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Calamos Convertible A (CCVIX)On Oct 10: 13.99  Down 0.26 (1.82%)  
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Calamos Convertible A
2020 Calamos Court C/O Calamos Advisors LLC Naperville IL 60563
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Convertibles
Fund Family:Calamos
Net Assets:237.75M
Year-to-Date Return:-5.51%
Yield:4.59%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:21-Jun-85
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Convertibles
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
John P. Calamos, Sr.
Lead Manager since 21-Jun-85
Calamos,Sr is the founder of CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., he has been president and trustee of the trust and chairman, CEO and co-chief investment officer of CALAMOS ADVISORS and its predecessor company. His investment career spans 30 years. Known as a pioneer in risk management, he is the author of two books.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,500
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
CCVIX can be purchased from 53 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks current income, with growth as its secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in convertible securities issued by both U.S. and foreign companies without regard to market capitalization. On average, the credit quality of the convertible securities purchased by the fund is investment grade, and the average term to maturity is two to ten years. It typically invests approximately 5% to 20% of net assets equity securities, including exchange-traded and over-the-counter common and preferred stocks, warrants and rights.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (27-Dec-07): 0.48
Last Cap Gain (20-Dec-07): 0.06
Annual Holdings Turnover 93.00%
Average for Category: 86.08%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseCCVIXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.13% 1.41%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.75% 5.04%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.81%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $817$643
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,068$954
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,784$1,828
* Per $10,000 invested


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