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Alerian MLP ETF

AMLP tracks a market-cap-weighted index of publicly-traded energy infrastructure MLPs in the US.

The economic headwinds that have marred the market this year are posing a test of resolve for investors who eschewed carbon-intensive traditional energy exposure amid ESG's recent rise to prominence. Firms with hard energy exclusion policies haven't capitulated yet, according to a survey of institutional investors by Alliance Bernstein earlier this month.

Traditional Energy Is Dominating 2022. What Does That Mean For ESG?

First Trust Natural Gas ETF

iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF

Vanguard Energy ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

While they have sold off in June, equity ETFs focused on the U.S. energy sector have significantly outperformed the broader market, aided by higher commodity prices and strong earnings for companies across the energy ecosystem. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was recently up 35% for the year, crushing the broader benchmark that was [.

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VanEck Energy Income ETF

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF

John Hancock Multifactor Energy ETF

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

Magellan Midstream Partners

Invesco DWA Energy Momentum ETF

Alpha Architect US Quantitative Momentum ETF

Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF

Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund

USC Midstream Energy Income Fund

Pacer American Energy Independence ETF

Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF

Oil and gas midstream stocks are not E&Ps, though they're trading as if they were. Oil macro conditions will remain positive for midstream above $70 per barrel.

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CSI Compressco

EnLink Midstream

Equinor

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Honeywell

Cheniere Energy

Martin Midstream Partners

MPLX

Summit Midstream Partners LP

Sitio Royalties Corp

USA Compression Partners

Midstream traded down but managed to outperform the S&P 500. Inflation fears are spooking investors but will have less of an impact on midstream equities and their income generation prospects.

Midstream Weekly Recap: Midstream Remains A Buy As Inflation Fears Spread

The Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI), the underlying index for the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), gained 7.74% in May on a total-return basis as solid 1Q22 earnings results and continued commodity price strength contributed to another month of outperformance for energy equities, eclipsing the S&P 500's total return of 0.18% in May.  AMLP took in [.

What We Can Learn From AMLP's Performance in May

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VettaFi announced the results of the June 2022 quarterly review for the Alerian midstream indexes, with changes going into effect next week, according to a statement from VettaFi.  NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE: NGL) will be dropped from the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI).

Here are the Constituent Changes Coming to the Alerian Midstream Indexes

Midstream has continued to rally this year on strong demand and high energy prices The enthusiasm for midstream investments has yet to subside, and with bountiful growth opportunities ahead, the momentum is likely to continue. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) took in $97 million in net inflows in May, bringing the year-to-date tally up to [.

AMLP Saw Nearly $100 Million in May Inflows

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As investors consider the disruptive shift from traditional sources of energy, they can take a look at an exchange traded fund investment opportunity to position their portfolios for this change. In the recent webcast, More Than Just Renewables: Hidden ETF Opportunities in the Energy Transition, Andy Hicks, senior vice president and director of ETF portfolio [.

ETFs to Capitalize on the Energy Transition

Oil prices topped $120 a barrel on Monday lifted by Saudi Arabia raising its July crude prices but amid doubts that a higher output target for OPEC+ oil producers would ease tight supply, CNBC reported. Simultaneously, as gasoline prices soar to new highs in regions throughout the U.S., investors may be wondering what impact this [.

Oil Prices Surge; Here's the Impact on Midstream Investments

There have been many positive developments in recent years for the energy infrastructure space, including improvements to balance sheets, the shift to significant free cash flow generation, and progress with ESG metrics, but one of the most notable changes for midstream investors may be the proliferation of buyback programs.

Midstream Buybacks Remained Strong in 1Q22

With several offerings available in an ETF wrapper, investors may be wondering which midstream product is the best fit for their goals.  The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) provides exposure to the AMEI index, a composite of North American midstream energy infrastructure companies, including corporations and MLPs, engaged in the pipeline transportation, storage, and processing [.

Which Midstream ETF Is a Better Fit for Your Portfolio?

As energy continues to dominate as the best-performing sector in the S&P 500, investors may be surprised to find out that valuations for popular midstream/MLPs funds are still below pre-pandemic levels despite a strong outlook for the space. The energy sector has grown from 2.28% of the S&P 500 (as of the end of 2020) [.

Is Midstream Still Undervalued?

AMLP is a money-loser in the long haul. It charges a very high expense ratio despite being a passive index strategy.

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The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) on Wednesday declared its second quarter 2022 distribution of $0.73.  The dividend is payable on May 19, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 13, 2022.

AMLP Increases Second Quarter Distribution

DENVER , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its second quarter 2022 distribution of $0.73 on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The dividend is payable on May 19, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 13, 2022.

ALERIAN MLP ETF DECLARES SECOND QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.73

First Trust Preferred Securities & Income ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF 

Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

The current bond market rout has left investors scurrying for alternative investment options that offer good yields.

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The growth opportunities for midstream today are largely centered around natural gas and natural gas liquids as opposed to oil.  Stacey Morris, CFA, director of research at Alerian, said that part of this relates to the ongoing overcapacity for crude pipelines out of the Permian — the most prolific basin in the U.S. — but this [.

ENFR and AMLP Offer Exposure to Midstream's Growth Opportunities

The outlook for midstream dividends is as constructive as it's been in years, and while the first quarter earnings season has not wrapped up yet, there have been several dividend increases announced already. One of the key themes for the midstream and MLP space in 2022 has been the meaningful return of dividend growth, according [.

Midstream Companies Increase Dividends on Q1 Results

Growing NGL production and strong demand both domestically and abroad provide opportunities for midstream companies to grow their fee-based businesses, particularly around fractionation and export capacity.  NGLs are hydrocarbons that are extracted alongside oil and natural gas at the wellhead.

Everything Advisors Need to Know About NGL Growth Opportunities for Midstream

Amplify CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

During Exchange, the recent conference, many wondered what to do with client bond funds in the face of rapidly rising rates. On this week's ETF Edge, host Bob Pisani spoke with ETF Trends' director of research, Todd Rosenbluth, and John Maier, CIO for Global X ETFs, to discuss this topic of bond alternatives and more.

ETF Edge: Todd Rosenbluth Talks Bond Alternatives

Investors looking to add exposure to MLPs must understand the differences between RIC-compliant ETFs and C-Corp MLP ETFs. Open- and closed-end funds may own up to 25% MLPs to maintain their pass-through status as RICs — but holding more than 25% MLPs will result in the fund being taxed as a corporation, according to Stacey Morris, [.

The Advisor's Guide to MLP Investing: RIC-Compliant or C-Corp MLP ETFs?

There are several reasons why midstream is poised to be resilient in a rising rate environment.  Unlike other sectors of energy, midstream companies provide services for a fee and often have contracts with inflation protection built into them, which has historically resulted in very stable cash flows for the space, even during periods of inflation [.

Midstream Can Persevere During Periods of Rising Rates

High energy prices have reignited positive sentiment for both MLPs and clean energy ETFs, leaving investors torn on which type of product to add to their portfolios. In the midst of a global energy transition from traditional carbon-based sources to renewable clean energy sources, investors, however, may be better off adding exposure to both sources [.

The Advisor's Guide To The Energy Transition Portfolio

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund

Many investors are adding MLP ETFs to their portfolio, with popularity surging as investors look to hedge against inflation, rising rates, and capitalize on the sector's recent solid performance. The benefits of MLP investing are numerous; they include attractive yields, stable cash flows, exposure to real long-lived assets that generate inflation-protected cash flows, and have [.

AMLP Dominates Inflows Into MLP ETFs

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Midstream's expertise makes it an ideal partner in the energy transition. Midstream companies can use their existing assets to participate in opportunities related to responsibly sourced gas and carbon capture and sequestration, according to Stacey Morris, CFA, director of research at Alerian.

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