
The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) endeavors to closely match the financial performance – encompassing both price appreciation and income generation – of its reference index, the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), prior to any deductions for fees and expenses. A secondary purpose of ENFR is to generate overall investor returns through a combination of capital growth and distributed income.
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Midstream energy infrastructure has demonstrated notable defensiveness during a period of heightened macro volatility. This resilience is supported by durable cash flow characteristics that distinguish the segment from the broader energy sector.

Midstream MLPs and corporations generally posted strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from record volume throughput, strong margins, and robust demand for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) exports. Companies also demonstrated the defensive nature of their fee-based cash flows.

Hyperscalers are signing multi-decade power deals to fuel AI training clusters, and natural gas keeps winning.

Midstream continues to build on its reputation as a generous source of yield in portfolios. This week, two category-leading midstream ETFs – the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) – declared distributions for the third quarter of 2026.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its third quarter 2026 distribution of $0.38575 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The dividend is payable on August 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 12, 2026. ENFR Distributions: Ex-Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Record Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Payable Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is also the distributor for the Alerian MLP ETF and the ALPS | Ale.