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2025 Estimated Capital Gains Distributions
The estimated short-term and long-term capital gains distributions for 2025 are included.
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Angel Oak Macro Blitz Podcast | October Rate Cut
In this episode, we delve into the Federal Reserve’s unexpected tone shift following its latest interest rate cut, explore the outlook for the yield curve, and discuss the conclusion of quantitative tightening.
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Corporate Credit 101: A Primer on Corporate Credit
This primer examines the structure and dynamics of the U.S. corporate credit market, highlighting the performance drivers across investment-grade and high-yield debt. It emphasizes that disciplined credit selection, structural awareness, and active management are essential for generating value and mitigating risk in a tight spread environment.
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On Demand: Angel Oak Funds Quarterly Update
In this third-quarter update, Frank Ros, CAIA, and Clayton Triick, CFA, share their perspectives on the Federal Reserve’s next moves, evolving inflation trends, and the continued strength of mortgage-backed securities. They also discuss how targeted bond selection and active management are shaping results across Angel Oak’s strategies as they look toward 2026.
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The Securitized Credit Premium
Angel Oak’s Portfolio Management team explores securitized credit’s underrepresentation within retail investors’ fixed income portfolios and explains possible drivers of the securitized credit premium.
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Cheryl Pate on Bloomberg Markets: U.S. Banks Setting Up for Good Earnin...
Senior Portfolio Manager Cheryl Pate, CFA, joined Bloomberg to share her outlook for Q3 earnings. Cheryl highlights strong fundamental momentum across the sector, with capital markets and investment banking revenues expected to outperform.
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Angel Oak Macro Blitz Podcast | October 2025
With key economic data on hold due to the government shutdown, this month’s installment dives into what labor market trends, Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and falling mortgage rates could mean for investors heading into year-end.
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The M&A Rebound Is Here
After years of sluggish deal flow, bank M&A is making a strong comeback. In our latest piece, Angel Oak’s Bank team explores why 2025 may represent a turning point for consolidation and long-term value creation.
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Clayton Triick on Schwab Network: Looking to High Yield Corporate Bonds...
Head of Portfolio Management, Public Strategies, Clayton Triick, CFA, joined Schwab Network to share why he expects the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates despite limited visibility into economic data. He also discussed his market outlook and the role of fixed income in today’s portfolios.
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Angel Oak Total Return ETF: Strategy Overview Q&A
This piece answers common questions about the Angel Oak Total Return ETF, including its purpose, investment strategy, and potential role within a portfolio.
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