Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream ETF (MDST)
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MDST: A Good Midstream Fund If Oil Prices Start Declining
The Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF offers a 9.27% yield via a covered call strategy on midstream energy equities. MDST sacrifices capital gains upside for higher distributable income, outperforming peers in flat or declining midstream markets but lagging during strong rallies. Recent portfolio changes prioritize higher yield (Pembina Pipeline) over growth potential (Targa Resources), aligning with the fund's income focus.
This Midstream ETF Yields 9.4% While Sidestepping K-1 Tax Forms
Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSEARCA:MDST) has paid $0.225 per share every month for 26 straight months, with no cuts and no skipped payments.
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MDST: High Yield, Limited Alpha -- Why It's A Decent Hold, Not A Buy
Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) offers a ~9% yield via aggressive covered call writing on a midstream equity portfolio. MDST's structure caps upside, underperforms in rallies, and fails to deliver significant alpha in flat markets versus alternatives like ENFR. The ETF's income is broadly sustainable, but NAV erosion occurs even in consolidating markets, making it a Strong Hold rather than a Buy.
MDST: Interesting Strategy, But Limited Appeal For Most Income Investors
The Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF delivers a 10.46% yield, outpacing peer midstream funds because of a covered call strategy. MDST's covered call approach boosts income but sacrifices upside, which may not be a problem in today's environment. The fund's strategy results in NAV decay in weak markets, which could be problematic for investors who need to generate income that they can spend.
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MDST: Active Midstream ETF, Double-Digit Distribution Yield, Below-Average Returns
MDST is an actively-managed, midstream energy ETF selling covered calls. MDST's 10.2% distribution yield is incredibly strong, but its covered call strategy caps upside and leads to underperformance in bull markets. The fund compares unfavorably to other midstream energy funds, and covered call funds, on several important metrics.
