MLP ETFs
Most of these ETFs invest in master limited partnerships (MLPs), which are entities that focus on chemicals, metals, and oil & gas. MLPs are also known for passing along a very high percentage of earnings to shareholders and for their tax advantages. For years, MLPs had performed admirably for conservative investors looking to generate a steady income stream. In the past year however, the climate for MLPs has gotten a bit more cloudy. With this, we feel this category is better suited for moderate investors willing to accept some of the current uncertainty surrounding the group.
B
Category Grade
This category ranks #24 out of 65 ETF categories.
A
Strong Buy
Avg. SMART Grade
The average cap-weighted SMART Grade for ETFs in this category is A (Strong Buy).
| Fund Symbol/Name | Last | Open | High | Low | 52-Wk Hi | 52-Wk Lo | Day Chg | YTD Chg | 12-Mo Chg | AUM | Exp. Ratio | SMART Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMLP Alerian MLP ETF |
6.63 | 6.80 | 6.83 | 6.48 | 10.25 | 6.48 | -0.30 (-4.33%) |
-36.10% | -32.07% | 10.24B | 0.85% |
A Strong Buy |
| EMLP First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund |
23.86 | 24.61 | 24.66 | 23.86 | 26.48 | 23.86 | -1.07 (-4.29%) |
-1.80% | -0.75% | 2.33B | 0.95% |
A Strong Buy |
| MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF |
10.29 | 10.65 | 10.65 | 10.16 | 13.75 | 10.16 | -0.47 (-4.37%) |
-22.50% | -19.29% | 535.38M | 0.45% |
A Strong Buy |
| IMLP iPath S&P MLP ETN |
12.15 | 12.15 | 12.15 | 12.15 | 17.49 | 12.15 | -0.40 (-3.19%) |
-31.32% | -28.18% | 51.20M | 0.80% |
A Strong Buy |
| ENFR Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF |
17.69 | 17.82 | 18.20 | 17.54 | 22.35 | 17.54 | -0.78 (-4.22%) |
-22.71% | -16.98% | 45.62M | 0.65% |
A Strong Buy |
| ZMLP Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Index Shares |
9.63 | 9.98 | 9.98 | 9.40 | 14.14 | 9.40 | -0.40 (-3.99%) |
-38.10% | -29.81% | N/A | N/A |
A Strong Buy |
| AMJ JPMorgan Chase Capital XVI JP Morgan Alerian MLP ETN |
17.50 | 18.00 | 18.06 | 17.13 | 26.06 | 17.13 | -0.77 (-4.21%) |
-35.28% | -30.80% | 3.48B | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPI UBS AG ETN |
15.23 | 15.49 | 15.69 | 14.92 | 23.19 | 14.92 | -0.73 (-4.57%) |
-36.09% | -31.15% | 1.66B | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPA Global X MLP ETF |
6.05 | 6.21 | 6.25 | 5.90 | 9.17 | 5.90 | -0.30 (-4.72%) |
-36.09% | -29.90% | 953.46M | 0.45% |
B Buy |
| AMZA InfraCap MLP ETF |
3.06 | 3.13 | 3.20 | 2.96 | 6.15 | 2.96 | -0.21 (-6.42%) |
-60.62% | -47.96% | 677.28M | 1.36% |
B Buy |
| AMU ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN |
11.04 | 11.13 | 11.28 | 10.80 | 16.51 | 10.80 | -0.44 (-3.83%) |
-35.24% | -30.57% | 323.65M | 0.80% |
B Buy |
| MLPY Morgan Stanley Cushing MLP High Income Index ETN |
3.74 | 3.82 | 3.89 | 3.65 | 6.30 | 3.65 | -0.19 (-4.83%) |
-46.00% | -38.51% | 50.87M | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPG UBS AG Exchange Traded Access Securities (E-TRACS) Linked to the Alerian Natural Gas MLP Index due July 9, 2040 |
13.46 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 13.37 | 23.48 | 13.37 | -0.64 (-4.54%) |
-43.33% | -39.96% | 10.12M | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| YMLI VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF |
10.34 | 10.28 | 10.42 | 10.28 | 13.50 | 10.16 | +0.04 (0.39%) |
-20.83% | -22.26% | N/A | N/A |
B Buy |
| YMLP VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF |
17.14 | 17.17 | 17.18 | 17.07 | 20.51 | 16.08 | -0.03 (-0.17%) |
-24.09% | -11.90% | N/A | N/A |
B Buy |
| MLPC C-Tracks ETNs based on Performance of the Miller/Howard MLP Fundamental Index |
9.68 | 9.93 | 10.03 | 9.68 | 14.24 | 9.68 | -0.46 (-4.54%) |
-36.40% | -30.03% | 108.43M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| PPLN Cushing 30 MLP Index ETNs due June 15, 2037 |
15.80 | 15.69 | 15.80 | 15.69 | 17.88 | 13.50 | +0.06 (0.38%) |
-19.61% | -3.81% | 83.55M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPO Credit Suisse Group Exchange Traded Notes due December 4, 2034, Linked to the S&P MLP Index |
9.74 | 9.73 | 9.74 | 9.73 | 14.43 | 8.70 | -0.39 (-3.85%) |
-30.57% | -28.46% | 48.96M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPE C-Tracks ETN on Miller/Howard Fundamental MLP Index, Series B, Due July 13, 2026 |
14.60 | 14.60 | 14.60 | 14.60 | 21.63 | 14.60 | -0.69 (-4.51%) |
-36.11% | -30.56% | 22.49M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPB ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B due April 2, 2040 |
15.12 | 15.19 | 15.70 | 14.94 | 23.14 | 14.94 | -0.81 (-5.08%) |
-40.44% | -31.71% | 9.48M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B due July 18, 2042 |
11.03 | 11.51 | 11.51 | 10.89 | 16.39 | 10.32 | -0.50 (-4.34%) |
-35.24% | -30.82% | 7.31M | 0.80% |
NR Not Rated |
| XLEY Cushing Energy & MLP ETF |
22.55 | 22.61 | 22.62 | 22.55 | 26.67 | 20.60 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
0.00% | -8.08% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLUY Cushing Utility & MLP ETF |
25.99 | 25.98 | 25.99 | 25.98 | 27.61 | 22.65 | -0.01 (-0.04%) |
0.00% | 4.18% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLTY Cushing Transportation & MLP ETF |
24.17 | 24.17 | 24.17 | 24.17 | 26.31 | 21.08 | +0.22 (0.92%) |
0.00% | -2.99% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLSY Cushing Energy Supply Chain & MLP ETF |
24.09 | 24.09 | 24.09 | 24.09 | 26.42 | 21.22 | +0.08 (0.33%) |
0.00% | -2.11% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
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