![[Most Recent Quotes from www.kitco.com]](http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metals/gold/t24_au_en_usoz_2.gif)
![[Most Recent Quotes from www.kitco.com]](http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metals/silver/t24_ag_en_usoz_2.gif)
Top Convertible Fixed Income Funds – Mutual Fund Commentary
Zacks Market Commentaries (October 13th, 2009) Writes:
Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Convertible Fixed Income Funds.
3 Solid Picks
Calamos Convertible Fund A (CCVIX) seeks current income, with growth as a secondary objective. It was founded in June 1985.
The fund generally invests in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities issued by both U.S. and foreign companies. Dividends are declared and paid quarterly. Capital gains, if any, are distributed annually.
John P. Calamos has been lead manager at the fund since June 1985. As a founder of Calamos Asset Management Inc, he has discovered many techniques to help manage risk for both institutional and individual investors over the last thirty years. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.09%.
Franklin Convertible Securities A (FISCX), founded in
...Alan Muschott, Calamos Asset Management Inc;, Chartered Financial Analyst, founder, Franklin Convertible, Investing Lessons, John P. Calamos, lead manager, manager at the fund, manager of the fund, Rank Convertible Fixed Income Funds, Stocks to Watch, United States, USD, William H. Gross, Zacks Market Commentaries
No recommendations, either expressed or implied, are being made to buy, sell, hold or short any of the mentioned stocks. No legal, tax or accounting advice is expressed or implied. Always contact your attorney, CPA, or tax advisor before acting on any legal or tax issues. StraightStocks.com is not responsible for the content, products, or services of any of the advertisers on this site. StraightStocks.com receives compensation from advertisers on this blog. Services and products referred to herein are trademarks, registered trademarks, servicemarks, and/or registered servicemarks of their respective trademark or servicemark owners.