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Eli Pars, CFA

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Co-Chief Investment Officer, Senior Co-PM, Head of Alternatives and Co-Head of Convertibles at Calamos Investments
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Eli Pars is the Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments, where he co-manages the firms investment and research teams. His expertise lies in alternative investments and convertible securities, drawing from over three decades of experience managing multi-billion dollar portfolios at various hedge funds and investment firms. He earned his MBA from the University of Chicago.

Throughout his career, he has successfully launched and managed multiple convertible arbitrage funds and strategies with assets exceeding $1 billion.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Senior Co-PM, Head of Alternatives and Co-Head of Convertibles
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Convertible Arbitrage
As a Senior Co-Portfolio Manager and specialist in this area, he frequently provides market commentary on the role and benefits of convertible securities in investment portfolios.
Alternative Investments
He is the Head of Alternatives at Calamos and has extensive experience originating, structuring, and managing various credit and alternative investment strategies.
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Career

Work history

5-2013
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Senior Co-PM, Head of Alternatives and Co-Head of Convertibles
Calamos Investments
2-2009 - 11-2012
Portfolio Manager
Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners
10-2006 - 2-2009
President
Mulligan Partners LLC
5-2005 - 9-2006
Senior Managing Director
Ritchie Capital
10-2001 - 4-2005
Senior Portfolio Manager and Member of Four Person Management Committee
SAM Investments/The Hampshire Company
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Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
Bachelor of Arts
University of Illinois System
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