The Motley Fool
07 Jun 2026, 17:35 UTC · 16w ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score EMLP −0.40 across four claims — moderately bearish.
−0.40moderately bearish
More negative than 68% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish
The Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) offers a significantly higher distribution yield of 4.20% compared to 2.80% for the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP).
More positive than 67% of claims this week
MLPX maintains a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.45% compared to EMLP's 0.95%.
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More positive than 55% of claims this week
EMLP has historically underperformed its benchmark despite its higher fee structure.
More negative than 68% of claims this week
EMLP utilizes an active management strategy and ESG screening, allocating nearly half of its portfolio (47%) to utilities to provide more defensive returns.
More positive than 46% of claims this week
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More negative than 68% of ticker scores this week
The fund is noted for having a higher expense ratio and historically underperforming its benchmark.
More positive than 62% of ticker scores this week
The fund is described as a more affordable choice with a higher distribution yield compared to its competitor.
Near neutral — 91% of ticker scores this week are stronger
Mentioned only as a holding within the EMLP fund without specific qualitative analysis.
Near neutral — 91% of ticker scores this week are stronger
Mentioned only as a holding within the MLPX fund without specific qualitative analysis.
Near neutral — 91% of ticker scores this week are stronger
Mentioned only as a holding within the EMLP fund without specific qualitative analysis.
Near neutral — 91% of ticker scores this week are stronger
Mentioned only as a holding within the MLPX fund without specific qualitative analysis.
Near neutral — 91% of ticker scores this week are stronger
Mentioned only as a holding within the MLPX fund without specific qualitative analysis.
Near neutral — 91% of ticker scores this week are stronger
Mentioned only as a holding within the EMLP fund without specific qualitative analysis.
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Price agrees with the score
$41.17 vs $43.46 close before publication (Jun 5) · not market-adjusted
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