Hess Midstream Partners

Alerian MLP ETF

AMLP tracks a market-cap-weighted index of publicly-traded energy infrastructure MLPs in the US.

Chevron

Exxon Mobil

[00:00:00] Doug: We've got a very interesting situation with oil right now.

Oil is Going to $50 A Barrel, and Investors Can Line Up Now To Profit (XOM, CVX, AMLP)

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

AI has driven mega-cap tech stocks and energy infrastructure stocks higher, but many are now overvalued. I discuss the one segment of the AI ecosystem that is still undervalued. I also compare UTF and AMLP.

Big Dividends From An Underappreciated AI Play: UTF Vs. AMLP

Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF

On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci explored the energy investing sector with Stacey Morris, CFA, Head of Energy Research at VettaFi. Afterward, Carlos Pena, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Texas Capital, joined the podcast to discuss the Texas Capital Government Money Market ETF (MMKT).

ETF Prime: Morris on Energy ETFs and 2025 Expectations

Enterprise Products Partners

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

W. P. Carey

The end of the U.S. election season is beginning to bring clarity to the U.S. and global economic outlook for the next year. I discuss seven major trends that should drive much of the high-yield market narrative in the coming year. I share my two favorite 7%-yielding blue-chip dividend growth stocks in light of these trends.

7% Yields: If I Could Only Buy 2 For The Next Year

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) have each increased distributions for the fourth quarter. On Tuesday, AMLP and ENFR declared fourth-quarter 2024 distributions of $0.95 and  $0.34603, respectively.

Midstream ETFs AMLP & ENFR Increase Q4 Distributions

SS&C Technologies Hlds

DENVER , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its fourth quarter 2024 distribution of $0.95 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The dividend is payable on November 18, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 13, 2024.

ALERIAN MLP ETF DECLARES FOURTH QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.95

The Trump Administration's pro-oil policies and potential regulatory rollbacks are expected to boost the pipeline industry and benefit AMLP's midstream operations. Alerian MLP ETF offers substantial dividends and capital appreciation, outperforming risk-free investments like CDs, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. Despite recent declines, AMLP remains a strong long-term investment due to its stable revenue from fee-based contracts and unique infrastructure.

AMLP: The Pipelines Are My Preferred Energy Play Heading Into A Trump Administration

Delek US Hlds

Delek Logistics Partners

Enbridge

Occidental Petroleum

Western Gas Partners

The market has been soaring lately due to Fed rate cuts, lowered recession fears, and a Republican sweep of the November elections. However, there are still some very compelling high-yield opportunities available. We discuss two 10-12% yields that are growing their payouts, have strong balance sheets, and defensive business models that the market seems to have overlooked.

10-12% Yields: The More They Drop, The More I Buy

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

iShares National Muni Bond ETF

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

While getting to retirement age can be a blessing and a curse, the reality of counting on the U.S.

6 Dividend ETFs Every Retiree Should Know

Armada Hoffler Properties

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

MPLX

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

Chasing yields above 10% is risky. 8-10% yields offer a sweet spot when combined with stable cash flows and strong balance sheets. I share three of these stocks that I really like right now.

8-10% Dividend Yields: If I Could Only Buy 3 In November 2024

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF

Amplify Cybersecurity ETF

iShares U.S. Energy ETF

iShares U.S. Technology ETF

Invesco KBW Bank ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Vanguard Financials ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between sector performance. The S&P 500's gains since Nov. 3, 2020 reflect an annual return of nearly 16%, an impressive figure.

Breaking Down S&P 500 Returns by Sector Since 2020 Election

Several midstream names have announced increases to third-quarter distributions as earnings are underway. Midstream companies are in the early stages of reporting earnings.

Midstream Names Grow Distributions With Q3 Earnings Underway

Midstream energy companies have rebounded, offering elevated income and total returns, with AMLP ETF yielding 7.7% and simplifying tax reporting by handling K-1 forms. Completion of major infrastructure projects and reduced capital spending have boosted free cash flow, reduced debt, and improved shareholder returns in the midstream sector. Long-term demand for natural gas and oil, driven by factors like the AI revolution and rising electricity consumption, supports future growth in midstream assets.

Midstream Money Machine: Capture An 8% Yield With AMLP

Amazon

Brookfield Asset Management

Brookfield Renewable Partners

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

Brookfield Infrastructure

Brookfield Corp

Constellation Energy Corp

DT Midstream

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Kinder Morgan

Microsoft

NVIDIA

ONEOK

Palantir Technologies

Targa Resources

TC Energy

Vistra Energy

Williams

Big dividend infrastructure stocks have surged recently. We discuss the two major catalysts for this surge. We also share several opportunities that remain very attractive in the space.

Very Good News For Big Dividend Infrastructure Stocks

Golub Capital BDC

NextEra Energy

High-yield dividend growth stocks can make for exceptional passive income machines and wealth-compounding instruments. However, exceptionally high yields demand extra caution from investors. We discuss two 11%+ yields that, we think, are worth buying and one that we rate as a sell.

11-14% Yielding Dividend Growers: 2 To Buy And 1 To Sell

MLPs and C-Corps operating in the midstream segment can provide differing exposures to the space. Midstream companies are either structured as MLPs or C-Corps.

MLPs Offer Diversification Benefits

Another day, another sign the economy is heading straight for that “no-landing” scenario I've been talking about for weeks now

2 Big Dividends To Buy As Inflation Returns

Midstream ETFs recorded strong flows in September, as the subsector outperformed broader energy for another consecutive month. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) saw $73 million and $8 million, respectively, in net flows in September.

Midstream Energy ETFs Recorded Strong Flows in September

Alerian MLP Index ETNs due January 28 2044

Summary MLP yields of ~7% are backed by positive dividend trends and fee-based businesses that generate stable cash flows. Beyond income, MLPs provide diversification benefits, real asset exposure, and more defensive energy exposure.

Making the Case for MLPs With AMZ

Plains All American Pipeline

Plains GP Hlds

There is a leading blue-chip that has been a serial underperformer over the past half decade. However, it has a very strong balance sheet, a sky-high yield that is well covered, and it continues to grow its payout year after year. I discuss this opportunity and share why the more it underperforms, the more I buy it.

The More It Underperforms, The More I Buy

Blackstone Group

The high-yield space has undergone a sharp bifurcation recently. We discuss what this bifurcation is and what is driving it. We discuss two quality and growing 10%-yields that are way too cheap right now.

Buy The Dip: 10% Yields Getting Way Too Cheap

Investors might not know how little exposure they have to the energy sector — and MLPs, more specifically. The energy sector is the fourth-lowest-weighted sector in the S&P 500, at 3.3% of the index by weight as of Sept.

Investors in S&P 500 Are Missing Exposure to MLPs

Dividend growth stocks have surged due to falling interest rates and a 50-basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Despite favorable conditions, significant risks like economic downturns and geopolitical tensions warrant caution in chasing high valuations for dividend stocks. We discuss three blue-chip dividend stocks that currently appear to be overpriced.

Sell Alert: Big Dividends Getting Too Pricey

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

Genesis Energy

The high-yield sector has soared recently. However, one sector has lagged behind significantly despite having very strong underlying fundamentals. This creates a rare high-yield buying opportunity.

A Rare High-Yield Buying Opportunity

Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF

On this week's episode of ETF Prime, Stacey Morris, CFA, head of energy research at VettaFi, discussed the state of play for the energy and energy infrastructure sectors. Afterward, Mike Akins, founding partner at ETF Action, joined the podcast to break down ETF flows.

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