- ISIN
- US1281202358
- Issuer
- Calamos
- Inception Date
- Mar 30, 2022
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
CSGIX Performance Chart
Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund (CSGIX) is up 33.0% since the beginning of the year. CSGIX is currently trading at $15 per share.
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Returns By Period
Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund (CSGIX) has returned 32.95% so far this year and 33.65% over the past 12 months.
Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.56%
- 1M
- -0.66%
- YTD
- 32.95%
- 6M
- 34.02%
- 1Y
- 33.65%
- 3Y*
- 22.29%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
CSGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 2022, CSGIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +20.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, CSGIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.27% | 8.03% | -11.15% | 20.42% | 7.78% | -3.22% | 32.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.81% | -2.84% | -0.73% | 6.11% | 11.11% | 6.34% | -0.34% | 2.02% | 2.64% | -1.45% | -7.59% | 0.97% | 15.11% |
| 2024 | 1.00% | 6.26% | 2.28% | -2.33% | 6.11% | 2.44% | 1.52% | -1.13% | 0.95% | -6.02% | 1.20% | -1.88% | 10.21% |
| 2023 | 5.04% | -2.64% | 0.86% | -1.10% | -3.46% | 3.46% | 4.08% | -2.38% | -4.75% | -3.20% | 11.89% | 6.38% | 13.62% |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -9.60% | -0.77% | -11.15% | 4.52% | -4.20% | -7.64% | 3.93% | 6.27% | -1.89% | -20.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.74%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2022.
- This fund participated in 88.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.33% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.74%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 83.33%
- Downside Capture
- 88.23%
Expense Ratio
CSGIX has a high expense ratio of 2.67%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CSGIX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund (CSGIX) 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.
| CSGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.78 | -0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.16 | 12.44 | -6.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 0.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 0.92% | 1.22% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Calamos International Small Cap 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 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
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 Small Cap 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 Small Cap Growth Fund was 26.50%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 351 trading sessions.
The current Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 4.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -26.50%Oct 2022 | 6mo 14d | 1y 4mo | 1y 11moApr 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.13%Apr 2025 | 8mo 24d | 1mo 13d | 10mo 7dJul 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.68%Mar 2026 | 27d | 15d | 1mo 12dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 correction2025 | -13.04%Nov 2025 | 1mo 15d | 2mo 2d | 3mo 17dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.74%Jun 2026 | 14d | — | 27d 22hMay 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| CSGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.50% | -56.78% | +30.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.68% | -9.10% | -4.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.13% | -18.90% | -1.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.03% | -1.80% | -2.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.20% | -10.71% | +0.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.31% | 2.03% | +3.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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