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.
F
Category Grade
This category ranks #57 out of 65 ETF categories.
C
Neutral
Avg. SMART Grade
The average cap-weighted SMART Grade for ETFs in this category is C (Neutral).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMLP First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund |
24.66 | 24.74 | 24.75 | 24.61 | 25.85 | 23.55 | -0.03 (-0.12%) |
-0.23% | -3.29% | 1.84B | 0.95% |
A Strong Buy |
| MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF |
13.60 | 13.59 | 13.64 | 13.52 | 15.54 | 12.77 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-5.60% | -9.63% | 315.79M | 0.45% |
A Strong Buy |
| ENFR Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF |
23.04 | 23.18 | 23.18 | 23.04 | 24.95 | 21.42 | -0.14 (-0.60%) |
-1.65% | -0.26% | 39.98M | 0.65% |
A Strong Buy |
| MLPC C-Tracks ETNs based on Performance of the Miller/Howard MLP Fundamental Index |
15.91 | 15.89 | 15.93 | 15.86 | 18.42 | 15.20 | +0.06 (0.38%) |
-2.17% | -2.85% | 112.00M | 0.95% |
B Buy |
| IMLP iPath S&P MLP ETN |
18.17 | 18.17 | 18.17 | 18.15 | 22.10 | 17.53 | +0.02 (0.11%) |
-7.60% | -9.78% | 81.67M | 0.80% |
B Buy |
| YMLP VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF |
23.54 | 23.45 | 23.54 | 23.45 | 28.12 | 22.30 | +0.17 (0.73%) |
-4.34% | -8.33% | 68.66M | 0.82% |
B Buy |
| MLPY Morgan Stanley Cushing MLP High Income Index ETN |
7.05 | 7.05 | 7.07 | 7.05 | 8.47 | 6.75 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-7.87% | -12.42% | 53.47M | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| YMLI VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF |
14.05 | 14.08 | 14.08 | 13.96 | 17.35 | 13.13 | +0.11 (0.79%) |
-6.33% | -6.21% | 28.20M | 0.82% |
B Buy |
| MLPG UBS AG Exchange Traded Access Securities (E-TRACS) Linked to the Alerian Natural Gas MLP Index due July 9, 2040 |
24.25 | 24.25 | 24.25 | 24.23 | 28.23 | 22.55 | -0.06 (-0.25%) |
-2.50% | -1.14% | 11.60M | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPJ Global X Junior MLP ETF |
7.74 | 7.60 | 7.76 | 7.60 | 9.46 | 7.06 | +0.04 (0.52%) |
-5.53% | -8.14% | 7.69M | 0.75% |
B Buy |
| AMLP Alerian MLP ETF |
11.11 | 11.08 | 11.15 | 11.05 | 13.31 | 10.51 | -0.01 (-0.09%) |
-6.95% | -11.90% | 9.95B | 0.85% |
C Neutral |
| AMJ JPMorgan Chase Capital XVI JP Morgan Alerian MLP ETN |
27.92 | 27.77 | 28.01 | 27.75 | 34.41 | 26.99 | +0.02 (0.07%) |
-7.41% | -11.14% | 3.35B | 0.85% |
C Neutral |
| MLPI UBS AG ETN |
24.78 | 24.77 | 24.89 | 24.67 | 31.00 | 23.48 | -0.03 (-0.12%) |
-8.72% | -11.94% | 2.19B | 0.85% |
C Neutral |
| MLPA Global X MLP ETF |
10.14 | 10.11 | 10.16 | 10.06 | 12.13 | 9.56 | +0.01 (0.10%) |
-7.58% | -12.13% | 620.96M | 0.45% |
C Neutral |
| AMZA InfraCap MLP ETF |
9.15 | 9.13 | 9.20 | 9.09 | 11.75 | 8.52 | +0.02 (0.22%) |
-6.53% | -20.71% | 491.04M | 0.95% |
C Neutral |
| AMU ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN |
17.55 | 17.46 | 17.62 | 17.46 | 21.82 | 17.02 | +0.01 (0.06%) |
-7.38% | -11.23% | 366.21M | 0.80% |
C Neutral |
| ZMLP Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Index Shares |
16.26 | 16.30 | 16.32 | 16.21 | 20.15 | 15.81 | -0.01 (-0.06%) |
-9.84% | -14.17% | 68.02M | 0.65% |
C Neutral |
| PPLN Cushing 30 MLP Index ETNs due June 15, 2037 |
20.11 | 20.12 | 20.12 | 20.07 | 24.42 | 18.97 | +0.03 (0.15%) |
0.45% | 0.45% | 101.35M | 0.50% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPO Credit Suisse Group Exchange Traded Notes due December 4, 2034, Linked to the S&P MLP Index |
14.45 | 15.36 | 15.36 | 14.45 | 17.25 | 14.06 | +0.39 (2.77%) |
-6.00% | -8.54% | 69.95M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPB ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B due April 2, 2040 |
25.01 | 25.01 | 25.01 | 25.01 | 30.20 | 23.64 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-14.66% | -7.52% | 37.52M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B due July 18, 2042 |
17.46 | 17.46 | 17.46 | 17.46 | 21.38 | 17.06 | -0.26 (-1.47%) |
-7.98% | -10.07% | 26.58M | 0.80% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPE C-Tracks ETN on Miller/Howard Fundamental MLP Index, Series B, Due July 13, 2026 |
25.11 | 25.11 | 25.11 | 25.11 | 27.75 | 23.41 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
8.01% | -1.53% | 25.11M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| AMLX Amplify YieldShares Oil Hedged MLP Income ETF |
13.51 | 13.51 | 13.51 | 13.51 | 15.25 | 12.49 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-10.65% | -10.65% | N/A | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
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