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In this episode of First Look ETF, Stephanie Stanton at ETF Guide examines new ETFs from Angel Oak Capital (CARY), Thor Financial Technologies (THLV) and Zega Financial (TSLY).


In this episode of First Look ETF, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide examines new ETFs from Angel Oak Capital (CARY), Thor Financial Technologies (THLV) and Zega Financial (TSLY).
Recently launched ETFs for our December show are focused on investing strategies like volatility hedging, securitized credit in the bond market and alternative income sources from covered call strategies.
With 1,790 new products launched by July 2026, choosing is harder than ever. Our Global ETF Survey 2026, built on 620 professional investors and allocators, shows how active, fixed income, options-based and thematic ETFs are reshaping fund selection.
The guest lineup for this episode includes:
1. Douglas Yones, ChFC, Head of Exchange Traded Products at NYSE
2. Bradley Roth, Managing Partner, CIO at Thor Financial Technologies
3. Ward Bortz, ETF Portfolio Manager & Head of Distribution at Angel Oak Capital
4. Jay Pestrichelli, CEO & Founder at Zega Financial
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