLE
FUND
    GLOBAL
CONVERTIBLE FUND
 
Undistributed ordinary income   $ 121,821,134     $ 115,829     $ 28,941,168     $ 19,864,531     $ 3,197,164  
Undistributed capital gains     123,323,179       2,507,493       8,774,837       51,619,872       2,821,799  
 

 

 

 
Total undistributed earnings     245,144,313       2,623,322       37,716,005       71,484,403       6,018,963  
Accumulated capital and other losses                              
Net unrealized gains/(losses)     171,748,292       (1,606,899     (56,617,019     19,243,896       (427,927
 

 

 

 
Total accumulated earnings/(losses)     416,892,605       1,016,423       (18,901,014     90,728,299       5,591,036  
Other     (168,554,519     (9,639     (327,819     (209,646     (12,762
Paid-in-capital     6,457,503,118       96,349,727       1,183,584,817       525,022,516       130,659,723  
 

 

 

 
Net assets applicable to common shareholders   $ 6,705,841,204     $ 97,356,511     $ 1,164,355,984     $ 615,541,169     $ 136,237,997  
 

 

 

 
     GROWTH FUND     GROWTH AND
INCOME FUND
    DIVIDEND
GROWTH FUND
    OPPORTUNISTIC
VALUE FUND
       
Undistributed ordinary income   $ 55,750,632     $ 20,038,784     $ 39,753     $ 1,883,295    
Undistributed capital gains     148,820,107       106,596,572       873,817       5,369,753    
 

 

 

   
Total undistributed earnings     204,570,739       126,635,356       913,570       7,253,048    
Accumulated capital and other losses                          
Net unrealized gains/(losses)     299,538,112       398,017,496       5,672,060       3,303,686    
 

 

 

   
Total accumulated earnings/(losses)     504,108,851       524,652,852       6,585,630       10,556,734    
Other     (615,464     (295,206     (7,988     (78,475  
Paid-in-capital     960,041,688       1,454,091,089       17,382,394       37,080,584    
 

 

 

   
Net assets applicable to common shareholders   $ 1,463,535,075     $ 1,978,448,735     $ 23,960,036     $ 47,558,843    
 

 

 

   

 

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     INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH FUND
    EVOLVING WORLD
GROWTH FUND
    EMERGING
MARKET EQUITY
FUND
    GLOBAL EQUITY
FUND
    GLOBAL GROWTH
AND INCOME
FUND
 
Undistributed ordinary income   $     $     $     $     $ 3,498,839  
Undistributed capital gains     23,806,913                   18,654,809       14,609,164  
 

 

 

 
Total undistributed earnings     23,806,913                   18,654,809       18,108,003  
Accumulated capital and other losses           (21,066,008     (2,535,659            
Net unrealized gains/(losses)     8,051,751       10,582,365       315,085       16,233,753       13,450,176  
 

 

 

 
Total accumulated earnings/(losses)     31,858,664       (10,483,643     (2,220,574     34,888,562       31,558,179  
Other     402,327       (76,789     (8,242     (61,771     (207,258
Paid-in-capital     201,089,079       215,091,637       16,228,241       61,626,799       158,985,607  
 

 

 

 
Net assets applicable to common shareholders   $ 233,350,070     $ 204,531,205     $ 13,999,425     $ 96,453,590     $ 190,336,528  
 

 

 

 
     TOTAL RETURN
BOND FUND
    HIGH INCOME
OPPORTUNITIES
FUND
    SHORT-TERM
BOND FUND
             
Undistributed ordinary income   $     $ 10,982     $ 8,807      
Undistributed capital gains                      
 

 

 

     
Total undistributed earnings           10,982       8,807      
Accumulated capital and other losses     (758,886     (8,722,495          
Net unrealized gains/(losses)     (1,883,455     (2,597,567     (42,743    
 

 

 

     
Total accumulated earnings/(losses)     (2,642,341     (11,309,080     (33,936    
Other     (71,478     (101,051     (2,193    
Paid-in-capital     59,123,205       61,170,267       15,179,104      
 

 

 

     
Net assets applicable to common shareholders   $ 56,409,386     $ 49,760,136     $ 15,142,975      
 

 

 

     

The following Funds had capital loss carryforwards for the year or period ended October 31, 2018, with no expiration date, available to offset future realized capital gains:

 

FUND    SHORT-TERM        LONG-TERM  
Evolving World Growth Fund    $ (21,066,008      $  
Emerging Market Equity Fund      (2,535,659         
Total Return Bond Fund      (365,302        (393,584
High Income Opportunities Fund      (1,130,937        (7,591,558

Note 5 – Short Sales

Securities sold short represent obligations to deliver the securities at a future date. A Fund may sell a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the value of that security before the delivery date. When the Fund sells a security short, it must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale. Dividends paid on securities sold short are disclosed as an expense on the Statements of Operations. A gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited in size, will be realized upon the termination of a short sale.

To secure its obligation to deliver to the broker-dealer the securities sold short, the Fund must segregate an amount of cash or liquid securities with its custodian equal to any excess of the current market value of the securities sold short over any cash or liquid securities deposited as collateral with the broker in connection with the short sale (not including the proceeds of the short sale). As a result of that requirement, the Fund will not gain any leverage merely by selling short, except to the extent that it earns interest or other income or gains on the segregated cash or liquid securities while also being subject to the possibility of gain or loss from the securities sold short.

Note 6 – Derivative Investments

Foreign Currency Risk.  Each Fund may engage in portfolio hedging with respect to changes in currency exchange rates by entering into forward foreign currency contracts to purchase or sell currencies. A forward foreign currency contract is a commitment to

 

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purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. Risks associated with such contracts include, among other things, movement in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar and the ability of the counterparty to perform.

To mitigate the counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and foreign exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Generally, collateral is exchanged between the Fund and the counterparty and the amount of collateral due from the Fund or to a counterparty has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. When a Fund is required to post collateral under the terms of a derivatives transaction and master netting agreement, the Fund’s custodian holds the collateral in a segregated account, subject to the terms of a tri-party agreement among the Fund, the custodian and the counterparty. The master netting agreement and tri-party agreement provide, in relevant part, that the counterparty may have rights to the amounts in the segregated account in the event that the Fund defaults in its obligation with respect to the derivative instrument that is subject to the collateral requirement. When a counterparty is required to post collateral under the terms of a derivatives transaction and master netting agreement, the counterparty delivers such amount to the Fund’s custodian. The master netting agreement provides, in relevant part, that the Fund may have rights to such collateral in the event that the counterparty defaults in its obligation with respect to the derivative instrument that is subject to the collateral requirement.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s net counterparty exposure is reflected in the counterparty table below. The net unrealized gain, if any, represents the credit risk to the respective Fund on a forward foreign currency contract. The contracts are valued daily at forward foreign exchange rates. The Funds realize a gain or loss when a position is closed or upon settlement of the contracts. Please see the disclosure regarding ISDA Master Agreements under Foreign Currency Risk within this note.

As of October 31, 2018, the Funds had outstanding forward foreign currency contracts listed on the Schedules of Investments.

Equity Risk.  Each Fund may engage in option transactions and in doing so achieves similar objectives to what it would achieve through the sale or purchase of individual securities. A call option, upon payment of a premium, gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the seller of the option the obligation to sell, the underlying security, index or other instrument at the exercise price. A put option gives the purchaser of the option, upon payment of a premium, the right to sell, and the seller the obligation to buy, the underlying security, index, or other instrument at the exercise price.

To seek to offset some of the risk of a potential decline in value of certain long positions, each Fund may also purchase put options on individual securities, broad-based securities indexes or certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). Each Fund may also seek to generate income from option premiums by writing (selling) options on a portion of the equity securities (including securities that are convertible into equity securities) in the Fund’s portfolio, on broad-based securities indexes, or certain ETFs.

When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain or loss to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost basis of the purchase. The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid on a closing purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain or loss. The cost of securities acquired through the exercise of call options is increased by premiums paid. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of put options are decreased by the premiums paid. Gain or loss on written options and purchased options is presented separately as net realized gain or loss on written options and net realized gain or loss on purchased options, respectively.

 

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Options written by each Fund do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk since options written obligate each Fund and not the counterparty to perform. Exchange traded purchased options have minimal counterparty credit risk to each Fund since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default.

As of October 31, 2018, the Fund had outstanding purchased options and/or written options as listed on the Schedules of Investments.

As of October 31, 2018, the Funds had outstanding derivative contracts which are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as follows:

 

    ASSET
DERIVATIVES
     LIABILITY
DERIVATIVES
 
     MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Forward foreign currency contracts(1)   $ 3,478,064      $ 44,142  
Purchased options(2)     60,680,931         
Written options(3)            154,874,923  
 

 

 

 
  $ 64,158,995      $ 154,919,065  
 

 

 

 
     HEDGED EQUITY INCOME FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 1,960,908      $  
Written options(3)            2,384,038  
 

 

 

 
  $ 1,960,908      $ 2,384,038  
 

 

 

 
     PHINEUS LONG/SHORT FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 31,465,930      $  
Written options(3)            15,712,705  
 

 

 

 
  $ 31,465,930      $ 15,712,705  
 

 

 

 
     CONVERTIBLE FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Forward foreign currency contracts(1)   $ 84,931      $ 9,628  
Purchased options(2)     3,180,560         
Written options(3)            509,320  
 

 

 

 
  $ 3,265,491      $ 518,948  
 

 

 

 
     GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 1,737,802      $  
 

 

 

 
  $ 1,737,802      $  
 

 

 

 
     GROWTH FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 2,537,960      $  
Written options(3)            448,405  
 

 

 

 
  $ 2,537,960      $ 448,405  
 

 

 

 

 

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    ASSET
DERIVATIVES
     LIABILITY
DERIVATIVES
 
     GROWTH AND INCOME FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Forward foreign currency contracts(1)   $ 75,791      $ 8,651  
Purchased options(2)     3,439,933         
 

 

 

 
  $ 3,515,724      $ 8,651  
 

 

 

 
     OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 318,563      $  
Written options(3)            145,925  
 

 

 

 
  $ 318,563      $ 145,925  
 

 

 

 
     INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Forward foreign currency contracts(1)   $ 5,161      $ 397,697  
Purchased options(2)     862,654         
 

 

 

 
  $ 867,815      $ 397,697  
 

 

 

 
     EVOLVING WORLD GROWTH FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 2,490,100      $  
 

 

 

 
  $ 2,490,100      $  
 

 

 

 
     EMERGING MARKET EQUITY FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 90,627      $  
 

 

 

 
  $ 90,627      $  
 

 

 

 
     GLOBAL EQUITY FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 197,376      $  
 

 

 

 
  $ 197,376      $  
 

 

 

 
     GLOBAL GROWTH AND INCOME FUND  
Gross amounts at fair value:     
Purchased options(2)   $ 1,779,651      $  
 

 

 

 
  $ 1,779,651      $  
 

 

 

 

The following tables present the outstanding derivative contracts, organized by counterparty, that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements as of October 31, 2018.

 

    GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET
IN THE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
 
MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND   GROSS AMOUNTS PRESENTED IN THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    

COLLATERAL

PLEDGED

    

NET AMOUNT
RECEIVABLE IN
THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

    

NET AMOUNT
PAYABLE IN
THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

 
Counterparty           ASSETS      LIABILITIES  
Bank of New York     ISDA      $ 467,116      $ 16,217      $      $ 450,899      $  
Northern Trust Company     ISDA        1,235,567                      1,235,567         
State Street Bank and Trust     ISDA        1,775,381        27,925               1,747,456         
 

 

 

 
   $ 3,478,064      $ 44,142      $      $ 3,433,922      $  
 

 

 

 

 

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CONVERTIBLE FUND   GROSS AMOUNTS PRESENTED IN THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    

COLLATERAL

PLEDGED

    

NET AMOUNT
RECEIVABLE
IN THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

    

NET AMOUNT
PAYABLE IN
THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

 
Counterparty           ASSETS      LIABILITIES  
Bank of New York     ISDA      $ 413      $ 104      $      $ 309      $  
Northern Trust Company     ISDA               10                      10  
State Street Bank and Trust     ISDA        84,518        9,514               75,004         
 

 

 

 
   $ 84,931      $ 9,628      $      $ 75,313      $ 10  
 

 

 

 
GROWTH AND INCOME FUND   GROSS AMOUNTS PRESENTED IN THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    

COLLATERAL

PLEDGED

    

NET AMOUNT
RECEIVABLE
IN THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

    

NET AMOUNT
PAYABLE IN
THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

 
Counterparty           ASSETS      LIABILITIES  
Bank of New York     ISDA      $ 318      $ 145      $      $ 173      $  
Northern Trust Company     ISDA               8                      8  
State Street Bank and Trust     ISDA        75,473        8,498               66,975         
 

 

 

 
   $ 75,791      $ 8,651      $      $ 67,148      $ 8  
 

 

 

 
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND   GROSS AMOUNTS PRESENTED IN THE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    

COLLATERAL

PLEDGED

    

NET AMOUNT
RECEIVABLE
IN THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

    

NET AMOUNT
PAYABLE IN
THE EVENT

OF DEFAULT

 
Counterparty           ASSETS      LIABILITIES  
State Street Bank and Trust     ISDA      $ 5,161      $ 397,697      $      $      $ 392,536  
 

 

 

 
   $ 5,161      $ 397,697      $      $      $ 392,536  
 

 

 

 

For the year or period ended October 31, 2018, the volume of derivative activity for the Fund is reflected below:*

 

FUND   

FORWARD

CONTRACTS(1)

      

PURCHASED

OPTIONS(2)

      

WRITTEN

OPTIONS(3)

      

TOTAL RETURN

SWAPS(4)

 
Market Neutral Income Fund      516,442,438          361,397          184,388          994,800  
Hedged Equity Income Fund               6,121          2,749           
Phineus Long/Short Fund               1,008,957          1,068,624           
Convertible Fund      18,585,797          14,403          1,698           
Global Convertible Fund               7,467          153           
Growth Fund               83,040          72,157           
Growth and Income Fund      19,796,768          376,783          6,085           
Dividend Growth Fund                                  
Opportunistic Value Fund               2,640          425           
International Growth Fund      136,594,900          26,958          7,754           
Evolving World Growth Fund      186,280          220,175          97,550           
Emerging Market Equity Fund      65,073          4,293          371           
Global Equity Fund      31,671,004          9,604          4,572           
Global Growth and Income Fund      47,862,989          65,212          20,452           
Total Return Bond Fund                                  
High Income Opportunities Fund               80          40           
Short-Term Bond Fund                                  

 

*

Activity during the period is measured by opened number of contracts for options purchased or written, opened foreign currency contracts (measured in notional), and opened total return swaps (measured in notional).

 

(1)

Generally, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities location for Forward contracts is Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts for asset derivatives and Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts for liability derivatives.

 

(2)

Generally, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities location for Purchased Options is Investments in securities, at value.

(3)

Generally, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities location for Written Options is Options written, at value.

 

(4)

Generally, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities location for Swap contracts is Unrealized appreciation on total return swaps for asset derivatives and Unrealized depreciation on total return swaps for liability derivatives.

 

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Note 7 – Securities Lending

The Funds may loan one or more of their securities to broker-dealers and banks. Any such loan must be secured by collateral in cash or cash equivalents maintained on a current basis in an amount at least equal to the value of the securities loaned by the Funds. The Funds continue to receive the equivalent of the interest or dividends paid by the issuer on the securities loaned and also receive an additional return that may be in the form of a fixed fee or a percentage of the collateral. The additional return is disclosed on a net basis as Securities lending income in the Statement of Operations. Upon receipt of cash or cash equivalent collateral, the Funds’ securities lending agent invests the collateral into short term investments following investment guidelines approved by Calamos Advisors. The Funds record the investment of collateral as an asset and the value of the collateral as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. If the value of the invested collateral declines below the value of the collateral deposited by the borrower, the Funds will record unrealized depreciation equal to the decline in value of the invested collateral. The Funds will pay reasonable fees to persons unaffiliated with the Funds for services in arranging these loans. The Funds have the right to call a loan and obtain the securities loaned at any time. The Funds do not have the right to vote the securities during the existence of the loan but could call the loan in an attempt to permit voting of the securities in certain circumstances. Upon return of the securities loaned, the cash or cash equivalent collateral will be returned to the borrower. In the event of bankruptcy or other default of the borrower, the Funds could experience both delays in liquidating the loan collateral or recovering the loaned securities and losses, including (a) possible decline in the value of the collateral or in the value of the securities loaned during the period while the Funds seek to enforce its rights thereto, (b) possible subnormal levels of income and lack of access to income during this period, and (c) the expenses of enforcing their rights. In an effort to reduce these risks, the Funds’ security lending agent monitors and reports to Calamos Advisors on the creditworthiness of the firms to which a Fund lends securities.

The following table indicates the total amount of securities loaned by asset class, reconciled to the gross liability payable upon return of the securities loaned by the Funds as of October 31, 2018.

 

    VALUE OF  COLLATERAL
FROM
BROKER-DEALERS
AND BANKS
     AMOUNT OF COLLATERAL HELD IN SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
AND RESTRICTED CASH BY ASSET CLASS ON LOAN
     EXCESS AMOUNT
DUE TO/FROM
COUNTERPARTY
 
FUND        EQUITY          FIXED
    INCOME    
         TOTAL      
Market Neutral Income Fund   $ 402,415,616      $ 298,400,273      $ 141,248,666      $ 439,648,939      $ 37,233,323  
Hedged Equity Income Fund     564,146        1,620,424               1,620,424        1,056,278  
Phineus Long/Short Fund     91,376,350        99,260,032               99,260,032        7,883,682  
Convertible Fund     59,159,448        11,608,238        51,126,474        62,734,712        3,575,264  
Global Convertible Fund     5,328,708               5,289,342        5,289,342        (39,366
Growth Fund     29,199,351        76,300,087               76,300,087        47,100,736  
Growth and Income Fund     52,557,957        68,305,414        25,464,618        93,770,032        41,212,075  
Dividend Growth Fund                                  
Opportunistic Value Fund     966,475        1,306,894               1,306,894        340,419  
International Growth Fund     735,881        15,744,594               15,744,594        15,008,713  
Evolving World Growth Fund     5,610,193        3,894,584        2,789,756        6,684,340        1,074,147  
Emerging Market Equity Fund     2,543,388        2,732,250               2,732,250        188,862  
Global Equity Fund     404,808        6,332,745               6,332,745        5,927,937  
Global Growth and Income Fund     1,965,061        4,035,521        4,045,990        8,081,511        6,116,450  
Total Return Bond Fund     5,533,827               8,260,134        8,260,134        2,726,307  
High Income Opportunities Fund     12,583,224        161,547        13,644,222        13,805,769        1,222,545  
Short-Term Bond Fund     472,778               460,453        460,453        (12,325

 

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Note 8 – Fair Value Measurements

Various inputs are used to determine the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Prices are determined using inputs from unadjusted quoted prices from active markets (including securities actively traded on a securities exchange) for identical assets.

 

   

Level 2 – Prices are determined using significant observable market inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices, including quoted prices of similar securities, fair value adjustments to quoted foreign securities, interest rates, credit risk, prepayment speeds, and other relevant data.

 

   

Level 3 – Prices reflect unobservable market inputs (including the Funds’ own judgments about assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value) when observable inputs are unavailable.

Debt securities are valued based upon evaluated prices received from an independent pricing service or from a dealer or broker who makes markets in such securities. Pricing services utilize various observable market data and as such, debt securities are generally categorized as Level 2. The levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity of the Fund’s investments.

The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing the Funds’ holdings at fair value:

 

    MARKET NEUTRAL INCOME FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Convertible Bonds

  $      $ 2,617,433,357      $      $ 2,617,433,357  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

    193,864,707        117,619,750               311,484,457  

Common Stocks U.S.

    3,304,058,370                      3,304,058,370  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    285,808,283                      285,808,283  

Purchased Options

    60,680,931                      60,680,931  

Short Term Investments

    132,647,176                      132,647,176  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    188,136,315        214,279,301               402,415,616  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

           3,478,064               3,478,064  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,165,195,782      $ 2,952,810,472      $      $ 7,118,006,254  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Common Stocks Sold Short U.S.

  $ 1,818,218,065      $      $      $ 1,818,218,065  

Common Stocks Sold Short Foreign

    8,462,597        95,548,135               104,010,732  

Written Options

    154,874,923                      154,874,923  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

           44,142               44,142  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,981,555,585      $ 95,592,277      $      $ 2,077,147,862  
 

 

 

 
    HEDGED EQUITY INCOME FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks U.S.

  $ 93,764,081      $      $      $ 93,764,081  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    615,954                      615,954  

Purchased Options

    1,960,908                      1,960,908  

Short Term Investments

    1,631,549                      1,631,549  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

           564,146               564,146  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 97,972,492      $ 564,146      $      $ 98,536,638  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Written Options

  $ 2,384,038      $      $      $ 2,384,038  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,384,038      $      $      $ 2,384,038  
 

 

 

 

 

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    PHINEUS LONG/SHORT FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks U.S.

  $ 916,690,881      $      $      $ 916,690,881  

Common Stocks Foreign

           34,178,836               34,178,836  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    98,604,000                      98,604,000  

Purchased Options

    31,465,930                      31,465,930  

Short Term Investments

    81,397,067                      81,397,067  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    35,466,698        55,909,652               91,376,350  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,163,624,576      $ 90,088,488      $      $ 1,253,713,064  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Common Stocks Sold Short U.S.

  $ 9,446,710      $      $      $ 9,446,710  

Exchange-Traded Funds Sold Short

    367,635,970                      367,635,970  

Written Options

    15,712,705                      15,712,705  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 392,795,385      $      $      $ 392,795,385  
 

 

 

 
    CONVERTIBLE FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Convertible Bonds

  $      $ 469,166,147      $      $ 469,166,147  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (U.S. Government and Agency Security)

           17,874,557               17,874,557  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (Purchased Options)

    1,820,600                      1,820,600  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

    87,056,057                      87,056,057  

Common Stocks U.S.

    9,619,932                      9,619,932  

Purchased Options

    1,359,960                      1,359,960  

Short Term Investments

    27,701,601                      27,701,601  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    43,488,274        15,671,174               59,159,448  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

           84,931               84,931  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 171,046,424      $ 502,796,809      $      $ 673,843,233  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Written Options

  $ 509,320      $      $      $ 509,320  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

           9,628               9,628  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 509,320      $ 9,628      $      $ 518,948  
 

 

 

 
    GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Convertible Bonds

  $      $ 101,936,050      $      $ 101,936,050  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (Corporate Bonds)

           2,543,883               2,543,883  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (U.S. Government and Agency Securities)

           11,766,924               11,766,924  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (Purchased Options)

    1,737,802                      1,737,802  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

    11,661,009                      11,661,009  

Short Term Investments

    3,448,768                      3,448,768  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    3,555,584        1,773,124               5,328,708  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 20,403,163      $ 118,019,981      $      $ 138,423,144  
 

 

 

 

 

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    GROWTH FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks U.S.

  $ 1,432,943,135      $      $      $ 1,432,943,135  

Common Stocks Foreign

    422,006        19,283,440               19,705,446  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    8,691,731                      8,691,731  

Purchased Options

    2,537,960                      2,537,960  

Short Term Investments

    24,632,253                      24,632,253  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    11,446,773        17,752,578               29,199,351  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,480,673,858      $ 37,036,018      $      $ 1,517,709,876  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Written Options

  $ 448,405      $      $      $ 448,405  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 448,405      $      $      $ 448,405  
 

 

 

 
    GROWTH AND INCOME FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Convertible Bonds

  $      $ 256,123,957      $      $ 256,123,957  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (Corporate Bonds)

           63,808,086               63,808,086  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (U.S. Government and Agency Security)

           40,529,518               40,529,518  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (Purchased Options)

    1,307,893                      1,307,893  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

    107,590,003        7,890,151               115,480,154  

Common Stocks U.S.

    1,399,189,017                      1,399,189,017  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    36,748,672                      36,748,672  

Purchased Options

    2,132,040                      2,132,040  

Short Term Investments

    59,320,309                      59,320,309  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    32,421,164        20,136,793               52,557,957  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

           75,791               75,791  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,638,709,098      $ 388,564,296      $      $ 2,027,273,394  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $      $ 8,651      $      $ 8,651  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $      $ 8,651      $      $ 8,651  
 

 

 

 
    DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks U.S.

  $ 23,448,237      $      $      $ 23,448,237  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    369,780                      369,780  

Short Term Investments

    63,232                      63,232  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 23,881,249      $      $      $ 23,881,249  
 

 

 

 

 

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    OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks U.S.

  $ 46,861,750      $      $      $ 46,861,750  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    234,625                      234,625  

Purchased Options

    318,563                      318,563  

Short Term Investments

    275,210                      275,210  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

           966,475               966,475  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 47,690,148      $ 966,475      $      $ 48,656,623  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Written Options

  $ 145,925      $      $      $ 145,925  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 145,925      $      $      $ 145,925  
 

 

 

 
    INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks Foreign

  $ 25,800,521      $ 146,230,789      $      $ 172,031,310  

Common Stocks U.S.

    48,682,887                      48,682,887  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

           5,161               5,161  

Purchased Options

    862,654                      862,654  

Short Term Investments

    12,619,081                      12,619,081  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

           735,881               735,881  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 87,965,143      $ 146,971,831      $      $ 234,936,974  
 

 

 

 
Liabilities:           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

  $      $ 397,697      $      $ 397,697  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $      $ 397,697      $      $ 397,697  
 

 

 

 
    EVOLVING WORLD GROWTH FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Convertible Bonds

  $      $ 44,086,653      $      $ 44,086,653  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

           14,958,815               14,958,815  

Common Stocks U.S.

    26,290,511                      26,290,511  

Common Stocks Foreign

    12,921,050        97,324,459               110,245,509  

Purchased Options

    2,490,100                      2,490,100  

Short Term Investments

    7,071,451                      7,071,451  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    5,380,487        229,706               5,610,193  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 54,153,599      $ 156,599,633      $      $ 210,753,232  
 

 

 

 
    EMERGING MARKET EQUITY FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks U.S.

  $ 4,462,351      $ 403,333      $      $ 4,865,684  

Common Stocks Foreign

    1,233,668        6,651,403               7,885,071  

Exchange-Traded Funds

    540,518                      540,518  

Purchased Options

    90,627                      90,627  

Short Term Investments

    886,819                      886,819  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    1,447,195        1,096,193               2,543,388  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 8,661,178      $ 8,150,929      $      $ 16,812,107  
 

 

 

 

 

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    GLOBAL EQUITY FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Common Stocks U.S.

  $ 54,493,030      $      $      $ 54,493,030  

Common Stocks Foreign

    3,569,853        34,387,027               37,956,880  

Purchased Options

    197,376                      197,376  

Short Term Investments

    5,326,254                      5,326,254  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

           404,808               404,808  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 63,586,513      $ 34,791,835      $      $ 98,378,348  
 

 

 

 
    GLOBAL GROWTH AND INCOME FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Convertible Bonds

  $      $ 51,463,302      $      $ 51,463,302  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (Corporate Bonds)

           1,057,039               1,057,039  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (U.S. Government and Agency Security)

           10,468,628               10,468,628  

Synthetic Convertible Securities (Purchased Options)

    1,247,016                      1,247,016  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

    7,515,306        5,186,910               12,702,216  

Common Stocks U.S.

    64,245,544                      64,245,544  

Common Stocks Foreign

    3,410,097        36,157,316               39,567,413  

Purchased Options

    532,635                      532,635  

Short Term Investments

    10,388,451                      10,388,451  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    2,140,313                      2,140,313  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 89,479,362      $ 104,333,195      $      $ 193,812,557  
 

 

 

 
    TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Corporate Bonds

  $      $ 31,416,147      $      $ 31,416,147  

Bank Loans

           2,483,800               2,483,800  

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

           14,699,927               14,699,927  

Asset Backed Securities

           6,951,952               6,951,952  

Residential Mortgage Backed Security

           705,131               705,131  

Short Term Investments

    245,568                      245,568  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    3,061,405        2,472,422               5,533,827  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 3,306,973      $ 58,729,379      $      $ 62,036,352  
 

 

 

 
    HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Corporate Bonds

  $      $ 41,668,215      $      $ 41,668,215  

Convertible Bonds

           349,600               349,600  

Bank Loans

           4,959,037               4,959,037  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

    728,716                      728,716  

Common Stocks U.S.

    832,767        98,206               930,973  

Short Term Investments

    451,851                      451,851  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

    5,920,293        6,662,931               12,583,224  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 7,933,627      $ 53,737,989      $      $ 61,671,616  
 

 

 

 

 

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    SHORT-TERM BOND FUND  
     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      TOTAL  
Assets:           

Corporate Bonds

  $      $ 11,957,542      $      $ 11,957,542  

Bank Loans

           501,584               501,584  

Asset Backed Securities

           1,815,099               1,815,099  

Residential Mortgage Backed Securities

           337,733               337,733  

Municipal Obligations

           198,155               198,155  

Short Term Investments

    526,919                      526,919  

Investment of Cash Collateral For Securities Loaned

           472,778               472,778  
 

 

 

 

Total

  $ 526,919      $ 15,282,891      $      $ 15,809,810  
 

 

 

 

Note 9 – Capital Share Transactions

The following table summarizes the activity in capital shares of the Funds for the year or period ended October 31, 2018:

 

    MARKET NEUTRAL
INCOME FUND
    HEDGED EQUITY
INCOME FUND
    PHINEUS LONG/SHORT FUND  
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     23,304,729     $ 313,766,420       3,026,723     $ 34,707,585       6,488,594     $ 81,785,520  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,389,035       18,438,255       8,436       98,050       77,219       962,149  
Shares converted from class R     456,993       6,105,427                          
Less shares redeemed     (20,993,918     (282,581,777     (2,677,841     (30,489,455     (3,035,625     (38,072,768
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     4,156,839     $ 55,728,325       357,318     $ 4,316,180       3,530,188     $ 44,674,901  
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     5,044,232     $ 69,003,246       41,040     $ 471,929       2,677,188     $ 33,309,114  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     410,720       5,529,317       8       87       32,298       397,268  
Less shares redeemed     (4,056,839     (55,404,303     (2,778     (30,004     (704,983     (8,639,555
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     1,398,113     $ 19,128,260       38,270     $ 442,012       2,004,503     $ 25,066,827  
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     201,073,177     $ 2,677,721,119       7,299,401     $ 84,667,799       72,928,696     $ 926,283,927  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     8,642,306       113,598,391       16,925       196,116       392,138       4,909,564  
Less shares redeemed     (67,773,139     (900,807,963     (414,839     (4,747,085     (19,452,058     (243,175,678
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     141,942,344     $ 1,890,511,547       6,901,487     $ 80,116,830       53,868,776     $ 688,017,813  
 

 

 

 
Class R(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     25,000     $ 332,597           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     7,310       96,131                          
Less shares redeemed     (58,819     (784,131                        
Shares converted to class A     (458,875     (6,105,427                        
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (485,384   $ (6,460,830         $           $  
 

 

 

 
Class R6   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold         $           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed                                    
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $           $           $  
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

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    CONVERTIBLE FUND    

GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE

FUND

    GROWTH FUND  
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     2,490,392     $ 46,027,206       769,987     $ 8,556,786       1,045,901     $ 35,392,030  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     445,294       7,973,633       44,303       483,005       3,302,766       106,811,442  
Shares converted from class R     94,626       1,692,856       743       8,253       160,063       5,406,928  
Less shares redeemed     (3,539,359     (65,339,068     (911,638     (10,154,591     (6,039,038     (208,488,738
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (509,047   $ (9,645,373     (96,605   $ (1,106,547     (1,530,308   $ (60,878,338
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     451,525     $ 8,239,481       147,136     $ 1,617,477       239,855     $ 5,182,517  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     263,210       4,631,349       8,538       91,739       3,338,958       68,882,701  
Less shares redeemed     (1,653,755     (30,141,422     (51,663     (566,118     (4,283,795     (95,076,494
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (939,020   $ (17,270,592     104,011     $ 1,143,098       (704,982   $ (21,011,276
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     7,786,551     $ 129,978,184       5,534,311     $ 61,616,069       759,645     $ 34,701,111  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     716,667       11,544,487       357,579       3,907,030       658,057       27,862,157  
Less shares redeemed     (5,674,347     (93,339,101     (2,791,104     (30,872,234     (1,597,541     (72,616,037
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     2,828,871     $ 48,183,570       3,100,786     $ 34,650,865       (179,839   $ (10,052,769
 

 

 

 
Class R(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     2,804     $ 50,132           $       14,470     $ 457,344  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     2,260       39,597       23       245       19,006       574,749  
Less shares redeemed     (6,421     (115,787                 (21,840     (702,726
Shares converted to class A     (95,040     (1,692,856     (747     (8,253     (171,252     (5,406,928
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (96,397   $ (1,718,914     (724   $ (8,008     (159,616   $ (5,077,561
 

 

 

 
Class R6   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold         $           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed                                    
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $           $           $  
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

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GROWTH AND

INCOME FUND

    DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND    

OPPORTUNISTIC

VALUE FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,828,279     $ 60,648,514       36,621     $ 457,419       68,060     $ 1,062,665  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,668,011       53,417,704       13,502       163,449       47,295       712,264  
Shares converted from class R     348,363       11,447,223                   9,856       151,294  
Less shares redeemed     (5,973,982     (199,006,475     (19,572     (247,248     (175,440     (2,724,491
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (2,129,329   $ (73,493,034     30,551     $ 373,620       (50,229   $ (798,268
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     620,929     $ 20,716,983       9,121     $ 111,383       3,505     $ 49,331  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,010,250       32,400,402       6,653       79,037       10,988       149,333  
Less shares redeemed     (3,510,401     (117,073,601     (13,712     (170,222     (45,143     (637,684
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (1,879,222   $ (63,956,216     2,062     $ 20,198       (30,650   $ (439,020
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     5,419,973     $ 174,411,586       131,156     $ 1,670,092       29,642     $ 473,387  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,302,327       40,205,524       153,479       1,856,415       57,863       893,972  
Less shares redeemed     (3,503,146     (111,683,122     (361,307     (4,527,798     (344,243     (5,499,472
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     3,219,154     $ 102,933,988       (76,672   $ (1,001,291     (256,738   $ (4,132,113
 

 

 

 
Class R(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     15,639     $ 506,978           $       291     $ 4,471  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     19,246       606,450                   80       1,186  
Less shares redeemed     (44,626     (1,457,529                 (1,114     (16,621
Shares converted to class A     (351,366     (11,447,223                 (9,994     (151,294
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (361,107   $ (11,791,324         $       (10,737   $ (162,258
 

 

 

 
Class R6   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold         $           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed                                    
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $           $           $  
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

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INTERNATIONAL

GROWTH FUND

   

EVOLVING WORLD

GROWTH FUND

   

EMERGING MARKET

EQUITY FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     3,560,783     $ 77,582,022       793,820     $ 12,006,694       16,938     $ 182,579  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     188,722       3,940,528       550       8,122       887       9,320  
Shares converted from class R     312,475       6,808,822       145,134       2,303,279              
Less shares redeemed     (4,134,915     (87,647,764     (2,769,557     (41,240,663     (12,255     (126,537
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (72,935   $ 683,608       (1,830,053   $ (26,922,568     5,570     $ 65,362  
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     77,422     $ 1,510,861       175,178     $ 2,500,143       4,210     $ 41,438  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     54,710       1,040,583                          
Less shares redeemed     (295,417     (5,656,723     (440,136     (6,102,909     (7,248     (71,644
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (163,285   $ (3,105,279     (264,958   $ (3,602,766     (3,038   $ (30,206
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,908,475     $ 41,551,059       3,062,969     $ 46,063,386       109,133     $ 1,222,231  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     295,866       6,316,729       59,671       885,521       4,307       45,350  
Less shares redeemed     (1,893,024     (41,115,312     (6,143,599     (92,860,230     (91,379     (903,361
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     311,317     $ 6,752,476       (3,020,959   $ (45,911,323     22,061     $ 364,220  
 

 

 

 
Class R(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     26,978     $ 574,860       11,039     $ 168,394           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     9,239       188,200                          
Less shares redeemed     (36,825     (787,976     (58,709     (888,872            
Shares converted to class A     (320,427     (6,808,822     (147,156     (2,303,279            
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (321,035   $ (6,833,738     (194,826   $ (3,023,757         $  
 

 

 

 
Class R6(b)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,197     $ 25,000           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed                                    
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     1,197     $ 25,000           $           $  
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(b)

International Growth Fund Class R6 commenced operations on September 17, 2018.

 

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GLOBAL EQUITY

FUND

   

GLOBAL GROWTH AND

INCOME FUND

   

TOTAL RETURN

BOND FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     346,836     $ 5,221,585       544,702     $ 5,257,205       168,855     $ 1,706,191  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     126,959       1,837,097       420,944       3,955,552       51,227       517,633  
Shares converted from class R     357,072       5,398,935       104,769       1,016,255       61,291       614,140  
Less shares redeemed     (535,449     (8,085,122     (1,993,126     (19,270,396     (626,257     (6,288,448
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     295,418     $ 4,372,495       (922,711   $ (9,041,384     (344,884   $ (3,450,484
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     83,432     $ 1,145,132       291,472     $ 2,491,887       67,659     $ 686,541  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     86,016       1,135,416       489,662       4,088,680       18,552       187,881  
Less shares redeemed     (243,411     (3,334,186     (1,901,384     (16,249,536     (330,688     (3,351,059
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (73,963   $ (1,053,638     (1,120,250   $ (9,668,969     (244,477   $ (2,476,637
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,007,980     $ 15,534,006       2,678,700     $ 26,661,221       1,193,049     $ 12,036,831  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     506,670       7,488,587       429,390       4,152,611       137,422       1,386,984  
Less shares redeemed     (2,764,474     (43,444,918     (2,487,651     (24,606,215     (1,854,902     (18,617,344
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (1,249,824   $ (20,422,325     620,439     $ 6,207,617       (524,431   $ (5,193,529
 

 

 

 
Class R(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     61,091     $ 901,022       5,432     $ 51,418       25,219     $ 257,282  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     28,155       394,456       5,692       52,426       162       1,666  
Less shares redeemed     (57,612     (838,534     (34,928     (335,371     (1,672     (17,048
Shares converted to class A     (368,961     (5,398,935     (106,802     (1,016,255     (61,421     (614,140
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (337,327   $ (4,941,991     (130,606   $ (1,247,782     (37,712   $ (372,240
 

 

 

 
Class R6   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold         $           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed                                    
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $           $           $  
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

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HIGH INCOME

OPPORTUNITIES FUND

   

SHORT-TERM

BOND FUND(b)

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     995,944     $ 8,579,913       2,500     $ 25,000  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     221,549       1,906,178       8       81  
Shares converted from class R     13,166       114,548              
Less shares redeemed     (1,475,277     (12,733,842            
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (244,618   $ (2,133,203     2,508     $ 25,081  
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     21,467     $ 198,026           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     61,066       553,202              
Less shares redeemed     (401,593     (3,653,160            
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (319,060   $ (2,901,932         $  
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     348,933     $ 3,017,151       3,015     $ 30,140  
Shares acquired through In-Kind purchases                 1,507,400       15,074,001  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     55,269       475,680       5,418       54,087  
Less shares redeemed     (614,914     (5,339,800     (422     (4,205
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (210,712   $ (1,846,969     1,515,411     $ 15,154,023  
 

 

 

 
Class R(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     646     $ 5,668           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     174       1,527              
Less shares redeemed     (1,543     (13,638            
Shares converted to class A     (13,211     (114,548            
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (13,934   $ (120,991         $  
 

 

 

 
Class R6   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold         $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                        
Less shares redeemed                        
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $           $  
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class R shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on February 22, 2018.

 

(b)

Short-Term Bond Fund commenced operations on September 19, 2018.

 

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The following table summarizes the activity in capital shares of the Funds for the year ended October 31, 2017:

 

   

MARKET NEUTRAL

INCOME FUND

   

HEDGED EQUITY

INCOME FUND

   

PHINEUS LONG/SHORT

FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     21,809,752     $ 288,217,457       229,714     $ 2,379,482       5,918,551     $ 71,210,101  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,654,029       21,633,797       4,200       43,240       15,592       181,954  
Shares converted from class B     11,244       149,539                          
Less shares redeemed     (46,555,325     (615,948,605     (1,165,890     (12,155,368     (1,876,910     (22,474,406
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (23,080,300   $ (305,947,812     (931,976   $ (9,732,646     4,057,233     $ 48,917,649  
 

 

 

 
Class B(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     34     $ 472           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     313       4,353                          
Shares converted to class A     (10,542     (149,539                        
Less shares redeemed     (25,818     (361,652                        
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (36,013   $ (506,366         $           $  
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     3,546,155     $ 47,603,403       1,392     $ 14,704       2,057,953     $ 24,608,557  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     342,645       4,544,452       41       425       4,605       53,460  
Less shares redeemed     (7,104,810     (95,465,679     (966     (10,085     (148,737     (1,754,869
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (3,216,010   $ (43,317,824     467     $ 5,044       1,913,821     $ 22,907,148  
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     141,201,499     $ 1,847,652,277       658,780     $ 6,979,240       26,382,480     $ 319,010,843  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     5,468,217       70,919,796       10,792       113,498       50,070       585,816  
Less shares redeemed     (64,456,477     (843,868,311     (373,898     (3,971,061     (3,483,664     (42,439,648
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     82,213,239     $ 1,074,703,762       295,674     $ 3,121,677       22,948,886     $ 277,157,011  
 

 

 

 
Class R(b)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     185,761     $ 2,444,666           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     10,348       134,876                          
Less shares redeemed     (361,746     (4,778,397     (10,223     (104,618            
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (165,637   $ (2,198,855     (10,223   $ (104,618         $  
 

 

 

 
Class T(c)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,891     $ 25,000       2,376     $ 25,000       2,119     $ 25,000  
Less shares redeemed     (1,891     (25,302     (2,376     (25,618     (2,119     (26,133
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $ (302         $ (618         $ (1,133
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class R shares were liquidated on January 23, 2017.

 

(c)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

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    CONVERTIBLE FUND    

GLOBAL CONVERTIBLE

FUND

    GROWTH FUND  
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     3,984,897     $ 67,754,277       1,550,252     $ 16,157,712       2,601,224     $ 85,169,257  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     228,135       3,777,198       25,305       251,672       1,224,344       36,216,101  
Shares converted from class B     30,017       519,892                   32,025       1,066,420  
Less shares redeemed     (6,421,325     (108,531,659     (3,378,936     (35,740,967     (10,407,382     (331,020,189
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (2,178,276   $ (36,480,292     (1,803,379   $ (19,331,583     (6,549,789   $ (208,568,411
 

 

 

 
Class B(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     67     $ 1,413           $       234     $ 6,234  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     613       12,855                   7,229       192,505  
Shares converted to class A     (23,067     (519,892                 (35,721     (1,066,420
Less shares redeemed     (168,336     (3,602,455                 (191,968     (5,356,510
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (190,723   $ (4,108,079         $       (220,226   $ (6,224,191
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     288,413     $ 4,836,026       126,493     $ 1,340,655       559,366     $ 11,618,420  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     108,187       1,759,129       1,739       17,384       1,177,543       23,927,671  
Less shares redeemed     (4,508,178     (75,412,207     (116,735     (1,203,798     (10,958,232     (241,650,900
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (4,111,578   $ (68,817,052     11,497     $ 154,241       (9,221,323   $ (206,104,809
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     5,735,409     $ 87,769,797       6,238,579     $ 66,840,028       1,771,306     $ 71,841,735  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     319,581       4,786,811       80,483       832,389       240,850       9,039,128  
Less shares redeemed     (8,457,705     (127,450,124     (3,022,710     (31,481,137     (3,999,585     (161,794,781
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (2,402,715   $ (34,893,516     3,296,352     $ 36,191,280       (1,987,429   $ (80,913,918
 

 

 

 
Class R   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     18,593     $ 316,073       12,378     $ 125,851       42,737     $ 1,273,403  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,248       20,524       462       4,665       9,051       253,058  
Less shares redeemed     (31,304     (519,535     (57,696     (627,440     (152,007     (4,608,645
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (11,463   $ (182,938     (44,856   $ (496,924     (100,219   $ (3,082,184
 

 

 

 
Class T(b)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,484     $ 25,000       2,456     $ 25,000       792     $ 25,000  
Less shares redeemed     (1,484     (26,675     (2,456     (27,286     (792     (27,727
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $ (1,675         $ (2,286         $ (2,727
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

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GROWTH AND

INCOME FUND

    DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND    

OPPORTUNISTIC

VALUE FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     3,777,741     $ 119,020,123       509,052     $ 5,513,492       230,979     $ 3,128,149  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,805,326       54,495,015       7,189       79,969       17,447       238,151  
Shares converted from class B     25,222       796,749                   1,608       22,776  
Less shares redeemed     (8,742,755     (272,081,567     (2,587,636     (30,126,760     (1,378,663     (19,132,359
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (3,134,466   $ (97,769,680     (2,071,395   $ (24,533,299     (1,128,629   $ (15,743,283
 

 

 

 
Class B(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,234     $ 46,381           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     3,326       121,506                          
Shares converted to class A     (20,587     (796,749                 (1,741     (22,776
Less shares redeemed     (80,438     (3,007,950                 (6,220     (79,099
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (96,465   $ (3,636,812         $       (7,961   $ (101,875
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     688,905     $ 21,218,249       25,198     $ 267,584       68,958     $ 845,613  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,093,204       33,026,832       200       2,236       212       2,636  
Less shares redeemed     (8,959,162     (280,900,715     (36,816     (410,532     (156,467     (1,981,119
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (7,177,053   $ (226,655,634     (11,418   $ (140,712     (87,297   $ (1,132,870
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     6,605,429     $ 198,145,185       1,843,292     $ 21,833,354       937,119     $ 13,399,501  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     1,102,432       32,173,200       13,088       155,496       11,927       166,853  
Less shares redeemed     (7,973,494     (238,550,682     (878,906     (10,274,906     (594,707     (8,641,485
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (265,633   $ (8,232,297     977,474     $ 11,713,944       354,339     $ 4,924,869  
 

 

 

 
Class R(b)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     134,902     $ 4,209,111           $       1,204     $ 16,815  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     24,431       731,321                   6       86  
Less shares redeemed     (241,126     (7,566,968     (10,725     (118,095     (224     (3,186
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (81,793   $ (2,626,536     (10,725   $ (118,095     986     $ 13,715  
 

 

 

 
Class T(c)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     805     $ 25,000       2,161     $ 25,000       1,782     $ 25,000  
Less shares redeemed     (805     (26,459     (2,161     (27,215     (1,782     (26,844
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $ (1,459         $ (2,215         $ (1,844
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class R shares were liquidated on January 23, 2017.

 

(c)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

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INTERNATIONAL

GROWTH FUND

   

EVOLVING WORLD

GROWTH FUND

   

EMERGING MARKET

EQUITY FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     560,732     $ 10,124,084       1,782,311     $ 22,421,073       8,664     $ 83,325  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Shares converted from class B     4,402       83,068       900       11,846              
Less shares redeemed     (3,869,634     (67,455,152     (5,652,041     (69,446,509     (10,779     (99,614
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (3,304,500   $ (57,248,000     (3,868,830   $ (47,013,590     (2,115   $ (16,289
 

 

 

 
Class B(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold         $           $           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Shares converted to class A     (4,792     (83,068     (948     (11,846            
Less shares redeemed     (12,779     (201,214     (7,763     (90,417            
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (17,571   $ (284,282     (8,711   $ (102,263         $  
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     98,595     $ 1,545,542       202,511     $ 2,402,717       14,548     $ 117,959  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed     (1,001,646     (15,982,257     (1,135,941     (13,390,513     (10,325     (83,904
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (903,051   $ (14,436,715     (933,430   $ (10,987,796     4,223     $ 34,055  
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     2,573,836     $ 47,547,037       6,018,155     $ 75,924,899       125,136     $ 1,064,962  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed     (7,185,952     (129,403,658     (11,949,210     (149,762,320     (119,149     (1,114,299
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (4,612,116   $ (81,856,621     (5,931,055   $ (73,837,421     5,987     $ (49,337
 

 

 

 
Class R(b)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     108,018     $ 1,880,088       80,220     $ 1,023,973           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions                                    
Less shares redeemed     (132,890     (2,304,444     (94,450     (1,218,511     (10,017     (82,398
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (24,872   $ (424,356     (14,230   $ (194,538     (10,017   $ (82,398
 

 

 

 
Class T(c)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,472     $ 25,000       2,073     $ 25,000       2,938     $ 25,000  
Less shares redeemed     (1,472     (31,141     (2,073     (30,320     (2,938     (30,687
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $ (6,141         $ (5,320         $ (5,687
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class R shares were liquidated on January 23, 2017.

 

(c)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

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GLOBAL EQUITY

FUND

   

GLOBAL GROWTH

AND INCOME FUND

   

TOTAL RETURN

BOND FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     267,886     $ 3,631,787       1,271,007     $ 11,536,491       616,675     $ 6,401,692  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     82,310       994,304       62,980       534,014       81,886       845,848  
Shares converted from class B     1,461       20,314       3,521       32,254       2,756       28,576  
Less shares redeemed     (928,684     (12,069,159     (3,398,601     (29,999,159     (4,051,289     (41,987,744
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (577,027   $ (7,422,754     (2,061,093   $ (17,896,400     (3,349,972   $ (34,711,628
 

 

 

 
Class B(a)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     88     $ 1,043       33     $ 276           $  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     607       6,812       352       2,986       370       3,802  
Shares converted to class A     (1,579     (20,314     (3,514     (32,254     (2,754     (28,576
Less shares redeemed     (13,353     (161,512     (59,827     (523,560     (54,904     (566,190
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (14,237   $ (173,971     (62,956   $ (552,552     (57,288   $ (590,964
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     79,865     $ 1,020,183       392,300     $ 3,098,222       85,621     $ 884,124  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     52,717       590,436       69,000       524,399       14,688       151,828  
Less shares redeemed     (556,903     (6,824,659     (4,362,066     (34,932,226     (752,710     (7,787,857
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (424,321   $ (5,214,040     (3,900,766   $ (31,309,605     (652,401   $ (6,751,905
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     842,940     $ 11,438,592       1,904,954     $ 17,526,653       2,931,151     $ 30,402,823  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     290,431       3,572,303       134,938       1,169,624       71,487       741,606  
Less shares redeemed     (2,477,622     (32,885,172     (9,061,190     (79,702,176     (1,218,817     (12,652,880
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (1,344,251   $ (17,874,277     (7,021,298   $ (61,005,899     1,783,821     $ 18,491,549  
 

 

 

 
Class R   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     66,830     $ 893,328       18,580     $ 164,274       5,384     $ 55,765  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     13,200       155,231       714       5,930       206       2,125  
Less shares redeemed     (90,324     (1,147,337     (38,431     (338,695     (18,061     (186,669
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (10,294   $ (98,778     (19,137   $ (168,491     (12,471   $ (128,779
 

 

 

 
Class T(b)   Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,953     $ 25,000       2,867     $ 25,000       2,418     $ 25,000  
Less shares redeemed     (1,953     (29,930     (2,867     (27,840     (2,418     (25,061
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $ (4,930         $ (2,840         $ (61
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

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HIGH INCOME

OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 
Class A   Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     1,414,032     $ 12,403,213  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     188,421       1,655,641  
Shares converted from class B     2,831       24,971  
Less shares redeemed     (2,267,440     (19,857,958
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (662,156   $ (5,774,133
 

 

 

 
Class B(a)   Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     10     $ 93  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     330       3,051  
Shares converted to class A     (2,661     (24,971
Less shares redeemed     (26,145     (242,613
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (28,466   $ (264,440
 

 

 

 
Class C   Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     104,430     $ 958,954  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     54,380       501,112  
Less shares redeemed     (667,377     (6,147,863
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (508,567   $ (4,687,797
 

 

 

 
Class I   Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     782,434     $ 6,895,841  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     48,476       426,255  
Less shares redeemed     (1,462,485     (12,688,275
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (631,575   $ (5,366,179
 

 

 

 
Class R   Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     753     $ 6,580  
Shares issued as reinvestment of distributions     630       5,517  
Less shares redeemed     (19,095     (167,180
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (17,712   $ (155,083
 

 

 

 
Class T(b)   Shares     Dollars  
Shares sold     2,818     $ 25,000  
Less shares redeemed     (2,818     (25,155
 

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         $ (155
 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class B shares were converted into Class A shares at the close of business on July 3, 2017.

 

(b)

Class T commenced operations on February 28, 2017 and shares were liquidated on October 26, 2017.

 

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Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $13.41       $13.13       $13.08       $13.13       $13.09  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.30       0.26       0.25       0.21       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.19       0.35       0.16             0.27  

Total from investment operations

    0.49       0.61       0.41       0.21       0.42  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.16     (0.13     (0.16     (0.12     (0.12

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.20     (0.20     (0.14     (0.26

Total distributions

    (0.38     (0.33     (0.36     (0.26     (0.38

Net asset value, end of year

    $13.52       $13.41       $13.13       $13.08       $13.13  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    3.79%       4.74%       3.16%       1.60%       3.27%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $743,925       $682,451       $970,737       $1,051,576       $1,351,641  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.25% (c)      1.28% (d)      1.22% (e)      1.23%       1.20%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.25%       1.28%       1.22%       1.23%       1.20%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.26%       1.96%       1.91%       1.58%       1.17%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    66.8%       81.1%       37.5%       37.6%       70.5%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $13.62       $13.33       $13.27       $13.32       $13.30  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.21       0.16       0.15       0.11       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.19       0.36       0.17       0.01       0.26  

Total from investment operations

    0.40       0.52       0.32       0.12       0.32  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.03     (0.06     (0.03     (0.04

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.20     (0.20     (0.14     (0.26

Total distributions

    (0.29     (0.23     (0.26     (0.17     (0.30

Net asset value, end of year

    $13.73       $13.62       $13.33       $13.27       $13.32  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    3.03%       3.98%       2.41%       0.86%       2.40%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $303,417       $282,115       $318,853       $339,054       $349,791  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.00% (c)      2.03% (d)      1.97% (e)      1.98%       1.95%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.00%       2.03%       1.97%       1.98%       1.95%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.51%       1.22%       1.16%       0.83%       0.42%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.07% and 1.81% for the year ended October 31, 2018.

 

(d)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.08% and 1.83% for the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(e)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.08% and 1.84% for the year ended October 31, 2016.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $13.26       $12.98       $12.94       $12.99       $12.97  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.33       0.29       0.27       0.24       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.19       0.36       0.16             0.25  

Total from investment operations

    0.52       0.65       0.43       0.24       0.43  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.17     (0.19     (0.15     (0.15

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.20     (0.20     (0.14     (0.26

Total distributions

    (0.42     (0.37     (0.39     (0.29     (0.41

Net asset value, end of year

    $13.36       $13.26       $12.98       $12.94       $12.99  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    4.02%       5.07%       3.38%       1.89%       3.40%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $5,658,499       $3,734,035       $2,587,922       $2,377,641       $2,470,829  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.99% (c)      1.02% (d)      0.97% (e)      0.98%       0.95%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    0.99%       1.02%       0.97%       0.98%       0.95%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.49%       2.22%       2.15%       1.83%       1.41%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 0.81% for the year ended October 31, 2018.

 

(d)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 0.83% for the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(e)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 0.84% for the year ended October 31, 2016.

 

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Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,    

December 31, 2014•

through
October 31,

 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.85       $10.03       $10.00       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.08       0.12       0.10       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.57       0.76       0.17       0.01  

Total from investment operations

    0.65       0.88       0.27       0.07  

Distributions:

       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.06     (0.15     (0.07

Dividends from net realized gains

                (0.09      

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.06     (0.24     (0.07

Net asset value, end of year

    $11.44       $10.85       $10.03       $10.00  

Ratios and supplemental data:

       

Total return(b)

    6.08%       8.77%       2.79%       0.67%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $5,151       $1,007       $10,275       $5,661  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.25%       1.25%       1.22%       1.25% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.47%       2.14%       2.03%       3.05% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.65%       1.12%       1.01%       0.78% (c) 
    Year Ended October 31,    

December 31, 2014•

through
October 31,

 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Portfolio turnover rate

    140.8%       49.2%       19.6%       29.4%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,    

December 31, 2014•

through
October 31,

 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.78       $10.00       $9.98       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.01     0.02       0.03       (0.00 )* 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.58       0.79       0.16       0.01  

Total from investment operations

    0.57       0.81       0.19       0.01  

Distributions:

       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.00 )*      (0.03     (0.08     (0.03

Dividends from net realized gains

                (0.09      

Total distributions

    (0.00 )*      (0.03     (0.17     (0.03

Net asset value, end of year

    $11.35       $10.78       $10.00       $9.98  

Ratios and supplemental data:

       

Total return(b)

    5.31%       8.09%       1.92%       0.09%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $616       $173       $156       $100  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.00%       2.00%       1.97%       2.00% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.30%       3.03%       2.79%       3.79% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.07%     0.24%       0.26%       0.03% (c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,    

December 31, 2014•

through
October 31,

 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.84       $10.04       $10.01       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.10       0.13       0.13       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.59       0.78       0.17        

Total from investment operations

    0.69       0.91       0.30       0.09  

Distributions:

       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.11     (0.18     (0.08

Dividends from net realized gains

                (0.09      

Total distributions

    (0.08     (0.11     (0.27     (0.08

Net asset value, end of year

    $11.45       $10.84       $10.04       $10.01  

Ratios and supplemental data:

       

Total return(b)

    6.38%       9.12%       3.02%       0.89%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $91,589       $11,883       $8,035       $5,527  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.00%       1.00%       0.97%       1.00% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.26%       2.06%       1.81%       2.80% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.91%       1.22%       1.27%       1.03% (c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended
October 31,
    April 5, 2016•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $12.33       $10.77       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

     

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (0.16     (0.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

          1.82       0.87  

Total from investment operations

    (0.03     1.66       0.77  

Distributions:

     

Dividends from net investment income

                 

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.15     (0.10      

Total distributions

    (0.15     (0.10      

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.15       $12.33       $10.77  

Ratios and supplemental data:

     

Total return(b)

    (0.34%     15.46%       7.70%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $108,730       $66,854       $14,708  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.28% (d)      2.71% (e)      2.99% (c)(f) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.28%       2.71%       4.04% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.27%     (1.34%     (1.77% )(c) 
    Year Ended
October 31,
    April 5, 2016•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016  

Portfolio turnover rate

    228.6%       167.8%       177.6%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended
October 31,
    April 5, 2016•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $12.19       $10.73       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

     

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.13     (0.25     (0.15

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.01       1.81       0.88  

Total from investment operations

    (0.12     1.56       0.73  

Distributions:

     

Dividends from net investment income

                 

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.15     (0.10      

Total distributions

    (0.15     (0.10      

Net asset value, end of year

    $11.92       $12.19       $10.73  

Ratios and supplemental data:

     

Total return(b)

    (1.09%     14.58%       7.30%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $52,169       $28,933       $4,936  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    3.03% (d)      3.46% (e)      3.69% (c)(f) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    3.03%       3.46%       4.82% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.02%     (2.11%     (2.54% )(c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

(d)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.64% and 2.39% for the year ended October 31, 2018.

 

(e)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.73% and 2.47% for the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(f)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 2.01% and 2.67% for the period ended October 31, 2016.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended
October 31,
    April 5, 2016•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $12.39       $10.80       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

     

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.01       (0.13     (0.08

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02     1.82       0.88  

Total from investment operations

    (0.01     1.69       0.80  

Distributions:

     

Dividends from net investment income

                 

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.15     (0.10      

Total distributions

    (0.15     (0.10      

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.23       $12.39       $10.80  

Ratios and supplemental data:

     

Total return(b)

    (0.10%     15.70%       8.00%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $1,003,457       $348,840       $56,319  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.00% (d)      2.45% (e)      2.77% (c)(f) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.00%       2.45%       4.04% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.05%       (1.09%     (1.33% )(c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

(d)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.39% for the year ended October 31, 2018.

 

(e)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.47% for the year ended October 31, 2017.

 

(f)

Ratio of net expenses, excluding dividend expense on short positions, to average net assets was 1.76% for the period ended October 31, 2016.

 

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Calamos Convertible Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $18.27       $15.93       $16.56       $18.59       $19.14  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.48       0.49       0.50       0.44       0.40  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.13       2.16       (0.30     (1.01     1.14  

Total from investment operations

    0.61       2.65       0.20       (0.57     1.54  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.24     (0.31     (0.56     (0.58     (0.76

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.53           (0.27     (0.88     (1.33

Total distributions

    (0.77     (0.31     (0.83     (1.46     (2.09

Net asset value, end of year

    $18.11       $18.27       $15.93       $16.56       $18.59  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    3.43%       16.88%       1.33%       (3.31%     8.74%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $210,845       $222,017       $228,334       $385,844       $488,842  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.16%       1.18%       1.15%       1.13%       1.10%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.16%       1.18%       1.15%       1.13%       1.10%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.58%       2.87%       3.17%       2.53%       2.18%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  

Portfolio turnover rate

    73.2%       55.7%       43.8%       63.0%       68.1%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $18.09       $15.79       $16.41       $18.43       $18.87  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.34       0.36       0.37       0.31       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.12       2.14       (0.28     (1.00     1.11  

Total from investment operations

    0.46       2.50       0.09       (0.69     1.37  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.20     (0.44     (0.45     (0.48

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.53           (0.27     (0.88     (1.33

Total distributions

    (0.63     (0.20     (0.71     (1.33     (1.81

Net asset value, end of year

    $17.92       $18.09       $15.79       $16.41       $18.43  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    2.65%       15.99%       0.62%       (4.01%     7.86%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $128,920       $147,112       $193,339       $265,686       $319,654  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.91%       1.93%       1.90%       1.88%       1.86%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.91%       1.93%       1.90%       1.88%       1.86%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.85%       2.14%       2.40%       1.78%       1.43%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $16.45       $14.38       $15.03       $17.02       $17.74  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.47       0.48       0.49       0.44       0.41  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.13       1.95       (0.27     (0.93     1.04  

Total from investment operations

    0.60       2.43       0.22       (0.49     1.45  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.29     (0.36     (0.60     (0.62     (0.84

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.53           (0.27     (0.88     (1.33

Total distributions

    (0.82     (0.36     (0.87     (1.50     (2.17

Net asset value, end of year

    $16.23       $16.45       $14.38       $15.03       $17.02  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    3.73%       17.14%       1.64%       (3.11%     8.99%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $275,776       $233,077       $238,309       $455,702       $553,594  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.91%       0.93%       0.90%       0.88%       0.85%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    0.91%       0.93%       0.90%       0.88%       0.85%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.83%       3.12%       3.48%       2.77%       2.46%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Global Convertible Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2014•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $11.24       $9.89       $9.93       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.33       0.25       0.26       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.34     1.21       (0.14     (0.13

Total from investment operations

    (0.01     1.46       0.12        

Distributions:

       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.11     (0.16     (0.07

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.34                  

Total distributions

    (0.42     (0.11     (0.16     (0.07

Net asset value, end of year

    $10.81       $11.24       $9.89       $9.93  

Ratios and supplemental data:

       

Total return(b)

    (0.09%     14.86%       1.27%       —%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $11,184       $12,713       $29,037       $20,550  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.34%       1.35%       1.35%       1.35% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.35%       1.45%       1.46%       2.30% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.98%       2.46%       2.64%       1.56% (c) 
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2014*
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Portfolio turnover rate

    32.0%       52.2%       38.4%       28.2%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2014•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $11.14       $9.85       $9.90       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.24       0.16       0.18       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.33     1.21       (0.13     (0.12

Total from investment operations

    (0.09     1.37       0.05       (0.05

Distributions:

       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.02     (0.08     (0.10     (0.05

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.34                  

Total distributions

    (0.36     (0.08     (0.10     (0.05

Net asset value, end of year

    $10.69       $11.14       $9.85       $9.90  

Ratios and supplemental data:

       

Total return(b)

    (0.77%     13.95%       0.50%       (0.52%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $3,884       $2,887       $2,440       $1,259  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.09%       2.10%       2.10%       2.10% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.10%       2.19%       2.21%       2.88% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.21%       1.54%       1.89%       0.84% (c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2014•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $11.24       $9.92       $9.95       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.36       0.26       0.28       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.33     1.21       (0.13     (0.12

Total from investment operations

    0.03       1.47       0.15       0.03  

Distributions:

       

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.15     (0.18     (0.08

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.34                  

Total distributions

    (0.45     (0.15     (0.18     (0.08

Net asset value, end of year

    $10.82       $11.24       $9.92       $9.95  

Ratios and supplemental data:

       

Total return(b)

    0.24%       14.98%       1.60%       0.29%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $121,170       $91,086       $47,637       $23,054  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.09%       1.10%       1.10%       1.10% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.10%       1.18%       1.21%       1.80% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.22%       2.47%       2.88%       1.81% (c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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Calamos Growth Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $35.54       $30.12       $42.80       $50.16       $58.75  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.08     (0.17     (0.07     (0.07     (0.20

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.15       6.79       (1.67     2.84       6.90  

Total from investment operations

    2.07       6.62       (1.74     2.77       6.70  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                             

Dividends from net realized gains

    (4.47     (1.20     (10.94     (10.13     (15.29

Total distributions

    (4.47     (1.20     (10.94     (10.13     (15.29

Net asset value, end of year

    $33.14       $35.54       $30.12       $42.80       $50.16  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    6.12%       22.79%       (4.76%     6.55%       13.84%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $851,590       $967,725       $1,017,541       $1,424,967       $1,718,674  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.29%       1.39%       1.34%       1.31%       1.26%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.29%       1.39%       1.34%       1.31%       1.26%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.22%     (0.52%     (0.21%     (0.17%     (0.42%
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    71.7%       104.4%       90.0%       60.0%       41.8%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $24.26       $21.08       $33.48       $41.66       $51.58  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.22     (0.28     (0.21     (0.32     (0.48

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.43       4.66       (1.25     2.27       5.85  

Total from investment operations

    1.21       4.38       (1.46     1.95       5.37  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                             

Dividends from net realized gains

    (4.47     (1.20     (10.94     (10.13     (15.29

Total distributions

    (4.47     (1.20     (10.94     (10.13     (15.29

Net asset value, end of year

    $21.00       $24.26       $21.08       $33.48       $41.66  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    5.34%       21.85%       (5.45%     5.75%       12.97%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $329,883       $398,115       $540,422       $792,046       $959,445  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.04%       2.14%       2.09%       2.06%       2.01%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.04%       2.14%       2.09%       2.06%       2.01%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.97%     (1.26%     (0.96%     (0.92%     (1.17%

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $45.18       $37.88       $50.84       $57.59       $65.15  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.02       (0.11     0.02       0.05       (0.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.75       8.61       (2.04     3.33       7.83  

Total from investment operations

    2.77       8.50       (2.02     3.38       7.73  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                             

Dividends from net realized gains

    (4.47     (1.20     (10.94     (10.13     (15.29

Total distributions

    (4.47     (1.20     (10.94     (10.13     (15.29

Net asset value, end of year

    $43.48       $45.18       $37.88       $50.84       $57.59  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    6.41%       23.09%       (4.51%     6.80%       14.12%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $282,061       $301,237       $327,872       $480,028       $759,432  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.04%       1.14%       1.09%       1.06%       1.01%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.04%       1.14%       1.09%       1.06%       1.01%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.03%       (0.27%     0.04%       0.09%       (0.18%

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Growth and Income Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $33.15       $30.17       $31.68       $35.22       $35.84  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.25       0.49       0.48       0.60       0.60  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.41       4.53       0.16       0.51       2.78  

Total from investment operations

    1.66       5.02       0.64       1.11       3.38  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.38     (0.84     (0.84     (0.89     (0.80

Dividends from net realized gains

    (1.90     (1.20     (1.31     (3.76     (3.20

Total distributions

    (2.28     (2.04     (2.15     (4.65     (4.00

Net asset value, end of year

    $32.53       $33.15       $30.17       $31.68       $35.22  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    5.20%       17.39%       2.26%       3.50%       10.33%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $832,433       $918,695       $930,625       $1,105,102       $1,316,498  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.09%       1.11%       1.11%       1.10%       1.09%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.09%       1.11%       1.11%       1.10%       1.09%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.77%       1.58%       1.59%       1.86%       1.76%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    25.3%       31.6%       23.5%       23.8%       32.8%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $33.30       $30.28       $31.81       $35.34       $35.78  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.01       0.27       0.25       0.36       0.35  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.41       4.54       0.14       0.51       2.77  

Total from investment operations

    1.42       4.81       0.39       0.87       3.12  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.13     (0.59     (0.61     (0.64     (0.36

Dividends from net realized gains

    (1.90     (1.20     (1.31     (3.76     (3.20

Total distributions

    (2.03     (1.79     (1.92     (4.40     (3.56

Net asset value, end of year

    $32.69       $33.30       $30.28       $31.81       $35.34  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    4.42%       16.54%       1.39%       2.73%       9.48%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $502,593       $574,455       $739,780       $889,516       $1,009,029  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.84%       1.86%       1.86%       1.85%       1.84%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.84%       1.86%       1.86%       1.85%       1.84%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.02%       0.85%       0.84%       1.11%       1.02%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $31.96       $29.15       $30.71       $34.28       $35.07  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.32       0.55       0.53       0.66       0.68  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.37       4.38       0.14       0.50       2.69  

Total from investment operations

    1.69       4.93       0.67       1.16       3.37  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.47     (0.92     (0.92     (0.97     (0.96

Dividends from net realized gains

    (1.90     (1.20     (1.31     (3.76     (3.20

Total distributions

    (2.37     (2.12     (2.23     (4.73     (4.16

Net asset value, end of year

    $31.28       $31.96       $29.15       $30.71       $34.28  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    5.45%       17.71%       2.43%       3.79%       10.60%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $643,422       $554,490       $513,604       $577,449       $688,258  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.84%       0.86%       0.86%       0.85%       0.84%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    0.84%       0.86%       0.86%       0.85%       0.84%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.01%       1.83%       1.84%       2.11%       2.04%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Dividend Growth Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $12.73       $10.38       $10.52       $10.78       $10.36  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.07       0.10       0.10       0.17       0.39  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.57       2.30       0.11       (0.15     0.24  

Total from investment operations

    0.64       2.40       0.21       0.02       0.63  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.05     (0.05     (0.08     (0.15     (0.18

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.98           (0.27     (0.13     (0.03

Total distributions

    (1.03     (0.05     (0.35     (0.28     (0.21

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.34       $12.73       $10.38       $10.52       $10.78  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    5.26%       23.17%       2.17%       0.21%       6.12%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $2,347       $2,031       $23,157       $28,030       $28,365  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.35%       1.35%       1.33%       1.35%       1.35%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.83%       1.87%       1.73%       1.74%       1.73%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.55%       0.93%       0.95%       1.66%       3.68%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    10.7%       15.3%       11.5%       107.6%       130.0%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $12.52       $10.26       $10.41       $10.74       $10.34  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.02     0.00     0.02       0.08       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.57       2.28       0.12       (0.15     0.25  

Total from investment operations

    0.55       2.28       0.14       (0.07     0.56  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

          (0.02     (0.02     (0.13     (0.13

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.98           (0.27     (0.13     (0.03

Total distributions

    (0.98     (0.02     (0.29     (0.26     (0.16

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.09       $12.52       $10.26       $10.41       $10.74  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    4.56%       22.26%       1.42%       (0.63%     5.40%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $1,028       $1,039       $969       $702       $418  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.10%       2.10%       2.08%       2.10%       2.10%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.59%       2.73%       2.48%       2.51%       2.44%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.19%     0.00% **      0.17%       0.77%       2.90%  

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

**

Amounts are less than 0.005%.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $12.71       $10.39       $10.55       $10.79       $10.37  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.10       0.11       0.12       0.20       0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.58       2.32       0.12       (0.16     0.23  

Total from investment operations

    0.68       2.43       0.24       0.04       0.65  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.11     (0.13     (0.15     (0.20

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.98           (0.27     (0.13     (0.03

Total distributions

    (1.06     (0.11     (0.40     (0.28     (0.23

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.33       $12.71       $10.39       $10.55       $10.79  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    5.61%       23.46%       2.39%       0.47%       6.33%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $20,585       $22,201       $7,989       $7,375       $8,020  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.10%       1.10%       1.08%       1.10%       1.10%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.60%       1.80%       1.48%       1.49%       1.48%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.82%       0.89%       1.17%       1.91%       3.97%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $15.21       $12.60       $13.61       $15.07       $15.22  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.10       0.15       0.21       0.19       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.58       2.56       (0.15     (0.52     0.92  

Total from investment operations

    0.68       2.71       0.06       (0.33     1.10  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.05     (0.10     (0.16     (0.14     (0.14

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.47           (0.91     (0.99     (1.11

Total distributions

    (0.52     (0.10     (1.07     (1.13     (1.25

Net asset value, end of year

    $15.37       $15.21       $12.60       $13.61       $15.07  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    4.53%       21.56%       0.76%       (2.32%     7.67%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $21,349       $21,894       $32,350       $44,792       $58,419  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.15%       1.15%       1.12%       1.15%       1.15%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.60%       1.67%       1.57%       1.61%       1.50%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.64%       1.10%       1.67%       1.38%       1.19%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    119.3%       104.7%       40.7%       139.8%       165.4%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $13.74       $11.39       $12.38       $13.79       $14.09  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.01     0.04       0.10       0.08       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       2.32       (0.13     (0.47     0.85  

Total from investment operations

    0.50       2.36       (0.03     (0.39     0.91  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.05     (0.03     (0.10

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.47           (0.91     (0.99     (1.11

Total distributions

    (0.47     (0.01     (0.96     (1.02     (1.21

Net asset value, end of year

    $13.77       $13.74       $11.39       $12.38       $13.79  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    3.77%       20.70%       (0.04%     (3.01%     6.82%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $4,318       $4,728       $4,915       $5,738       $9,964  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.90%       1.90%       1.87%       1.90%       1.90%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.35%       2.42%       2.32%       2.35%       2.25%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.10%     0.31%       0.91%       0.64%       0.44%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $15.63       $12.94       $13.96       $15.44       $15.57  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.14       0.18       0.24       0.23       0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.59       2.64       (0.14     (0.53     0.94  

Total from investment operations

    0.73       2.82       0.10       (0.30     1.16  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.13     (0.21     (0.19     (0.18

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.47           (0.91     (0.99     (1.11

Total distributions

    (0.56     (0.13     (1.12     (1.18     (1.29

Net asset value, end of year

    $15.80       $15.63       $12.94       $13.96       $15.44  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    4.78%       21.92%       0.98%       (2.08%     7.87%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $21,892       $25,669       $16,672       $19,583       $32,147  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90%       0.90%       0.87%       0.90%       0.90%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.36%       1.42%       1.32%       1.36%       1.25%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.90%       1.28%       1.91%       1.63%       1.45%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos International Growth Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $21.55       $16.65       $17.27       $19.27       $19.24  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.15       0.07       0.05       0.09       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.78     4.83       (0.65     0.02       0.02  

Total from investment operations

    (2.63     4.90       (0.60     0.11       0.11  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.08

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.82           (0.02     (2.11      

Return of capital

                (0.00 )*             

Total distributions

    (0.82           (0.02     (2.11     (0.08

Net asset value, end of year

    $18.10       $21.55       $16.65       $17.27       $19.27  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (12.70%     29.43%       (3.46%     0.94%       0.57%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $59,566       $72,491       $111,036       $209,548       $254,400  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.33%       1.40%       1.38%       1.31%       1.39%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.51%       1.46%       1.39%       1.31%       1.39%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.71%       0.41%       0.32%       0.52%       0.43%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    111.8%       100.4%       69.0%       65.0%       81.6%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $19.72       $15.35       $16.04       $18.18       $18.21  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (0.05     (0.07     (0.04     (0.06

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.49     4.42       (0.60     0.01       0.03  

Total from investment operations

    (2.52     4.37       (0.67     (0.03     (0.03

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                             

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.82           (0.02     (2.11      

Return of capital

                (0.00 )*             

Total distributions

    (0.82           (0.02     (2.11      

Net asset value, end of year

    $16.38       $19.72       $15.35       $16.04       $18.18  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (13.35%     28.47%       (4.16%     0.15%       (0.16%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $20,449       $27,840       $35,537       $47,996       $59,756  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.06%       2.15%       2.13%       2.06%       2.13%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.26%       2.21%       2.14%       2.06%       2.13%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.17%     (0.33%     (0.46%     (0.23%     (0.32%

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos International Growth Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $22.01       $16.96       $17.54       $19.50       $19.48  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.18       0.12       0.09       0.14       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.82     4.93       (0.65     0.01       0.03  

Total from investment operations

    (2.64     5.05       (0.56     0.15       0.16  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.14

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.82           (0.02     (2.11      

Return of capital

                (0.00 )*             

Total distributions

    (0.82           (0.02     (2.11     (0.14

Net asset value, end of year

    $18.55       $22.01       $16.96       $17.54       $19.50  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (12.48%     29.78%       (3.18%     1.16%       0.80%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $153,312       $175,070       $213,166       $339,909       $410,485  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.06%       1.15%       1.13%       1.06%       1.14%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.26%       1.21%       1.14%       1.06%       1.14%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.85%       0.66%       0.53%       0.78%       0.66%  

 

    CLASS R6  
    September 17, 2018•
through
October 31,
 
     2018  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $20.89  

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.24

Total from investment operations

    (2.23

Distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

     

Net asset value, end of period

    $18.66  

Ratios and supplemental data:

 

Total return(b)

    (10.67%

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $22  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.76% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.21% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.34% (c) 

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $14.83       $12.11       $12.11       $13.73       $13.97  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.01     0.05       0.03       0.02       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.28     2.67       (0.02     (1.31     (0.18

Total from investment operations

    (2.29     2.72       0.01       (1.29     (0.12

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.00 )*            (0.01     (0.03     (0.01

Dividends from net realized gains

                      (0.30     (0.11

Return of capital

    (0.00 )*            (0.00 )*      (0.00 )*       

Total distributions

    (0.00 )*            (0.01     (0.33     (0.12

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.54       $14.83       $12.11       $12.11       $13.73  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (15.43%     22.46%       0.08%       (9.56%     (0.84%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $34,678       $68,142       $102,545       $121,946       $168,332  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.63%       1.67%       1.64%       1.65%       1.61%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.63%       1.67%       1.64%       1.65%       1.61%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.08%     0.40%       0.23%       0.14%       0.45%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    97.3%       104.8%       87.4%       58.8%       99.9%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $14.03       $11.55       $11.62       $13.26       $13.59  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.12     (0.03     (0.06     (0.07     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.13     2.51       (0.01     (1.27     (0.18

Total from investment operations

    (2.25     2.48       (0.07     (1.34     (0.22

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                             

Dividends from net realized gains

                      (0.30     (0.11

Return of capital

                (0.00 )*      (0.00 )*       

Total distributions

                      (0.30     (0.11

Net asset value, end of year

    $11.78       $14.03       $11.55       $11.62       $13.26  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (16.04%     21.47%       (0.60%     (10.25%     (1.59%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $17,739       $24,846       $31,231       $36,532       $44,611  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.38%       2.41%       2.39%       2.40%       2.37%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.38%       2.41%       2.39%       2.40%       2.37%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.85%     (0.29%     (0.54%     (0.59%     (0.33%

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $14.96       $12.19       $12.19       $13.83       $14.07  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.02       0.09       0.06       0.05       0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.29     2.68       (0.01     (1.32     (0.18

Total from investment operations

    (2.27     2.77       0.05       (1.27     (0.09

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.06           (0.05     (0.07     (0.04

Dividends from net realized gains

                      (0.30     (0.11

Return of capital

    (0.00 )*            (0.00 )*      (0.00 )*       

Total distributions

    (0.06           (0.05     (0.37     (0.15

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.63       $14.96       $12.19       $12.19       $13.83  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (15.21%     22.72%       0.38%       (9.35%     (0.60%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $152,114       $225,339       $255,965       $351,571       $436,546  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.38%       1.41%       1.39%       1.40%       1.37%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.38%       1.41%       1.39%       1.40%       1.37%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.14%       0.72%       0.50%       0.42%       0.65%  

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2013•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.58       $8.61       $8.41       $9.84       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.00     0.00     (0.02     (0.01     0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.02     1.97       0.23       (1.37     (0.18

Total from investment operations

    (2.02     1.97       0.21       (1.38     (0.16

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.02           (0.01     (0.05      

Dividends from net realized gains

                             

Return of capital

    (0.00 )*                         

Total distributions

    (0.02           (0.01     (0.05      

Net asset value, end of year

    $8.54       $10.58       $8.61       $8.41       $9.84  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (19.14%     22.88%       2.49%       (14.09%     (1.60%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $4,479       $5,491       $4,483       $4,465       $5,360  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.75%       1.75%       1.67%       1.75%       1.75% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.28%       2.67%       2.49%       2.43%       3.45% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.01%     0.04%       (0.23%     (0.14%     0.24% (c) 
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2013•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    99.8%       104.0%       74.8%       68.0%       109.2%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2013•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.36       $8.49       $8.34       $9.78       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.08     (0.06     (0.08     (0.07     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (1.97     1.93       0.23       (1.37     (0.18

Total from investment operations

    (2.05     1.87       0.15       (1.44     (0.22

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                             

Dividends from net realized gains

                             

Total distributions

                             

Net asset value, end of year

    $8.31       $10.36       $8.49       $8.34       $9.78  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (19.79%     22.03%       1.80%       (14.72%     (2.20%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $284       $386       $280       $241       $288  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.50%       2.50%       2.43%       2.50%       2.50% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    3.03%       3.42%       3.24%       3.22%       4.08% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.77%     (0.69%     (0.98%     (0.80%     (0.45% )(c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,     December 31, 2013•
through
October 31,
 
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.63       $8.62       $8.43       $9.86       $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.03       0.03       0.00     0.02       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (2.04     1.98       0.23       (1.39     (0.18

Total from investment operations

    (2.01     2.01       0.23       (1.37     (0.14

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.04           (0.04     (0.06      

Dividends from net realized gains

                             

Return of capital

    (0.00 )*            0.00            

Total distributions

    (0.04           (0.04     (0.06      

Net asset value, end of year

    $8.58       $10.63       $8.62       $8.43       $9.86  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (18.96%     23.32%       2.75%       (13.92%     (1.40%

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $9,236       $11,207       $9,039       $8,763       $9,701  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.50%       1.50%       1.42%       1.50%       1.50% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.03%       2.42%       2.24%       2.23%       3.04% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.26%       0.30%       0.02%       0.21%       0.50% (c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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Calamos Global Equity Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $15.63       $12.74       $13.19       $15.67       $14.97  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.00     0.00     0.01       0.00     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.63     3.45       (0.21     0.62       1.08  

Total from investment operations

    (0.63     3.45       (0.20     0.62       1.07  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.10

Dividends from net realized gains

    (1.39     (0.56     (0.25     (3.10     (0.27

Total distributions

    (1.39     (0.56     (0.25     (3.10     (0.37

Net asset value, end of year

    $13.61       $15.63       $12.74       $13.19       $15.67  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (4.59%     28.42%       (1.47%     5.33%       7.25%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $27,489       $26,957       $29,314       $67,141       $87,989  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.40%       1.40%       1.38%       1.34%       1.40%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.56%       1.53%       1.50%       1.34%       1.40%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.03%       (0.02%     0.06%       0.00% **      (0.10%
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    81.3%       102.0%       64.6%       43.0%       53.3%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $14.40       $11.86       $12.39       $15.00       $14.36  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.10     (0.09     (0.08     (0.09     (0.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.57     3.19       (0.20     0.58       1.03  

Total from investment operations

    (0.67     3.10       (0.28     0.49       0.91  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                             

Dividends from net realized gains

    (1.39     (0.56     (0.25     (3.10     (0.27

Total distributions

    (1.39     (0.56     (0.25     (3.10     (0.27

Net asset value, end of year

    $12.34       $14.40       $11.86       $12.39       $15.00  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (5.31%     27.53%       (2.23%     4.55%       6.43%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $10,887       $13,769       $16,375       $21,227       $28,811  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.15%       2.15%       2.13%       2.09%       2.14%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.32%       2.27%       2.25%       2.09%       2.14%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.76%     (0.76%     (0.68%     (0.76%     (0.82%

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

**

Amounts are less than 0.005%.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $15.95       $12.95       $13.38       $15.81       $15.11  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.03       0.03       0.04       0.04       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.64     3.53       (0.22     0.63       1.09  

Total from investment operations

    (0.61     3.56       (0.18     0.67       1.11  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.02                       (0.14

Dividends from net realized gains

    (1.39     (0.56     (0.25     (3.10     (0.27

Total distributions

    (1.41     (0.56     (0.25     (3.10     (0.41

Net asset value, end of year

    $13.93       $15.95       $12.95       $13.38       $15.81  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (4.38%     28.82%       (1.30%     5.64%       7.48%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $58,078       $86,429       $87,605       $96,390       $101,511  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.15%       1.15%       1.13%       1.09%       1.15%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.31%       1.28%       1.25%       1.09%       1.15%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.18%       0.23%       0.33%       0.26%       0.15%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $9.85       $8.47       $8.63       $10.22       $11.78  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.09       0.10       0.09       0.10       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.35     1.35       (0.14     0.06       0.36  

Total from investment operations

    (0.26     1.45       (0.05     0.16       0.47  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.03     (0.01           (0.04     (0.29

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.57     (0.06     (0.11     (1.71     (1.74

Total distributions

    (0.60     (0.07     (0.11     (1.75     (2.03

Net asset value, end of year

    $8.99       $9.85       $8.47       $8.63       $10.22  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (2.91%     17.16%       (0.59%     2.02%       4.77%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $63,069       $78,196       $84,648       $111,615       $146,431  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.50%       1.54%       1.46%       1.49%       1.44%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.50%       1.54%       1.46%       1.49%       1.44%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.93%       1.16%       1.09%       1.18%       1.01%  
    Year Ended October 31,        
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    75.0%       100.2%       58.0%       54.7%       72.6%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $8.84       $7.65       $7.87       $9.50       $11.06  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.02       0.04       0.03       0.03       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.31     1.21       (0.14     0.05       0.33  

Total from investment operations

    (0.29     1.25       (0.11     0.08       0.36  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.18

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.57     (0.06     (0.11     (1.71     (1.74

Total distributions

    (0.57     (0.06     (0.11     (1.71     (1.92

Net asset value, end of year

    $7.98       $8.84       $7.65       $7.87       $9.50  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (3.61%     16.41%       (1.42%     1.19%       3.98%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $54,425       $70,210       $90,640       $119,620       $151,091  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.25%       2.29%       2.21%       2.24%       2.19%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.25%       2.29%       2.21%       2.24%       2.19%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.18%       0.44%       0.34%       0.43%       0.27%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.11       $8.70       $8.84       $10.43       $11.99  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.12       0.13       0.11       0.13       0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.36     1.38       (0.14     0.05       0.36  

Total from investment operations

    (0.24     1.51       (0.03     0.18       0.50  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.05     (0.04           (0.06     (0.32

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.57     (0.06     (0.11     (1.71     (1.74

Total distributions

    (0.62     (0.10     (0.11     (1.77     (2.06

Net asset value, end of year

    $9.25       $10.11       $8.70       $8.84       $10.43  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (2.65%     17.51%       (0.35%     2.23%       4.99%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $72,843       $73,361       $124,175       $146,241       $182,064  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.25%       1.29%       1.21%       1.24%       1.19%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.25%       1.29%       1.21%       1.24%       1.19%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.18%       1.43%       1.34%       1.43%       1.29%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Total Return Bond Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.39       $10.54       $10.51       $10.70       $10.89  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.25       0.22       0.24       0.26       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.49     (0.13     0.20       (0.05     0.12  

Total from investment operations

    (0.24     0.09       0.44       0.21       0.38  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.26     (0.23     (0.28     (0.28     (0.53

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.05     (0.01     (0.13     (0.12     (0.04

Return of capital

    (0.03                        

Total distributions

    (0.34     (0.24     (0.41     (0.40     (0.57

Net asset value, end of year

    $9.81       $10.39       $10.54       $10.51       $10.70  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (2.30%     0.92%       4.35%       2.04%       3.71%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $17,109       $21,707       $57,339       $51,462       $67,287  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90%       0.90%       0.88%       0.90%       0.90%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.05%       1.14%       1.07%       1.13%       1.05%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.44%       2.14%       2.25%       2.49%       2.47%  
    Year Ended October 31,        
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    64.3%       79.1%       54.0%       80.0%       35.3%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.39       $10.54       $10.51       $10.70       $10.89  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.17       0.14       0.16       0.18       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.48     (0.12     0.20       (0.05     0.12  

Total from investment operations

    (0.31     0.02       0.36       0.13       0.30  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.16     (0.20     (0.20     (0.45

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.05     (0.01     (0.13     (0.12     (0.04

Return of capital

    (0.02                        

Total distributions

    (0.27     (0.17     (0.33     (0.32     (0.49

Net asset value, end of year

    $9.81       $10.39       $10.54       $10.51       $10.70  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (3.03%     0.17%       3.57%       1.28%       2.94%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $6,413       $9,334       $16,340       $15,898       $17,818  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.65%       1.65%       1.63%       1.65%       1.65%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.80%       1.89%       1.82%       1.88%       1.80%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.69%       1.38%       1.51%       1.74%       1.73%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $10.39       $10.54       $10.51       $10.70       $10.89  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.27       0.24       0.26       0.29       0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.48     (0.12     0.21       (0.05     0.12  

Total from investment operations

    (0.21     0.12       0.47       0.24       0.41  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.29     (0.26     (0.31     (0.31     (0.56

Dividends from net realized gains

    (0.05     (0.01     (0.13     (0.12     (0.04

Return of capital

    (0.03                        

Total distributions

    (0.37     (0.27     (0.44     (0.43     (0.60

Net asset value, end of year

    $9.81       $10.39       $10.54       $10.51       $10.70  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (2.06%     1.18%       4.60%       2.30%       3.97%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $32,888       $40,290       $22,067       $16,561       $13,347  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.65%       0.65%       0.63%       0.65%       0.65%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    0.80%       0.90%       0.82%       0.88%       0.80%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.69%       2.32%       2.49%       2.73%       2.70%  

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $8.87       $8.62       $8.63       $9.65       $9.90  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.47       0.40       0.40       0.43       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.45     0.26       0.03       (0.74     0.01  

Total from investment operations

    0.02       0.66       0.43       (0.31     0.49  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.52     (0.41     (0.44     (0.47     (0.55

Dividends from net realized gains

                      (0.24     (0.19

Return of capital

                      (0.00 )*       

Total distributions

    (0.52     (0.41     (0.44     (0.71     (0.74

Net asset value, end of year

    $8.37       $8.87       $8.62       $8.63       $9.65  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    0.25%       7.82%       5.26%       (3.25%     5.11%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $32,282       $36,351       $41,046       $71,513       $132,756  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.00%       1.29%       1.33%       1.28%       1.18%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.46%       1.43%       1.33%       1.28%       1.18%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.41%       4.57%       4.81%       4.73%       4.84%  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Portfolio turnover rate

    55.5%       93.1%       44.4%       65.3%       51.2%  
    CLASS C  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $9.31       $9.03       $9.03       $10.06       $10.29  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.42       0.35       0.36       0.38       0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.46     0.27       0.01       (0.78     0.01  

Total from investment operations

    (0.04     0.62       0.37       (0.40     0.43  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.45     (0.34     (0.37     (0.39     (0.47

Dividends from net realized gains

                      (0.24     (0.19

Return of capital

                      (0.00 )*       

Total distributions

    (0.45     (0.34     (0.37     (0.63     (0.66

Net asset value, end of year

    $8.82       $9.31       $9.03       $9.03       $10.06  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    (0.42%     6.97%       4.35%       (3.94%     4.32%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $9,772       $13,286       $17,479       $21,149       $29,333  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.75%       2.05%       2.08%       2.04%       1.93%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.22%       2.18%       2.08%       2.04%       1.93%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    4.66%       3.80%       4.07%       3.98%       4.10%  

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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    CLASS I  
    Year Ended October 31,  
     2018     2017     2016     2015     2014  

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $8.86       $8.61       $8.63       $9.65       $9.90  

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.49       0.43       0.42       0.45       0.50  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.44     0.25       0.02       (0.74     0.02  

Total from investment operations

    0.05       0.68       0.44       (0.29     0.52  

Distributions:

         

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.54     (0.43     (0.46     (0.49     (0.58

Dividends from net realized gains

                      (0.24     (0.19

Return of capital

                      (0.00 )*       

Total distributions

    (0.54     (0.43     (0.46     (0.73     (0.77

Net asset value, end of year

    $8.37       $8.86       $8.61       $8.63       $9.65  

Ratios and supplemental data:

         

Total return(b)

    0.62%       8.09%       5.41%       (3.00%     5.37%  

Net assets, end of year (000)

    $7,706       $10,026       $15,183       $17,452       $24,342  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.75%       1.02%       1.08%       1.04%       0.93%  

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    1.21%       1.18%       1.08%       1.04%       0.93%  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    5.65%       4.84%       5.07%       4.98%       5.10%  

 

*

Amounts are less than $0.005.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund    Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year were as follows:

 

    CLASS A  
    September 19, 2018•
through
October 31,
 
     2018  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02

Total from investment operations

    0.01  

Distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.03

Dividends from net realized gains

     

Total distributions

    (0.03

Net asset value, end of period

    $9.98  

Ratios and supplemental data:

 

Total return(b)

    0.12%  

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $25  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.66% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    48.01% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    2.55% (c) 
    September 19, 2018•
through
October 31,
 
     2018  

Portfolio turnover rate

    3.3%  

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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    CLASS I  
    September 19, 2018•
through
October 31,
 
     2018  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $10.00  

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02

Total from investment operations

    0.02  

Distributions:

 

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.04

Dividends from net realized gains

     

Total distributions

    (0.04

Net asset value, end of period

    $9.98  

Ratios and supplemental data:

 

Total return(b)

    0.16%  

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $15,118  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.42% (c) 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets prior to expense reductions

    2.13% (c) 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    3.22% (c) 

 

Commencement of operations.

 

(a)

Net investment income (loss) allocated based on average shares method.

 

(b)

Total return measures net investment income (loss) and capital gain or loss from portfolio investments assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return is not annualized for periods that are less than a full year, does not reflect the effect of sales charge for Class A shares nor the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

(c)

Annualized.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the shareholders and the Board of Trustees of Calamos Investment Trust

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Calamos Investment Trust comprising Calamos Growth Fund, Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund, Calamos Dividend Growth Fund, Calamos International Growth Fund, Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund, Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund, Calamos Global Equity Fund, Calamos Growth and Income Fund, Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund, Calamos Convertible Fund, Calamos Global Convertible Fund, Calamos Total Return Bond Fund, Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund, Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund, Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund, Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund, and Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund (the “Funds”), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2018; the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended for the Funds, except for Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund, Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund, Calamos Global Convertible Fund, Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund, and Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund; the related statements of operations, cash flows, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods indicated in the table below for Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund, Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund, Calamos Global Convertible Fund, Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund, and Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund; and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the funds listed above constituting Calamos Investment Trust as of October 31, 2018, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended (or for the period listed in the table below), the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended (or for the period listed in the table below), and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (or for the period listed in the table below), in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Individual Fund Comprising the
Calamos Investment Trust
  Statement of
Operations and
Cash Flows
  Statements of
Changes in
Net Assets
  Financial Highlights
Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For the years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017   For the years ended October 31, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and the period from December 31, 2013 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2014

Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund

 

Calamos Global Convertible Fund

  For the year ended October 31, 2018   For the years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017   For the years ended October 31, 2018, 2017, 2016, and the period from December 31, 2014 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2015
Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2018   For the years ended October 31, 2018 and 2017   For the years ended October 31, 2018, 2017, and the period from April 5, 2016 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2016
Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund   For the period from September 19, 2018 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2018

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our

 

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audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2018, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Chicago, Illinois

December 17, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more Calamos Advisors LLC investment companies since 2003.

 

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Trustee Approval of Management Agreement    (Unaudited)

 

 

The Board of Trustees (“Board” or the “Trustees”) of the Trust oversees the management of each of the Funds, and, as required by law, determines annually whether to continue the Trust’s management agreement with Calamos Advisors LLC (“Adviser”) pursuant to which the Adviser serves as the investment manager and administrator for each of the Funds. The “Independent Trustees,” who comprise more than 80% of the Board, have never been affiliated with the Adviser.

In connection with their most recent consideration regarding the continuation of the management agreement, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by the Adviser in response to detailed requests of the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. In the course of their consideration of the agreement, the Independent Trustees were advised by their counsel, and in addition to meeting with management of the Adviser, they met separately in executive session with their counsel.

At a meeting held on June 29, 2018, based on their evaluation of the information referred to above and other information provided in this and previous meetings, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between the Trust and the Adviser on behalf of the Funds were fair in light of the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates, the fees charged for those services and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the continuation of the management agreement with respect to all of the Funds through July 31, 2019, subject to possible earlier termination as provided in the agreement.

In connection with its consideration of the management agreement, the Board considered, among other things: (i) the nature, quality and extent of the Adviser’s services, (ii) the investment performance of each Fund as well as performance information for comparable funds and other, comparable clients of the Adviser, (iii) the fees and other expenses paid by each Fund as well as expense information for comparable funds and for other, comparable clients of the Adviser, (iv) the profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationship with each Fund, (v) whether economies of scale may be realized as each Fund grows and whether potential economies may be shared, in some measure, with Fund investors and (vi) other benefits to the Adviser from its relationship with the Funds. In the Board’s deliberations, no single factor was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve continuation of the management agreements, and each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors.

Nature, Quality and Extent of Services. The Board’s consideration of the nature, quality and extent of the Adviser’s services to the Funds took into account the knowledge gained from the Board’s meetings with the Adviser throughout the years. In addition, the Board considered: the Adviser’s long-term history of managing the Funds; the consistency of investment approach; the background and experience of the Adviser’s investment personnel responsible for managing the Funds; and the Adviser’s performance as administrator of the Funds, including, among other things, in the areas of brokerage selection, trade execution, compliance and shareholder communications. The Board also reviewed the Adviser’s resources and key personnel involved in providing investment management services to the Funds. The Board noted the personal investments that the Adviser’s key investment personnel have made in the Funds, which further aligns the interests of the Adviser and its personnel with those of the Funds’ shareholders. In addition, the Board considered compliance reports about the Adviser from the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer.

The Board also considered the information provided by the Adviser regarding the Funds’ performance and the steps the Adviser is taking to improve performance. In particular, the Board noted the additional personnel added to the investment teams, which includes portfolio managers, research analysts, research associates and risk management personnel. The Board also noted the Adviser’s significant investment into its infrastructure and investment processes.

Investment Performance of the Funds. The Board considered each Fund’s investment performance over various time periods, including how the Fund performed compared to the median performance of a group of comparable funds (the Fund’s “Category”) selected by an independent third-party service provider. In certain instances noted below, the Category represents a custom group of comparable funds, also selected by an independent third-party service provider. The performance periods considered by the Board ended on March 31, 2018, except where otherwise noted. Where available, the Board considered one-, three-, five- and ten-year performance. To the extent the Board considered data for periods other than those ending on March 31, 2018 or considered comparative data in addition to that of the Category, the data was still produced by the independent third-party service provider.

Further detail considered by the Board regarding the investment performance of each Fund is set forth below:

Calamos Growth Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its custom Category median for the one- and five-year periods, though it underperformed for the other periods. The Board noted the Adviser’s recent changes to the Fund’s management

 

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team and portfolio positioning, including its appointment of a new lead portfolio manager in February 2017. The Board further considered the Fund’s improved performance since then.

Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its custom Category median for the one- and three-year periods, though it underperformed for the other periods. The Board noted the Adviser’s assertion that the recent changes to the positioning of the Fund have contributed to the Fund’s improved performance. The Board also considered the Adviser’s assertion that a majority of the Fund’s long-term underperformance was not attributable to the Fund’s current portfolio management team, which only assumed responsibility in January 2015.

Calamos Dividend Growth Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its custom Category median for all periods.

Calamos International Growth Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for the one-, three- and ten-year periods, though it underperformed for the five-year period.

Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for the one-year period, though it underperformed for the longer periods. The Board noted the Adviser’s assertion that the Fund ranked in the 23rd percentile since its inception and that the Fund ranked in the 49th percentile for the year-to-date period ended May 31, 2018. In light of the Fund’s improved short-term performance and long-term record over multiple market cycles, the Board considered that it would be prudent to allow the Fund’s investment team time to further develop its performance record.

Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for the one-year period, though it underperformed for the three-year period.

Calamos Global Equity Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for all periods.

Calamos Growth and Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its custom Category median for all periods.

Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its custom Category median for the one-, three- and five-year periods, though it underperformed for the ten-year period.

Calamos Convertible Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for the one-year period, though it underperformed for the longer periods. The Board noted that the Fund ranked in the 24th percentile for the year-to-date period ended May 31, 2018. In light of the Fund’s improved short-term performance, the Board considered that it would be prudent to allow the Fund’s investment team time to further develop its long-term performance record.

Calamos Global Convertible Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for the one-year period, though it underperformed for the three-year period. In light of the Fund’s improving performance, the Board considered that it would be prudent to allow the Fund’s investment team time to further develop its long-term performance record.

Calamos Total Return Bond Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for the three- and five-year periods, though it underperformed for the one- and five-year periods. To this end, the Board considered the Adviser’s expectation of improvements in performance as a result of its significant additions to the Fund’s fixed income investment management team that occurred in 2016 and 2017. In light of the foregoing, the Board concluded that it would be prudent to allow the investment team time to develop its performance record and noted that it would continue to closely monitor performance.

Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund.  The Board considered that, while the Fund underperformed its Category median for all periods, the Adviser had recently made significant changes to the portfolio management team. To this end, the Board noted that the Adviser hired a new lead portfolio manager in November 2016 and also added four additional investment team members in June 2017. The Board further noted that the Adviser’s new investment team recently repositioned the Fund’s portfolio. The Board also noted that the Fund ranked in the 47th percentile for the year-to-date period ended May 31, 2018 and that it ranked in the 10th percentile for the quarter ended on the same date. The Board determined that, in light of the Fund’s improving short-term performance, its recent portfolio repositioning and recent changes to the Adviser’s management team, it would be prudent to allow the Adviser’s restructured team more time to continue to develop its performance record. The Board noted that it would continue to closely monitor performance.

Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for all periods.

 

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Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for all periods.

Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its Category median for all periods.

Costs of Services Provided and Profits Realized by the Adviser. Using information provided by an independent third-party service provider, the Board evaluated each Fund’s actual management fee rate compared to the median management fee rate for other mutual funds similar in size, character and investment strategy (the Fund’s “Expense Group”), and the Fund’s total expense ratio compared to the median total expense ratio of the Fund’s Expense Group.

The Board also reviewed the Adviser’s management fee rates for its institutional separate accounts and noted the Adviser’s assertion that the Adviser no longer manages sub-advisory accounts. The Board took into account that although, generally, the rates of fees paid by institutional clients were lower than the rates of fees paid by the Funds, the differences reflected the Adviser’s greater level of responsibilities and significantly broader scope of services regarding the Funds, the more extensive regulatory obligations and risks associated with managing the Funds, and other financial considerations with respect to creation and sponsorship of the Funds. The Board considered factors that lead to more expenses for registered funds including but not limited to: (i) capital expenditures to establish a fund, (ii) length of time to reach critical mass, and the related expenses, (iii) higher servicing costs of intermediaries and shareholders, (iv) higher redemption rates of assets under management, (v) entrepreneurial risk assumed by the Adviser and (vi) greater exposure to “make whole” errors.

The Board also considered the Adviser’s costs in serving as the Funds’ investment adviser and manager, including but not limited to costs associated with technology, infrastructure and compliance necessary to manage the Funds. The Board reviewed the Adviser’s methodology for allocating costs among the Adviser’s lines of business. The Board also considered information regarding the structure of the Adviser’s compensation program for portfolio managers, analysts and certain other employees, and the relationship of such compensation to the attraction and retention of quality personnel. Finally, the Board reviewed information on the profitability of the Adviser in serving as each Fund’s investment manager and of the Adviser and its affiliates in all of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized in allocating various expenses among the Funds and the Adviser’s other business units. Data was provided to the Board with respect to profitability, both on a pre- and post-marketing cost basis. The Board reviewed the financial statements of the Adviser’s parent company and discussed its corporate structure.

Further detail considered by the Board regarding the management fee rate and total expense ratio of each Fund is set forth below:

Calamos Growth Fund.  The Board considered that, while the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group, the Adviser continues to invest resources in the Fund to address performance.

Calamos Opportunistic Value Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate is lower than the median of the Fund’s Expense Group, though the Fund’s total expense ratio is equal to the Expense Group median.

Calamos Dividend Growth Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate is lower than the median of the Fund’s Expense Group, though the Fund’s total expense ratio is higher than its Expense Group median.

Calamos International Growth Fund.  The Board considered that, while the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group, the Fund’s management fee is subject to a performance adjustment, which serves to lower the management fee during periods of underperformance. In addition, the Board took into account the Adviser’s decision to lower the Fund’s expense cap by 30 basis points, effective July 1, 2018. To this end, the Board noted that had the revised expense cap been in effect during the one-year period ended March 31, 2018, the Fund’s total expense ratio would have been the lowest in its Expense Group. The Board also reviewed the Fund’s expenses in light of its performance record.

Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund.  The Board considered that, while the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group, the Adviser continues to invest resources in the Fund to address performance. The Board also noted that the Adviser hired a new strategy analyst in May 2017.

Calamos Emerging Market Equity Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate is lower than the median of the Fund’s Expense Group, though the Fund’s total expense ratio is higher than its Expense Group median.

 

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Calamos Global Equity Fund.  The Board considered that, while the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group, the Fund’s management fee is subject to a performance adjustment, which serves to lower the management fee during periods of underperformance. The Board also reviewed the Fund’s expenses in light of its performance record.

Calamos Growth and Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group. The Board reviewed the Fund’s expenses in light of its performance record.

Calamos Global Growth and Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group. The Board reviewed the Fund’s expenses in light of its performance record.

Calamos Convertible Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group. The Board reviewed the Fund’s expenses in light of its improving performance record and the Adviser’s appointment of a new co-portfolio manager in February 2017.

Calamos Global Convertible Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are higher than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group. The Board reviewed the Fund’s expenses in light of its improving performance record.

Calamos Total Return Bond Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate is equal to the median of the Fund’s Expense Group, though the Fund’s total expense ratio is higher than its Expense Group median. The Board noted that the Adviser continues to invest resources in the Fund to address performance.

Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate is lower than the median of the Fund’s Expense Group, though the Fund’s total expense ratio is higher than its Expense Group median. The Board noted that the Adviser continues to invest resources in the Fund to address performance.

Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are lower than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group.

Calamos Hedged Equity Income Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio are lower than the respective medians of the Fund’s Expense Group.

Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund.  The Board considered that the Fund’s total expense ratio is lower than the median of the Fund’s Expense Group and the Fund’s management fee rate is equal to its Expense Group median.

Economies of Scale.  The Board considered whether each Fund’s management fee shares with shareholders potential economies of scale that may be achieved by the Adviser. The Board recognized that breakpoints in the fee schedule for each open-end Fund could result in the sharing of economies of scale as Fund assets increase. Based on the Board’s feedback, the Adviser agreed to rationalize breakpoint schedules for certain Funds so that such Funds will achieve scheduled reductions in fees earlier than otherwise would have been the case. The Board also considered the Adviser’s agreement to reimburse each open-end Fund for a portion of its expenses if the Fund’s expense ratio otherwise would exceed a certain level. The Board also considered the benefits accruing to shareholders from the Adviser’s investments into its infrastructure and investment processes. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the fee schedule for each open-end Fund allow shareholders to benefit from potential economies of scale that may be achieved by the Adviser.

Other Benefits Derived from the Relationship with the Funds.  The Board also considered other benefits that accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationship with the Funds. The Board concluded that while the Adviser may potentially benefit from its relationship with the Funds in ways other than the fees payable by the Funds, the Funds also may benefit from their relationship with the Adviser in ways other than the services to be provided by the Adviser and its affiliates pursuant to their agreement with the Funds and the fees payable by the Funds.

The Board also considered the Adviser’s use of a portion of the commissions paid by the Funds on their portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain research products and services benefiting the Funds and/or other clients of the Adviser and concluded, based on

 

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reports from the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, that the Adviser’s use of “soft” commission dollars to obtain research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements.

After full consideration of the above factors as well as other factors that were instructive in their consideration, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the continuation of the management agreement for each Fund with the Adviser was in the best interest of each respective Fund and its shareholders.

Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund.  The Board of Trustees (“Board” or the “Trustees”) of Calamos Investment Trust (“Trust”), on behalf of its new series, Calamos Short-Term Bond Fund (the “New Fund”), oversees the management of the New Fund, and, as required by law, determines whether to approve or (annually thereafter) continue the New Fund’s management agreement with Calamos Advisors LLC (“Adviser”) pursuant to which the Adviser serves as the investment manager and administrator for the New Fund. The “Independent Trustees,” who comprise more than 80% of the Board, have never been affiliated with the Adviser.

In connection with their consideration regarding the initial approval of the management agreement for the New Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by the Adviser in response to detailed requests of the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. In the course of their consideration of the agreement, the Independent Trustees were advised by their counsel and, in addition to meeting with management of the Adviser, they met separately in executive session with their counsel.

At a meeting held on June 29, 2018, the Trustees determined, based on their evaluation of the information referred to above, and other information, that the overall arrangements between the New Fund and the Adviser were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, quality and extent of the services to be provided by the Adviser and its affiliates, the proposed fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the management agreement with respect to the New Fund through July 1, 2020, subject to possible earlier termination as provided in the management agreement.

In connection with its consideration of the management agreement with respect to the New Fund, the Board considered, among other things: (i) the nature, quality and extent of the Adviser’s services to be provided, (ii) the fees and other expenses to be paid by the New Fund as well as expense information for comparable funds, (iii) the expected profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationship with the New Fund, (iv) whether economies of scale may be realized as the New Fund grows and whether potential economies may be shared, in some measure, with the New Fund’s investors; and (v) other benefits to the Adviser from its relationship with the New Fund. In the Board’s deliberations, no single factor was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve the management agreement, and each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors.

Nature, Quality and Extent of Services.  The Board’s consideration of the nature, quality and extent of the Adviser’s services to be provided to the New Fund took into account the knowledge that may be gained from the Board’s meetings with the Adviser throughout the year. In addition, the Board considered: the Adviser’s long-term history of managing the other Funds in the Calamos fund complex; the consistency of the Adviser’s investment approach; the background and experience of the Adviser’s investment personnel that will be responsible for managing the New Fund; and the Adviser’s performance as administrator of the other Funds in the Calamos fund complex, including, among other things, in the areas of brokerage selection, trade execution, compliance and shareholder communications. The Board also reviewed the Adviser’s resources and key personnel expected to be involved in providing investment management services to the New Fund, including the expertise of the New Fund’s portfolio managers. The Board also considered compliance reports about the Adviser from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer. The Board concluded that the nature, quality and extent of the services to be provided by the Adviser to the New Fund were appropriate and consistent with the management agreement and that the New Fund was likely to benefit from services provided under the management agreement with the Adviser.

Investment Performance of the New Fund.  Because the New Fund has not yet commenced operations, the Board did not consider the investment performance of the New Fund.

Costs of Services Provided and Profits Realized by the Adviser.  Using information provided by an independent third-party service provider, the Board evaluated the New Fund’s proposed management fee rate compared to the median management fee rate for other mutual funds similar in size, character and investment strategy (the New Fund’s “Expense Group”) and estimated total expense

 

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ratio compared to the median total expense ratio of the Fund’s Expense Group. The Board considered that the New Fund’s estimated total net expense ratio and proposed contractual management fee rate are both lower than the respective medians of the New Fund’s Expense Group and that the New Fund’s proposed net management fee rate is within two basis points of its Expense Group median. In light of all the information presented, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the New Fund and its shareholders to approve the management agreement.

Economies of Scale.  The Board considered whether the New Fund’s proposed management fee shares with shareholders potential economies of scale that may be achieved by the Adviser. The Board recognized that breakpoints in the proposed fee schedule for the New Fund could result in the sharing of economies of scale as the New Fund’s assets increase. The Board also considered the Adviser’s agreement to reimburse the New Fund for a portion of its expenses if the New Fund’s expense ratio otherwise would exceed a certain level. The Board concluded that the breakpoints in the proposed fee schedule for the New Fund allow shareholders to benefit from potential economies of scale that may be achieved by the Adviser.

Profitability.  The Board did not consider information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser as the New Fund had not yet commenced operations.

Other Benefits Derived from the Relationship with the New Fund.  The Board considered other benefits that could accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationship with the New Fund. The Board concluded that while the Adviser may potentially benefit from its relationship with the New Fund in ways other than the proposed fees payable by the New Fund, the New Fund also may benefit from its relationship with the Adviser in ways other than the services to be provided by the Adviser and its affiliates pursuant to its agreement with the New Fund and the proposed fees payable by the New Fund.

The Board also considered the Adviser’s proposed use of a portion of the commissions to be paid by the New Fund on its portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain research products and services benefiting the New Fund and/or other clients of the Adviser and concluded, based on reports from the New Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, that the Adviser’s use of “soft” commission dollars to obtain research products and services is consistent with regulatory requirements.

After full consideration of the above factors as well as other factors that were instructive in their consideration, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the proposed amendment to the Trust’s management agreement with the Adviser to add the New Fund was in the best interest of the New Fund and its shareholders.

 

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Trustees and Officers    (Unaudited)

 

 

The management of the Trust, including general supervision of the duties performed for the Trust under the investment management agreement between the Trust and Calamos Advisors, is the responsibility of its board of trustees. Each trustee elected will hold office for the lifetime of the Trust or until such trustee’s earlier resignation, death or removal; however, each trustee who is not an interested person of the Trust shall retire as a trustee at the end of the calendar year in which the trustee attains the age of 75 years.

The following table sets forth each trustee’s name, year of birth, position(s) with the Trust, number of portfolios in the Calamos Fund Complex overseen, principal occupation(s) during the past five years and other directorships held, and date first elected or appointed. Each Trustee oversees each Fund of the Trust.

 

NAME AND YEAR OF BIRTH    POSITION(S) AND
LENGTH OF TIME
WITH THE TRUST
   PORTFOLIOS IN
FUND COMPLEX^
OVERSEEN
  

PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS

AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

Trustees who are interested persons of the Trust:

John P. Calamos, Sr. (1940)*

  

Chairman, Trustee and President (since 1988)

   24   

Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer, Calamos Asset Management, Inc. (“CAM”), Calamos Investments LLC (“CILLC”), Calamos Advisors LLC and its predecessor (“Calamos Advisors”) and Calamos Wealth Management LLC (“CWM”), Director CAM; and previously Chief Executive Officer, Calamos Financial Services LLC and its predecessor (“CFS”), CAM, CILLC, Calamos Advisors, and CWM

Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust:

John E. Neal (1950)

  

Trustee (since 2001)

   24   

Private investor; Director, Equity Residential Trust (publicly-owned REIT); Director, Creation Investments (private international microfinance company); Director, Centrust Bank (Northbrook Illinois community bank); Director, Neuro-ID (private company providing prescriptive analytics for the risk industry); Partner, Linden LLC (health care private equity) (until October 31, 2018)

William R. Rybak (1951)

  

Trustee (since 2002)

   24   

Private investor; Chairman (since February 2016) and Director (since February 2010), Christian Brothers Investment Services Inc.; Trustee, JNL Series Trust, JNL Investors Series Trust and JNL Variable Fund LLC (since 2007), JNL Strategic Income Fund LLC (2007-2018) and Jackson Variable Series Trust (open-end mutual funds) (since January 2018)**; Trustee, Lewis University (since 2012); formerly Director, Private Bancorp (2003-2017); Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Van Kampen Investments, Inc. and subsidiaries (investment manager)

Stephen B. Timbers (1944)

  

Trustee (since 2004); Lead Independent Trustee (since 2005)

   24   

Private investor

David D. Tripple (1944)

  

Trustee (since 2006)

   24   

Private investor; Trustee, Century Growth Opportunities Fund (open-end mutual fund) (since 2010), Century Shares Trust and Century Small Cap Select Fund (open-end mutual funds) (since January 2004)***

Virginia G. Breen (1964)

  

Trustee (since 2015)

   24   

Private Investor, Trustee, Neuberger Berman Private Equity Registered Funds (registered private equity funds) (since 2015)****; Trustee, Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (REIT) (since 2004); Director, UBS A&Q Fund Complex (closed-end funds) (since 2008)*****; Director, Bank of America/US Trust Company (until 2015); Director of Modus Link Global Solutions, Inc. (until 2013)

 

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NAME AND YEAR OF BIRTH    POSITION(S) AND
LENGTH OF TIME
WITH THE TRUST
   PORTFOLIOS IN
FUND COMPLEX^
OVERSEEN
  

PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)

DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS

AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS

Lloyd A. Wennlund (1957)    Trustee (since 2018)    24    Expert Affiliate, Bates Group, LLC (since 2018); Executive Vice President, The Northern Trust Company (1989-2017); President and Business Unit Head of Northern Funds and Northern Institutional Funds (1994-2017); Director, Northern Trust Investments (1998-2017); Governor (2004-2017) and Executive Committee member (2011-2017), Investment Company Institute Board of Governors; Member, Securities Industry Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Advisory Council, Private Client Services Committee and Private Client Steering Group (2006-2017); Board Member, Chicago Advisory Board of the Salvation Army (since 2011)

 

*

Mr. Calamos is an “interested person” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act because he is an officer of the Trust and an affiliate of Calamos Advisors and CFS.

**

Overseeing 163 portfolios in fund complex.

***

Overseeing two portfolios in fund complex.

****

Overseeing five portfolios in fund complex.

*****

Overseeing five portfolios in fund complex.

^

The Fund Complex consists of Calamos Investment Trust, Calamos Advisors Trust, Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund, Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, Calamos Global Total Return Fund, Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund and Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund.

The address of each trustee is 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, Illinois 60563.

 

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Officers.  The preceding table gives information about John P. Calamos, Sr., who is Chairman, Trustee and President of the Trust. The following table sets forth each other officer’s name, year of birth, position with the Trust and date first appointed to that position, and principal occupation(s) during the past five years. Each officer serves until his or her successor is chosen and qualified or until his or her resignation or removal by the board of trustees.

 

NAME AND YEAR OF BIRTH    POSITION(S) WITH TRUST    PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
John S. Koudounis, (1966)    Vice President (since 2016)    Chief Executive Officer, CAM, CILLC, Calamos Advisors, CWM and CFS (since 2016); Director CAM (since 2016); President and Chief Executive Officer (2010-2016), Mizuho Securities USA Inc.
Thomas Herman, (1961)    Vice President (since 2016); prior thereto Chief Financial Officer (2016-2017)    Chief Financial Officer, CAM, CILLC, Calamos Advisors, and CWM (since 2016); Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Harris Associates (2010-2016)
Curtis Holloway, (1967)   

Chief Financial Officer (since 2017) and Treasurer (since 2010), Prior thereto Assistant Treasurer

(2007-2010)

   Senior Vice President, Head of Fund Administration (since 2017), Calamos Advisors; prior thereto Vice President, Fund Administration (2010-2017)
Robert Behan, (1964)    Vice President (since 2013)    President (since 2015), Head of Global Distribution (since 2013), CAM, CILLC, Calamos Advisors, and CFS; prior thereto Executive Vice President (2013-2015); Senior Vice President (2009-2013), Head of US Intermediary Distribution (2010-2013)
J. Christopher Jackson, (1951)   

Vice President and Secretary

(since 2010)

   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, CAM, CILLC, Calamos Advisors, CWM and CFS (since 2010); Director, Calamos Global Funds plc (since 2011)
Mark J. Mickey, (1951)   

Chief Compliance Officer

(since 2005)

   Chief Compliance Officer, Calamos Funds (since 2005)

The address of each officer is 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, Illinois 60563.

 

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Tax Information    (Unaudited)

 

 

We are providing this information as required by the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The amounts shown may differ from those elsewhere in this report due to differences between tax and financial reporting requirements. In January 2019, shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV which will include their share of qualified dividends and capital gains distributed during the calendar year 2018. Shareholders are advised to check with their tax advisors for information on the treatment of these amounts on their individual income tax returns.

Under Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Code, the Funds hereby designate the following amounts as capital gain dividends for the fiscal period ended October 31, 2018:

 

MARKET NEUTRAL
INCOME FUND
  HEDGED EQUITY
INCOME FUND
  PHINEUS LONG/SHORT
FUND
  CONVERTIBLE
FUND
$80,809,364   $223   $3,469,521   $18,076,624
GLOBAL
CONVERTIBLE FUND
  GROWTH
FUND
  GROWTH AND
INCOME FUND
  DIVIDEND GROWTH
FUND
$2,717,363   $218,784,460   $116,932,931   $2,083,020
OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE
FUND
  INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH FUND
  GLOBAL EQUITY
FUND
  GLOBAL GROWTH
AND INCOME FUND
$1,596,824   $16,295,738   $13,457,533   $13,090,122
TOTAL RETURN
BOND FUND
           
$352,324      

Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Funds hereby designate the following amounts, or the maximum amount allowable under the Code, as qualified dividends for the fiscal period ended October 31, 2018:

 

MARKET NEUTRAL
INCOME FUND
  HEDGED EQUITY
INCOME FUND
  PHINEUS LONG/SHORT
FUND
  CONVERTIBLE
FUND
$59,611,241   $822,860   $10,681,835   $4,321,040
GLOBAL
CONVERTIBLE FUND
  GROWTH
FUND
  GROWTH AND
INCOME FUND
  DIVIDEND GROWTH
FUND
$560,458   $15,771,274   $32,133,656   $453,553
OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE
FUND
  INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH FUND
  EVOLVING WORLD
GROWTH FUND
  EMERGING MARKET
EQUITY FUND
848,813   $5,085,556   $3,017,962   $183,554
GLOBAL EQUITY
FUND
  GLOBAL GROWTH
AND INCOME FUND
  HIGH INCOME
OPPORTUNITIES FUND
   
$1,394,240   $3,106,186   $88,164  

 

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Tax Information    (Unaudited)

 

 

Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Funds hereby designate the following percentage amounts of the ordinary income dividends as income qualifying for the dividends received deduction for the period ended October 31, 2018:

 

MARKET NEUTRAL
INCOME FUND
  HEDGED EQUITY
INCOME FUND
  PHINEUS LONG/SHORT
FUND
  CONVERTIBLE
FUND
40%   100%   58%   17%
GLOBAL
CONVERTIBLE FUND
  GROWTH
FUND
  GROWTH AND
INCOME FUND
  DIVIDEND GROWTH
FUND
22%   17%   61%   100%
OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE
FUND
  INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH FUND
  EVOLVING WORLD
GROWTH FUND
  EMERGING MARKET
EQUITY FUND
56%   0%   34%   9%
GLOBAL EQUITY
FUND
  GLOBAL GROWTH
AND INCOME FUND
  HIGH INCOME
OPPORTUNITIES FUND
   
17%   21%   3%  

At October 31, 2018, more than 50% of each of International Growth Fund, Evolving World Growth Fund and Emerging Market Equity Fund total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from income paid to each fund on these investments. International Growth Fund, Evolving World Growth Fund and Emerging Market Equity Fund elect to treat foreign taxes paid as allowed under Section 853 of the Code. This election will allow shareholders of record as of the 2018 distribution date to treat the proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by International Growth Fund, Evolving World Growth Fund and Emerging Market Equity Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the distribution.

 

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MANAGING YOUR CALAMOS FUNDS INVESTMENTS

Calamos Investments offers several convenient means to monitor, manage and feel confident about your Calamos investment choice.

 

24-HOUR AUTOMATED SHAREHOLDER ASSISTANCE: 800.823.7386

Through a single toll-free number, Calamos 24-Hour Shareholder Assistance is fast and easy. Get fund prices and account balances, review recent transactions, order statements, literature and more.

 

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE: 800.582.6959

Dial this toll-free number to speak with a knowledgeable Client Services Representative who can help answer questions or address issues concerning your Calamos Fund.

 

ONLINE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT: www.calamos.com

Manage your personal account of Calamos Funds online at www.calamos.com. On your account access page, you can view account history and download data.

 

YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

We encourage you to talk to your financial advisor to determine how the Calamos Funds can benefit your investment portfolio based on your financial goals, risk tolerance, time horizon and income needs.


This report, including the audited financial statements contained herein, is submitted for general information for the shareholders of the Funds. The report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless accompanied by a currently effective prospectus of the Funds and, after January 31, 2019, updated performance data for the most recently completed fiscal quarter. The views expressed in this report reflect those of Calamos Advisors LLC only through October 31, 2018. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

A description of the Calamos Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and the Funds’ proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2018 are available free of charge upon request by calling 800.582.6959, by visiting the Calamos Web site at www.calamos.com, or by writing Calamos at: Calamos Investments, Attn: Client Services, 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563. The Funds’ proxy voting record is also available free of charge by visiting the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov.

The Funds file a complete list of their portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Forms N-Q are available free of charge, upon request, by calling or writing Calamos Investments at the phone number or address provided above or by visiting the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. You may also review or, for a fee, copy the forms at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.732.0330.

FOR 24-HOUR AUTOMATED SHAREHOLDER ASSISTANCE: 800.823.7386

TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR INVESTMENTS: 800.582.6959

VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www.calamos.com

INVESTMENT ADVISER:

Calamos Advisors LLC

2020 Calamos Court

Naperville, IL 60563-2787

CUSTODIAN AND FUND ACCOUNTING AGENT:

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, MA

TRANSFER AGENT:

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 E. Michigan St., 3rd Floor

Milwaukee, WI 53202

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM:

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, IL

LEGAL COUNSEL:

Ropes & Gray LLP

Chicago, IL

 

 

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MFANR 1631 2018

 


ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or person performing similar functions.

(b) No response required.

(c) The registrant has not amended its Code of Ethics as it relates to any element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item 2 during the period covered by this report.

(d) The registrant has not granted a waiver or an implicit waiver from its Code of Ethics during the period covered by this report.

(e) Not applicable.

(f) (1) The registrant’s Code of Ethics is attached as an Exhibit hereto.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that, for the period covered by the shareholder report presented in Item 1 hereto, it has five audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee, each of whom is an independent Trustee for purpose of this N-CSR item: John E. Neal, William R. Rybak, Virginia G. Breen, Stephen B. Timbers and David D. Tripple. Under applicable securities laws, a person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert pursuant to this Item. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of audit committee and board of directors in the absence of such designation or identification. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert pursuant to this Item does not affect the duties, obligations, or liabilities of any other member of the audit committee or board of directors.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

 

Fiscal Years Ended

   10/31/2017      10/31/2018  

Audit Fees (a)

   $ 384,000      $ 384,000  

Audit-Related Fees (b)

   $ 127,800      $ 127,800  

Tax Fees (c)

   $ 28,230      $ —    

All Other Fees (d)

   $ —        $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 540,030      $ 511,800  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(a) Audit fees are the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.

(b) Audit-related fees are the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item 4.


(c) Tax fees are the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.

(d) All other fees are the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant to the registrant, other than the services reported in paragraph (a)-(c) of this Item 4.

(e) (1) Registrant’s audit committee meets with the principal accountants and management to review and pre-approve all audit services to be provided by the principal accountants.

The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided by the principal accountants to the registrant, including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the principal accountants; provided that the pre-approval of non-audit services is waived if (i) the services were not recognized by management at the time of the engagement as non-audit services,(ii) the aggregate fees for all non-audit services provided to the registrant are less than 5% of the total fees paid by the registrant to its principal accountants during the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided, and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the audit committee by management and the audit committee approves them prior to the completion of the audit.

The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided by the principal accountants to the investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant if the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant, including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the principal accountants; provided that pre-approval of non-audit services to the adviser or an affiliate of the adviser is not required if (i) the services were not recognized by management at the time of the engagement as non-audit services, (ii) the aggregate fees for all non-audit services provided to the adviser and all entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with the adviser are less than 5% of the total fees for non-audit services requiring pre-approval under paragraph (e)(1)of this Item 4 paid by the registrant, the adviser or its affiliates to the registrant’s principal accountants during the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided, and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the audit committee by management and the audit committee approves them prior to the completion of the audit.

(e)(2) No percentage of the principal accountant’s fees or services described in each of paragraphs (b)—(d) of this Item were approved pursuant to the waiver provision paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) No disclosures are required by this Item 4(f).


(g) The following table presents the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant and the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control of the adviser.

 

Fiscal Years Ended

   10/31/2017      10/31/2018  

Registrant

   $ —        $ —    

Investment Adviser

   $ —        $ —    

 

(h)

No disclosures are required by this Item 4(h).

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

Included in the Report to Shareholders in Item 1.

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

No material changes.

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of that date, in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized, and timely reported.

b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.


ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.

(a)(1) Code of Ethics

(a)(2)(i) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

(a)(2)(ii) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Calamos Investment Trust

 

By:   /s/    John P. Calamos, Sr.        
Name:   John P. Calamos, Sr.
Title:   Principal Executive Officer
Date:   December 21, 2018

 

By:   /s/    Curtis Holloway        
Name:   Curtis Holloway
Title:   Principal Financial Officer
Date:   December 21, 2018

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:   /s/    John P. Calamos, Sr.         
Name:   John P. Calamos, Sr.
Title:   Principal Executive Officer
Date:   December 21, 2018

 

By:   /s/     Curtis Holloway        
Name:   Curtis Holloway
Title:   Principal Financial Officer
Date:   December 21, 2018