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 |
9.18 | 9.17 | 9.23 | 9.14 | 11.21 | 8.27 | +0.05 (0.55%) |
-11.53% | -17.22% | 10.24B | 0.85% |
A Strong Buy |
| EMLP First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund |
25.07 | 25.05 | 25.11 | 24.98 | 25.84 | 20.40 | +0.13 (0.52%) |
3.18% | 2.70% | 2.33B | 0.95% |
A Strong Buy |
| MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF |
12.00 | 12.00 | 12.05 | 11.96 | 14.16 | 10.29 | +0.12 (1.01%) |
-9.62% | -14.16% | 535.38M | 0.45% |
A Strong Buy |
| IMLP iPath S&P MLP ETN |
16.21 | 16.23 | 16.27 | 16.21 | 19.55 | 14.10 | +0.07 (0.43%) |
-8.37% | -16.70% | 51.20M | 0.80% |
A Strong Buy |
| ENFR Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF |
20.33 | 20.31 | 20.44 | 20.31 | 23.46 | 17.20 | +0.16 (0.79%) |
-11.18% | -12.62% | 45.62M | 0.65% |
A Strong Buy |
| ZMLP Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Index Shares |
13.03 | 13.03 | 13.10 | 12.97 | 16.60 | 11.45 | +0.10 (0.77%) |
-16.24% | -20.50% | N/A | N/A |
A Strong Buy |
| AMJ JPMorgan Chase Capital XVI JP Morgan Alerian MLP ETN |
23.83 | 23.95 | 23.95 | 23.72 | 29.56 | 21.09 | +0.13 (0.55%) |
-11.87% | -18.47% | 3.48B | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPI UBS AG ETN |
20.87 | 20.96 | 20.99 | 20.79 | 25.59 | 18.73 | +0.10 (0.48%) |
-12.42% | -17.18% | 1.66B | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| MLPA Global X MLP ETF |
8.41 | 8.44 | 8.47 | 8.37 | 10.08 | 7.27 | +0.03 (0.36%) |
-11.16% | -15.73% | 953.46M | 0.45% |
B Buy |
| AMZA InfraCap MLP ETF |
4.86 | 4.87 | 4.92 | 4.84 | 8.05 | 4.68 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-37.46% | -38.94% | 677.28M | 1.36% |
B Buy |
| AMU ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN |
14.96 | 15.12 | 15.12 | 14.94 | 18.61 | 13.27 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-12.24% | -18.71% | 323.65M | 0.80% |
B Buy |
| MLPY Morgan Stanley Cushing MLP High Income Index ETN |
5.33 | 5.40 | 5.40 | 5.30 | 7.00 | 5.06 | -0.14 (-2.56%) |
-23.05% | -21.73% | 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 |
20.14 | 20.14 | 20.25 | 20.14 | 25.79 | 16.50 | -0.02 (-0.10%) |
-15.20% | -20.65% | 10.12M | 0.85% |
B Buy |
| YMLI VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF |
10.75 | 10.87 | 10.87 | 10.66 | 14.08 | 10.36 | -0.03 (-0.28%) |
-17.70% | -22.31% | N/A | N/A |
B Buy |
| YMLP VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF |
18.44 | 18.43 | 18.51 | 18.40 | 22.95 | 16.08 | +0.05 (0.27%) |
-18.34% | -18.77% | N/A | N/A |
B Buy |
| MLPC C-Tracks ETNs based on Performance of the Miller/Howard MLP Fundamental Index |
12.97 | 13.03 | 13.06 | 12.97 | 15.69 | 11.76 | -0.01 (-0.08%) |
-14.78% | -16.93% | 108.43M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| PPLN Cushing 30 MLP Index ETNs due June 15, 2037 |
15.52 | 15.52 | 15.52 | 15.52 | 19.50 | 13.19 | +0.05 (0.32%) |
-21.04% | -21.44% | 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 |
13.06 | 13.06 | 13.06 | 13.06 | 15.52 | 11.54 | +0.17 (1.32%) |
-6.91% | -7.26% | 48.96M | 0.95% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPE C-Tracks ETN on Miller/Howard Fundamental MLP Index, Series B, Due July 13, 2026 |
19.69 | 19.69 | 19.69 | 19.69 | 22.49 | 18.02 | +0.03 (0.15%) |
-13.84% | -12.43% | 22.49M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| MLPB ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B due April 2, 2040 |
20.83 | 20.83 | 20.83 | 20.83 | 25.02 | 18.88 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-17.94% | -12.08% | 9.48M | 0.85% |
NR Not Rated |
| AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B due July 18, 2042 |
14.96 | 14.96 | 14.96 | 14.96 | 18.61 | 13.34 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
-12.17% | -19.62% | 7.31M | 0.80% |
NR Not Rated |
| XLEY Cushing Energy & MLP ETF |
22.29 | 22.29 | 22.29 | 22.29 | 26.67 | 20.60 | +0.05 (0.22%) |
0.00% | -9.13% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLUY Cushing Utility & MLP ETF |
26.35 | 26.34 | 26.35 | 26.31 | 27.02 | 22.65 | +0.14 (0.53%) |
0.00% | 5.61% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLTY Cushing Transportation & MLP ETF |
24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 26.31 | 21.08 | +0.33 (1.39%) |
0.00% | -3.59% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
| XLSY Cushing Energy Supply Chain & MLP ETF |
23.01 | 23.01 | 23.01 | 23.01 | 26.42 | 21.22 | +0.08 (0.35%) |
0.00% | -6.47% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
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