Enbridge

Targa Resources

DT Midstream

Kinder Morgan

Williams

ONEOK

Cheniere Energy

TC Energy

KeyCorp

Pembina Pipeline

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

ENFR tracks an index of energy infrastructure companies in the US and Canada, weighted by market capitalization.

Alerian MLP ETF

Natural gas liquids (NGL) production is a significant growth opportunity for Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). The midstream energy company has seen continued growth in natural gas and NGL production in the Permian.

Enterprise Underscores Continued Growth in NGL Production in Permian

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund

Global X MLP ETF

Many investors have recently looked to VettaFi's Head-To-Head ETF Comparison Tool to compare energy infrastructure ETFs: the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP). While both funds offer exposure to the energy infrastructure space and boast similar tickers, the funds are very different.

How EMLP Stacks Up to Other Energy Infrastructure ETFs

Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) provided insight into natural gas demand and growth opportunities during the firm's second-quarter earnings call. The need for electric power is a significant driver of natural gas demand.

Kinder Morgan Says AI, Data Centers Are Natural Gas Growth Opportunities

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

Summary Many interstate liquids pipelines follow the FERC's Oil Pipeline Index, which sets the ceiling for rate adjustments that can be made each July 1. Pipelines tracking the index were able to increase their rates by up to 1.

FERC's Oil Pipeline Index and Rising Pipeline Rates

U.S. energy production surpassed U.S. demand by a record amount last year, highlighting the need for growing exports. The U.S. has been energy independent since 2019, when it exported more energy than it imported for the first time in decades.

Midstream to Benefit From Growing Energy Exports

Efforts to ramp up Canada's capability for exporting liquefied natural gas are gaining steam.  Cedar LNG recently announced a positive final investment decision on its floating LNG facility with a 3.3 mtpa capacity.

ENFR Can Capitalize on Pembina's Canadian LNG Project

Midstream investing continues to be an excellent route for investors seeking total return.   Cheniere Energy recently announced an increase to its share repurchase authorization of $4 billion through 2027.

Cheniere Exemplifies Midstream's Focus on Total Returns

Oil prices rallied last week, supporting some gains for select energy equities – a theme that's been somewhat prominent this year. Just look at the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) – an exchange traded fund that's higher by 12% year-to-date.

Energy Transition Could Support This ETF

Equity income strategies remain in high demand in an environment of heightened macro risks. Income investors seeking to enhance income portfolio diversification or increase potential yields shouldn't overlook midstream.

Why Midstream Belongs in Your Income Portfolio

On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci spoke with Stacey Morris, CFA, head of Energy Research at VettaFi. Morris and Geraci discussed the energy sector's performance and how artificial intelligence may affect it.

ETF Prime: Stacey Morris on Energy Sector Performance and More

Midstream investing has had a strong showing so far in 2024. And investors are now wondering how the rest of the year will fare.

Companies Expected to Excel in 2024 Midstream Mid-Year Outlook

Martin Midstream Partners

Summary Six constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) spent a combined $1.49 billion on equity repurchases in 1Q24. Aggregate buyback spending among midstream/MLPs in 1Q24 was more than double the amount from 4Q23.

Midstream/MLP Buybacks Rebounded in 1Q24

Storage tends to be a less exciting business line for energy infrastructure. Companies simply rent space in a tank or cavern for a fee typically with a term of around three years.

For Midstream, It Pays to Have Natural Gas Storage

Summary Buybacks have become common among energy infrastructure companies given significant free cash flow generation. Buybacks complement dividends and enhance overall shareholder yield.

Examining MLP/Midstream Dividend and Buyback Yields

Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund

When it comes to choosing energy infrastructure investments, prioritizing ETFs with strong yield is a common strategy. While many investors flock to products such as the Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP) and the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP), there are alternative options that can provide a higher yield.

Energy Infrastructure ETFs: Know What You Own

While this earnings season has been a mixed bag for most equities, for midstream it's been one of steady or increasing dividend announcements. Income investors don't want to miss the opportunity within this sometimes-overlooked industry.

Don't Miss Dividend Growth in Midstream

SS&C Technologies Hlds

DENVER , May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its second quarter 2024 distribution of $0.34117 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The dividend is payable on May 14, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 10, 2024.

ALERIAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ETF DECLARES SECOND QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.34117

With U.S. oil production continuing to grow, the case can be made to invest in midstream. OPEC+ could extend the voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (MMBpd) past the second quarter, the organization suggested last month.

OPEC+ Cuts Can Benefit Oil & Midstream Investing

In an environment of ongoing macro risks, oil prices remain volatile. Investors seeking energy sector exposure but concerned about oil and gas volatility should look to midstream Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) for income stability and more defensive energy exposure.

Midstream Can Weather Oil Price Volatility

Rising oil prices buoyed the energy sector in the first quarter despite falling natural gas prices. Midstream Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) remained resilient to natural gas declines and energy sector volatility in Q1, offering reliable income for investors.

MLPs Prove Resilient to Q1 Natural Gas Price Declines

On Wednesday, Kinder Morgan (KMI) released its first-quarter 2024 earnings. The firm reaffirmed its 2024 outlook and provided a constructive view on long-term natural gas demand growth.

KMI 1Q 2024: Increases Dividend, Maintains Growth Outlook

The economic, inflation, and rate narrative remains complex and difficult to predict. Investors seeking to optimize the tax efficiency of their portfolios and make the most of their income may wish to consider Master Limited Partnership (MLP) ETFs.

An Investor's Guide to the Tax Advantages of MLP ETFs

Investors and traders seeking to round out their energy portfolio may wish to consider allocating assets towards Canadian companies. Last month, Enbridge bolstered its earnings outlook for the next two years, expecting growth between 7-9% through 2026.

Tap Into Canadian Energy Growth

Investors may be surprised to learn midstream companies have an essential role in supporting the energy transition.   Midstream companies' growth opportunities remain constructive, with the energy transition being a key long-term opportunity for the space.

How Midstream Companies Support the Energy Transition 

While MLPs/energy infrastructure investments can fill a few different roles in client portfolios, they are best known for providing generous income. MLPs or energy infrastructure companies aren't intended to be used as a fixed income substitute.

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