UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21547
EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Calamos Global Total Return
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville,
Illinois 60563-2787
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: James S. Hamman, Jr., Secretary,
Calamos Advisors LLC
2020 Calamos Court
Naperville, Illinois
60563-2787
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (630) 245-7200
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: October 31, 2006
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Include a copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1
under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1).
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CALAMOS(R) GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN FUND (CGO)
ANNUAL REPORT OCTOBER 31, 2006
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Table of Contents
Letter to Shareholders .................................................... 1
Economic and Market Review ................................................ 3
Investment Team Interview ................................................. 4
Schedule of Investments ................................................... 9
Statement of Assets and Liabilities ....................................... 14
Statement of Operations ................................................... 15
Statements of Changes In Net Assets ....................................... 16
Notes to Financial Statements ............................................. 17
Financial Highlights ...................................................... 23
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ................... 24
Tax Information ........................................................... 25
Trustee Approval of Management Agreement .................................. 26
Trustees & Officers ....................................................... 29
Other Information ......................................................... 31
About Closed-End Funds .................................................... 33
Leverage .................................................................. 34
Level Rate Distribution Policy and Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan ... 35
The Calamos Investments Advantage ......................................... 36
Calamos Closed-End Funds .................................................. 37
Letter to Shareholders
(PHOTO OF JOHN P. CALAMOS, SR.)
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
We are pleased to submit to you our annual report for the year ended October 31,
2006. As always, we value and look forward to the opportunity to communicate
with you.
At CALAMOS INVESTMENTS, we view our communication with you as vitally important,
so we encourage you to review this report carefully. Inside, you will find
investment team commentary, share price and NAV performance, fund sector
allocation, fund holdings and financial highlights regarding your Calamos
closed-end fund. We hope that you find this report both informative and relevant
to your investment needs, and we welcome your feedback.
For information about your fund throughout the year, we invite you to visit our
website at www.calamos.com. There, you can find the most up-to-date fund
information. To help you interpret the big picture, we also post monthly manager
commentaries, which provide our latest economic and market outlook.
It has been an exciting year for the CALAMOS INVESTMENTS closed-end funds. All
four funds delivered strong performance while continuing to provide a stable
monthly distribution to shareholders. In fact, strong performance by the Global
Total Return Fund (the "Fund") portfolio allowed us to raise its monthly
distribution during the period by 17%. Taking a defensive approach to global
growth, the Fund seeks to participate in long-term upward trends of the global
equity markets but with the added benefit--and potential downside protection--of
a stable monthly distribution. By combining equities, convertible bonds and
higher-yielding corporate securities from around the globe, the Fund has the
potential to generate capital gains as well as income, taking advantage of its
flexibility to manage risk and reward over the course of the global economy's
cycle. For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2006, the Fund delivered an NAV
return of 20.77% and a market price return of 10.19%.
At Calamos, one of our key tenets is to maximize risk-adjusted return. One way
to improve total return is to reduce expenses, and one way you can help us
reduce expenses is to sign up for e-delivery by visiting our website and
clicking on the "Go Paperless!" link. By doing so, you will be able to view
important shareholder communications online--including fund prospectuses,
shareholder reports and proxy statements--long before the printed publications
would have arrived by traditional mail.
We are firm believers in remaining positioned for the long term and have long
recognized the impossibility of predicting the exact timing of market shifts.
Accordingly, we continue to position our portfolios ahead of events and market
turns rather than trying to chase them. Based on our view that the economy is in
a period of mid-cycle slowdown, which we explain at greater length in the
"Economic and Market Review" that follows, we are emphasizing investments in
companies with quality characteristics--such as low debt, high return on
invested capital, capable management and well-planned business strategies.
Global Total Return Fund
Letter to Shareholders ANNUAL REPORT 1
Letter to Shareholders
If you have any questions regarding your investment, you can contact your
financial advisor or contact a Calamos Client Service Representative at
800.582.6959, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Central time).
As always, we thank you for your continued trust and the opportunity to help you
achieve your financial goals.
Sincerely,
/s/ JOHN P. CALAMOS, SR.
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JOHN P. CALAMOS, SR.
Chairman, CEO and Co-CIO Calamos
Advisors LLC
This report is presented for informational purposes and should not be considered
investment advice.
Global Total Return Fund
2 ANNUAL REPORT Letter to Shareholders
Economic and Market Review
For the latest market and economic outlook, please visit our website at
www.calamos.com and select the "Individual Investors" button.
Mid-cycle slowdowns are typically characterized by a number of factors, most of
which are present today:
- An end to Fed rate hikes
- Moderation of energy prices
- Slowing in the housing market
- Increasing market volatility
- Moderation of consumer spending
- Declining commodity prices
Historically, mid-cycle slowdowns have been accompanied by a shift in market
leadership from cyclical investments to growth-oriented investments. Across the
Calamos Funds, we are favoring companies we believe have good prospects for
sustainable growth and reduced sensitivity to the economy. Our investment
discipline and outlook have led us to a number of traditional large-cap growth
companies trading at prices we believe are very attractive relative to the broad
market and historical values.
This report is presented for informational purposes and should not be considered
investment advice.
During the 12-month period ended October 31, 2006, market participants found
themselves distracted by crosscurrents of economic data. In the United States,
declines in gross domestic product growth, sliding home prices and
rising--though modest--inflation troubled investors. Yet, there was better news
as well. The Fed paused its rate tightening in August, improving sentiment
somewhat. And despite OPEC's decision to reduce oil supplies, gasoline prices
dropped. Furthermore, corporate earnings and balance sheets remained strong.
Broadly, stocks advanced in the U.S. market, with the S&P 500 Index(1) rising
16.34% for the 12-month period. This solid return was achieved at a pace that
was far from consistent. After a slow summer, a substantial portion of the S&P
500 Index's performance was earned during the final three months of the period.
And, not all stocks were equally rewarded, as growth-oriented stocks trailed
value and cyclical issues.
International stocks performed with even greater strength and the MSCI EAFE(R)
Index(2) gained 28.04% for the 12-month period. Meanwhile, convertible
securities and high-yield issues participated in the rise of the equity markets.
The Value Line Convertible Index(3) returned 10.43% for the 12-month period and
the CS High Yield Index(4) returned 10.29% for the 12-month period.
We believe the U.S. economy--while remaining fundamentally strong--is in the
midst of a mid-cycle slowdown. The current environment draws parallels to other
mid-cycle slowdowns, including those of the mid-1960s, mid-1980s, and mid-1990s.
In each of these periods, the Fed initiated an interest rate tightening campaign
that caused a slowdown, first in the investment markets and then in the economy
as reflected by waning gross domestic product (GDP) growth. Although no one can
predict where a change in the economy will occur, each of these past economic
slowdowns was followed by a solid upswing in the markets driven by securities in
traditional, stable-growth companies. Accordingly, we believe that the current
mid-cycle slowdown can bring considerable opportunity for long-term investors
such as ourselves.
Although we do believe the U.S. economy is in the middle of a slowdown, we do
not believe a recession is imminent. With three consecutive pauses, we believe
the Fed is near or at the end of its tightening phase, and this could serve as a
catalyst for stronger growth going forward. Even though gross domestic product
growth has declined from the levels achieved during the economic expansion, we
believe growth remains respectable and is consistent with what we expect in a
period of mid-cycle slowdown. Moreover, our constructive outlook is supported by
the current strength in corporate balance sheets and earnings. And, with
corporations having cash to spend, we believe that corporate spending will
provide the fuel for economic growth. While gasoline prices remain high, they
have dropped considerably; this decline, along with increases to wages, could
spur increased consumer spending, which we believe will remain helpful for the
economy.
As always, we are firm believers in remaining positioned for the long term and
we have long recognized the impossibility of predicting the exact timing of
market shifts. And, as always, we continue to position our portfolios ahead of
events and market turns rather than trying to chase them. Based on our view that
the economy is in a period of mid-cycle slowdown, we're emphasizing investments
in companies with higher-quality characteristics such as low debt, high return
on invested capital, capable management and well-planned business strategies.
Global Total Return Fund
Economic and Market Review ANNUAL REPORT 3
Investment Team Interview
In the following interview, the Calamos Investment Team, led by Co-Chief
Investment Officers, John P. Calamos, Sr. and Nick P. Calamos, discusses the
Fund's market environment, performance and positioning during the 12-month
period ended October 31, 2006.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN*
COMMON SHARES - INCEPTION 10/27/05
SINCE
1 YEAR INCEPTION **
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On Share Price 10.19% 10.04%
On NAV 20.77 20.17
* Total return measures net investment income and capital gain or loss from
portfolio investments, assuming reinvestment of income and capital gains
distributions.
** Annualized since inception.
Q. HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM OVER THE REPORTING PERIOD?
A. As you know, Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) seeks to offer investors
a defensive means to participate in the broad global equity market, an
opportunity for significant long-term total return, and the benefit of an
attractive monthly distribution. By dynamically blending global equities, global
convertibles and high-yield corporate securities, the Fund has the potential to
generate capital gains as well as income, using its flexibility to help manage
risk and reward across the vast global economy. Because convertible and
high-yield securities tend to follow the movements of their companies' equity
counterparts more than traditional fixed-income securities, the Fund can be
viewed as having substantial equity sensitivity, yet with a significant income
component. In effect, the Fund seeks to participate in the long-term upward
trend of the global growth story by taking advantage of opportunities resulting
from globalization, democratization, and new technologies. In addition, the Fund
offers the added benefit--and potential downside protection--of a level monthly
distribution.
By blending the three asset classes, the Fund seeks to provide better downside
risk than a pure-stock portfolio; yet over the past 12 months, the Fund also
delivered performance comparable to the all-equity MSCI World Index.(5) The Fund
returned 20.77% based on net asset value (NAV) during the period, whereas the
MSCI World Index gained 21.91%. Based on its market price, the Fund's total
return increased 10.19% for the period, which means the Fund's market price
traded at a discount to its strong-performing NAV (discussed on the following
pages). The Fund's robust performance allowed for an increase in its monthly
distribution during the period by 17% to $0.0875 per share, which equates to a
6.72% annualized distribution based on the closing market price on October 31,
2006.
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Investment Team Interview
DISTRIBUTION HISTORY (LATEST 12 MONTHS)
DATE PAID PER SHARE
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October $0.0875
September 0.0875
August 0.0875
July 0.0875
June 0.0875
May 0.0750
April 0.0750
March 0.0750
February 0.0750
January 0.1000
December NA+
November NA
Monthly distributions are from net investment income, short-term gains, and/or
long-term capital gains. For more details please go to the Tax Centers located
at www.calamos.com.
+ Inception 10/27/05.
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SINCE INCEPTION NAV AND MARKET PRICE HISTORY
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
GLOBAL TOTAL
RETURN FUND
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Date NAV Market
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10/27/2005 14.325 15.000
10/28/2005 14.290 15.010
10/31/2005 14.290 15.000
11/1/2005 14.290 15.010
11/2/2005 14.310 15.010
11/3/2005 14.350 15.000
11/4/2005 14.350 15.010
11/7/2005 14.370 15.000
11/8/2005 14.340 15.000
11/9/2005 14.350 15.010
11/10/2005 14.360 15.000
11/11/2005 14.390 15.000
11/14/2005 14.360 15.000
11/15/2005 14.350 15.010
11/16/2005 14.340 15.010
11/17/2005 14.410 15.000
11/18/2005 14.490 15.000
11/21/2005 14.540 15.000
11/22/2005 14.540 13.850
11/23/2005 14.590 13.450
11/25/2005 14.580 13.400
11/28/2005 14.540 13.430
11/29/2005 14.530 13.350
11/30/2005 14.500 13.350
12/1/2005 14.610 13.220
12/2/2005 14.680 13.400
12/5/2005 14.680 13.360
12/6/2005 14.710 13.370
12/7/2005 14.690 13.450
12/8/2005 14.680 13.300
12/9/2005 14.720 13.310
12/12/2005 14.770 13.430
12/13/2005 14.820 13.580
GLOBAL TOTAL
RETURN FUND
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Date NAV Market
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12/14/2005 14.870 13.450
12/15/2005 14.810 13.320
12/16/2005 14.830 13.370
12/19/2005 14.860 13.450
12/20/2005 14.850 13.700
12/21/2005 14.900 13.860
12/22/2005 14.920 13.900
12/23/2005 14.920 13.600
12/27/2005 14.880 13.460
12/28/2005 14.830 13.700
12/29/2005 14.850 13.720
12/30/2005 14.830 14.170
1/3/2006 15.020 14.160
1/4/2006 15.140 14.210
1/5/2006 15.040 14.140
1/6/2006 15.150 14.330
1/9/2006 15.190 14.320
1/10/2006 15.140 14.320
1/11/2006 15.220 14.560
1/12/2006 15.150 14.450
1/13/2006 15.210 14.350
1/17/2006 15.130 14.300
1/18/2006 15.010 14.300
1/19/2006 15.230 14.220
1/20/2006 15.130 14.300
1/23/2006 15.200 14.270
1/24/2006 15.250 14.340
1/25/2006 15.300 14.300
1/26/2006 15.370 14.120
1/27/2006 15.450 14.260
1/30/2006 15.450 14.300
1/31/2006 15.500 14.360
2/1/2006 15.520 14.310
2/2/2006 15.450 14.190
2/3/2006 15.330 14.240
2/6/2006 15.350 14.290
2/7/2006 15.230 14.230
2/8/2006 15.250 14.200
2/9/2006 15.300 14.180
2/10/2006 15.250 14.150
2/13/2006 15.150 14.200
2/14/2006 15.270 14.230
2/15/2006 15.290 14.200
2/16/2006 15.350 14.240
GLOBAL TOTAL
RETURN FUND
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Date NAV Market
---------- ------ ------
2/17/2006 15.350 14.220
2/21/2006 15.410 14.450
2/22/2006 15.460 14.400
2/23/2006 15.460 14.300
2/24/2006 15.490 14.210
2/27/2006 15.520 14.450
2/28/2006 15.450 14.440
3/1/2006 15.500 14.550
3/2/2006 15.550 14.420
3/3/2006 15.520 14.480
3/6/2006 15.430 14.260
3/7/2006 15.190 14.300
3/8/2006 15.170 14.290
3/9/2006 15.120 14.650
3/10/2006 15.190 14.350
3/13/2006 15.330 14.150
3/14/2006 15.430 14.350
3/15/2006 15.540 14.440
3/16/2006 15.640 14.400
3/17/2006 15.630 14.460
3/20/2006 15.630 14.430
3/21/2006 15.540 14.400
3/22/2006 15.640 14.480
3/23/2006 15.580 14.450
3/24/2006 15.660 14.450
3/27/2006 15.680 14.500
3/28/2006 15.550 14.500
3/29/2006 15.640 14.480
3/30/2006 15.760 14.590
3/31/2006 15.720 14.700
4/3/2006 15.810 14.680
4/4/2006 15.960 14.630
4/5/2006 16.130 14.500
4/6/2006 16.210 14.540
4/7/2006 16.040 14.360
4/10/2006 16.040 14.430
4/11/2006 15.940 14.240
4/12/2006 15.910 14.180
4/13/2006 15.900 14.100
4/17/2006 16.020 14.180
4/18/2006 16.260 14.420
4/19/2006 16.410 14.370
4/20/2006 16.390 14.420
4/21/2006 16.440 14.240
GLOBAL TOTAL
RETURN FUND
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Date NAV Market
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4/24/2006 16.400 14.460
4/25/2006 16.310 14.300
4/26/2006 16.410 14.250
4/27/2006 16.440 14.370
4/28/2006 16.510 14.440
5/1/2006 16.500 14.370
5/2/2006 16.620 14.400
5/3/2006 16.660 14.400
5/4/2006 16.740 14.480
5/5/2006 16.880 14.540
5/8/2006 16.890 14.840
5/9/2006 16.820 14.940
5/10/2006 16.850 14.930
5/11/2006 16.770 14.870
5/12/2006 16.540 14.750
5/15/2006 16.240 14.610
5/16/2006 16.210 14.660
5/17/2006 15.840 14.640
5/18/2006 15.710 14.790
5/19/2006 15.710 14.630
5/22/2006 15.360 14.250
5/23/2006 15.470 14.260
5/24/2006 15.360 14.000
5/25/2006 15.490 14.110
5/26/2006 15.720 14.220
5/30/2006 15.600 14.180
5/31/2006 15.600 14.160
6/1/2006 15.710 14.300
6/2/2006 15.800 14.550
6/5/2006 15.640 14.630
6/6/2006 15.410 14.800
6/7/2006 15.150 14.600
6/8/2006 14.730 14.340
6/9/2006 14.740 14.550
6/12/2006 14.570 14.330
6/13/2006 14.140 13.990
6/14/2006 14.260 13.780
6/15/2006 14.720 13.870
6/16/2006 14.700 13.940
6/19/2006 14.600 14.120
6/20/2006 14.540 14.110
6/21/2006 14.660 14.070
6/22/2006 14.650 14.100
6/23/2006 14.580 14.250
GLOBAL TOTAL
RETURN FUND
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Date NAV Market
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6/26/2006 14.640 14.200
6/27/2006 14.530 14.260
6/28/2006 14.560 14.270
6/29/2006 14.970 14.490
6/30/2006 15.130 14.700
7/3/2006 15.350 14.590
7/5/2006 15.140 14.550
7/6/2006 15.270 14.690
7/7/2006 15.230 14.680
7/10/2006 15.240 14.800
7/11/2006 15.190 14.550
7/12/2006 15.080 14.760
7/13/2006 14.860 14.750
7/14/2006 14.730 14.560
7/17/2006 14.540 14.650
7/18/2006 14.620 14.470
7/19/2006 14.930 14.520
7/20/2006 14.930 14.840
7/21/2006 14.840 14.810
7/24/2006 15.070 14.650
7/25/2006 15.210 14.750
7/26/2006 15.330 14.820
7/27/2006 15.410 15.000
7/28/2006 15.560 14.990
7/31/2006 15.570 15.010
8/1/2006 15.510 14.940
8/2/2006 15.560 14.970
8/3/2006 15.550 15.310
8/4/2006 15.570 15.150
8/7/2006 15.520 15.050
8/8/2006 15.530 15.060
8/9/2006 15.430 14.950
8/10/2006 15.450 14.950
8/11/2006 15.400 15.080
8/14/2006 15.480 15.050
8/15/2006 15.640 15.260
8/16/2006 15.850 15.610
8/17/2006 15.850 15.540
8/18/2006 15.820 15.560
8/21/2006 15.810 15.510
8/22/2006 15.810 15.330
8/23/2006 15.730 15.280
8/24/2006 15.670 15.250
8/25/2006 15.680 15.300
GLOBAL TOTAL
RETURN FUND
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Date NAV Market
---------- ------ ------
8/28/2006 15.750 15.440
8/29/2006 15.850 15.480
8/30/2006 15.840 15.500
8/31/2006 15.850 15.430
9/1/2006 15.940 15.300
9/5/2006 16.080 15.500
9/6/2006 15.900 15.550
9/7/2006 15.660 15.450
9/8/2006 15.680 15.300
9/11/2006 15.550 15.490
9/12/2006 15.680 15.410
9/13/2006 15.740 15.510
9/14/2006 15.720 15.390
9/15/2006 15.660 15.570
9/18/2006 15.640 15.510
9/19/2006 15.610 15.250
9/20/2006 15.630 15.080
9/21/2006 15.620 15.140
9/22/2006 15.560 15.210
9/25/2006 15.560 15.240
9/26/2006 15.600 15.250
9/27/2006 15.730 15.180
9/28/2006 15.780 15.380
9/29/2006 15.730 15.240
10/2/2006 15.740 15.330
10/3/2006 15.690 15.460
10/4/2006 15.770 15.720
10/5/2006 15.870 15.550
10/6/2006 15.800 15.410
10/9/2006 15.830 15.540
10/10/2006 15.850 15.550
10/11/2006 15.840 15.700
10/12/2006 15.990 15.680
10/13/2006 16.060 15.800
10/16/2006 16.130 15.880
10/17/2006 16.070 15.700
10/18/2006 16.110 15.660
10/19/2006 16.130 15.710
10/20/2006 16.150 15.800
10/23/2006 16.120 15.800
10/24/2006 16.170 15.630
10/25/2006 16.240 15.730
10/26/2006 16.320 15.710
10/27/2006 16.230 15.650
GLOBAL TOTAL
RETURN FUND
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Date NAV Market
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10/30/2006 16.230 15.660
10/31/2006 16.310 15.620
Q. WHY DIDN'T THE CGO MARKET PRICE REFLECT THE STRONG PERFORMANCE OF THE
PORTFOLIO'S NAV?
A. We believe that the Fund's discount presents an opportunity for investors.
While attention tends to be given to a fund's current distribution rate, we view
CGO's capital gain potential along with its attractive annualized distribution
rate as a significant advantage versus portfolios that seek solely income. This
capital gains potential is a hallmark of the CGO strategy and, in our opinion,
has been undervalued by the marketplace. With this potential, we give up a small
degree of income to increase the portfolio's capacity for solid capital gains.
Although this approach means that our monthly distribution rate may be lower
than that of income-only vehicles, the portfolio offers significantly more
opportunity to garner upside potential from the stocks of companies based around
the world and includes a distribution significantly higher than the dividend
rates of equities.
Q. WHAT MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS OCCURRED WITH THE ECONOMY AND MARKET, AND HOW DID
THESE FACTORS AFFECT THE FUND?
A. Rising short-term U.S. interest rates were the big story through the first
half of 2006 and had a moderate impact on the Fund's cost of leverage. Many
closed-end funds leverage the portfolio by borrowing funds at short-term rates.
As short-term interest rates rise, this increases the cost of leverage and can
impact the yield and total return of the portfolio. Of course the news everyone
had been waiting for arrived in August when the Fed elected to hold the line on
the federal funds rate at 5.25%, then left it untouched in subsequent FOMC
meetings during the period.
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10-YEAR TREASURY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
10 YEAR TREASURY
Date Market
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10/31/2005 4.57%
11/05 4.49%
12/05 4.39%
1/06 4.53%
2/06 4.55%
3/06 4.86%
4/06 5.07%
5/06 5.12%
6/06 5.15%
7/06 4.99%
8/06 4.74%
9/06 4.64%
10/06 4.61%
Long-term interest rates also rose over the period, with the yield on the
10-year Treasury moving from 4.57% at the beginning of the period to 5.15% in
June 2006 before falling off in the third calendar quarter. Rising long-term
interest rates tend to negatively affect traditional high-quality fixed-income
securities. As noted above, this portfolio combines global equity, high-yield
corporate bonds and convertible bonds that tend to be more economically
sensitive and much less interest-rate sensitive. This was demonstrated by the
Fund's positive performance over the period as the portfolio benefited from
continued global economic expansion and a rising equity market.
After a challenging second quarter, international markets swung into positive
territory for the third quarter, with the MSCI EAFE(R) Index returning 3.99% and
the MSCI Emerging Markets Index6 returning 5.01%. Most developed and many
emerging international markets posted positive returns, with some of the
strongest performers being Spain and Switzerland (developed markets), and India,
China and Mexico (emerging markets).
However, we believe the U.S. economy is in the midst of a mid-cycle
slowdown--and we think this will lead a slowdown in the global economy. Using
history as a framework for our current thinking, we believe this mid-cycle
slowdown will resemble those of 1965, 1985-86 and 1995. Each of those periods
was preceded by U.S. Fed tightening that seemed to be either early or directed
at excess building in the markets. In each case, the market was a leading
indicator, reacting to the slowdown before the gross domestic product (GDP)
reflected it; and in each case, we saw a solid upswing in the markets in the
midst of mid-cycle economic slowdowns.
One significant change that has taken place in past mid-cycle slowdowns has been
a shift from a pro-cyclical market to a more growth-oriented market. During the
periods mentioned above, after leading in the early phase of the bull market,
value and cyclical stocks were replaced by more traditional and stable growth
stocks in the next phase.
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(PIE CHART)
FUND ASSET ALLOCATION
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS 0.3%
HIGH YIELD/ CORPORATE BONDS 28.3%
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES 17.2%
COMMON STOCKS 54.2%
Fund asset allocations are based on total investments (excluding security
lending collateral) and may vary over time.
SECTOR ALLOCATION
Financials 22.3%
Industrials 17.9
Consumer Discretionary 14.5
Information Technology 12.6
Energy 10.5
Consumer Staples 7.8
Health Care 6.2
Materials 3.6
Telecommunication
Services 3.4
Utilities 1.9
Sector allocations are based on net assets and may vary over time.
QUALITY ALLOCATION
Weighted Average
Credit Quality BB+
AAA 0.0%
AA 5.1
A 6.2
BBB 4.9
BB 12.5
B 42.0
CCC or below 9.5
Not rated 19.8
Data is based on portfolio holdings. Credit quality shown reflects the higher of
the ratings of Standard & Poor's Corporation or Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
Ratings are relative, subjective and not absolute standards of quality. Excludes
equity securities and cash.
Q. HOW WAS THE FUND POSITIONED THIS PAST YEAR, AND DID THIS POSITIONING HELP?
A. During the reporting period, the portfolio's gains were the result of proper
positioning within asset categories, regional allocation and security selection
based on our long-term outlook. Each of the Fund's asset classes--global common
stocks, global convertible securities, and high-yield bonds--posted positive
returns. During the period, we made no dramatic shifts in asset classes
weighting, and at period end, equities represented approximately 54% of assets,
high-yield, 28% and convertibles, 17%. Less than half of the portfolio was
invested in the United States, with the next largest allocations going to the
United Kingdom, Australia and Japan. Overall, performance during the period was
helped by the Fund's equity sensitivity, reflected in its stock and convertible
security allocations.
From a sector perspective, all 10 of the portfolio's major sector allocations
garnered strong double-digit returns, with the industrials, financials,
information technology and health care sectors leading the charge. Our selection
among larger-cap securities also proved advantageous.
During the period, the Fund expanded its use of a covered call strategy. This
strategy enables CGO to generate income from option premiums by writing
(selling) options. As of fiscal year-end, the Fund covered approximately 33% of
the portfolio's managed assets.
Q. WHAT HELD BACK PERFORMANCE?
A. While the portfolio's high-yield and convertible securities did post positive
returns, they lagged equities during the period. Over a full market cycle,
however, we expect that the combination of asset classes within this portfolio
should provide investors with a higher yield and attractive risk/reward balance
relative to the broad equity-only market. Based on this belief, we did not make
significant shifts in asset-class weightings during the period.
Security selection within the energy sector, though positive, also dampened
relative performance during the period.
Q. WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK IN THE COMING YEAR AND HOW ARE YOU POSITIONING THE
PORTFOLIO ACCORDINGLY?
A. As mentioned, we believe the United States is in the midst of a mid-cycle
slowdown, and as such, we are favoring higher-quality, larger-cap securities. In
our view, these securities will gain a stronger footing as the market begins to
shift--as has occurred in past mid-cycle slowdowns--from a value- to a
growth-orientation. On a much broader scale, we believe the global economy is in
good shape, and we are looking for many of the same qualities in businesses
globally as we are domestically, including strong top-line growth, high return
on invested capital, low debt-to-capital, good valuations and reliable cash
flow; we believe these types of companies hold the most promise during this
phase of the market cycle.
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Investment Team Interview ANNUAL REPORT 7
Investment Team Interview
In our assessment of investing opportunities around the world, we continue to
follow trends we believe will have an increasing influence in the global
economic landscape, such as the growing role of the emerging-market consumer and
the move toward outsourcing of labor to foreign countries. Within developed
markets, we've increased our allocations in Asia.
In particular, we added to Japan, based on our belief that the economic and
market landscape there remains favorable. Before he stepped down in September,
Prime Minister Koizumi set into motion broad economic reforms, and we believe
that these will continue to benefit the Japanese markets. Deflationary trends
finally seem to have dissipated, and consumer trends are gaining strength. We
are, however, closely monitoring the country's new prime minister, Shinzo Abe,
to ensure his economic policies support continued growth.
In emerging markets, we're favoring emerging Asia and emerging Europe; we also
hold positions in Mexico. In contrast, we are avoiding investment in other parts
of Latin America, where the direction of many countries' economic policies
concerns us. In our modest emerging markets' stake, we continue to focus on
companies that are global leaders--those that are being driven by the global
economy rather than a single local economy. We believe that this is a more
prudent approach, both in terms of risk management and growth potential.
We believe convertible bonds continue to offer an attractive risk/reward balance
for investors. With regard to our convertible holdings, we favor hybrid,
equity-sensitive convertibles, so that we can continue to participate in any
upward movement of the stock market. Here, too, the emphasis is on
higher-quality, sustainable-growth companies. At the same time, we have reduced
our allocation to cyclicals, such as energy, industrials and materials; we
believe businesses that owe their growth to volatile commodity prices or to
strong recovery-level growth in the GDP pose a higher risk today.
Selective opportunities in the high-yield market could also benefit the
portfolio. While the high-yield market looks fairly valued, we continue to seek
attractive opportunities. The performance of high-yield bonds typically tracks
more closely to the performance of the underlying issuer than it does to
interest rates. The Fund is designed to take advantage of this equity
sensitivity, relying on our superior research to determine the financial
strength and prospects of issuing companies.
Q. ANY FINAL THOUGHTS FOR INVESTORS?
A. We are firm believers in remaining positioned for the long term and have long
recognized the impossibility of predicting the exact timing of market shifts.
Accordingly, we continue to attempt to position our portfolios ahead of events
and market turns, rather than trying to chase them. Based on our economic
outlook, we continue to emphasize investments in companies with quality
hallmarks--such as strong balance sheets, capable management and well-planned
business strategies. We have found many opportunities to invest in these
companies at what we believe are very attractive prices. We thank you for your
continued support and look forward to helping you attain your financial goals.
(1) The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index generally considered representative
of the U.S. stock market. Source: Lipper Analytical Services.
(2) The MSCI EAFE(R) Index measures developed market equity performance
(excluding the U.S. and Canada). Source: Lipper Analytical Services.
(3) The Value Line Convertible Index is an equally-weighted index of the larger
convertibles, representing 90% of the U.S. convertible securities market.
Source: Russell/Mellon Analytical Services LLC.
(4) The CS High Yield Index is an unmanaged index of high yield debt
securities. Source: Russell/Mellon Analytical Services LLC.
(5) The MSCI World Index (U.S. Dollars) is a market-capitalization weighted
index composed of companies representative of the market structure of
developed market countries in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific
region. Source: Lipper Analytical Services.
(6) The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance
in the global emerging markets. As of June 2006 the MSCI Emerging Markets
Index consisted of 25 emerging market country indices. Source: MSCI Barra.
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Schedule of Investments
OCTOBER 31, 2006
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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CORPORATE BONDS (41.5%)
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (11.0%)
$ 2,500,000 Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.<>
9.000%, 06/15/12 $ 2,600,000
2,250,000 Beazer Homes USA, Inc.<>
8.375%, 04/15/12 2,311,875
1,300,000 DIRECTV Financing Company, Inc.<>
8.375%, 03/15/13 1,355,250
1,800,000 GameStop Corp.@
8.000%, 10/01/12 1,876,500
1,000,000 General Motors Corp.
7.200%, 01/15/11 937,500
1,875,000 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company@
7.857%, 08/15/11 1,823,437
350,000 Jarden Corp.@
9.750%, 05/01/12 371,875
2,325,000 NCL Holding, ASA
10.625%, 07/15/14 2,278,500
825,000 Warner Music Group
7.375%, 04/15/14 810,563
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14,365,500
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CONSUMER STAPLES (3.2%)
1,500,000 Del Monte Foods Company<>
8.625%, 12/15/12 1,584,375
2,250,000 Gold Kist, Inc.
10.250%, 03/15/14 2,593,125
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4,177,500
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ENERGY (3.9%)
1,000,000 Giant Industries, Inc.@
8.000%, 05/15/14 1,087,500
1,300,000 Hanover Compressor Company<>
9.000%, 06/01/14 1,391,000
1,700,000 Paramount Resources, Ltd.
8.500%, 01/31/13 1,710,625
750,000 Petroleo Brasileiro, SA
8.375%, 12/10/18 883,125
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5,072,250
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FINANCIALS (0.4%)
500,000 E*TRADE Financial, Corp.
7.875%, 12/01/15 531,250
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HEALTH CARE (0.7%)
1,000,000 Tenet Healthcare Corp.
9.250%, 02/01/15 953,750
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INDUSTRIALS (10.7%)
2,225,000 Accuride Corp.<>
8.500%, 02/01/15 2,169,375
1,730,000 Columbus McKinnon Corp.<>
8.875%, 11/01/13 1,812,175
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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$ 1,750,000 Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.
8.000%, 07/01/13 $ 1,706,250
1,700,000 General Cable Corp.
9.500%, 11/15/10 1,819,000
2,200,000 Greenbrier Companies, Inc.<>
8.375%, 05/15/15 2,238,500
1,800,000 H&E Equipment Service, Inc.*<>
8.375%, 07/15/16 1,867,500
1,750,000 Orbital Sciences Corp.<>
9.000%, 07/15/11 1,865,937
500,000 Sequa Corp.
8.875%, 04/01/08 521,250
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13,999,987
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3.7%)
900,000 Avago Technologies*@
11.875%, 12/01/15 994,500
1,000,000 Ipayment Inc.*@
9.750%, 05/15/14 1,032,500
2,700,000 SunGard Data Systems, Inc.<>
9.125%, 08/15/13 2,814,750
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4,841,750
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MATERIALS (2.3%)
900,000 EUR Ineos Group Holdings, PLC*
7.875%, 02/15/16 1,104,159
1,000,000 Polyone Corp.@
8.875%, 05/01/12 1,020,000
900,000 U.S. Concrete, Inc.
8.375%, 04/01/14 868,500
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2,992,659
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TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (3.6%)
900,000 Citizens Communications Company@
9.000%, 08/15/31 982,125
500,000 Leap Wireless International, Inc.*@
9.375%, 11/01/14 512,500
2,250,000 Sprint Nextel Corporation<>
11.000%, 07/31/10 2,455,751
750,000 Windstream Corp.*
8.625%, 08/01/16 812,813
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4,763,189
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UTILITIES (2.0%)
750,000 Edison International
7.730%, 06/15/09 783,750
1,600,000 PSEG Energy Holdings, Inc.
10.000%, 10/01/09 1,760,000
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2,543,750
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost $53,606,358) 54,241,585
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See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments.
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Schedule of Investments
OCTOBER 31, 2006
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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CONVERTIBLE BONDS (11.8%)
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (5.1%)
$ 1,500,000 General Motors Corp.
6.250%, 07/15/33 $ 1,424,400
1,500,000 GBP Punch Taverns Redwood Jersey Co., Ltd.
5.000%, 12/14/10 3,230,332
14,000,000 ZAR Steinhoff International Holdings, Ltd.
5.700%, 07/31/13 2,007,466
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6,662,198
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FINANCIALS (0.9%)
1,000,000 Deutsche Bank Luxembourg, SA
(USA Interactive)*++&
5.689%, 05/01/12 1,206,800
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HEALTH CARE (2.6%)
1,300,000 Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.*<>
3.250%, 08/01/26 1,272,375
210,000 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
3.000%, 08/16/10 201,337
1,700,000 Wyeth++<>
5.109%, 01/15/24 1,861,840
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3,335,552
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INDUSTRIALS (1.0%)
1,175,000 Quanta Services, Inc.*<>
3.750%, 04/30/26 1,282,219
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (1.1%)
1,000,000 DST Systems, Inc.
4.125%, 08/15/23 1,382,500
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MATERIALS (1.1%)
10,000,000 ZAR Harmony Gold Mining Company, Ltd.
4.875%, 05/21/09 1,481,419
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TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
(Cost $14,930,141) 15,350,688
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NUMBER OF
SHARES VALUE
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CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (13.5%)
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (2.4%)
90,000 Ford Motor Company Capital Trust II<>
6.500% 3,100,500
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FINANCIALS (8.5%)
550 Fortis Insurance, NV (Assurant, Inc.)*<>&
7.750% 749,815
101,000 Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
(General Mills, Inc.)<>&
6.250% 2,777,500
32,000 MetLife, Inc.<>
6.375% 947,840
22,000 Morgan Stanley (Nuveen Investments, Inc.)<>&
5.875% 960,300
NUMBER OF
SHARES VALUE
----------- --------------
44,000 National Australia Bank, Ltd.<>
7.875% $ 2,105,400
42,000 CHF Swiss Re
6.000% 3,490,418
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11,031,273
--------------
INDUSTRIALS (2.6%)
900,000 GBP BAE Systems, PLC
7.750% 3,443,564
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TOTAL CONVERTIBLE
PREFERRED STOCKS
(Cost $15,724,663) $ 17,575,337
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COMMON STOCKS (79.5%)
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (2.6%)
20,000 EUR Industria de Diseno Textil, SA 955,550
3,500 EUR PUMA AG Rudolf Dassler Sport 1,243,018
340,000 ZAR Truworths International, Ltd. 1,188,094
--------------
3,386,662
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CONSUMER STAPLES (8.1%)
140,000 GBP British American Tobacco, PLC 3,812,851
300,000 MXN Grupo Modelo, S.A. de CV 1,450,502
5,500 CHF Nestle Holdings, Inc. 1,879,433
54,000 Reynolds American, Inc.@<> 3,410,640
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10,553,426
--------------
ENERGY (11.3%)
30,000 Chevron Corp.<> 2,016,000
121,000 EUR ENI S.p.A. 3,660,204
132,000 EUR Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries, SA 3,386,075
20,000 EUR OMV, AG 1,086,498
42,000 PetroChina Company, Ltd.<> 4,636,380
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14,785,157
--------------
FINANCIALS (22.6%)
140,000 AUD Australian Stock Exchange, Ltd.# 3,839,657
205,000 JPY Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. 2,317,844
27,600 EUR EFG Eurobank Ergasias 917,402
7,000 Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.<> 1,328,530
365,000 GBP Investc, PLC 3,684,781
40,000 J.P. Morgan Chase & Company<> 1,897,600
1,200 CHF Liechtensteinische Landesbank, AG 954,425
43,000 AUD Macquarie Bank, Ltd. 2,478,532
60,000 JPY Nikko Cordial Corp. 716,249
240,000 AUD QBE Insurance Group, Ltd. 4,586,131
1,500,000 SGD Singapore Exchange, Ltd. 4,326,924
59,000 Washington Mutual, Inc.<> 2,495,700
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29,543,775
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See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments.
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Schedule of Investments
OCTOBER 31, 2006
NUMBER OF
SHARES VALUE
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HEALTH CARE (5.8%)
21,000 AUD CSL, Ltd. $ 910,855
80,000 Merck & Company, Inc.<> 3,633,600
72,000 Pfizer, Inc.<> 1,918,800
6,000 CHF Roche Holding, AG 1,050,533
--------------
7,513,788
--------------
INDUSTRIALS (11.6%)
170,000 SEK Alfa Laval AB 6,280,927
9,000 Boeing Company<> 718,740
11,000 JPY FANUC, Ltd.# 954,280
70,000 JPY Komatsu, Ltd. 1,259,546
190,000 AUD Leighton Holdings, Ltd. 3,124,674
225,000 GBP Rolls-Royce Group, PLC# 2,013,945
23,000 NOK Veidekke ASA 774,879
--------------
15,126,991
--------------
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (13.5%)
85,000 GBP CSR, PLC# 1,226,944
47,000 JPY HOYA Corp. 1,816,033
90,000 Infosys Technologies, Ltd.<> 4,689,000
60,000 Microsoft Corp. 1,722,600
190,000 EUR Nokia Corp. 3,776,587
175,000 ZAR Reunert, Ltd. 1,875,883
270,000 JPY Toshiba Corp. 1,703,955
170,000 HKD VTech Holdings, Ltd. 853,047
--------------
17,664,049
--------------
MATERIALS (1.9%)
33,000 CAD Teck Cominco, Ltd. 2,429,120
--------------
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (1.2%)
38,000 America Movil, S.A. de C.V.<> 1,629,060
--------------
UTILITIES (0.9%)
45,000 GBP Scottish & Southern Energy 1,128,942
--------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $88,182,070) 103,760,970
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NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS VALUE
----------- --------------
PUT OPTIONS (0.0%)
FINANCIALS (0.0%)
688 SPDR Trust Series 1
Put, 03/17/07, $126.00
(Cost $162,024) 58,480
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
----------- --------------
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (0.3%)
COMMERCIAL PAPER (0.3%)
$ 361,000 Citigroup, Inc.
5.230%, 11/01/06
(Cost $361,000) $ 361,000
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NUMBER OF
SHARES VALUE
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INVESTMENTS OF CASH COLLATERAL
FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN (8.5%)
11,148,000 Bank of New York Institutional
Cash Reserve Fund
current rate 5.389%
(Cost $11,148,000) 11,148,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (155.1%)
(Cost $184,114,256) 202,496,060
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NUMBER OF
CONTRACTS VALUE
----------- --------------
WRITTEN OPTIONS (-2.5%)
FINANCIALS (-2.5%)
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund
2,900 Call, 12/16/06, Strike $68.00 (957,000)
1,300 Call, 12/16/06, Strike $64.00 (884,000)
900 Call, 01/20/07, Strike $69.00 (229,500)
750 Call, 01/20/07, Strike $68.00 (247,500)
300 Call, 12/16/06, Strike $69.00 (74,250)
SPDR Trust Series 1
850 Call, 12/16/06, Strike $133.00 (527,000)
350 Call, 03/17/07, Strike $135.00 (238,000)
100 Call, 12/16/06, Strike $135.00 (45,000)
100 Call, 03/17/07, Strike $139.00 (41,000)
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TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premium $1,441,680) (3,243,250)
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PAYABLE UPON RETURN OF SECURITIES ON LOAN (-8.6%) (11,148,000)
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES (1.2%) 1,539,515
--------------
PREFERRED SHARES AT REDEMPTION VALUE INCLUDING DIVIDENDS
PAYABLE (-45.2%) (59,056,215)
--------------
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (100.0%) $ 130,588,110
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See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments.
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Schedule of Investments ANNUAL REPORT 11
Schedule of Investments
OCTOBER 31, 2006
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Note: Value for Securities denominated in foreign currencies are shown in U.S.
dollars.
* 144A securities are those that are exempt from registration under Rule 144A
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities are generally
issued to qualified institutional buyers ("QIBs"), such as the Fund. Any
resale of these securities must generally be effected through a sale that
is exempt from registration (e.g. a sale to another QIB), or the security
must be registered for public sale. At October 31, 2006, the market value
of 144A securities that were not subject to mandatory issuer registration
obligations is $8,280,587 or 6.3% of net assets.
@ Security, or portion of security, is on loan.
# Non-income producing security.
++ Variable rate or step bond security. The interest rate shown is the rate in
effect at October 31, 2006.
<> Security or portion of security position is held in a segregated account as
collateral for written options aggregating a total market value of
$65,699,049.
& Securities exchangeable or convertible into securities of an entity
different than the issuer. Such entity is identified in the parenthetical.
FOREIGN CURRENCY ABBREVIATIONS
AUD Australian Dollar
CAD Canadian Dollar
CHF Swiss Franc
EUR European Monetary Unit
GBP British Pound Sterling
HKD Hong Kong Dollar
JPY Japanese Yen
MXN Mexican Peso
NOK Norwegian Krone
SEK Swedish Krona
SGD Singapore Dollar
ZAR South African Rand
See accompanying Notes to Schedule of Investments.
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Schedule of Investments
OCTOBER 31, 2006
COUNTRY ALLOCATION
COUNTRY % OF PORTFOLIO
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United States 43.9%
United Kingdom 9.9
Australia 9.1
Japan 4.7
South Africa 3.5
Switzerland 3.4
Sweden 3.3
India 2.5
China 2.5
Singapore 2.3
Greece 2.3
Canada 2.2
Finland 2.0
Italy 1.9
Bermuda 1.7
Mexico 1.6
Germany 0.7
Austria 0.6
Spain 0.5
Liechtenstein 0.5
Brazil 0.5
Norway 0.4
Totals: 100.0%
Country allocations are classified according to country of risk and are based on
the percentage of portfolio and may vary over time.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments ANNUAL REPORT 13
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
OCTOBER 31, 2006
ASSETS
Investments, at value* (cost $184,114,256) $202,496,060
Accrued interest and dividends receivables 1,816,959
Prepaid expenses 13,847
Other assets 7,841
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Total assets 204,334,707
------------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
Due to custodian 703
Options written, at value (premium $1,441,680) 3,243,250
Cash collateral for securities on loan 11,148,000
Offering and organizational fees 50,758
Affiliates:
Investment advisory fees 158,782
Deferred compensation to Trustees 7,841
Financial accounting fees 1,798
Trustee fees and officer compensation 2,294
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 76,956
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Total liabilities 14,690,382
------------
PREFERRED SHARES
$25,000 liquidation value per share applicable to 2,360 shares,
including dividends payable 59,056,215
------------
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $130,588,110
============
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
Common stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized 8,006,981
shares issued and outstanding $113,591,761
Undistributed net investment income (loss) 481,284
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, written
options, and foreign currency transactions (70,201)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments,
written options, and foreign currency translations 16,585,266
------------
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $130,588,110
============
Net asset value per common share based on 8,006,981 shares issued
and outstanding $ 16.31
============
* Including securities on loan with a value of $10,701,330.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Global Total Return Fund
14 ANNUAL REPORT Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Statement of Operations
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2006
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest $ 5,424,749
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $114,291) 3,515,334
Securities lending income 33,538
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Total investment income 8,973,621
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EXPENSES
Investment advisory fees 1,715,361
Financial accounting fees 19,404
Auction agent and rating agency fees 144,248
Custodian fees 53,720
Printing and mailing fees 41,536
Transfer agent fees 31,362
Audit and legal fees 28,747
Registration fees 23,207
Trustees' fees and officer compensation 17,229
Accounting fees 14,191
Other 10,945
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Total expenses 2,099,950
Less earnings credit (4,524)
===========
Net expenses 2,095,426
===========
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) 6,878,195
===========
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS, WRITTEN
OPTIONS, AND FOREIGN CURRENCY
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM:
Investments 1,908,358
Written options 469,773
Foreign currency transactions 191,727
CHANGE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/DEPRECIATION ON:
Investments 18,381,804
Written options (1,801,570)
Foreign currency translations 5,032
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS,
WRITTEN OPTIONS, AND FOREIGN CURRENCY 19,155,124
===========
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS 26,033,319
===========
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS FROM
Net investment income (2,331,114)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON
SHAREHOLDERS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $23,702,205
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Global Total Return Fund
Statement of Operations ANNUAL REPORT 15
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended Period Ended
October 31, October 31,
2006 2005*
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OPERATIONS
Net investment income (loss) $ 6,878,195 $ (20,861)
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, written options,
and foreign currency transactions 2,569,858 --
Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on
investments, written options, and foreign currency
translations 16,585,266 --
Distributions to preferred shareholders from
Net investment income (2,331,114) --
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to
common shareholders resulting from operations 23,702,205 (20,861)
------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS FROM
Net investment income (5,173,457) --
Capital gains (1,532,399) --
------------ ------------
Net decrease in net assets from distributions to common
shareholders (6,705,856) --
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CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS
Proceeds from initial offering -- 114,700,000
Offering costs on common shares -- (240,209)
Offering costs on preferred shares (847,169) --
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock
transactions (847,169) 114,459,791
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TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON
SHAREHOLDERS 16,149,180 114,438,930
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NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
Beginning of period 114,438,930 --
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End of period $130,588,110 $114,438,930
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Undistributed net investment income (loss) $ 481,284 $ --
* The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2005.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Global Total Return Fund
16 ANNUAL REPORT Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION. CALAMOS Global Total Return Fund (the "Fund") was organized as a
Delaware statutory trust on March 30, 2004 and is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") as a diversified, closed-end
management investment company. The Fund commenced operations on October 27,
2005.
The Fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination
of capital appreciation and current income.
PORTFOLIO VALUATION. Calamos Advisors LLC ("Calamos Advisors") values the Fund's
portfolio securities in accordance with policies and procedures on the valuation
of securities adopted by the Board of Trustees and under the ultimate
supervision of the Board of Trustees.
Portfolio securities that are traded on U.S. securities exchanges, except option
securities, are valued at the last current reported sales price at the time as
of which the Fund determines its NAV. Securities traded in the over-the-counter
("OTC") market and quoted on The Nasdaq Stock Market are valued at the Nasdaq
Official Closing Price ("NOCP"), as determined by Nasdaq, or lacking a NOCP, the
last current reported sale price on Nasdaq at the time as of which the Fund
determines its NAV.
When a most recent last sale or closing price is not available, portfolio
securities, other than option securities, that are traded on a U.S. securities
exchange and other securities traded in the OTC market are valued at the mean
between the most recent bid and asked quotations in accordance with guidelines
adopted by the Board of Trustees. Each option security traded on a U.S.
securities exchange is valued at the mid-point of the consolidated bid/ask quote
for the option security, also in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Board
of Trustees. Each OTC option that is not traded through the Options Clearing
Corporation is valued by the counterparty to such option. If the pricing
committee determines that the valuation of a security in accordance with the
methods described above is not reflective of a fair value for such security, the
security, including any thinly-traded security, junk bond or synthetic
convertible instrument, is valued at a fair value by the pricing committee,
under the ultimate supervision of the Board of Trustees, following the
guidelines and/or procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Trading in securities on European and Far Eastern securities exchanges and OTC
markets is typically completed at various times before the close of business on
each day on which the NYSE is open. Each security trading on these exchanges or
OTC markets is evaluated utilizing a systematic fair valuation model provided by
an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees. The valuation
of each security that meets certain criteria in relation to the valuation model
is systematically adjusted to reflect the impact of movement in the U.S. market
after the foreign markets close. Securities that do not meet the criteria, or
that are principally traded in other foreign markets, are valued as of the last
current sale price at the time as of which the Fund determines its NAV, or when
reliable market prices or quotations are not readily available, at the mean
between the most recent bid and asked quotations as of the close of the
appropriate exchange or other designated time, in accordance with guidelines
adopted by the Board of Trustees. Trading of foreign securities may not take
place on every NYSE business day. In addition, trading may take place in various
foreign markets on Saturdays or on other days when the NYSE is not open and on
which the Fund's NAV is not calculated. As stated above, if the market prices
are not readily available or are not reflective of a security's fair value, the
security is valued at a fair value by the pricing committee, under the ultimate
supervision of the Board of Trustees, following the guidelines and/or procedures
adopted by the Board of Trustees.
The Fund also may use fair value pricing, pursuant to Board of Trustees
guidelines and under the ultimate supervision of the Board of Trustees if the
value of a foreign security it holds is materially affected by events occurring
before their pricing time but after the close of the primary market or exchange
on which the security is traded. Those procedures may utilize valuations
furnished by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees, which may be
based on market transactions for comparable securities and various relationships
between securities that are generally recognized by institutional traders, a
computerized matrix system, or appraisals derived from information concerning
the securities or similar securities received from recognized dealers in those
securities.
When fair value pricing of securities is employed, the prices of securities used
by the Fund to calculate its NAV may differ from market quotations or official
closing prices.
Global Total Return Fund
Notes to Financial Statements ANNUAL REPORT 17
Notes to Financial Statements
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME. Short-term investment
transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Long-term investment
transactions are recorded on a trade date plus one basis, except for fiscal
quarter ends, which are recorded on trade date. Net realized gains and losses
from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest
income is recognized using the accrual method and includes accretion of original
issue and market discount and amortization of premium. Dividend income is
recognized on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign
securities are recorded as soon as the information becomes available.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. Values of investments and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars
using a rate quoted by a major bank or dealer in the particular currency market,
as reported by a recognized quotation dissemination service.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting
from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations
arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from disposition of
foreign currency, the difference in the foreign exchange rates between the trade
and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the
amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the
ex-date or accrual date and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually
received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from
changes (due to the changes in the exchange rate) in the value of foreign
currency and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies held
at period end.
OPTION TRANSACTIONS. For hedging and investment purposes, the Fund may purchase
or write (sell) put and call options. One of the risks associated with
purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option
is exercised. Additionally, the Fund bears the risk of loss of premium and
change in market value should the counterparty not perform under the contract.
Put and call options purchased are accounted for in the same manner as portfolio
securities. The cost of securities acquired through the exercise of purchased
call options is increased by premiums paid. The proceeds from securities sold
through the exercise of put options are decreased by the premiums paid.
When the Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the
Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current
value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire
unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains
from written options. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on
effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is
also treated as a realized gain, or, if the premium is less than the amount paid
for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a written call
option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the
underlying security or currency in determining whether the Fund has realized a
gain or loss. If a written put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost
basis of the securities purchased by the Fund. The Fund as writer of an option
bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security
underlying the written option.
USE OF ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those
estimates.
INCOME TAXES. No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because the
Fund's policy is to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and distribute to
shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains.
Dividends and distributions paid to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend
date. The amount of dividends and distributions from net investment income and
net realized capital gains is determined in accordance with federal income tax
regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles. To the extent these "book/tax" differences are permanent in nature
such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal
tax-basis treatment. These differences are primarily
Global Total Return Fund
18 ANNUAL REPORT Notes to Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, contingent
payment debt instruments and methods of amortizing and accreting fixed income
securities. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences.
INDEMNIFICATIONS. Under the Fund's organizational documents, its officers and
trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities incurred by them by reason
of having been an officer or trustee of the Fund. In addition, in the normal
course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that provide general
indemnifications to other parties. The Fund's maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made
against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, the Fund has not had prior
claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be
remote.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS. On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) released FASB Interpretation No. 48 Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain
tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the
financial statements. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in
the course of preparing the Fund's tax returns to determine whether the tax
positions are "more-likely-than-not" of being sustained by the applicable tax
authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not
threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. Adoption of
FIN 48 is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to
be applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. At this time,
management is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and its impact on the Fund's
financial statements has not yet been determined.
In addition, in September 2006, the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), was issued and is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the
adoption of SFAS 157 will have on the Fund's financial statements and their
disclosures and its impact has not yet been determined.
NOTE 2 - INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES OR CERTAIN OTHER
PARTIES
Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with Calamos Advisors LLC, the Fund
pays an annual fee, payable monthly, equal to 1.00% based on the average weekly
managed assets. "Managed assets" means the Fund's total assets (including any
assets attributable to any leverage that may be outstanding) minus total
liabilities (other than debt representing financial leverage).
Pursuant to a financial accounting services agreement, Calamos Advisors receives
a fee payable monthly at the annual rate of 0.0175% on the first $1 billion of
combined assets, 0.0150% on the next $1 billion of combined assets, and 0.0110%
on combined assets above $2 billion for financial accounting services (for
purposes of this calculation "combined assets" means the total of the average
daily net assets of Calamos Investment Trust, Calamos Advisors Trust and the
average weekly managed assets of Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund,
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund, Calamos Strategic Total
Return Fund and Calamos Global Total Return Fund). Financial accounting services
include, but are not limited to, the following: managing expenses and expense
payment processing; monitoring the calculation of expense accrual amounts;
calculating, tracking, and reporting tax adjustments on all assets and
monitoring trustee deferred compensation plan accruals and valuations. The Fund
pays its pro rata share of the financial accounting services fee payable to
Calamos Advisors based on the Fund's relative portion of combined assets.
The Fund reimburses the advisor for a portion of compensation paid to the Fund's
Chief Compliance Officer. This compensation is reported as part of "Trustees'
fees and officer compensation" expenses on the Statement of Operations.
Included in the statement of operations under the caption "Earnings credit" is
an expense offset of $4,524, arising from credits on cash balances maintained on
deposit.
Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and directors of
Calamos Financial Services LLC ("CFS") and Calamos Advisors. All officers and
affiliated Trustees serve without direct compensation from the Fund, except for
the Chief Compliance Officer as described above.
Global Total Return Fund
Notes to Financial Statements ANNUAL REPORT 19
Notes to Financial Statements
The Fund has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan,
a trustee who is not an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of CFS
or Calamos Advisors and has elected to participate in the Plan (a "participating
trustee") may defer receipt of all or a portion of his compensation from the
Fund. The deferred compensation payable to the participating trustee is credited
to the trustee's deferral account as of the business day such compensation would
have been paid to the participating trustee. The value of the account increases
with contributions to the account or with increases in the value of the
measuring shares, and the value of the account decreases with withdrawals from
the account or with declines in the value of the measuring shares. Deferred
compensation of $7,841 is included in "Other assets" on the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities at October 31, 2006. The Fund's obligation to make payments
under the Plan is a general obligation of the Fund and is included on the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a payable for "Deferred compensation to
Trustees" at October 31, 2006.
NOTE 3 - INVESTMENTS
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term investments for the
year ended October 31, 2006 were as follows:
Purchases $224,535,227
Proceeds from sales 55,826,686
The following information is presented on an income tax basis as of October 31,
2006. Differences between amounts for financial statements and Federal income
tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences.
The cost basis of investments for Federal income tax purposes at October 31,
2006 was as follows:
Cost basis of investments $184,396,804
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Gross unrealized appreciation 23,193,721
Gross unrealized depreciation (5,094,465)
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) $ 18,099,256
============
NOTE 4 - INCOME TAXES
For the year ended October 31, 2006, the Fund recorded the following permanent
reclassifications to reflect tax character. Results of operations and net assets
were not affected by these reclassifications.
Paid-in capital $ --
Undistributed net investment income (loss) 1,107,660
Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) on investments,
written options and foreign currency transactions (1,107,660)
Distributions during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 were
characterized for Federal income tax purposes as follows:
2006 2005*
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DISTRIBUTIONS PAID FROM:
Ordinary income $8,980,754 $--
Long-term capital gains -- --
* The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2005.
Global Total Return Fund
20 ANNUAL REPORT Notes to Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
As of October 31, 2006, the components of accumulated earnings/(losses) on a tax
basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income $ 666,274
Undistributed capital gains 90,955
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Total undistributed earnings 757,229
Accumulated capital and other losses --
Net unrealized gains/(losses) 16,302,718
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Total accumulated earnings/(losses) 17,059,947
Other (63,598)
Paid-in capital 113,591,761
------------
Net assets applicable to common shareholders $130,588,110
============
NOTE 5 - COMMON STOCK
There are unlimited common shares of beneficial interest authorized and
8,006,981 shares outstanding at October 31, 2006. Calamos Advisors owned 7,387
of the outstanding shares at October 31, 2006. Transactions in common shares
were as follows:
FOR THE FOR THE
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 2006 OCTOBER 31, 2005
---------------- ----------------
Beginning shares 8,006,981 --
Shares sold -- 8,006,981
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Ending shares 8,006,981 8,006,981
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NOTE 6 - FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
The Fund may engage in portfolio hedging with respect to changes in currency
exchange rates by entering into forward foreign currency contracts to purchase
or sell currencies. A forward foreign currency contract is a commitment to
purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward
rate. Risks associated with such contracts include, among other things, movement
in the value of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar and the ability
of the counterparty to perform. The net unrealized gain, if any, represents the
credit risk to the Fund on a forward foreign currency contract. The contracts
are valued daily at forward exchange rates, and an unrealized gain or loss is
recorded. The Fund realizes a gain or loss when a position is closed or upon
settlement of the contracts. There were no open forward foreign currency
contracts at October 31, 2006.
NOTE 7 - SYNTHETIC CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES
The Fund may establish a "synthetic" convertible instrument by combining
separate securities that possess the economic characteristics similar to a
convertible security, i.e., fixed-income securities ("fixed-income component",
which may be a convertible or non-convertible security) and the right to acquire
equity securities ("convertible component"). The fixed-income component is
achieved by investing in fixed income securities such as bonds, preferred
stocks, and money market instruments. The convertible component is achieved by
investing in warrants or options to buy common stock at a certain exercise
price, or options on a stock index. In establishing a synthetic instrument, the
Fund may pool a basket of fixed-income securities and a basket of warrants or
options that produce the economic characteristics similar to a convertible
security. Within each basket of fixed-income securities and warrants or options,
different companies may issue the fixed-income and convertible components, which
may be purchased separately and at different times.
The Fund may purchase synthetic convertible instruments created by other
parties, typically investment banks, including convertible structured notes.
Convertible structured notes are fixed-income debentures linked to equity.
Convertible structured notes have the attributes of a convertible security;
however, the investment bank that issued the convertible note assumes the credit
risk associated with the investment, rather than the issuer of the underlying
common stock into which the note is convertible. Purchasing synthetic
convertible securities may offer more flexibility than purchasing a convertible
security.
Global Total Return Fund
Notes to Financial Statements ANNUAL REPORT 21
Notes to Financial Statements
NOTE 8 - WRITTEN OPTIONS TRANSACTIONS
The Fund may engage in options transactions and in doing so achieve the similar
objectives to what it would achieve through the sale or purchase of individual
securities. Transactions in options written during the year ended October 31,
2006 were as follows:
NUMBER OF PREMIUMS
CONTRACTS RECEIVED
--------- -----------
Options outstanding at October 31, 2005 -- $ --
Options written 16,460 3,520,583
Options closed (8,910) (2,078,903)
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Options outstanding at October 31, 2006 7,550 $ 1,441,680
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NOTE 9 - PREFERRED SHARES
There are unlimited shares of Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Shares
("Preferred Shares") authorized. The Preferred Shares have rights as determined
by the Board of Trustees. The 2,360 shares of Preferred Shares outstanding
consist of one series, 2,360 shares of T. The Preferred Shares have a
liquidation value of $25,000 per share plus any accumulated but unpaid
dividends, whether or not declared.
Dividends on the Preferred Shares are cumulative at a rate typically reset every
seven or twenty-eight days based on the results of an auction. Dividend rates
ranged from 4.10% to 5.21% for the period from January 6, 2006 through October
31, 2006. Under the 1940 Act, the Fund may not declare dividends or make other
distributions on shares of common stock or purchase any such shares if, at the
time of the declaration, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect
to the outstanding Preferred Shares would be less than 200%.
The Preferred Shares are redeemable at the Fund's option, in whole or in part,
on any dividend payment date at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated but
unpaid dividends. The Preferred Shares are also subject to mandatory redemption
at $25,000 per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends, whether or not
declared, if certain requirements relating to the composition of the assets and
liabilities of the Fund as set forth in the Statement of Preferences are not
satisfied.
The holders of Preferred Shares have voting rights equal to the holders of
common stock (one vote per share) and will vote together with holders of shares
of common stock as a single class except on matters affecting only the holders
of Preferred Shares or only the holders of common stock, when the respective
classes vote alone.
NOTE 10 - SECURITIES LENDING
During the year ended October 31, 2006, the Fund loaned certain of its
securities to broker-dealers and banks. Any such loan must be continuously
secured by collateral in cash or cash equivalents maintained on a current basis
in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned by the
Fund. The Fund continues to receive the equivalent of the interest or dividends
paid by the issuer on the securities loaned and also receives an additional
return that may be in the form of a fixed fee or a percentage of the collateral.
The Fund may pay reasonable fees to persons unaffiliated with the Fund for
services in arranging these loans. The Fund has the right to call the loan and
obtain the securities loaned at any time on notice of not more than five
business days. The Fund does not have the right to vote the securities during
the existence of the loan but could call the loan in an attempt to permit voting
of the securities in certain circumstances. Upon return of the securities
loaned, the cash or cash equivalent collateral will be returned to the borrower.
In the event of bankruptcy or other default of the borrower, the Fund could
experience both delays in liquidating the loan collateral or recovering the
loaned securities and losses, including (a) possible decline in the value of the
collateral or in the value of the securities loaned during the period while the
Fund seeks to enforce its rights thereto, (b) possible subnormal levels of
income and lack of access to income during this period, and (c) the expenses of
enforcing its rights. In an effort to reduce these risks, Calamos Advisors LLC
and the security lending agent will monitor the creditworthiness of the firms to
which the Fund lends securities. At October 31, 2006, the Fund had securities
valued at $10,701,330 that were on loan to broker-dealers and banks and
$11,148,000 in cash or cash equivalent collateral.
Global Total Return Fund
22 ANNUAL REPORT Notes to Financial Statements
Financial Highlights
SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD WERE AS FOLLOWS:
October 27,
For the 2005*
Year Ended through
October 31, October 31,
2006 2005
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Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.29 $ 14.32(a)
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) 0.86 --(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments, written
options, and foreign currency 2.40 --
Distributions to preferred shareholders from:
Net investment income (common share equivalent basis) (0.29) --
Total from investment operations 2.97 --
Less distributions to common shareholders from:
Net investment income (0.65) --
Capital gains (0.19) --
Capital charge resulting from issuance of common and preferred shares (0.11) (0.03)
Net asset value, end of period $ 16.31 $ 14.29
Market value, end of period $ 15.62 $ 15.00
Total investment return based on(c):
Net asset value 20.77% (0.24)%
Market value 10.19% 0.00%
Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets applicable to common shareholders, end of period
(000's omitted) $130,588 $114,439
Preferred shares, at redemption value ($25,000 per share liquidation
preference) (000's omitted) $ 59,000 $ --
Ratios to average net assets applicable to common shareholders:
Net expenses(d)(e) 1.70% 1.33%
Gross expenses prior to waiver of expenses by the advisor and
earnings credits 1.70% 3.37%
Net investment income (loss)(d)(e) 5.57% (1.33)%
Preferred share distributions 1.89% 0.00%
Net investment income (loss), net of preferred share distributions 3.68% 0.00%
Portfolio turnover rate 32% 0%
Average commission rate paid $ 0.0258 $ --
Asset coverage per preferred share, at end of period(f) $ 80,358 $ --
* Commencement of operations.
(a) Net of sales load of $0.675 on initial shares issued and beginning net
asset value of $14.325.
(b) Amount equated to less than $0.005 per common share.
(c) Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock
on the opening of the first day and a sale on the closing of the last day
of the period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed, for
purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtained under the
Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total return is not annualized for
periods less than one year. Brokerage commissions are not reflected. NAV
per share is determined by dividing the value of the Fund's portfolio
securities, cash and other assets, less all liabilities, by the total
number of common shares outstanding. The common share market price is the
price the market is willing to pay for shares of the Fund at a given time.
Common share market price is influenced by a range of factors, including
supply and demand and market conditions.
(d) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e) Does not reflect the effect of dividend payments to Preferred Shareholders.
(f) Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (not including
Preferred Shares) from the Fund's total assets and dividing this by the
number of Preferred Shares outstanding.
Global Total Return Fund
Financial Highlights ANNUAL REPORT 23
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of CALAMOS Global Total Return Fund
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of CALAMOS
Global Total Return Fund (the "Fund") as of October 31, 2006, and the related
statement of operations for the year then ended, and statement of changes in net
assets and the financial highlights for the year then ended and for the period
from October 27, 2005 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2005.
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of
the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.
The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of
its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration
of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation
of securities owned as of October 31, 2006, by correspondence with the Fund's
custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Fund as of October 31, 2006, the results of its operations for the year then
ended, and the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the
year then ended and for the period from October 27, 2005 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 2005, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 19, 2006
Global Total Return Fund
24 ANNUAL REPORT Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Tax Information (unaudited)
We are providing this information as required by the Internal Revenue Code
(Code). The amounts shown may differ from those elsewhere in this report due to
differences between tax and financial reporting requirements. In January 2007,
shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV which will include their share of
qualified dividends and capital gains distributed during the calendar year 2006.
Shareholders are advised to check with their tax advisors for information on the
treatment of these amounts on their individual income tax returns.
Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Fund hereby designates $2,846,481 or
the maximum amount allowable under the Code, as qualified dividends for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 2006.
Under Section 854(b)(2) of the Code, the Fund hereby designates 6.69% of the
ordinary income dividends as income qualifying for the corporate dividends
received deduction for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006.
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Trustee Approval of Management Agreement (unaudited)
The Board of Trustees of the Fund oversees the Fund's management, and, as
required by law, determines annually whether to continue the Fund's management
agreement with Calamos Advisors under which Calamos Advisors serves as the
investment manager for the Fund.
In connection with their most recent consideration regarding the continuation of
that agreement, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by
Calamos Advisors in response to detailed requests of the Independent Trustees
and their independent legal counsel and discussed with representatives of
Calamos Advisors the Fund's operations and the nature and quality of the
advisory and other services provided by Calamos Advisors to the Fund. The
Trustees also received and reviewed a memorandum from counsel to the Independent
Trustees regarding the Trustees' responsibilities in evaluating the management
agreement. In the course of their consideration of the agreement, the
Independent Trustees were advised by their counsel and, in addition to meeting
with management of Calamos Advisors, they met separately in executive session
with their counsel.
At a meeting on June 29, 2006, based on their evaluation of the information
referred to above and other information, the Trustees determined that the
overall arrangements between the Fund and Calamos Advisors were fair and
reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services provided by
Calamos Advisors and its affiliates, the fees charged for those services and
other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their
business judgment. At that meeting the Trustees, including all of the
Independent Trustees, unanimously approved continuation of the management
agreement through August 1, 2007, subject to earlier termination as provided in
the agreement.
In considering the continuation of the management agreement, the Trustees
reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant,
including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered
the sole factor in the Trustees' determinations. However, the material factors
and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees' determination to approve
the continuation of the management agreement are discussed separately below.
NATURE, QUALITY AND EXTENT OF SERVICES
The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of Calamos Advisors'
services to the Fund, taking into account the Fund's investment objective and
strategy and the knowledge of the Trustees gained from their regular meetings
with management on at least a quarterly basis. In addition, the Trustees
reviewed Calamos Advisors' resources and key personnel, especially those who
provide investment management services to the Fund. The Trustees also considered
other services provided to the Fund by Calamos Advisors, such as managing the
execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for
those transactions, monitoring adherence to the Fund's investment restrictions,
producing shareholder reports, providing support services for the Board and
Board committees, communicating with shareholders, overseeing the activities of
other service providers and monitoring compliance with various Fund policies and
procedures and with applicable securities laws and regulations.
The Trustees concluded that the nature and extent of the services provided by
Calamos Advisors to the Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of
the management agreement, that the quality of those services had been consistent
with or superior to quality norms in the industry and that the Fund was likely
to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded
that Calamos Advisors had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education
and experience, to serve the Fund effectively and had demonstrated its
continuing ability to attract and retain well-qualified personnel.
PERFORMANCE
The Trustees considered the Fund's performance results over various time
periods. They reviewed information comparing the performance of the Fund with
the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Lipper Inc.,
an independent provider of investment company data, and with the Fund's
benchmark. The Trustees heard from representatives of Calamos Advisors, who
provided additional information with regard to certain aspects of the Lipper
materials and answered questions from the Trustees. The Trustees also noted that
the Fund had less than three years of performance data, and thus did not have a
long-term performance record. The Trustees concluded that the Fund's operating
history was too short a period to allow for a meaningful performance comparison.
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26 ANNUAL REPORT Trustee Approval of Management Agreement
Trustee Approval of Management Agreement (unaudited)
COSTS OF SERVICES AND PROFITS REALIZED BY CALAMOS ADVISORS
The Trustees examined information on the Fund's fees and expenses in comparison
to information for other comparable funds as provided by Lipper. The Trustees
noted that, although the Fund's contractual rate of management fees was greater
than the median management fees of the Lipper peer group, the Fund's overall
expense ratio was comparable to that of its peer group.
The Trustees considered the methodology used by Calamos Advisors in determining
compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for
investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in
different distribution channels.
The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability of Calamos Advisors in
serving as the Fund's investment manager and of Calamos Advisors and its
affiliates in all of their relationships with the Fund, as well as an
explanation of the methodology utilized in allocating various expenses among the
Fund and other business units. Data was provided to the Trustees with respect to
profitability, both on a pre- and post-marketing cost basis. The Trustees also
reviewed the annual report of Calamos Advisors' parent company and discussed its
corporate structure. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons
among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is
publicly available and profitability of any manager is affected by numerous
factors, including the organizational structure of the particular manager, the
types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business,
the methodology for allocating expenses and the manager's capital structure and
cost of capital. However, based on the information available and taking those
factors into account, the Trustees concluded that the profitability of Calamos
Advisors regarding the Fund in relation to the services rendered was not
unreasonable.
The Trustees also reviewed Calamos Advisors' management fees for its
institutional separate accounts and for its subadvised funds (for which Calamos
Advisors provides portfolio management services only), as well as managed fees
for secondary accounts. Although in most instances its sub-advisory fees, and in
many instances its institutional separate accounts fees, for various investment
strategies are lower than the management fees charged to the Fund, the Trustees
noted that Calamos Advisors performs significant additional services for the
Fund that it does not provide to those other clients, including administrative
services, oversight of the Fund's other service providers, trustee support,
regulatory compliance and numerous other services. Finally, the Trustees
considered Calamos Advisors' financial condition, which they found to be sound.
The Trustees concluded that the management fees and other compensation payable
by the Fund to Calamos Advisors and its affiliates were reasonable in relation
to the nature and quality of the services to be provided, taking into account
the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with
similar strategies and the fees Calamos Advisors charges to other clients. The
Trustees also concluded that the Fund's overall expense ratio was reasonable,
taking into account the quality of services provided by Calamos Advisors and the
Fund's investment performance.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE
In reviewing the Fund's fees and expenses, the Trustees examined the potential
benefits of economies of scale and whether any economies of scale should be
reflected in the Fund's fee structure. They noted that the Fund has had a
relatively stable asset base since commencement of operation and that there do
not appear to have been any significant economies of scale realized since that
time.
OTHER BENEFITS TO CALAMOS ADVISORS
The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Calamos Advisors and its
affiliates from their relationship with the Fund. The Trustees concluded that,
other than the services to be provided by Calamos Advisors and its affiliates
pursuant to their agreements with the Fund and the fees payable by the Fund
therefor, the Fund and Calamos Advisors may potentially benefit from their
relationship with each other in other ways. The Trustees considered Calamos
Advisors' use of commissions paid by the Fund on its portfolio brokerage
transactions to obtain proprietary research products and services benefiting the
Fund and/or other clients of Calamos Advisors. The Trustees concluded that
Calamos Advisors' use of "soft" commission dollars to obtain research products
and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and is beneficial to
the Fund. They concluded that, although Calamos Advisors
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Trustee Approval of Management Agreement (unaudited)
derives or may derive additional benefits through the use of soft dollars from
the Fund's portfolio transactions, the Fund also benefits from the receipt of
research products and services acquired through commissions paid on the
portfolio transactions of other clients of Calamos Advisors. They also concluded
that the Fund's success could attract other business to Calamos Advisors or its
other funds and that Calamos Advisors' success could enhance its ability to
serve the Fund.
After full consideration of the above factors as well as other factors that were
instructive in analyzing continuation of the management agreement for the
one-year period ending August 1, 2007, the Trustees, including all of the
Independent Trustees, concluded that the continuation of the management
agreement with Calamos Advisors was in the best interest of the Fund and its
shareholders.
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28 ANNUAL REPORT Trustee Approval of Management Agreement
Trustees & Officers (unaudited)
The management of the Trust+, including general supervision of duties performed
for the Fund under the Investment Management Agreement, is the responsibility of
its board of trustees.
The following table sets forth, as of October 31, 2006 each trustee's
position(s) with the Trust, age, principal occupation during the past five
years, number of portfolios overseen, other directorships, and the date on which
the trustee first became a trustee of the Trust.
POSITION(S) HELD NUMBER OF PORTFOLIOS
NAME AND AGE AT WITH TRUST AND DATE FIRST IN FUND COMPLEX@ PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING
OCTOBER 31, 2006 ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO OFFICE OVERSEEN BY TRUSTEE PAST 5 YEARS AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD
---------------- ---------------------------------- -------------------- --------------------------------------------
TRUSTEES WHO ARE INTERESTED PERSONS OF TRUST:
John P. Calamos, Sr., 66* Trustee and President (since 2004) 15 Chairman, CEO, and Co-Chief Investment
Officer, Calamos Asset Management, Inc.
("CAM"), Calamos Holdings LLC ("CHLLC") and
Calamos Advisors LLC and its predecessor
("Calamos Advisors"), and President and
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Calamos
Financial Services LLC and its predecessor
("CFS"); Director, CAM
TRUSTEES WHO ARE NOT INTERESTED PERSONS OF TRUST:
Joe F. Hanauer, 69 Trustee (since 2004) 15 Private investor; Director, MAF Bancorp
(bank holding company); Chairman and
Director, Move, Inc., (Internet provider of
real estate information and products);
Director, Combined Investments, L.P.
(investment management)
Weston W. Marsh, 56 Trustee (since 2004) 15 Of Counsel, and formerly, Partner, Freeborn
& Peters (law firm)
John E. Neal, 56 Trustee (since 2004) 15 Private investor; Managing Director, Banc
One Capital Markets, Inc. (investment
banking) (2000-2004); Director, The Brickman
Group, Ltd. (landscaping company); Director,
Equity Residential (publicly-owned REIT);
Director, Ranir LLC (Oral products company);
Director, CBA Commercial (commercial
mortgage securitization company); Partner,
Private Perfumary LLC (private label perfume
company); Partner, Linden LLC (health care
private equity)
William R. Rybak, 55 Trustee (since 2004) 15 Private investor; formerly Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, Van
Kampen Investments, Inc. and subsidiaries
(investment manager); Director, Howe Barnes
Investments (investment services firm);
Director, Private Bancorp (bank holding
company)
Stephen B. Timbers, 62 Trustee (since 2004); 15 Private investor; formerly Vice Chairman,
Lead Independent Northern Trust Corporation (bank holding
Trustee (since 2005) company); President and Chief Executive
Officer, Northern Trust Investments, N.A.
(investment manager); formerly President,
Northern Trust Global Investments, a
division of Northern Trust Corporation and
Executive Vice President, The Northern Trust
Corporation; Director Northern Trust
Securities, Inc.
David D. Tripple, 62 Trustee (since 2006) 15 Private investor; Trustee, Century Shares
Trust and Century Small Cap Select Fund**;
Pioneer Investment Management, a subsidiary
of UniCredito Italiano (investment advisor);
prior thereto, The Pioneer Group, Inc.
(asset management)
+ The Trust is defined as the CALAMOS Convertible and High Income Fund.
* John P. Calamos is an "interested person" of the Trust as defined in the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") because he is an affiliate
of Calamos Advisors and Calamos Financial Services, LLC.
** Overseeing two portfolios in fund complex
@ The Fund Complex consists of CALAMOS Investment Trust, CALAMOS Advisors
Trust, CALAMOS Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund, CALAMOS
Convertible and High Income Fund, CALAMOS Strategic Total Return Fund and
CALAMOS Global Total Return Fund.
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Trustees & Officers ANNUAL REPORT 29
Trustees & Officers (unaudited)
OFFICERS. Mr. John Calamos is president of the Trust. The preceding table gives
more information about Mr. John Calamos. The following table sets forth as of
October 31, 2006 each other officer's name, position with the Trust, age,
principal occupation during the past five years, other directorships, and the
date on which he or she first became and officer of the Trust. Each officer
serves until his or her successor is chosen and qualified or until his or her
resignation or removal by the board of trustees.
POSITION(S) HELD
NAME AND AGE AT WITH TRUST AND DATE FIRST PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING
OCTOBER 31, 2006 ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO OFFICE PAST 5 YEARS AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS HELD
---------------- ---------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
Nimish S. Bhatt, 43 Treasurer (since 2004) Senior Vice President and Director of
Operations, CAM, CHLLC, Calamos Advisors and
CFS (since 2004); Senior Vice President,
Alternative Investments and Tax Services,
The BISYS Group, Inc., prior thereto
Nick P. Calamos, 45* Vice President (since 2004) Senior Executive Vice President and Co-Chief
Investment Officer, CAM, CHLLC, Calamos
Advisors and CFS
Patrick H. Dudasik, 51 Vice President (since 2004) Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, CAM and CHLLC (since
2004), Calamos Advisors and CFS (since
2001); Administrative Officer, CAM and CHLLC
(2004-2005), Calamos Advisors and CFS
(2001-2005)
James S. Hamman, Jr., 37 Secretary (since 2004) Executive Vice President, Secretary and
General Counsel, CAM and CHLLC (since 2004),
Calamos Advisors and CFS (since 1998); Chief
Compliance Officer (2004-2005)
Mark Mickey, 55 Chief Compliance Officer Chief Compliance Officer, Calamos Funds
(since 2005) (since 2005) and Chief Compliance Officer,
Calamos Advisors (2005-2006); Director of
Risk Assessment and Internal Audit, Calamos
Advisors (2003-2005); President, Mark Mickey
Consulting (2002- 2003); Executive Vice
President and Head of Compliance, ABN AMRO,
Inc., prior thereto
* Mr. Nick Calamos resigned from the board of trustees effective June 28,
2006.
The mailing address of the Trustees and Officers is Calamos Funds; Attn:
Secretary, 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787
PROXY VOTING POLICIES. A description of the CALAMOS Proxy Voting Policies and
Procedures is available by calling (800) 582-6959, by visiting its website at
www.calamos.com or by writing CALAMOS at: CALAMOS INVESTMENTS, Attn: Client
Services, 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563, and on the Securities and
Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
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Other Information (unaudited)
CHANGE IN DATE OF 2007 SHAREHOLDER MEETING. The 2007 annual meeting of
shareholders of the Fund is expected to be held on June 28, 2007, rather than in
March, as it was held in 2006. Any shareholder wishing to submit a proposal for
inclusion in the Fund's proxy materials for the 2007 annual meeting must do so
not later than February 9, 2007. Any shareholder wishing to submit a proposal in
the manner prescribed by Rule 14a-4(c)(1), and therefore outside of the process
prescribed by Rule 14a-8, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, must submit
written notice of such proposal to the Fund not later than April 23, 2007.
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About Closed-End Funds
WHAT IS A CLOSED-END FUND?
A closed-end fund is a publicly traded investment company that raises its
initial investment capital through the issuance of a fixed number of shares to
investors in a public offering. Shares of a closed-end fund are listed on a
stock exchange or traded in the over-the-counter market. Like all investment
companies, a closed-end fund is professionally managed and offers investors a
unique investment solution based on its investment objective approved by the
fund's Board of Directors.
ADVANTAGES OF CLOSED-END FUND INVESTING
- DEFINED ASSET POOL ALLOWS EFFICIENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT--Although
closed-end fund shares trade actively on a securities exchange, this
doesn't affect the closed-end fund manager because there are no new
investors buying into or selling out of the fund's portfolio.
- MORE FLEXIBILITY IN THE TIMING AND PRICE OF TRADES--Investors can purchase
and sell shares of closed-end funds throughout the trading day, just like
the shares of other publicly traded securities.
- LOWER EXPENSE RATIOS--The expense ratios of closed-end funds are oftentimes
less than those of mutual funds. Over time, a lower expense ratio could
enhance investment performance.
- CLOSED-END STRUCTURE MAKES SENSE FOR LESS-LIQUID ASSET CLASSES--A
closed-end structure makes sense for investors considering less-liquid
asset classes, such as high-yield bonds or micro-cap stocks.
- ABILITY TO PUT LEVERAGE TO WORK--Closed-end funds may issue senior
securities (such as preferred stock or debentures) or borrow money to
"leverage" their investment positions.
- NO MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS
OPEN-END MUTUAL FUNDS VERSUS CLOSED-END FUNDS
OPEN-END FUND
Issues new shares on an ongoing basis
Issues one class of shares
Sold at NAV plus any sales charge
Sold through the fund's distributor
Fund redeems shares at NAV calculated at the close of business day
CLOSED-END FUND
Issues a fixed number of shares
Can issue senior securities such as preferred stock and bonds
Price determined by the marketplace
Traded in the secondary market
Fund does not redeem shares
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Leverage
USING LEVERAGE TO ENHANCE TOTAL RETURN
Closed-end funds can use leverage which utilizes borrowed money to increase the
return on invested capital. The Fund invests the borrowed assets into
securities, which we believe will provide a greater total return to investors
than the cost of the borrowing.
HIGHLIGHTS ON LEVERAGE
- Leveraging the portfolio allows the investment team to potentially enhance
the income and total returns of the Fund.
- In leveraged closed-end funds that invest in interest-rate sensitive
securities (high-quality traditional fixed income), rising rates can
negatively impact a fund in two ways: increasing the cost of leverage and
decreasing the value of securities.
- This portfolio does not have notable sensitivity to rising interest rates.
The portfolio seeks to invest in securities that should be more
economically sensitive and less interest rate-sensitive.
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Level Rate Distribution Policy
USING A LEVEL RATE DISTRIBUTION POLICY TO PROMOTE DEPENDABLE INCOME AND TOTAL
RETURN
The goal of the level rate distribution policy is to provide investors a
predictable, though not assured, level of cash flow, which can either serve as a
stable income stream or, through reinvestment, contribute significantly to
long-term total return.
We understand the importance that investors place on the stability of dividends
and their ability to contribute to long-term total return, which is why we have
instituted a level rate distribution policy for the Fund. Under the policy,
monthly distributions paid may include net investment income, net realized
short-term capital gains and, if necessary, return of capital. In addition, a
limited number of distributions per calendar year may include net realized
long-term capital gains. There is no guarantee that the Fund will realize
capital gains in any given year. Distributions are subject to
re-characterization for tax purposes after the end of the fiscal year. All
shareholders with taxable accounts will receive written notification regarding
the components and tax treatment for distributions via Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions from the Fund are generally subject to Federal income taxes. For
purposes of maintaining the level rate distribution policy, the Fund may realize
short-term capital gains on securities that, if sold at a later date, would have
resulted in long-term capital gains. Maintenance of a level rate distribution
policy may increase transaction and tax costs associated with the Fund.
Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan
MAXIMIZING INVESTMENT WITH AN AUTOMATIC DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
The Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan offers a simple, cost-efficient and
convenient way to reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions in
additional shares of the Fund, allowing you to increase your investment in the
Fund.
BENEFITS
- COMPOUNDED GROWTH: By automatically reinvesting with the Plan, you gain the
potential to allow your dividends and capital gains to compound over time.
- POTENTIAL FOR LOWER COMMISSION COSTS: Additional shares are purchased in
large blocks, with brokerage commissions shared among all plan
participants. There is no cost to enroll in the Plan.
- CONVENIENCE: After enrollment, the Plan is automatic and includes detailed
statements for participants. Participants can terminate their enrollment at
any time.
For additional information about the Plan, please contact the Plan Agent, The
Bank of New York, at 800.432.8224 or visit us on the web at
www.calamos.com/cgo.aspx. If you wish to participate in the Plan and your shares
are held in your own name, simply call the Plan Agent. If your shares are not
held in your name, please contact your brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee to
request that they participate in the Plan on your behalf. If your brokerage
firm, bank, or other nominee is unable to participate on your behalf, you may
request that your shares be re-registered in your own name.
We're pleased to provide our shareholders with the additional benefit of the
Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan and hope that it may serve your financial
plan.
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ANNUAL REPORT 35
The Calamos Investments Advantage
Calamos' history is one of performing well for our clients through nearly 30
years of advances and declines in the market. We use proprietary risk-management
strategies designed to control volatility, maintaining a balance between risk
and reward throughout a market cycle.
DISCIPLINED INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY AND PROCESS
Calamos Investments has developed a proprietary research and monitoring process
that goes far beyond traditional security analysis. This process applies to each
of our investment strategies, with emphasis varying by strategy. When combined
with the company-specific research and industry insights of our investment team,
the result is nimble dynamic management of a portfolio that allows us to
anticipate and adapt to changing market conditions. In each of our investment
strategies, from the most conservative to the most aggressive, our goals include
maximizing return while controlling risk, protecting principal during volatile
markets, avoiding short-term market timing, and maintaining a vigilant long-term
outlook.
COMPREHENSIVE RISK MANAGEMENT
Our approach to risk management includes continual monitoring, adherence to our
discipline, and a focus on assuring a consistent risk profile during all phases
of the market cycle. Incorporating qualitative and quantitative factors as well
as a strong sell discipline, this risk-control policy seeks to help preserve
investors' capital over the long term.
PROVEN MANAGEMENT TEAM
The Calamos family of mutual funds benefit from our team's decades of experience
in the investment industry. We follow a one-team, one-process approach that
leverages the expertise of more than 50 investment professionals, led by John P.
Calamos, Sr. and Nick P. Calamos, whose investment industry experience dates
back to 1970 and 1983, respectively. Through the collective industry experience
and educational achievements of our research and portfolio staff, we can respond
to the challenges of the market with innovative and timely ideas.
SOUND PROPRIETARY RESEARCH
Over the years, we have invested significant time and resources in developing
and refining sophisticated analytical models that are the foundation of the
firm's research capabilities, which we apply in conjunction with our assessment
of broad themes. We believe evolving domestic policies, the growing global
economy, and new technologies present long-term investment opportunities for
those who can detect them.
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36 ANNUAL REPORT The Calamos Investments Advantage
Calamos Closed-End Funds
INTELLIGENT ASSET ALLOCATION IN FOUR DISTINCT CLOSED-END FUNDS
Depending on which Calamos closed-end fund you currently own, you may want to
consider one or more of our other closed-end strategies to help further
diversify your investment portfolio.
Seek the advice of your financial advisor, who can help you determine your
financial goals, risk tolerance, time horizon and income needs. To learn more,
you can also visit our website at www.calamos.com.
FUND ASSET ALLOCATION AS OF 10/31/06
CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES AND INCOME FUND (CHI)
(PIE CHART)
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 1.3%
HIGH YIELD/CORPORATE BONDS 54.8%
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES 42.2%
COMMON STOCKS 1.7%
FUND PROFILE
PROVIDING ENHANCED FIXED INCOME POTENTIAL
OBJECTIVE: The Fund seeks total return through a combination of capital
appreciation and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of
convertible securities and below investment-grade (high-yield) fixed-income
securities.
FUND ASSET ALLOCATION AS OF 10/31/06
CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE AND HIGH INCOME FUND (CHY)
(PIE CHART)
HIGH YIELD/CORPORATE BONDS 58.4%
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES 39.6%
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 2.0%
FUND PROFILE
PROVIDING ENHANCED FIXED INCOME POTENTIAL
OBJECTIVE: The Fund seeks total return through a combination of capital
appreciation and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of
convertible securities and below investment-grade (high-yield) fixed-income
securities.
FUND ASSET ALLOCATION AS OF 10/31/06
CALAMOS STRATEGIC TOTAL RETURN FUND (CSQ)
(PIE CHART)
HIGH YIELD/CORPORATE BONDS 27.4%
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES 27.5%
COMMON STOCKS 44.5%
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.6%
FUND PROFILE
PROVIDING DEFENSIVE EQUITY
OBJECTIVE: The Fund seeks total return through a combination of capital
appreciation and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of
equity, convertible and below investment-grade (high-yield) fixed-income
securities.
FUND ASSET ALLOCATION AS OF 10/31/06
CALAMOS GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN FUND (CGO)
(PIE CHART)
HIGH YIELD/CORPORATE BONDS 28.3%
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES 17.2%
COMMON STOCKS 54.2%
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.3%
FUND PROFILE
PROVIDING DEFENSIVE GLOBAL EQUITY
OBJECTIVE: The Fund seeks total return through a combination of capital
appreciation and current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of
global equity, global convertible and below investment-grade (high-yield)
fixed-income securities.
Global Total Return Fund
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(CALAMOS INVESTMENTS(R) LOGO)
Calamos Investments | 2020 Calamos Court | Naperville, IL 60563-1463
| 800.582.6959 | www.calamos.com
A description of the Calamos Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and the Fund's
proxy voting record for the 12 month period ended June 30, 2006 are available
free of charge upon request by calling 800.582.6959, by visiting the Calamos
website at www.calamos.com, by writing Calamos at: Calamos Investments, Attn:
Client Services, 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563 or by visiting the SEC
website at http://www.sec.gov.
The Funds file a complete list of their portfolio holdings with the SEC for the
first and third quarters each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Forms N-Q are
available free of charge, upon request, by calling or writing Calamos
Investments at the phone number or address provided above or by visiting the SEC
website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review or, for a fee, copy the forms
at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the
operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.732.0330.
On April 27, 2006, the Fund submitted a CEO annual certification to the NYSE on
which the Fund's chief executive officer certified that he was not aware, as of
that date, of any violation by the Fund of the NYSE's corporate governance
listing standards. In addition, the Fund's report to the SEC on Form N-CSR
contains certifications by the fund's principal executive officer and principal
financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act, relating to,
among other things, the quality of the Fund's disclosure controls and procedures
and internal control over financial reporting.
FOR 24 HOUR SHAREHOLDER ASSISTANCE
800.432.8224
TO OBTAIN INFORMATION
800.582.6959
VISIT OUR WEB SITE
www.calamos.com
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Calamos Advisors LLC
2020 Calamos Court
Naperville, IL 60563-2787
FUND ACCOUNTING AGENT
State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02111
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT
The Bank of New York
P.O. Box 11258
Church Street Station
New York, NY 10286
800.524.4458
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Chicago, IL
LEGAL COUNSEL
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC
Chicago, IL
(C) 2006 Calamos Holdings LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Calamos(R), CALAMOS INVESTMENTS(R),
Strategies for Serious Money(R)
and the Calamos(R) logo are registered trademarks
of Calamos Holdings LLC. CGOANR 2706 2006
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the "Code of Ethics") that
applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or person performing similar
functions.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The registrant has not amended its Code of Ethics during the period covered
by the shareholder report presented in Item 1 hereto.
(d) The registrant has not granted a waiver or an implicit waiver from its Code
of Ethics during the period covered by the shareholder report presented in Item
1 hereto.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) (1) The registrant's Code of Ethics is attached as an Exhibit hereto.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The registrant's Board of Trustees has determined that, for the period covered
by the shareholder report presented in Item 1 hereto, it has four audit
committee financial experts serving on its audit committee, each of whom is an
independent Trustee for purpose of this N-CSR item: John E. Neal, Stephen B.
Timbers, David D. Tripple and William Rybak. Under applicable securities laws, a
person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be
deemed an "expert" for any purpose, including without limitation for the
purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being
designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation
or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not
impose on such person any duties, obligation, or liabilities that are greater
than the duties, obligations and liabilities imposed on such person as a member
of audit committee and Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation or
identification.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
a) Audit Fee - $15,500 and $33,192 are the aggregate fees billed in each of the
last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant to the registrant for the audit of the registrant; annual financial
statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in
connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal
years.
(b) Audit-Related Fees - $16,000 and $22,365 are the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services rendered by
the principal accountant to the registrant that are reasonably related to the
performance of the audit of the registrant's financial statements and are not
reported under paragraph (a) of this Item 4.
(c) Tax Fees - $1,500 and $1,649 are the aggregate fees billed in each of the
last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant to the registrant for tax compliance, tax advice, tax planning and
tax return preparation.
There were no fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for
professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the investment
adviser for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning that were required to be
pre-approved by the audit committee as described in paragraph (e)(1) of this
Item 4.
(d) All Other Fees - $500 and $0 are the aggregate fees billed in each of the
last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal
accountant to the registrant, other than the services reported in paragraph
(a)-(c) of this Item 4.
There were no fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products
and services provided by the principal accountant to the investment adviser,
other than the services reported in paragraphs (a)-
(c) of this Item 4, that were required to be pre-approved by the audit committee
as described in paragraph (e)(1) of this Item 4.
(e) (1) Registrant's audit committee meets with the principal accountants and
management to review and pre-approve all audit services to be provided by the
principal accountants.
The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided
by the principal accountants to the registrant, including the fees and other
compensation to be paid to the principal accountants; provided that the
pre-approval of non-audit services is waived if (i) the services were not
recognized by management at the time of the engagement as non-audit services,
(ii) the aggregate fees for all non-audit services provided to the registrant
are less than 5% of the total fees paid by the registrant to its principal
accountants during the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided,
and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the audit
committee by management and the audit committee approves them prior to the
completion of the audit.
The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided
by the principal accountants to the investment adviser or any entity
controlling, controlled by or under common control with the adviser that
provides ongoing services to the registrant if the engagement relates directly
to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant, including the fees
and other compensation to be paid to the principal accountants; provided that
pre-approval of non-audit services to the adviser or an affiliate of the adviser
is not required if (i) the services were not recognized by management at the
time of the engagement as non-audit services, (ii) the aggregate fees for all
non-audit services provided to the adviser and all entities controlling,
controlled by or under common control with the adviser are less than 5% of the
total fees for non-audit services requiring pre-approval under paragraph (e)(1)
of this Item 4 paid by the registrant, the adviser or its affiliates to the
registrant's principal accountants during the fiscal year in which the non-audit
services are provided, and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the
attention of the audit committee by management and the audit committee approves
them prior to the completion of the audit.
(2) 100% of the services provided to the registrant described in paragraphs
(b)-(d) of this Item 4 were pre-approved by the audit committee pursuant to
paragraphs (e)(1) of this Item 4. There were no services provided to the
investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common
control with the adviser described in paragraphs (b)-(d) of this Item 4 that
were required pre-approved by the audit committee.
(f) No disclosures are required by this Item 4(f).
(g) $2,000 and $1,649 are the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the
last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the
registrant. $0 and $0 are the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the
last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the
investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common
control with the adviser. All of the aggregate fees billed by the principal
accountant for non-
audit services to the registrant's investment adviser relate to services that
began prior to the adoption of rules requiring audit committee pre-approval.
However, the registrant's audit committee did approve such non-audit services.
(h) No disclosures are required by this Item 4(h).
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
The registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee. The members
of the registrant's audit committee are John E. Neal, Joe F. Hanauer, William R.
Rybak, David D. Tripple and Stephen B. Timbers.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Included in the Report to Shareholders in Item 1
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
The registrant has delegated the voting of proxies relating to its voting
securities to its investment adviser, Calamos Advisors LLC ("Calamos"). A
description of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of ("Calamos") are included
as an Exhibit hereto.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
(a)(1) As of October 31, 2006, the registrant is lead by a team of investment
professionals, including the following individuals who are responsible for the
day-to-day management of the registrant's portfolio ("portfolio managers"):
POSITIONS HELD WITH
NAME THE REGISTRANT PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S) DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
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*John P. Calamos, Sr. Trustee and President Chairman, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer,
(since 2004) Calamos Asset Management, Inc. ("CAM"),
Calamos Holdings LLC ("CHLLC") and Calamos
Advisors LLC and its predecessor ("Calamos
Advisors"), and President and Co-Chief
Investment Officer, Calamos Financial Services
LLC and its predecessor ("CFS"); Director, CAM
**Nick P. Calamos Vice President Senior Executive Vice President and Co-Chief
(since 2004) Investment Officer, CAM, CHLLC, Calamos
Advisors and CFS
* John P. Calamos, Sr. is an "interested person" of the registrant as defined
in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
** Nick Calamos resigned from the board of trustees effective June 28, 2006.
(a)(2) The portfolio managers also have responsibility for the day-to-day
management of accounts other than the registrant. Information regarding these
other accounts is set forth below.
NUMBER OF OTHER ACCOUNTS MANAGED AND ASSETS BY ACCOUNT TYPE AS OF OCTOBER 31,
2006
Registered Other Pooled
Investment Companies Investment Vehicles Other Accounts
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Accounts Assets Accounts Assets Accounts Assets
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John P. Calamos, Sr. 18 34,272,794,840 3 157,150,982 24,128 10,943,683,684
Nick P. Calamos 18 34,272,794,840 3 157,150,982 24,128 10,943,683,684
NUMBER OF ACCOUNTS AND ASSETS FOR WHICH ADVISORY FEE IS PERFORMANCE BASED AS OF
OCTOBER 31, 2006
Registered Other Pooled
Investment Companies Investment Vehicles Other Accounts
------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------
Accounts Assets Accounts Assets Accounts Assets
-------- -------------- -------- ----------- -------- --------------
John P. Calamos, Sr. 1 298,575,715 2 95,215,600 1 9,326,764
Nick P. Calamos 1 298,575,715 2 95,215,600 1 9,326,764
The registrant's portfolio managers are responsible for managing the registrant
and other accounts, including separate accounts and unregistered funds.
Other than potential conflicts between investment strategies, the side-by-side
management of both the registrant and other accounts may raise potential
conflicts of interest due to the interest held by Calamos in
an account and certain trading practices used by the portfolio managers (e.g.,
cross trades between the registrant and another account and allocation of
aggregated trades). Calamos has developed policies and procedures reasonably
designed to mitigate those conflicts. For example, Calamos will only place
cross-trades in securities held by the registrant in accordance with the rules
promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and has adopted policies
designed to ensure the fair allocation of securities purchased on an aggregated
basis.
The portfolio managers advise certain accounts under a performance fee
arrangement. A performance fee arrangement may create an incentive for a
portfolio manager to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than
would be the case in the absence of performance fees. A performance fee
arrangement may result in increased compensation to the portfolio managers from
such accounts due to unrealized appreciation as well as realized gains in the
client's account.
(a)(3) The portfolio managers have each entered into employment agreements that
provide for compensation in the form of a minimum annual base salary, a maximum
discretionary target bonus and participation in various benefits programs. The
amounts paid to portfolio managers and the criteria utilized to determine the
amounts are benchmarked against industry specific data provided by third party
analytical agencies. The discretionary target bonus is set at a percentage of
base salary. Portfolio performance, as measured by risk-adjusted portfolio
performance over a rolling three-year period, is utilized to determine the
discretionary target bonus. The portfolio managers are also eligible to receive
annual equity awards under a long term incentive compensation program.
(a)(4) As of October 31, 2006, the end of the registrant's most recently
completed fiscal year, the dollar range of securities beneficially owned by each
portfolio manager in the registrant is shown below:
PORTFOLIO MANAGER REGISTRANT
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John P. Calamos, Sr. Over $1,000,000
Nick P. Calamos None
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
(C) TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES (OR UNITS) (D) MAXIMUM NUMBER (OR
(A) TOTAL (B) AVERAGE PURCHASED AS PART APPROXIMATE DOLLAR VALUE)
NUMBER OF PRICE PAID OF PUBLICLY OF SHARES (OR UNITS) THAT
SHARES (OR PER SHARE ANNOUNCED PLANS OR MAY YET BE PURCHASED UNDER
PERIOD UNITS) PURCHASED (OR UNIT) PROGRAMS THE PLANS OR PROGRAMS
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May 1 to May 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A
June 1 to June 30 N/A N/A N/A N/A
July 1 to July 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A
August 1 to August 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A
September 1 to September 30 N/A N/A N/A N/A
October 1 to October 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A N/A N/A
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No material changes.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer
have evaluated the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures within 90
days of this filing and have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures were effective, as of that date, in ensuring that information
required to be disclosed by the registrant in this Form N-CSR was recorded,
processed, summarized, and reported timely.
b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal controls over financial
reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940)
that occurred during the registrant's second fiscal half-year that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics
(a)(2)(i) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.
(a)(2)(ii) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Calamos Global Total Return Fund
By: /s/ John P. Calamos, Sr.
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Name: John P. Calamos, Sr.
Title: Principal Executive Officer
Date: December 26, 2006
By: /s/ Patrick H. Dudasik
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Name: Patrick H. Dudasik
Title: Principal Financial Officer
Date: December 26, 2006
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
Calamos Global Total Return Fund
By: /s/ John P. Calamos, Sr.
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Name: John P. Calamos, Sr.
Title: Principal Executive Officer
Date: December 26, 2006
By: /s/ Patrick H. Dudasik
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Name: Patrick H. Dudasik
Title: Principal Financial Officer
Date: December 26, 2006