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Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) is upgraded to buy, driven by strong recent momentum and diversification benefits. MLPX offers a high 3.95% yield, negative beta to the S&P 500, and exposure to both US and ex-US midstream energy infrastructure. Despite a rich 19x earnings valuation and portfolio concentration, MLPX provides solid income and reduced correlation to broad equities.
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to 0.45% for Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF focuses on midstream infrastructure and offers a higher dividend yield of 4% State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF has generated higher 1-year total returns while showing a deeper maximum drawdown over five years
The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF provides highly liquid exposure to S&P 500 energy giants with a low 0.08% expense ratio. The Global X - MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF offers a higher trailing dividend yield of 4% by targeting midstream companies and infrastructure.
Decker Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Global X MLP and Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSEARCA:MLPX) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 374,622 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $27,700,000.
Midstream energy is back in the spotlight as Middle East supply risk reroutes capital toward pipeline cash flows, and two ETFs dominate the conversation: the Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:AMLP) and the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSEARCA:MLPX).
Midstream energy firms—those companies overseeing the transportation, storage, and some processing of oil and gas—remain an essential but often overlooked part of the energy ecosystem. Because these companies often operate like toll roads, in that they get paid whenever energy moves through their system, they can be vital sources of stability for investors.
VDE targets broad energy giants with lower costs, while MLPX focuses on midstream infrastructure with higher payouts. Which strategy aligns with your portfolio?
Income investors looking at the 4.38% on a 10-year Treasury and wishing it were closer to seven have a quiet alternative: midstream energy.