Calamos Global Stock Soars 49.29% on Bitcoin ETF Launch

Calamos Global's stock surged by 49.29% in pre-market trading on April 9, 2025, marking a significant rise that has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike.

Calamos Investments recently announced the successful launch of its second series of Bitcoin Protection ETFs, offering investors a range of downside protection levels. The new ETFs, launched on April 7, 2025, provide 100%, 90%, and 80% downside protection with initial cap rates of 10.98%, 29.43%, and 51.76% respectively. These ETFs are designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets, allowing investors to participate in Bitcoin's potential growth while mitigating the risk of drawdowns.

John Koudounis, President and CEO of Calamos, emphasized the importance of risk management and downside protection in the current market volatility. He highlighted that these new ETFs enable investors to remain confidently invested in Bitcoin while protecting against potential losses. The launch of these ETFs comes on the heels of Calamos' earlier introduction of the industry's first-ever Protected Bitcoin ETFs, which have demonstrated resilience despite recent downward price pressure on Bitcoin.

The new Bitcoin Protection ETFs are built upon the success of Calamos' Structured Protection ETF series, which was launched in 2024. This series offers a comprehensive suite of 100% downside protection strategies on various indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Russell 2000. With these new ETFs, investors can now select from a range of indices, protection levels, and outcome periods that align with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.