Angel Oak Income ETF (CARY)
NASDAQ (NMS) NASDAQ (NMS) Primary 
CARY: Watch Out For The Expense Ratio (Rating Downgrade)
Angel Oak Income ETF has delivered a stable, well-defined uptrend and outperformed peers since April 2025. CARY's portfolio remains MBS-heavy, but risk has increased with below-investment-grade exposure rising from 30% to 38%. The expense ratio has risen from 0.79% to 0.99% after a fee waiver expired, now nearly double the peer median.
Three Reasons CARY Is One Of The Best High-Quality Bond ETFs
The Angel Oak Income ETF focuses on high-quality, shorter-term MBS, with sizable investments in a couple other bond sub-asset classes. CARY's investment thesis is quite strong and balanced, with the fund offering investors an above-average 6.1% yield, above-average returns since inception, and below-average realized volatility. The main disadvantage is its 0.79% expense ratio, but the fund has more than earned its fees in the past.
CARY: Broad Bond ETF, Above-Average Dividend Yield, Below-Average Risk And Volatility
CARY holds a diversified portfolio of bonds, focusing on short-term investment-grade securities, mainly MBS. The fund's active management strategy, including overweighting MBS, has led to higher returns and outperformance compared to its benchmark and most bonds. CARY sports an above-average 5.0% yield, below-average risk and volatility, and has outperformed most peers since inception.
CARY: High Yield And Quite Low Risk, But CLO ETFs Look Better
The Angel Oak Income ETF is an actively managed high-yield fund, primarily investing in mortgage-backed securities, collateralized obligations, and asset-backed securities. CARY has a low-risk profile for a high-yield fund, based on credit risk and historical volatility. CARY outperforms the total US bond market and a high-yield bond benchmark in risk-adjusted performance but lags three CLO ETFs.
Top Dividend ETFs For 2025
On Seeking Alpha, I focus on dividend ETFs targeted towards income investors and retirees. Of these, six currently stand out for their comparatively high yields, strong overall risk-return profile. ETFs vary in risk, from similar to cash, to leveraged high-yield bonds and loans.
3 Strong Income ETFs, Yields 6.2% - 8.3%
CARY, CLOZ, and CEFS are three of the strongest income ETFs in the market right now. CARY's diversified, high-quality portfolio is perfect for more risk-averse investors. It has a solid 6.2% yield, and outstanding risk-returns. CEFS is much more aggressive, offering a good 7.8% yield, and strong returns. It is riskier than most.
CARY: Strong Investment-Grade Bond ETF, Above-Average 6.2% Yield, Outstanding Risk-Adjusted Returns
CARY holds a diversified portfolio of bonds, focusing on short-term investment-grade securities, mainly MBS. The fund's active management strategy, including overweighting MBS, has led to higher returns and outperformance compared to its benchmark and most bonds. CARY sports an above-average 6.2% yield, below-average risk and volatility, and has outperformed most peers since inception.
CARY: MBS Fund From Angel Oak, 6.4% Yield
Angel Oak Income ETF offers investors exposure to mortgage-backed securities (MBS) with a focus on both agency and non-agency bonds. The fund benefits from a duration of 4.3 years, making it well-positioned to capitalize on declining interest rates. While CARY has delivered strong performance, investors should be aware of interest rate and liquidity risks.
CARY: Promising Performance Potential
Angel Oak Income ETF is an actively managed fund that focuses on credit risk in the fixed income markets. The CARY fund has a diversified portfolio with a mix of holdings and a relatively low duration, making it less volatile. CARY outperforms the Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF and offers a promising income play with a 30-Day SEC Yield of 6.03%.
