Calamos Growth Fund Institutional Class (CGRIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.67B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.07% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 54.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 41.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 79.13 |
| YTD Return | 21.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 53.55 |
| 52-Week High | 80.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 128 |
| Inception Date | Sep 18, 1997 |
About CGRIX
Calamos Growth Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equities of U.S. companies across all market capitalizations and sectors. The fund emphasizes higher-growth firms, combining both secular and cyclical growth strategies to navigate various economic environments. Its portfolio is constructed based on a blend of top-down thematic views and rigorous fundamental research, targeting companies with strong business models, high returns on capital, solid free cash flow generation, and management focused on stewardship. The fund typically holds a concentrated position in its top holdings, which often include leading technology and consumer companies. With an institutional share class structure, it primarily serves large investors such as retirement plans and institutions. Calamos Growth Fund Institutional Class is positioned within the large growth category and aims to offer attractive returns and diversification potential for those seeking broad exposure to high-growth U.S. equities.
Performance
CGRIX had a total return of 26.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.97%.
Top 10 Holdings
60.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 10.99% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 9.18% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 8.21% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.89% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.43% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.24% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.94% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.00% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.74% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $4.16687 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $2.9509 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $1.59917 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $4.94895 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $4.18713 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $3.0256 | Dec 18, 2019 |