John P.  Calamos, Sr. net worth and biography

John Calamos, Sr. Biography and Net Worth

Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer
John Calamos is Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer of Calamos Investments, the firm he founded in 1977. With origins as an institutional convertible bond manager, Calamos Investments has grown into a global asset management firm with institutional and individual clients worldwide. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area, the firm also has offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee and the Miami area.

Mr. Calamos established research and investment processes centered around a team-based approach designed to deliver superior risk-adjusted performance over full market cycles through a range of U.S. and global investment solutions including equity, fixed income, convertible and alternative strategies. As a pioneer in convertible securities, Calamos launched one of the first convertible funds in 1985 as a way to manage risk for clients in volatile times. He also established one of the first liquid alternative funds in 1990, reflecting a focus on innovation that continues to this day. Mr. Calamos has built a reputation for using investment techniques to control risk, preserve capital and build wealth for clients over the long term.

With more than 50 years of industry experience, he is often quoted as an authority on risk-managed investment strategies, markets, and the economy. He is a frequent speaker at investment conferences around the world and appears regularly on CNBC, Bloomberg TV and Fox Business Channel. He has authored two books, Investing in Convertible Securities: Your Complete Guide to the Risks and Rewards and Convertible Securities: The Latest Instruments, Portfolio Strategies, and Valuation Analysis.

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. His squadron was the first to fly the Cessna O-2, an aircraft in which he recorded over 400 missions in combat. Captain Calamos was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for “extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight under heavy hostile attack.” His Air Force career included five years of active duty flying B-52 bombers and twelve years in the Reserves flying A-37 jet fighters. He retired as a Major.

The son of Greek immigrants, Mr. Calamos is an active philanthropist supporting educational institutions and Hellenic organizations. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. He is an investment committee member of the Faith Endowment, and a supporting member of the National Hellenic Society, Leadership 100 and The Hellenic Initiative.

In addition to receiving many awards for his accomplishments as an entrepreneur, he has been honored for his lifetime philanthropic contributions by organizations including the Pan Arcadian Federation of America and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. He was inducted as an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate with the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle in 2015. Mr. Calamos was the first Vietnam Veteran to receive the Jaharis Service Award from the Washington Oxi Day Foundation; and in his honor, the Foundation established the Calamos Service Award to specifically recognize a Vietnam veteran every year.

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. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Hellenic College Holy Cross.

What is John P. Calamos, Sr.'s net worth?

The estimated net worth of John P. Calamos, Sr. is at least $760,442.88 as of December 19th, 2023. Mr. Calamos, Sr. owns 49,508 shares of Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust stock worth more than $760,443 as of March 28th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Calamos, Sr. may own. Learn More about John P. Calamos, Sr.'s net worth.

How do I contact John P. Calamos, Sr.?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Calamos, Sr. and other Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust executives is 2020 Calamos Ct, Naperville, Illinois 60563-3284. Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust can also be reached via phone at 630-245-7200. Learn More on John P. Calamos, Sr.'s contact information.

Has John P. Calamos, Sr. been buying or selling shares of Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust?

John P. Calamos, Sr. has not been actively trading shares of Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust in the last ninety days. Most recently, on Tuesday, December 19th, John P. Sr Calamos, Sr. bought 15,813 shares of Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of 14.77 per share, with a total value of 233,558.01. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 49,508 shares of the company's stock, valued at 731,233.16. Learn More on John P. Calamos, Sr.'s trading history.

Who are Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust's active insiders?

Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust's insider roster includes John Calamos, Sr. (Chairman), John Koudounis (VP), and Christopher Toub (Director). Learn More on Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust?

In the last year, Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 17,313 shares worth more than 255,908.01. In the last year, insiders at the sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 5,400 shares worth more than 80,568.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 14th when insider Mark Mickey bought 1,500 shares worth more than 22,350.00. Learn More about insider trades at Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust.

Information on this page was last updated on 2/14/2024.

John P. Calamos, Sr. Insider Trading History at Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
12/19/2023Buy15,81314.77233,558.0149,508View SEC Filing Icon  
5/20/2021Buy1,40020.6128,854.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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John P. Calamos, Sr. Buying and Selling Activity at Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust

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Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust Company Overview

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Calamos Investments is a global investment firm committed to excellence in investment management and client services. A global investment platform with focused, experienced teams, specialized by investment discipline. Serving the needs of institutional and individual investors since 1977. Offering a range of global investment solutions to work with a client's asset allocation framework. Equity Fixed Income Convertibles Alternatives
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Today's Range

Now: 15.36
Low: 15.06
High: 15.44

50 Day Range

MA: 15.03
Low: 14.79
High: 15.36

2 Week Range

Now: 15.36
Low: 13.17
High: 16.11

Volume

62,200 shs

Average Volume

57,072 shs

Market Capitalization

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P/E Ratio

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Dividend Yield

8.10%

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