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 |
9.68 | 9.71 | 9.71 | 9.64 | 11.41 | 8.27 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-6.71% | -5.84% | 10.24B | 0.85% |
A Strong Buy |
| EMLP First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund |
24.97 | 24.95 | 24.99 | 24.91 | 25.40 | 20.40 | -0.02 (-0.08%) |
2.77% | 8.54% | 2.33B | 0.95% |
A Strong Buy |
| MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF |
12.71 | 12.70 | 12.73 | 12.68 | 14.28 | 10.29 | +0.01 (0.08%) |
-4.28% | -3.38% | 535.38M | 0.45% |
A Strong Buy |
| IMLP iPath S&P MLP ETN |
16.56 | 16.56 | 16.56 | 16.56 | 19.71 | 14.10 | +0.06 (0.36%) |
-6.40% | -9.60% | 51.20M | 0.80% |
A Strong Buy |
| ENFR Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF |
21.22 | 21.20 | 21.22 | 21.17 | 23.50 | 17.20 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-7.29% | -3.38% | 45.62M | 0.65% |
A Strong Buy |
| ZMLP Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Index Shares |
13.60 | 13.66 | 13.66 | 13.60 | 16.60 | 11.45 | -0.05 (-0.37%) |
-12.58% | -9.09% | N/A | N/A |
A Strong Buy |
| AMJ JPMorgan Chase Capital XVI JP Morgan Alerian MLP ETN |
24.55 | 24.66 | 24.66 | 24.46 | 29.87 | 21.09 | -0.10 (-0.41%) |
-9.20% | -7.08% | 3.48B | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPI UBS AG ETN |
21.95 | 22.02 | 22.02 | 21.88 | 25.84 | 18.73 | -0.05 (-0.23%) |
-7.89% | -4.90% | 1.66B | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPA Global X MLP ETF |
8.65 | 8.67 | 8.67 | 8.62 | 10.26 | 7.27 | -0.01 (-0.12%) |
-8.63% | -6.18% | 953.46M | 0.45% |
B Buy |
| AMZA InfraCap MLP ETF |
5.46 | 5.44 | 5.47 | 5.43 | 8.18 | 4.71 | +0.02 (0.37%) |
-29.74% | -27.87% | 677.28M | 1.36% |
B Buy |
| AMU ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN |
15.46 | 15.48 | 15.49 | 15.44 | 18.79 | 13.27 | -0.04 (-0.26%) |
-9.31% | -7.21% | 323.65M | 0.80% |
B Buy |
| MLPY Morgan Stanley Cushing MLP High Income Index ETN |
5.92 | 5.90 | 6.00 | 5.89 | 7.07 | 5.26 | +0.01 (0.17%) |
-14.53% | -7.79% | 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 |
21.75 | 21.82 | 21.82 | 21.75 | 26.11 | 16.50 | +0.02 (0.09%) |
-8.42% | -3.85% | 10.12M | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| YMLI VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF |
11.59 | 11.65 | 11.65 | 11.59 | 14.40 | 10.44 | -0.11 (-0.94%) |
-11.26% | -8.56% | N/A | N/A |
B Buy |
| YMLP VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF |
19.37 | 19.37 | 19.37 | 19.31 | 23.35 | 16.08 | -0.03 (-0.15%) |
-14.22% | -11.42% | N/A | N/A |
B Buy |
| MLPC C-Tracks ETNs based on Performance of the Miller/Howard MLP Fundamental Index |
13.47 | 13.47 | 13.49 | 13.47 | 15.69 | 11.76 | -0.04 (-0.30%) |
-11.50% | -6.81% | 108.43M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| PPLN Cushing 30 MLP Index ETNs due June 15, 2037 |
16.69 | 16.69 | 16.69 | 16.69 | 19.84 | 13.19 | +0.06 (0.36%) |
-15.08% | -8.82% | 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 |
13.43 | 13.43 | 13.43 | 13.43 | 15.52 | 11.54 | +0.05 (0.37%) |
-4.27% | -6.32% | 48.96M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPE C-Tracks ETN on Miller/Howard Fundamental MLP Index, Series B, Due July 13, 2026 |
20.64 | 20.64 | 20.64 | 20.64 | 22.50 | 18.02 | +0.05 (0.24%) |
-9.68% | -1.97% | 22.49M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPB ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B due April 2, 2040 |
22.04 | 22.04 | 22.04 | 22.04 | 25.02 | 18.88 | +0.04 (0.18%) |
-13.18% | 4.35% | 9.48M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B due July 18, 2042 |
15.51 | 15.51 | 15.51 | 15.51 | 18.61 | 13.34 | +0.03 (0.19%) |
-8.94% | -6.37% | 7.31M | 0.80% |
NR Not Rated |
| XLEY Cushing Energy & MLP ETF |
23.82 | 23.82 | 23.82 | 23.82 | 26.67 | 20.60 | +0.27 (1.15%) |
0.00% | -2.91% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLUY Cushing Utility & MLP ETF |
26.25 | 26.25 | 26.25 | 26.25 | 26.70 | 22.65 | -0.02 (-0.08%) |
0.00% | 5.20% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLTY Cushing Transportation & MLP ETF |
24.63 | 24.83 | 24.83 | 24.63 | 26.31 | 21.08 | +0.21 (0.86%) |
0.00% | -1.16% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLSY Cushing Energy Supply Chain & MLP ETF |
24.52 | 24.55 | 24.55 | 24.52 | 26.42 | 21.22 | +0.26 (1.07%) |
0.00% | -0.38% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
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