It's impossible not to notice the surge in oil market volatility, as signaled by the spike in the OVX. Although MLPX has a high standard deviation, its holding distribution is, in my view, less exposed to this risk compared to its competitors. Considering its competitive dividend, I believe it could offer alpha in the MLP market over the next quarter.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has staged an epic recovery and is now positive year to date as investors look past ongoing macro challenges and focus on long-term growth.
Traditional oil majors have underperformed, while MLPX has delivered a 27% return over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 and XLE. MLPX invests in midstream infrastructure entities, offering high yields and avoiding fund-level taxes, but its valuation has become stretched. Despite strong seasonal trends, technical indicators suggest a consolidation phase, with resistance around $62 and potential support from dip buyers.
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The fund represented is an investment vehicle focused primarily on the energy infrastructure sector, specifically targeting midstream energy infrastructure Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and corporations. It allocates at least 80% of its total assets to securities that are part of a specified index dedicated to this niche. This index meticulously tracks the performance of midstream energy infrastructure MLPs and corporations, reflecting the fund's strategic focus on this area of the market. The fund has a set policy that maintains at least 80% of its total assets in securities of MLPs and energy infrastructure corporations, which is considered non-fundamental and can be amended with a 60-day prior written notification to its shareholders. Highlighting its specialized investment approach, the fund is non-diversified, allowing it to concentrate its investments in the midstream energy sector.
The principal product of the fund revolves around its investment in securities that form the index tracking midstream energy infrastructure MLPs and corporations. By allocating at least 80% of its assets in these securities, the fund offers investors targeted exposure to the energy infrastructure sector, aimed at capitalizing on the specific growth and income opportunities within this niche market.
Anchoring its portfolio in the energy sector, the fund commits at least 80% of its total assets to investments in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and energy infrastructure corporations. This focused investment strategy seeks to benefit from the income and growth potential inherent in the midstream segment of the energy market, which includes logistics, storage, and transportation services for oil, natural gas, and other energy resources.
The fund's non-diversified status allows for a concentrated investment strategy within the midstream energy infrastructure sector. This approach can potentially lead to higher returns due to the fund's ability to invest a larger portion of its assets in fewer securities. However, it also means that the fund may carry a higher level of risk related to the specific performances of these investments, contrasting with a diversified fund that spreads its risk across a broader range of industries and securities.