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Name

As of

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

Watchlist

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$47.9 M

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2.32%

Vitals

YTD Return

N/A

1 yr return

4.5%

3 Yr Avg Return

6.1%

5 Yr Avg Return

11.2%

Net Assets

$47.9 M

Holdings in Top 10

38.2%

52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH

N/A
N/A
N/A

Expenses

OPERATING FEES

Expense Ratio 2.32%

SALES FEES

Front Load N/A

Deferred Load 1.00%

TRADING FEES

Turnover 147.70%

Redemption Fee N/A


Min Investment

Standard (Taxable)

$2,500

IRA

$500


Fund Classification

Fund Type

Open End Mutual Fund


Name

As of

Price

Aum/Mkt Cap

YIELD

Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.

Exp Ratio

Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.

Watchlist

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$47.9 M

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2.32%

CBXCX - Profile

Distributions

  • YTD Total Return N/A
  • 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.1%
  • 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.2%
  • Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
  • Net Income Ratio -0.75%
DIVIDENDS
  • Dividend Yield 0.0%
  • Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually

Fund Details

  • Legal Name
    Calamos Focus Growth Fund
  • Fund Family Name
    Calamos
  • Inception Date
    Dec 01, 2003
  • Shares Outstanding
    N/A
  • Share Class
    C
  • Currency
    USD
  • Domiciled Country
    United States
  • Manager
    Jon Vacko

Fund Description


CBXCX - Performance

Return Ranking - Trailing

Period CBXCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD N/A -10.6% 42.0% N/A
1 Yr 4.5% -62.3% 16.6% N/A
3 Yr 6.1%* -37.8% 23.3% N/A
5 Yr 11.2%* -31.0% 23.8% N/A
10 Yr 4.7%* -12.5% 16.9% N/A

* Annualized

Return Ranking - Calendar

Period CBXCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 N/A -65.5% 9.4% N/A
2022 N/A -28.2% 41.0% N/A
2021 N/A -56.6% 18.1% N/A
2020 N/A -38.0% 11.4% N/A
2019 N/A -52.4% 105.4% N/A

Total Return Ranking - Trailing

Period CBXCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
YTD N/A -10.6% 42.0% N/A
1 Yr 3.7% -62.3% 24.1% N/A
3 Yr 6.1%* -37.8% 29.4% N/A
5 Yr 11.2%* -31.0% 32.7% N/A
10 Yr 4.7%* -12.5% 19.9% N/A

* Annualized

Total Return Ranking - Calendar

Period CBXCX Return Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
2023 N/A -65.5% 16.5% N/A
2022 N/A -28.2% 48.9% N/A
2021 N/A -56.6% 26.8% N/A
2020 N/A -38.0% 17.3% N/A
2019 N/A -52.4% 120.7% N/A

CBXCX - Holdings

Concentration Analysis

CBXCX Category Low Category High CBXCX % Rank
Net Assets 47.9 M 998 K 193 B N/A
Number of Holdings 49 6 2032 N/A
Net Assets in Top 10 19.1 M 592 K 54.6 B N/A
Weighting of Top 10 38.15% 13.6% 100.1% N/A

Top 10 Holdings

  1. Alphabet Inc A 7.58%
  2. Apple Inc 7.01%
  3. Facebook Inc A 3.96%
  4. InterXion Holding NV 3.31%
  5. Visa Inc Class A 3.01%
  6. T-Mobile US Inc 2.78%
  7. Amazon.com Inc 2.69%
  8. Microsoft Corp 2.69%
  9. Comcast Corp Class A 2.60%
  10. Monster Beverage Corp 2.51%

Asset Allocation

Weighting Return Low Return High CBXCX % Rank
Stocks
91.67% 17.95% 118.91% N/A
Cash
8.33% -22.12% 54.51% N/A
Preferred Stocks
0.00% 0.00% 18.88% N/A
Other
0.00% -21.17% 14.61% N/A
Convertible Bonds
0.00% 0.00% 2.72% N/A
Bonds
0.00% 0.00% 72.62% N/A

Stock Sector Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High CBXCX % Rank
Technology
32.55% 0.00% 60.97% N/A
Healthcare
14.01% 0.00% 96.10% N/A
Industrials
12.71% 0.00% 25.15% N/A
Consumer Cyclical
10.18% 0.00% 32.85% N/A
Consumer Defense
7.91% 0.00% 17.04% N/A
Financial Services
5.49% 0.00% 40.20% N/A
Communication Services
5.38% 0.00% 15.66% N/A
Energy
2.01% 0.00% 15.29% N/A
Real Estate
1.42% 0.00% 10.15% N/A
Utilities
0.00% -0.01% 10.18% N/A
Basic Materials
0.00% 0.00% 11.46% N/A

Stock Geographic Breakdown

Weighting Return Low Return High CBXCX % Rank
US
87.33% 7.01% 117.83% N/A
Non US
4.34% 0.00% 92.52% N/A

CBXCX - Expenses

Operational Fees

CBXCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Expense Ratio 2.32% 0.00% 15.15% N/A
Management Fee 1.00% 0.00% 1.44% N/A
12b-1 Fee 1.00% 0.00% 1.00% N/A
Administrative Fee N/A 0.00% 1.02% N/A

Sales Fees

CBXCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Front Load N/A 2.50% 8.50% N/A
Deferred Load 1.00% 1.00% 5.50% N/A

Trading Fees

CBXCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Max Redemption Fee N/A 0.05% 5.00% N/A

Related Fees

Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.

CBXCX Fees (% of AUM) Category Return Low Category Return High Rank in Category (%)
Turnover 147.70% 0.00% 650.00% N/A

CBXCX - Distributions

Dividend Yield Analysis

CBXCX Category Low Category High CBXCX % Rank
Dividend Yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.11% N/A

Dividend Distribution Analysis

CBXCX Category Low Category High Category Mod
Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually Annually Semi-Annually Annually

Net Income Ratio Analysis

CBXCX Category Low Category High CBXCX % Rank
Net Income Ratio -0.75% -14.30% 2.62% N/A

Capital Gain Distribution Analysis

CBXCX Category Low Category High Capital Mode
Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually Annually Semi-Annually Annually

Distributions History

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CBXCX - Fund Manager Analysis

Managers

Jon Vacko


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Dec 01, 2003

12.84

12.8%

Jon Vacko joined CALAMOS ADVISORS in 2000 and has been a Co-Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of Research since August 2013. Previously, he was a Co-Head of Research and Investments from July 2010 to August 2013. Prior thereto he was a senior strategy analyst between July 2002 and July 2010. Jon Vacko is a Senior Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager on the Calamos Growth/Fixed Income Team. He is currently responsible for portfolio management and research. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Prior to joining Calamos, Mr. Vacko was a credit analyst with Duff & Phelps Credit Rating (now part of Fitch Ratings) in the Financial Institutions Group. Previously, he served as an Examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Mr. Vacko is also a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.

John Hillenbrand


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Dec 01, 2003

12.84

12.8%

As a Co-Chief Investment Officer, John Hillenbrand is responsible for oversight of investment team resources, investment processes, performance and risk. As Head of Multi-Asset Strategies and Co-Head of Convertible Strategies, he manages investment team members and has portfolio management responsibilities for those investment verticals. He is also a member of the Calamos Investment Committee, which is charged with providing a top-down framework, maintaining oversight of risk and performance metrics, and evaluating investment process. John joined Calamos in 2002 and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calamos, he served as an equity research analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston and ABN AMRO and as an Account Manager - Business Credit Group at Continental Bank. John received a B.B.A. in Public Accounting from Loyola University and an M.B.A. in Analytic Finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Michael Roesler


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Sep 01, 2015

1.08

1.1%

Michael Roesler joined CALAMOS ADVISORS in February 2014 as a Co-Portfolio Manager. Previously, he was a Lead Technology Sector Analyst for Small/Mid/Large/All Cap Growth Funds at Oak Ridge Investments since 2010. Prior thereto, Mr. Roesler was a Senior Equity Analyst Small and Mid Cap Growth Funds at Northern Trust Global Investments from 2008 to 2010.

John P. Calamos


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Dec 01, 2003

12.84

12.8%

John P. Calamos is the founder of CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., the 16th largest money manager in Chicagoland. The firm offers institutional and individual investors a breadth of strategies through both individually managed portfolios and mutual funds. Mr. Calamos received his undergraduate degree in Economics and MBA in Finance from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Joining the United States Air Force after graduation, he served as a combat pilot during the Vietnam War and ultimately earned the rank of Major. Following his military service, John devoted his entire professional career to investment management and research, establishing his own firm in 1977. Mr. Calamos is a member of the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago and has taught graduate level courses on finance and investments. Mr. Calamos has written two books: Investing in Convertible Securities: Your Complete Guide to the Risks and Rewards, and Convertible Securities: the Latest Instruments, Portfolio Strategies, and Valuation Analysis, along with numerous articles in various financial journals. He is often quoted in the press, including The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Barron’s, Fortune, BusinessWeek and Pensions & Investments. He has appeared on CNBC, CNNfn, Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street and Nightly Business Report.

David P. Kalis


Start Date

Tenure

Tenure Rank

Nov 13, 2014

1.88

1.9%

David P. Kalis is a Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager on the Growth/Fixed Income Team. His responsibilities include analysis and research. Prior to joining Calamos Mr. Kalis was a managing partner of Charis Capital Management (CCM), a long/short equity firm he founded in 2010, which focused on small- and mid-cap equities. Previously, he was Senior Vice President/Portfolio Manager – Small and Mid Cap Growth Equities at Northern Trust Global Investments, and a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Segall Bryant & Hamill (SBH), a Chicago based investment partnership. Mr. Kalis is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute. Mr. Kalis also participates in a number of community and professional organizations, including United Way Chicago and the CFA Society of Chicago.

Tenure Analysis

Category Low Category High Category Average Category Mode
0.0 51.53 8.48 0.0