Calamos Timpani Active SMID Growth ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About CTAG

What does CTAG invest in?

CTAG provides targeted exposure to the small- and mid-cap growth segment. Security selection combines fundamental research with the Timpani fundamental momentum process to find businesses with strong management, attractive business models, fast and sustainable growth, and improving earnings expectations. The fund defines growth using measures such as projected and historical earnings, sales, cash-flow and book-value growth, as well as inclusion in third-party growth indexes. The strategy aims to identify companies where fundamentals are strengthening ahead of broader market recognition while avoiding excessive valuations. Sector exposure can shift based on where the team sees the best growth opportunities. Up to 25% of assets may be allocated to foreign companies via ADRs. Positions are sold when fundamentals deteriorate and the investment thesis weakens.

What is the expense ratio of CTAG?

Calamos Timpani Active SMID Growth ETF (CTAG) charges an expense ratio of 0.79%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is CTAG?

Calamos Timpani Active SMID Growth ETF (CTAG) manages $41.4M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is CTAG actively managed or an index fund?

CTAG's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was CTAG launched?

Calamos Timpani Active SMID Growth ETF (CTAG) launched in July 2019 and is managed by Calamos.

How has CTAG performed?

CTAG's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.