Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)
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AMLP: Good Income Diversifier To Hold For The Long Term
Alerian MLP ETF offers exposure to US-based oil and gas infrastructure MLPs, providing an attractive 8.2% dividend yield. AMLP simplifies tax reporting for investors by issuing a 1099 instead of a K-1, though it carries a relatively high 0.85% expense ratio. The ETF is a strong portfolio diversifier for income investors, with a moderate 5-year dividend CAGR of 2.53% and a focus on high-yield sectors.
AMLP: Easiest Way To High Yield, With Diversified (But Concentrated) Risks
Alerian MLP ETF provides exposure to US midstream MLPs with a current attractive yield nearing 8.5%. AMLP offers diversification, tax simplification, and high distributions, making it appealing for income-focused investors seeking sector exposure. The ETF's main risks are sector concentration and its rebalancing mechanism, which can increase exposure to underperforming top holdings.
Midstream Prepares for More Permian Natural Gas
Summary While the Permian tends to be known for its oil output, its production mix continues to get gassier, with gas production growth outpacing that of oil. Midstream companies are building new pipeline takeaway capacity from the Permian.
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The Macro Case Proving Why AMLP's 8% Yield Is Built To Last
AMLP offers stable, high-yield exposure to essential midstream infrastructure, with an 8% yield and simplified tax treatment via its C-corp ETF structure. Rising U.S. LNG exports and growing domestic natural gas demand support long-term volume growth for midstream companies held by AMLP. Major infrastructure expansions and regional price dynamics will drive increased gas flows from the Appalachian Basin to the Gulf Coast, benefiting AMLP constituents.
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AMLP has significantly underperformed the market recently. However, its underlying fundamentals have been phenomenal. Buy the dip in this 8% yielding dividend growth machine.
Midstream MLPs Expand Permian Presence With M&A
The Permian Basin, located in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, is the growth engine of the U.S. in regard to oil and gas output. MLPs are enhancing their operations in the basin through M&A activity, as evidenced by a series of announcements from Western Midstream, MPLX LP, and Enterprise in recent weeks.
AMLP and ENFR Distributions Reflect Midstream Reliability
SS&C ALPS Advisors announced distributions for its midstream ETFs, underscoring income stability and growth for investors in times of broad market volatility. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) declared third quarter 2025 distributions this week.
ETF Prime: Morris Unpacks Energy's Role in Modern Portfolios
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, Stacey Morris, head of energy research at VettaFi, discusses energy exposure and the evolution of the MLP space. Later, Rob Thummel, managing director and senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital, joins the podcast to spotlight the firm's latest initiatives in infrastructure and energy investing.
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Energy Transfer Announces Earnings, Arizona Pipeline
Energy Transfer LP announced on August 6 the expansion of its Transwestern Pipeline that will supply natural gas from the Permian Basin to New Mexico and Arizona. The expansion will help meet rising natural gas demand for power generation driven by population growth and data centers.
