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07 Jul 2026, 19:53 UTC · 15w ago
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The article provides a bullish outlook for midstream energy ETFs based on long-term natural gas demand from data centers and LNG exports. While MLPX shows superior total returns due to its tax structure, AMLP remains the primary vehicle for maximum immediate yield despite its fund-level tax drag.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects natural gas consumption in the electric power sector will increase from 35.2 Bcf/d in 2025 to between 38.1 and 50.4 Bcf/d by 2050.
More positive than 94% of claims this week
Midstream energy partnerships typically utilize long-term contracts with inflation-linked rate escalators and volume-based fees.
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The fund's regulated investment company structure eliminates fund-level tax drag, contributing to a 24-25% one-year total return and outperforming peers like AMLP.
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Despite a fund-level C-corp tax drag that limits capital appreciation, the fund offers a high 7.2% trailing yield and dominates the category with $11.8 billion in AUM.
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The fund serves as a tax-efficient alternative to AMLP by focusing on corporate-converted midstream assets with a lower expense ratio.
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More positive than 81% of claims this week
The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) offers a high trailing yield of 7.2% but suffers from fund-level C-corporation tax drag.
More positive than 56% of claims this week
The Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) has outperformed AMLP with a one-year total return of 24% due to its regulated investment company structure.
More positive than 56% of claims this week
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More positive than 90% of ticker scores this week
Praised for stronger total returns (24% over one year) and a more tax-efficient structure than AMLP.
More positive than 79% of ticker scores this week
Highlighted for its high 7.2% trailing yield and significant AUM, though noted for tax drag.
More positive than 72% of ticker scores this week
Presented as a viable alternative that captures corporate-converted midstream assets with the lowest expense ratio.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund delivering positive returns.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund with strong year-to-date gains.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund delivering positive returns.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund with strong year-to-date gains.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund with strong year-to-date gains.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Mentioned as a corporate-converted asset held by ENFR.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund delivering positive returns.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund with strong year-to-date gains.
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
Listed as a top holding in a fund with strong year-to-date gains.
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More positive than 32% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both are exchange-traded funds competing for income investors seeking midstream energy exposure.
More positive than 32% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both are exchange-traded funds providing exposure to the midstream energy sector.
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Price agrees with the score
$73.65 vs $72.84 close before publication (Jul 6) · not market-adjusted
MLPX chart →+2.2%
Price agrees with the score
$38.76 vs $37.93 close before publication (Jul 6) · not market-adjusted
ENFR chart →+1.4%
Price agrees with the score
$52.65 vs $51.92 close before publication (Jul 6) · not market-adjusted
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