Calamos International Growth Fund Class A (CIGRX)
| Fund Assets | 328.63M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.20% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 170.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.03 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.32% |
| Dividend Growth | 215.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.86 |
| YTD Return | 23.61% |
| 1-Year Return | 39.71% |
| 5-Year Return | 17.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.87 |
| 52-Week High | 27.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 82 |
| Inception Date | Mar 16, 2005 |
About CIGRX
Calamos International Growth Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of international companies. The fund targets firms with strong growth and quality attributes across both developed and emerging markets, seeking companies that benefit from durable secular trends and possess competitive advantages and financial strength. Notably, at least 40% of assets are typically invested in foreign issuers, with flexibility to use American Depositary Receipts and to pursue opportunities in multiple geographies and market capitalizations. The portfolio is diversified across sectors, with significant allocations to technology, industrials, and consumer defensive stocks, holding names like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and SAP SE. The fund’s process integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. Positioned in the ‘Foreign Large Growth’ category, Calamos International Growth Fund Class A offers investors exposure to high-potential, non-U.S. companies aiming to optimize capital appreciation within global equity allocations.
Performance
CIGRX had a total return of 39.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.69%.
Top 10 Holdings
29.89% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.74% |
| Hyundai Motor Company | 005380 | 3.33% |
| Rolls-Royce Holdings plc | RR | 3.24% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.08% |
| Siemens Energy AG | SMERY | 2.98% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 2.58% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.51% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 2.42% |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. | 7011 | 2.05% |
| ORIX Corporation | 8591 | 1.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $3.03489 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.96202 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.00758 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $4.13063 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $1.46796 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $2.0223 | Dec 20, 2018 |