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 #45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMLP First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund |
22.30 | 22.18 | 22.36 | 22.00 | 26.48 | 14.29 | +0.02 (0.09%) |
6.34% | -14.40% | 1.83B | 0.96% |
A Strong Buy |
| MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF |
30.48 | 30.79 | 30.79 | 29.88 | 37.76 | 13.29 | -0.40 (-1.30%) |
13.10% | -18.59% | 666.28M | 0.45% |
A Strong Buy |
| AMLP Alerian MLP ETF |
29.51 | 29.69 | 29.69 | 28.80 | 44.65 | 12.05 | -0.39 (-1.30%) |
15.00% | -33.46% | 4.80B | 0.87% |
B Buy |
| MLPA Global X MLP ETF |
31.31 | 31.51 | 31.54 | 30.62 | 50.09 | 11.58 | -0.52 (-1.63%) |
14.19% | -36.67% | 746.72M | 0.46% |
B Buy |
| AMZA InfraCap MLP ETF |
22.53 | 22.82 | 22.85 | 21.96 | 47.31 | 7.20 | -0.56 (-2.43%) |
20.10% | -51.96% | 179.09M | 2.41% |
B Buy |
| ENFR Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF |
16.53 | 16.53 | 16.54 | 16.30 | 21.42 | 7.46 | -0.18 (-1.08%) |
12.83% | -22.08% | 49.32M | 0.65% |
B Buy |
| IMLP iPath S&P MLP ETN |
10.99 | 10.99 | 10.99 | 10.99 | 15.51 | 4.68 | -0.07 (-0.63%) |
16.84% | -29.09% | 12.88M | 0.80% |
B Buy |
| AMJ JPMorgan Chase Capital XVI JP Morgan Alerian MLP ETN |
15.91 | 16.12 | 16.12 | 15.59 | 22.86 | 6.15 | -0.22 (-1.36%) |
14.54% | -29.85% | 1.89B | 0.85% |
C Neutral |
| MLPB ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B due April 2, 2040 |
13.38 | 13.50 | 13.50 | 13.17 | 21.55 | 5.32 | -0.16 (-1.18%) |
12.72% | -32.57% | 189.33M | 0.85% |
C Neutral |
| AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B due July 18, 2042 |
10.03 | 10.06 | 10.06 | 9.94 | 14.33 | 3.68 | -0.15 (-1.47%) |
15.06% | -29.80% | 82.74M | 0.80% |
C Neutral |
| MLPY Morgan Stanley Cushing MLP High Income Index ETN |
3.71 | 3.67 | 3.71 | 3.67 | 5.31 | 1.60 | -0.05 (-1.33%) |
10.74% | -28.23% | 27.67M | 0.85% |
C Neutral |
| MLPO Credit Suisse Group Exchange Traded Notes due December 4, 2034, Linked to the S&P MLP Index |
8.75 | 8.75 | 8.75 | 8.75 | 12.50 | 3.65 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
24.29% | -29.77% | 19.91M | 0.95% |
C Neutral |
| AMNA ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Index ETN |
27.96 | 27.96 | 27.96 | 27.96 | 28.25 | 20.95 | -0.29 (-1.03%) |
10.65% | 11.19% | 48.57M | 0.75% |
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% | 46.42M | 0.85% |
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% | 44.52M | 0.95% |
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% | 34.61M | 0.81% |
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% | 9.70M | 0.85% |
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 |
| 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% | 2.65M | 0.85% |
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 |
32.12 | 32.12 | 32.12 | 32.12 | 32.58 | 23.50 | -0.34 (-1.05%) |
12.75% | 29.95% | 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 |
| 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 |
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