Hess Midstream Partners

Alerian MLP ETF

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

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Dividend growth investing can be one of the best ways to compound wealth over the long-term regardless of where you are in life right now. We discuss the keys to successful dividend investing. We also share a well-diversified portfolio with a sustainable 6%-yield that should also generate solid overall dividend growth for years to come.

A 6%-Yielding Dividend Growth Portfolio For Passive Income

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The largest MLP ETF available to investors saw strong flows in January, demonstrating continued interest in the midstream space. The  Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) has hauled in $69 million in net flows year to date through January 30.

Alerian MLP ETF Sees Strong Flows and Investor Interest

The Alerian MLP ETF focuses on midstream master limited partnerships in the petroleum and natural gas sectors.

AMLP: Attractive Midstream Exposure At 7.8% Yield

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

Several midstream companies have recently declared increases to their dividends.   Midstream companies are in the early stages of reporting earnings, but many have already announced quarter-over-quarter growth in their dividends for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Midstream Names Grow Dividends With Earnings Underway

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

Summary In a sea of income investment options, MLPs could be easily overlooked despite generous yields and tailwinds from free cash flow generation. Stable cash flows and special tax treatment have allowed MLPs to historically pay generous distributions (dividends).

Why You Should Consider MLPs for Your Income Portfolio

For investors seeking momentum, Alerian MLP ETF AMLP is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 25.4% from its 52-week low price of $35.68/share.

MLP ETF (AMLP) Hits New 52-Week High

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Passive income investing could help supercharge your retirement. We discuss why and how to invest to achieve a $100,000 sustainable passive income stream in retirement with just $1.1 million in principal.

A 9%-Yielding Portfolio With Low-Risk Dividends For Sustainable Passive Income

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There are a surprising number of high yield, relatively low-risk dividend growth stocks available right now. We share our filter to ensure that we are finding quality dividend stocks. We also share some of our favorite picks of the moment.

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While much lower in yield, this is a perfect fund for investors seeking tax-free income.

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MLPs/energy infrastructure investments can fill a few different roles in client portfolios. The segment can be used to enhance yield in an income sleeve.

How Advisors Are Using MLPs/Energy Infrastructure in Portfolios

As investors reenter the market in January after selling at year-end, midstream ETFs are worth consideration.  Clean energy ETFs were among the worst performers in 2023.

Check Out Midstream After Harvesting Clean Energy Losses

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Successful dividend investing requires proper diversification, not just picking stocks. Broadly diversified ETFs may not be enough for sufficient diversification, or at least may meaningfully underperform an intelligently weighted portfolio. We share three undervalued and high-yielding dividend stocks that are expected to thrive amidst the shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical landscapes expected to unfold in 2024.

3 Top High-Yield Dividend Stocks For 2024

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Midstream ETFs have had a strong showing in 2023, with the segment poised to outperform the broader energy sector for the year. MLPs/midstream have been strengthened by their defensive qualities, M&A activity, and positive dividend growth this year.

How the 4 Largest Midstream ETFs Performed in 2023

Alerian MLP ETF is "Buy" as the midstream space remains undervalued. Energy Transfer is the top holding in AMLP and is one of the most attractive stocks in the midstream space. All of AMLP's top holdings are trading below pre-pandemic historical norms for the midstream sector despite generally solid results over the past few years.

Alerian MLP ETF: Upgrading To 'Buy' With Midstream Sector Undervalued

The most-read energy infrastructure research from 2023 tended to include both timely developments and topics with perennial attraction like natural gas. Today's note discusses the topics and pieces from 2023 that were of the greatest interest to our investor audience.

Top 4 Energy Infrastructure Research Themes in 2023

Alerian MLP ETF is a passively managed ETF that focuses on energy infrastructure MLPs. MLPs earn cash flow from midstream activities, such as operating pipelines and storage facilities and could benefit from regulatory tax advantages of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). AMLP is a high-yield ETF with predictable cash flow that limits volatility due to long-term contracts and built-in inflation and cost adjustments.

AMLP: A Solid, 8% Yielding ETF With A Focused Portfolio, The Way I Like It

MLPs have a history of providing generous income and compelling returns to investors. As investors look to add exposure to MLPs, it's important to understand the differences between the two largest MLP ETFs available to investors: the $7.1 billion Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the $1.4 billion Global X MLP ETF (MLPA).

Comparing the 2 Largest MLP ETFs: AMLP and MLPA

Supported by positive distribution trends and M&A activity, 2023 has been an exciting year for the midstream space. VettaFi's head of energy research Stacey Morris recently sat down with VettaFi writer Elle Caruso to discuss the outlook for midstream, 2024 guidance, and overlooked investment opportunities in the space.

VettaFi's Head of Energy Research on 2023 Highlights and Outlook for Midstream

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It's the time of year when you look back at all that's been accomplished. VettaFi's covered strong net inflows into fixed income ETFs, covered call funds, and many, many, many new product launches.

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Good morning, VettaFi Voices! We are a week out from the VettaFi 2024 Market Outlook Symposium on December 14, which will feature a range of ETF industry leaders discussing their expectations for different areas of the financial markets and the economy in 2024.

VettaFi Voices On: The Outlook for 2024

Midstream ETFs have generated attractive returns for investors but remain a compelling investment opportunity in the current environment. Midstream has been the top-performing segment in the energy sector year to date, strengthened by its defensive qualities, M&A activity, and positive dividend announcements.

Even With Strong Returns, Midstream Valuations Are Attractive

Alps Smith Core Plus Bond ETF

SS&C ALPS Advisors rolled out a new fixed income ETF today. The new strategy joins an existing suite of ETFs ranging from dividend-focused funds in the “Dogs” suite to its $7.5 billion AUM fund, the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP).

SS&C ALPs Advisors Launches Core Plus Bond ETF

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Living off of dividends can be truly life-changing. We discuss why and how to do this. We also share a sample portfolio for making this dream a reality.

How To Live Off Of Dividends For Potentially Life-Changing Passive Income

Summary Midstream's improved balance sheets and lower leverage ratios have been one of the benefits of excess cash flow.  Constituents of the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI) and the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI) have target leverage ratios between 2.5x and 5x.

Midstream/MLPs Raising the Bar With Lower Leverage

ALPS Clean Energy ETF

The energy transition portfolio is a compelling opportunity, as it optimizes investments in both renewables and traditional fossil fuels. Traditional energy sources and infrastructure are expected to continue to play a role in the energy transition for the coming decades, as renewables aren't ready to meet demand.

Why Pair Renewable & Traditional Energy Investments

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