In 2025, many investors require dependable passive income, and one effective way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
There were indications in the market last year that investors were beginning to add exposure to some of the less obvious AI beneficiaries. That's a trend that's continuing into 2025 and beyond.
The outlook is favorable for the midstream space, as U.S. energy production is expected to continue to grow. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) will grow over the next two years, the agency said in its short-term energy outlook released March 11.
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The Alerian MLP ETF offers stable and increasing income with low volatility, making it ideal for turbulent market conditions. The ETF's focus on midstream pipeline operators ensures constant revenues and stability, with top holdings showing strong growth prospects. Despite concentration risks, AMLP's diversified portfolio limits company-specific risks while providing a steady 7.5% yield and potential price appreciation.
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Midstream has remained defensive and has held up better than broader energy amid weakening oil prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark, has dropped 17.2% from January 15 through March 5.
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On this week's episode of ETF Prime, Stacey Morris, head of energy research at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci to provide an update on energy ETFs and the sector in 2025. Later, Newfound Research's Corey Hoffstein and Quantify Funds' David Dziekanski discussed the challenge of combating ETF copycats who repackage unique ideas as their own.