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.

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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	27.71	27.46	27.78	27.11	42.50	12.05	-0.24 (-0.86%)	7.99%	-34.57%	4.45B	0.87%	B Buy
EMLP First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund	22.03	21.97	22.07	21.83	26.48	14.29	-0.11 (-0.50%)	5.05%	-15.37%	1.81B	0.96%	B Buy
MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	29.30	28.95	29.30	28.82	36.60	13.29	-0.16 (-0.54%)	8.72%	-19.35%	641.94M	0.45%	B Buy
ENFR Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF	15.97	15.86	15.97	15.74	20.80	7.46	-0.18 (-1.11%)	9.01%	-22.96%	49.20M	0.65%	B Buy
AMJ JPMorgan Chase Capital XVI JP Morgan Alerian MLP ETN	15.10	14.93	15.10	14.71	21.80	6.15	-0.02 (-0.13%)	8.71%	-30.29%	1.80B	0.85%	C Neutral
MLPA Global X MLP ETF	29.50	29.35	29.56	28.88	47.44	11.58	-0.19 (-0.64%)	7.59%	-37.53%	707.65M	0.46%	C Neutral
MLPB ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B due April 2, 2040	12.64	12.43	12.64	12.42	21.55	5.32	-0.04 (-0.32%)	6.49%	-33.26%	173.17M	0.85%	C Neutral
AMZA InfraCap MLP ETF	20.74	20.56	20.82	20.21	43.30	7.20	-0.24 (-1.14%)	11.65%	-51.99%	165.37M	2.41%	C Neutral
AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B due July 18, 2042	9.44	9.32	9.46	9.32	13.69	3.68	-0.09 (-0.94%)	8.29%	-30.89%	71.28M	0.80%	C Neutral
MLPY Morgan Stanley Cushing MLP High Income Index ETN	3.52	3.60	3.60	3.52	4.86	1.60	-0.06 (-1.68%)	5.07%	-27.84%	26.25M	0.85%	C Neutral
MLPO Credit Suisse Group Exchange Traded Notes due December 4, 2034, Linked to the S&P MLP Index	7.52	7.52	7.52	7.52	12.10	3.65	-0.83 (-9.94%)	6.82%	-37.35%	17.11M	0.95%	C Neutral
IMLP iPath S&P MLP ETN	10.40	10.34	10.40	10.34	14.86	4.68	-0.11 (-1.05%)	10.57%	-29.83%	12.19M	0.80%	C Neutral
AMNA ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Index ETN	27.14	27.14	27.14	27.14	28.25	20.95	-0.31 (-1.13%)	7.41%	7.93%	48.57M	0.75%	NR Not Rated
AMU ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN	8.43	8.43	8.49	8.43	14.38	3.88	-0.02 (-0.24%)	-38.42%	-36.09%	7.47M	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
AMTR ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Total Return Index ETN	31.17	30.91	31.17	30.89	32.58	23.50	-0.36 (-1.14%)	9.42%	26.11%	N/A	N/A	NR Not Rated
MLPE C-Tracks ETN on Miller/Howard Fundamental MLP Index, Series B, Due July 13, 2026	9.70	9.68	9.71	9.68	19.47	6.16	-0.20 (-2.02%)	-48.53%	-47.62%	N/A	N/A	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%)	2.33%	-3.81%	N/A	N/A	NR Not Rated
MLPC C-Tracks ETNs based on Performance of the Miller/Howard MLP Fundamental Index	6.36	6.34	6.36	6.34	12.99	4.28	+0.06 (0.95%)	-48.61%	-47.99%	N/A	N/A	NR Not Rated
MLPG UBS AG Exchange Traded Access Securities (E-TRACS) Linked to the Alerian Natural Gas MLP Index due July 9, 2040	12.38	12.10	12.38	11.96	19.99	5.06	-0.10 (-0.80%)	-30.75%	-26.84%	N/A	N/A	NR Not Rated
MLPI UBS AG ETN	11.28	11.43	11.43	11.26	20.36	5.83	+0.02 (0.18%)	-40.72%	-38.16%	N/A	N/A	NR Not Rated
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	NR Not Rated
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	NR Not Rated
ZMLP Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Index Shares	53.54	53.80	54.35	53.54	100.16	26.16	-0.75 (-1.38%)	32.08%	-44.82%	N/A	N/A	NR Not Rated

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