MLP/midstream investment options have evolved as the midstream space has shifted more toward corporations and the number of MLPs has declined. The number of midstream RIC ETFs has increased, while the ...

ETNs and ETFs can provide exposure to the midstream/MLP space without the headache of a Schedule K-1, but there are important nuances to consider when choosing the right vehicle for an investor’s ...

While admittedly backwards-looking, total shareholder yields can be helpful context and highlight trends over time. The chart below shows the trailing 12-month (TTM) dividend yields and buyback yields ...

On a year-over-year basis, 96.0% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting have grown their dividends. MLPs largely drove sequential growth in payouts for 1Q26, while most corporations ...

Reliable distribution growth remains one of the most important tailwinds for midstream MLPs. After all, investors often allocate to this space primarily for its attractive yield and consistent income.

The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:AMLP) offers an 8.29% dividend yield when traditional dividend stocks struggle to reach 4% and the S&P 500 barely tops 1%. For income-focused investors, AMLP provides ...