- ISIN
- US1281195420
- Issuer
- Calamos
- Inception Date
- Mar 15, 2005
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
CIGIX Performance Chart
Calamos International Growth Fund (CIGIX) is up 35.7% since the beginning of the year. CIGIX is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CIGIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,304.
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Returns By Period
Calamos International Growth Fund (CIGIX) has returned 35.71% so far this year and 51.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CIGIX has returned 10.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Calamos International Growth Fund
- 1D
- 3.08%
- 1M
- 6.28%
- YTD
- 35.71%
- 6M
- 36.79%
- 1Y
- 51.70%
- 3Y*
- 24.90%
- 5Y*
- 5.46%
- 10Y*
- 10.79%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
CIGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 2005, CIGIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +16.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, CIGIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 20, 2021 at -15.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.50% | 4.84% | -12.07% | 15.97% | 11.66% | 1.96% | 35.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | 1.24% | -3.71% | 3.81% | 6.30% | 5.50% | -1.25% | 1.80% | 5.91% | 1.86% | -5.47% | 2.88% | 23.11% |
| 2024 | 2.08% | 7.56% | 3.47% | -4.47% | 6.36% | 2.99% | -0.09% | 2.44% | 0.79% | -4.97% | 1.48% | -4.88% | 12.51% |
| 2023 | 10.33% | -4.81% | 4.39% | -0.16% | -3.04% | 3.41% | 2.07% | -3.65% | -5.57% | -2.63% | 11.29% | 4.42% | 15.33% |
| 2022 | -8.19% | -4.90% | 0.28% | -8.75% | -0.15% | -9.25% | 2.13% | -5.65% | -9.53% | 3.47% | 10.81% | -3.98% | -30.54% |
| 2021 | 0.37% | 2.79% | -1.61% | 3.48% | 2.24% | -0.93% | 0.69% | 3.33% | -4.99% | 4.69% | -5.25% | -12.76% | -8.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Calamos International Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.10%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 17, 2005.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.73, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.10%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 99.37%
- Downside Capture
- 103.61%
Expense Ratio
CIGIX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CIGIX ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Calamos International Growth Fund (CIGIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CIGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.00 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.21 | 2.78 | +0.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.54 | 12.44 | -0.90 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Calamos International Growth Fund provided a 9.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.10 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.10 | $3.10 | $0.96 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $2.02 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 9.94% | 13.49% | 4.54% | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.33% | 5.42% | 0.00% | 13.25% | 3.76% | 0.00% | 0.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Calamos International Growth Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.10 | $3.10 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Calamos International Growth Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Calamos International Growth Fund was 64.46%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1213 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -64.46%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 4y 10mo | 5y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -50.15%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 3y 3mo | 4y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.82%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 2mo 17d | 2y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.68%Feb 2016 | 9mo 19d | 1y 3mo | 2y 14dApr 2015 - May 2017 |
2006 bear market2006 | -21.47%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 6mo 17d | 7mo 21dMay 2006 - Dec 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CIGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.46% | -56.78% | -7.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.88% | -9.10% | -6.78% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.38% | -18.90% | -0.48% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.15% | -25.43% | -24.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.15% | -33.92% | -16.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.27% | -10.71% | -4.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.40% | 2.03% | +2.37% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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