About
Charles Carmody, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Fixed Income Trader at Calamos Investments, where he oversees portfolio management and investment research with a primary focus on fixed income strategies. Based in Oak Park, Illinois, Carmody has been with Calamos since 2004, bringing over two decades of experience in fixed income trading and portfolio management.
At Calamos, Carmody specializes in managing portfolios across the full spectrum of fixed income asset classes, including corporate bonds, credit-sensitive securities, convertible bonds, and alternative fixed income products. His role includes co-managing several funds and developing investment strategies aimed at optimizing risk-adjusted returns within the firm's multi-asset offerings.
Before joining Calamos, Carmody was Vice President and Corporate Bond Trader at Arbor Research and Trading, and he also worked at Van Kampen Investments. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from St. Joseph’s College (IN) and is recognized for his depth in credit markets and his leadership in advancing the firm’s fixed income capabilities.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Investments | Portfolio Manager | Sep 2017 to Present | — |
| Calamos Investments | Senior Fixed Income Trader | Jan 2004 to Present | — |
| Arbor Research and Trading | Vice President - Corporate Bond Trading | Jan 2001 to Jan 2004 | — |
| Van Kampen Investments | High Yield Trader | Jan 1998 to Jan 2001 | — |
Education
St. Joseph's College (IN)
Bachelor of Science
1994 — 1998
Skills & Expertise
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|---|---|---|
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D Doug Berman | Vice President - Senior Investment Consultant | Jupiter, FL , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Consultant | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Co-Chief Investment Officer, Senior Co-PM, Head of Alternatives and Co-Head of Convertibles | Chicago, IL , United States |
G Glen Ingalls | SVP and Co-Portfolio Manager | Oakland, CA , United States |
 | Research Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager | Naperville, IL , United States |
J Joe Mariano | SVP, Head of Global Trading and ETF Capital Markets | Naperville, IL , United States |
 | SVP, Portfolio Manager | Naperville, IL , United States |