Hess Midstream Partners

Alerian MLP ETF

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

Alliance Resource Partners

Enterprise Products Partners

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Marathon Petroleum

MPLX

Sunoco

USA Compression Partners

This company is a leader in the thermal coal business, offers solid diversity, and a massive 13.04% yield.

7 Ultra-Yield Energy MLPs and One Pays a Massive 16.33% Distribution

Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) pays a dividend that is now a sizzling 8.2%. Plus, the fund raises its payout regularly.

This 8.2% Dividend Stock Never Goes Down

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

Investors may be surprised to learn midstream has an important role in supporting ESG initiatives and a cleaner energy future. MSCI recently upgraded Enterprise Products Partners LP's (EPD) ESG rating from a BBB to an A, the midstream company said during its third-quarter earnings call last month.

MSCI Upgrades Midstream Company Enterprise's ESG Rating to “A”

Apple

Cisco Systems

Microsoft

Oracle

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Stock prices and returns are in part determined by net cash on the balance sheet and future expectations of free cash flow. Dividends are not a driver of valuation and actually decrease the value of a company because cash is paid out to investors. Over the past decade, dividend-paying stocks have underperformed compared to "growth" stocks with strong free cash flow generation and balance sheets.

The Underperformance Of Dividend-Only-Focused Strategies

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Main Street Capital

STAG Industrial

REITs, MLPs, and BDCs are very popular among income investors. Each has unique pros and cons. Overall, REITs are likely the most opportunistic today. Here's why.

REITs Vs. MLPs Vs. BDCs: Comparing 3 High Yield Income Vehicles

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

Global X Funds - Global X E-commerce ETF

WisdomTree U.S. Earnings 500 Fund

Amplify Cash Flow High Income Etf

Amplify Online Retail ETF

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

SPDR S&P Bank ETF

Invesco KBW Bank ETF

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF

Proshares Online Retail ETF

Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Astoria US Quality Kings Etf

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF

Invesco Solar ETF

Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF

Vanguard Financials ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Good morning, VettaFi Voices! Third-quarter earnings announcements have almost come and gone, with yesterday being the last big burst of companies.

VettaFi Voices On: Third-Quarter Earnings Season

Oil demand has increased tremendously in the past few years, rebounding from COVID-era lows. Just three years ago, in the early months of the pandemic and lockdowns, oil demand declined alongside strengthening pressure for energy transition initiatives.

Plains All American on Oil Demand Longevity

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

iShares Global Energy ETF

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

Vanguard Energy ETF

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

After staying above $80 per barrel for past few weeks (and even crossing the $90-mark in late September), oil prices declined below the $80 per barrel mark for the first time in over two months.

What Lies Ahead for Oil & Energy ETFs in the Near Term?

SS&C Technologies Hlds

DENVER , Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its fourth quarter 2023 distribution of $0.88 on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The dividend is payable on November 14, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2023.

ALERIAN MLP ETF DECLARES FOURTH QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.88

J.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETN

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5X Leveraged Alerian MLP Index

Summary Strong dividend growth trends for energy infrastructure companies continued in 3Q23, underpinning the healthy yields offered by midstream/MLPs. On a year-over-year basis, over 91% of the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting grew their dividends.

3Q23 Midstream Dividend Recap: MLPs Bring the Growth

Supported by positive distribution trends and M&A activity, MLPs have impressively outperformed year-to-date through October. Despite falling oil prices and a struggling equity market, the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) held relatively steady in October, declining just 0.57%.

MLPs on Track for 3rd Consecutive Year of Outperformance

A handful of midstream names have already announced increases to their dividends. The midstream segment is known for offering generous income, making it a primary reason many advisors use MLPs and energy infrastructure companies in portfolios.

Several Midstream Companies Grow Q3 Dividends

Amazon

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure

Crown Castle International

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

NVIDIA

Invesco QQQ

Tesla

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Leading market valuation metrics indicate that the stock market is overvalued right now. Peter Lynch, however, believes that there are abundant bargains in the current stock market. We share where he thinks the bargains are to be found and what our top picks are.

Peter Lynch Says This Is Where The Bargains Are Right Now

Kraneshares China Internet And Covered Call Strategy Etf

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF

Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Amplify CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF

GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF

Cboe Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge Etf

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

Hiya VettaFi Voices! On Friday we're hosting the Income Strategy Symposium, so keeping in the spirit of that event, I wanted to know: Where you see the best places to find income in the markets today?

VettaFi Voices On: Finding Income

iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF

Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF

Energy companies are usually segmented based on their operations: Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, Integrated Oil & Gas Companies and Renewable Energy.

Guide to Energy Equities ETF Investing

Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF

Summary Higher interest rates have challenged many income investment categories this year, but yield will likely remain appealing to investors given broader market uncertainty. Among income investments, MLPs stand out for both generous yields relative to bonds and noticeable outperformance relative to the S&P 500 year-to-date.

MLPs Stand Out as Rising Rates Challenge Income Plays

The U.S. energy landscape is bullish for midstream assets given rising gas production and exports. As a "hard asset", midstream infrastructure also offers a good inflation hedge. The Alerian MLP ETF offers diversified exposure to U.S. midstream MLPs without the administrative burden of a K-1.

AMLP: A Good Inflation Hedge With Lower Volatility Than Most Energy Investments

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Chevron

Realty Income Corp

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

Exxon Mobil

Rising long-term interest rates, unrest in the Middle East, and fears of an economic downturn are leading concerns for investors right now. We share what sector we believe is the best possible investment in the current environment.

Well-Covered 7-10% Yields To Hide From Rising Rates, Unrest, And Recession

On this episode of “What Makes That Ticker Tick,” VettaFi CMO Jon Fee spoke with Stacey Morris, head of Energy Research at VettaFi, to discuss the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI). The AMZI Index is the underlying index that currently powers two funds.

READ: What Makes That Ticker Tick: Stacey Morris and AMZI

What Makes That Ticker Tick: Stacey Morris and AMZI

Ares Capital

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

FS KKR Capital Corp

Blue Owl Capital Corp

Business Development Companies enjoy tax advantages and pay out big dividend yields. We take a look at the five biggest BDCs.

Passive Income: 7-13% Well-Covered Yields From The 5 Biggest BDCs

Saba Closed-End Funds ETF

First Trust Income Opportunity ETF

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF 

YieldShares High Income ETF

ETFs Of CEFs: Diversification And Higher Distributions

Closed-end funds typically appeal to a niche group of income investors. But when you package these into ETFs, you have the potential to do two things: 1) attract new investors and 2) create a core holding for CEF investors.

ETFs of CEFs: Diversification and Higher Distributions

Summary Significant free cash flow generation across midstream has helped support dividend growth. Midstream/MLP dividend growth has been healthy over the last year and has significantly outpaced inflation for most names.

Examining Midstream/MLP Dividend Growth by Company

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF

Teucrium Sugar Fund

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund

Invesco DB Oil Fund

First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund

SPDR Gold Trust

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

Harbor All Weather Inflation Focus ETF

iShares Gold Trust

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF

Aberdeen Standard Gold ETF Trust

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

United States Oil Fund LP

Hi VettaFi Voices! Commodities have seen outflows year to date overall, and some of the best performers have seen outflows.

VettaFi Voices On: Considering Commodities

News for Alerian MLP ETF ETF (AMLP)