Alerian MLP ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AMLP

What does AMLP invest in?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index is comprised of energy infrastructure MLPs that earn a majority of their cash flow from the transportation, storage and processing of energy commodities. It is non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of AMLP?

Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) charges an expense ratio of 1.01%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AMLP?

Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) manages $13.57B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is AMLP actively managed or an index fund?

AMLP's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was AMLP launched?

Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) launched in August 2010 and is managed by ALPS Funds.

How has AMLP performed?

AMLP's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.