John Calamos
Founder at CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC
Net worth: 63 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Profile
Mr. John P.
Calamos is a Chairman-Trustees Board & President at Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust, a Chairman-Trustees Board & President at Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund, a Chairman-Trustees Board & President at Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund, a Chairman & Global Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Asset Management, Inc., a Chairman-Trustees Board & President at Calamos Global Total Return Fund, a Chairman-Trustees Board & President at Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund, a Chairman-Trustees Board & President at Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund, a Chairman-Trustees Board & President at Calamos Convertible Opportunities & Income Fund, a President & Trustee at Calamos ETF Trust, a Founder, Chairman & Global CIO at Calamos Advisors LLC, a Founder, Chairman & Global CIO at Calamos Investments LLC, a Chairman at National Hellenic Museum, a Chairman & Global Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Wealth Management LLC, a Member at Investment Analysts Society of Chicago and a President at Calamos Family Partners, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Calamos ETF Trust and Illinois Institute of Technology.
Prior to entering the investment industry, Mr. Calamos served in the United States Air Force.
During the Vietnam War, he served as a Forward Air Controller, with responsibilities for guiding accurate air strikes and preventing injuries to friendly troops.
Mr. Calamos received a B.A.
in Economics and an M.B.A.
in Finance from Illinois Tech, where he established Endowed Chairs in Philosophy and Business and is also a member of the Board of Trustees
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-30 | 1,388,850 ( 5.38% ) | 31 M $ | 2024-05-30 | |
Calamos Aksia Alternative Credit Fund
inf% | 2023-09-05 | 2,095,603 ( inf% ) | 22 M $ | 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-03-30 | 228,078 ( 0.14% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-05-30 | |
| 2024-03-30 | 190,936 ( 0.25% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-05-30 | |
| 2024-03-30 | 126,547 ( 0.64% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-05-30 | |
| 2024-03-30 | 181,043 ( 1.84% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-05-30 | |
| 2024-03-30 | 23,860 ( 0.03% ) | 271 050 $ | 2024-05-30 |
John Calamos active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE AND HIGH INCOME FUND | Chairman | 2002-12-31 |
| CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME FUND | Chairman | 2001-12-31 |
| CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC | Founder | 2004-07-22 |
| CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND | Chairman | 2002-12-31 |
| CALAMOS GLOBAL DYNAMIC INCOME FUND | Chairman | 2006-12-31 |
| CALAMOS GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN FUND | Chairman | 2003-12-31 |
| CALAMOS DYNAMIC CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME FUND | Chairman | 2014-12-31 |
| CALAMOS LONG/SHORT EQUITY & DYNAMIC INCOME TERM TRUST | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Calamos Advisors LLC
 Calamos Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Calamos Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded by John Calamos, Sr. in 1977 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calamos Investments LLC, ultimately held by Calamos Family Partners, Inc. Calamos Advisors provides investment management services to institutional clients such as corporations and financial institutions, registered investment companies or mutual funds, closed-end funds, charitable institutions, foundations and endowments, corporate pensions, profit sharing and other retirement plans, municipalities, individuals, Taft-Hartley plans, and pooled investment vehicles. | Founder | 1976-12-31 |
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Training of John Calamos
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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Calamos Advisors LLC
Calamos Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Calamos Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded by John Calamos, Sr. in 1977 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calamos Investments LLC, ultimately held by Calamos Family Partners, Inc. Calamos Advisors provides investment management services to institutional clients such as corporations and financial institutions, registered investment companies or mutual funds, closed-end funds, charitable institutions, foundations and endowments, corporate pensions, profit sharing and other retirement plans, municipalities, individuals, Taft-Hartley plans, and pooled investment vehicles. | Finance |
Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund
 Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund. It seeks total return through capital appreciation and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities and high yield corporate bonds. The company was founded on March 12, 2003 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Calamos Convertible Opportunities & Income Fund
 Calamos Convertible Opportunities & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos Convertible Opportunities & Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. It seeks total return through capital appreciation and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities and high yield fixed income securities. The company was founded on April 17, 2002 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Calamos Asset Management, Inc.
 Calamos Asset Management, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Calamos Asset Management, Inc. is an investment management company, which engages in the provision of equity, fixed-income, convertible, and alternative investment strategies. It serves institutions and individuals via separately managed accounts and open-end and closed-end funds. The company was founded by John P. Calamos on July 23, 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Finance |
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
 Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust. The Fund seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of equities, convertible securities and high yield corporate bonds. Its investment services are provided through Calamos Advisors LLC. The company was founded on December 31, 2003 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Calamos Financial Services LLC
 Calamos Financial Services LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Calamos Family Partners, Inc., Calamos Financial Services LLC is a company based in Naperville, IL. John Spiro Koudounis has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Finance |
| Investment Analysts Society of Chicago | |
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund
 Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It provides a level of current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The company was founded on April 10, 2007 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Calamos Global Total Return Fund
 Calamos Global Total Return Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos Global Total Return Fund operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income by investing in a portfolio of equities, convertible securities, and high yield corporate bonds. The company was founded on March 30, 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Calamos Family Partners, Inc.
 Calamos Family Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Calamos Family Partners, Inc. provides investment management services. It also offers financial services. The company was founded by Calamos P. John and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Finance |
Calamos Investments LLC
 Calamos Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Calamos Investments LLC is a global investment firm headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded by John P. Calamos in 1977 and is a subsidiary of Calamos Partners LLC. Calamos Investments offers a range of global investment solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Their clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. | Finance |
Calamos Wealth Management LLC
 Calamos Wealth Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Calamos Family Partners, Inc., Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides advisory and wealth management services. The company is based in Naperville, IL. The company was founded by John Peter Calamos. John Spiro Koudounis has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Finance |
National Hellenic Museum
 National Hellenic Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National Hellenic Museum is a cultural institution located in Chicago, IL. The museum offers group and school tours on Greek culture, history, art, and the immigrant experience. Visitors can explore Hellenism, or Greek heritage and ideals that are represented in the exhibitions, programs, and collections. The museum's library and resource center includes books, publications, and documents on Greek immigrant history and the artistic and literary work of Greek people and the Greek culture. The National Hellenic Museum preserves the history of Greek Americans by collecting the recorded or written interviews and memoirs of individuals or groups. | Consumer Services |
Calamos ETF Trust
 Calamos ETF Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos ETF Trust operates as an open end fund. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth. The company is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund
 Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company which engages in the provision of total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The company was founded on March 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
| US Air Force | Government |
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust
 Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust is a diversified and closed-end management investment company, which engages in the business of seeking to provide current income and risk-managed capital appreciation. The firm is also involved in providing hedged market exposure through time-tested global long and short equity strategy. The company was founded on September 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Miscellaneous |
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