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.
D
Category Grade
This category ranks #44 out of 65 ETF categories.
B
Buy
Avg. SMART Grade
The average cap-weighted SMART Grade for ETFs in this category is B (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 |
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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