Hess Midstream Partners

Alerian MLP ETF

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

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

Natural gas liquids (NGL) production is a significant growth opportunity for Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). The midstream energy company has seen continued growth in natural gas and NGL production in the Permian.

Enterprise Underscores Continued Growth in NGL Production in Permian

While midstream earnings ramp up next week, many announcements of second-quarter distributions have already surfaced. Half of the companies in the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI), tracked by the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), have declared distributions for the second quarter.

Here's What We Know About Midstream Q2 Distributions

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund

Global X MLP ETF

Many investors have recently looked to VettaFi's Head-To-Head ETF Comparison Tool to compare energy infrastructure ETFs: the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP). While both funds offer exposure to the energy infrastructure space and boast similar tickers, the funds are very different.

How EMLP Stacks Up to Other Energy Infrastructure ETFs

Alerian MLP ETF has steadily appreciated past pre-pandemic levels, generating large amounts of yield for shareholders. The AMLP ETF has outpaced the risk-free rate of return with its dividend yield and is expected to continue growing its dividend. AMLP could continue to appreciate as demand for energy grows, supermajors increase production, and MLPs see increased demand for their services.

AMLP: Own The Basket Of Midstream Operators And Yield 7.25%

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

Summary Many interstate liquids pipelines follow the FERC's Oil Pipeline Index, which sets the ceiling for rate adjustments that can be made each July 1. Pipelines tracking the index were able to increase their rates by up to 1.

FERC's Oil Pipeline Index and Rising Pipeline Rates

Energy infrastructure is growing and high yielding despite green initiatives. Alerian MLP ETF focuses on midstream energy infrastructure with a portfolio of 14 holdings. The AMLP ETF outperforms peers, offers lower volatility, and has a 7.3% yield, but legislative changes could pose risks.

AMLP: A Great Mid-Stream Play

Many investors are considering an allocation to an MLP ETF as the segment continues to offer generous income and compelling returns. The two largest MLP ETFs have important differences that investors should consider before investing in either fund.

AMLP and MLPA: Which MLP ETF Is Right for Your Portfolio?

U.S. energy production surpassed U.S. demand by a record amount last year, highlighting the need for growing exports. The U.S. has been energy independent since 2019, when it exported more energy than it imported for the first time in decades.

Midstream to Benefit From Growing Energy Exports

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Enterprise Products Partners

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Hercules Capital

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W. P. Carey

Generating tax-efficient high yields is a major priority for many retirees. This article draws on three defensive sectors to build a tax-friendly portfolio. I share some of my favorite retirement income picks to build an 8%-yielding portfolio that should grow its payout at or faster than the rate of inflation.

8%-Yielding Tax-Free Portfolio For Retirement Passive Income

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Every now and then the market offers up some fat pitches. Recently, the market has produced several opportunities that offer the rare combination of high yield and high growth, alongside having a strong balance sheet and significant competitive advantages. I share three of these highly compelling opportunities.

High-Growth High-Yields: The More They Drop, The More I Buy

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We have highlighted four top-performing ETFs from different sectors that have led the way in June.

4 Best-Performing Sector ETFs of June

Invesco QQQ

QQQ has been the main focus of speculative fervor in AI stocks. However, sophisticated investors will focus on the Natural Gas pipeline companies. In any gold rush, picks and shovels plays are always the enduring winners.

2 Ways To Participate In The AI Gold Rush

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High-yield stocks have underperformed in recent years. However, there has been meaningful good news recently that suggests that high-yield stocks may outperform moving forward. We discuss these reasons and also share some of our top picks of the moment.

Very Good News For High Yield Stocks

Equity income strategies remain in high demand in an environment of heightened macro risks. Income investors seeking to enhance income portfolio diversification or increase potential yields shouldn't overlook midstream.

Why Midstream Belongs in Your Income Portfolio

On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci spoke with Stacey Morris, CFA, head of Energy Research at VettaFi. Morris and Geraci discussed the energy sector's performance and how artificial intelligence may affect it.

ETF Prime: Stacey Morris on Energy Sector Performance and More

Midstream investing has had a strong showing so far in 2024. And investors are now wondering how the rest of the year will fare.

Companies Expected to Excel in 2024 Midstream Mid-Year Outlook

The buzz around artificial intelligence continues unabated heading into the second half of 2024. A potentially overlooked area of opportunity to harness the impact and increased adoption of AI lies within midstream.

Midstream an Overlooked Beneficiary of the AI Boom

Alerian MLP ETF focuses on energy infrastructure MLPs, offering high yields attractive to income investors. AMLP avoids K1 tax forms, issuing 1099-DIV forms instead, making tax filings simpler for investors. Potential for upside in AMLP due to Federal Reserve rate cuts, M&A activity, and high dividend yield.

AMLP: I'm Buying Every Dip On This Near 8% Yielder

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iShares Core High Dividend ETF

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Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

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Oil fell to four-month lows last week, a reminder that energy investing comes with risk, not just reward.  “OPEC+ production cuts were extended as expected, but incremental voluntary cuts from select countries are set to start unwinding in October,” explained Stacey Morris, head of energy research at VettaFi.

Where to Turn for Stability in Energy Sector

The energy sector has been one of the more solid nontechnology performers this year. The group often languishes in the summer months.

Energy Stocks Can Extend Bullish Ways

Amgen

Blackrock Inc

Camden Property

Cisco Systems

Chevron

Coca-Cola

Lockheed Martin

ONEOK

PepsiCo

Pfizer

TC Energy

Texas Instruments

Verizon

Warren Buffett once opined on how to live off of dividends in retirement. We discuss a simple way to follow his advice on this. We also share how to further enhance the yield on this portfolio while still generating strong dividend growth and keeping risk low.

A Simple $1 Million Passive Income Portfolio For Retirement

Investing in midstream master limited partnerships (MLPs) can provide portfolios with a wide variety of benefits beyond exposure to the energy industry. Stacey Morris, VettaFi's head of energy research, participated in VettaFi's recent 2024 Alternatives Symposium.

VettaFi's Head of Energy Research on Merits of MLP Investing

Martin Midstream Partners

Summary Six constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.49 billion on equity repurchases in 1Q24. Aggregate buyback spending among midstream/MLPs in 1Q24 was more than double the amount from 4Q23.

Midstream/MLP Buybacks Rebounded in 1Q24

We assigned the Alerian MLP ETF a Sell rating in December 2021, missing out on an extraordinary rally in the sector. Factors such as geopolitical instability and rampant inflation caused our thesis to unravel. We explore why AMLP outperformed and discuss the outlook for MLPs.

2 Reasons We Missed Out On AMLP

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