Calamos Global Equity Fund Institutional Class (CIGEX)
| Fund Assets | 140.51M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 78.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.78% |
| Dividend Growth | 10,974.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 19.36 |
| YTD Return | 11.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.13% |
| 5-Year Return | 94.66% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.75 |
| 52-Week High | 20.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 65 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2007 |
About CIGEX
Calamos Global Equity Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities from companies across the globe. Its primary objective is to identify firms exhibiting strong growth characteristics, such as expanding profit margins and high returns on invested capital. This fund actively seeks opportunities in both developed and emerging markets, typically maintaining a significant allocation to international equities—under normal conditions, at least 40% of assets are invested in foreign issuers. Emphasizing a growth-oriented strategy, the fund targets sectors poised to benefit from global trends, including technology, healthcare, and consumer cyclical industries. Major holdings often include leading multinational corporations, reflecting its bias towards large-cap growth stocks. The fund’s process is managed by an experienced team, employing rigorous research to uncover companies positioned for long-term expansion. Within the broader financial market, Calamos Global Equity Fund Institutional Class serves as a tool for investors seeking global diversification, aiming to complement or enhance traditional value or blended equity allocations by focusing on growth opportunities worldwide.
Performance
CIGEX had a total return of 10.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.66%.
Top 10 Holdings
30.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.45% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 3.03% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.02% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.87% |
| State Street Global Advisors - State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio | n/a | 2.78% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 2.71% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 2.69% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.65% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.49% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.51938 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.01372 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.51824 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.97991 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $1.05584 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $0.8919 | Dec 18, 2019 |