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Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

ENFR tracks an index of energy infrastructure companies in the US and Canada, weighted by market capitalization.

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Summary Midstream/MLPs tend to outperform the broader market in years of high inflation, and though it has cooled from its mid-2022 peak, inflation is likely to remain elevated in 2023. Energy infrastructure companies largely provide services for fees under long-term contracts, which typically include annual inflation adjustments.

Understanding the Inflation Tailwind for Midstream/MLPs

Midstream earnings reports for the fourth quarter are still underway, but many companies have already announced increases to their dividends, giving investors something to look forward to. Nine constituents in the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), tracked by the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), have announced growth to their fourth quarter dividend.

Several Midstream Companies Increase Q4 Dividends

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Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) is a top dividend payer in the S&P 500 by yield, offering investors generous income.    Kinder Morgan boasts a dividend yield of 6.0%, well above the energy sector average of 4.1%, putting the energy infrastructure company among the top-ten constituents in the S&P 500 by dividend yield.

Add Exposure to Top Dividend Payer Kinder Morgan with ENFR & SDOG

The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) provided strong returns last year, coupled with an attractive yield. ENFR's underlying index, the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), gained 19.15% on a total-return basis in 2022, marking the second consecutive year of outperformance over the S&P 500, which declined -18.11% during the year.

Recapping ENFR Performance in 2022

Many investors' search for income brought them to energy infrastructure in 2022. Despite elevated inflationary pressures and tightening monetary policies weighing on markets, the energy industry is wrapping up a strong year, with global supply constraints and ongoing demand keeping oil prices elevated.

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VettaFi has announced the results of the December 2022 quarterly review for the Alerian Index Series. All changes to the indexes will be implemented at the close of trading on December 16 for the market open on December 19, according to a statement from VettaFi.

VettaFi Announces Constituent Changes to the Alerian Index Series

Compelling yields and real assets exposure are two primary reasons why investors allocate to midstream. While midstream has significantly outperformed broader markets, the space has not become expensive nor is considered overbought.

How Midstream Is Positioned for Continued Growth

Energy infrastructure investments are favored by investors for their attractive yields while also maintaining a low correlation to other income-oriented investments. Despite elevated inflationary pressures and tightening monetary policies weighing on markets, the energy industry is wrapping up a strong year, with global supply constraints and ongoing demand keeping oil prices elevated.

Midstream/MLPs: Can the Tailwinds Continue into 2023?

The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) outperformed the broader energy sector in November as crude oil prices declined.   ENFR's underlying index, the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), gained 4.25% on a total-return basis in November, outpacing the Energy Select Sector Index (IXE), which increased 1.38% during the month.

ENFR Outperforms Broader Energy Sector in November

While most investors allocate to midstream for its generous income or total return, many are unaware how the segment is positioned to capture opportunities emerging from the energy transition.

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The energy sector has been a bright spot in a challenging market, with energy being the only sector with positive returns year-to-date.  While the rest of the market is struggling, the energy sector is up about 68% year-to-date.

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The low capex in traditional energy production supports energy prices. The low capex in the midstream energy infrastructure sector sustains free cash flow generation.

ENFR: Low Capex And High Shareholder Value

The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) have announced fourth-quarter 2022 distributions, both an increase over the previous quarter.  On Tuesday, AMLP and ENFR declared fourth-quarter 2022 distributions of $0.75 and $0.29618, respectively.

AMLP and ENFR Increase Q4 Distributions

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DENVER , Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its fourth quarter 2022 distribution of $0.29618 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The dividend is payable on November 16, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2022.

ALERIAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ETF DECLARES FOURTH QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.29618

The energy sector is the best-performing group in the S&P 500 this year, and with oil and natural gas prices still high, it's reasonable to expect that companies from across the energy patch will deliver impressive earnings reports.

Evaluate ENFR as Energy Earnings Look Excellent

The U.S. has notably become a major energy exporter in recent years, including taking the title of top LNG exporter in the first half of 2022. There has been tremendous growth in U.S.

How U.S. Production and Export Growth Benefit Midstream

Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) delivered third-quarter earnings results on Wednesday, with the midstream company on track to generate more cash than expected this year.  During the third quarter, KMI generated adjusted EBITDA of $1.773 billion, compared to $1.

KMI Reports Q3 Earnings: What Advisors Need to Know

Despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, midstream companies are positioned well going into earnings. Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) will be the first midstream company to report, releasing its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the closing bell.

KMI To Kick Off Midstream Earnings on Wednesday

Targa Resources Corp (TRGP) joined the S&P 500 prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday.  The Houston, TX-headquartered midstream energy infrastructure corporation moved up from the S&P MidCap 400 to replace Nielsen Holdings plc (NLSN).

Targa Resources Becomes 4th Midstream C-Corp in S&P 500

With just a few days left in the third quarter, midstream companies are positioned well going into earnings season. Distribution announcements should start surfacing in the coming weeks, ahead of or in conjunction with third-quarter earnings releases.

How Are Midstream Companies Positioned Ahead of Earnings?

Investors should consider the benefits of the energy infrastructure sector and incorporate a midstream exchange traded fund strategy to help enhance their portfolios.

Why Investors Should Consider Midstream, Energy Infrastructure ETFs Today

In volatile markets, investors seeking stability could potentially find steady returns through energy infrastructure. That's because the free cash flow generated by midstream energy companies comes from long-term, fee-based contracts rather than short-term commodity price swings.

Steady As They Go: How Energy Infrastructure May Weather Volatile Markets

The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that crude oil prices will generally remain near August average levels through the end of 2023. The front-month futures price for Brent crude oil, the international crude benchmark, settled at $92.36 per barrel on September 1, a decrease of $7.67/b from the August 1 price of $100.03/b.

Everything Advisors Need to Know About the Outlook for Crude Oil Prices

Midstream ETFs held steady through August as the rest of the market faltered following a strong rebound in July.  The $130 million Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) has been accreting assets at a steady pace this year, taking in $8 million in net inflows during August.

ENFR Continues to Gather Assets at Steady Pace

While oil prices have declined in recent weeks, energy stocks and ETFs have remained resilient, posting double-digit gains. WTI oil prices fell 13.0% – from $99.50 to $86.53 – between July 5 and August 16.

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