Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)

AMLP, AMZA, and XLE are three energy ETFs that investors looking to capitalize on a potential breakout year for the sector might consider.

LNG is expected to boom in 2025, and these companies are best positioned to benefit from it. They make money off the volume and return capital to shareholders.

Kristi Noem went from Congress to South Dakota governor and could be on her way to be a member in Donald Trump's Cabinet. A look at Noem's wealth and income sources.

Sunoco LP reported lower Q3 revenues of $5.75B, missing consensus of $6.508B. Adjusted EBITDA and EPS increased, while long-term debt was $7.3B.

The only negative about the pipeline sector today is the direction of fund flows. It’s regularly covered in this blog and a topic that continues to mystify us.

A look at how ETFs differ from common stock shares.

Trump's presidency is anticipated to pivot U.S. energy policy back towards oil and gas production.

Oneok is developing a habit of surprising the market with their acquisitions. Last year’s deal with Magellan Midstream was roundly criticized, including by us, because of few obvious synergies and an unwelcome tax bill for MMP unitholders

ONEOK to acquire GIP's stake in EnLink Midstream for $3.0 billion, also purchasing Medallion Midstream for $2.6 billion.

In this video, I discuss ETF strategies for navigating changes to interest rates. I also cover strategies for dividends, equity growth, and income.

Midstream stocks had a strong first half, but the second half may be even brighter.

Under Biden, hundreds of billions of dollars were put toward incentives for green energy, and the U.S. set a record for crude oil production.

PAA reported higher revenue of $11.995B, missing consensus. Operating income and adjusted EBITDA were flat. Company expects flat EBITDA in 2026.

A decade ago, master limited partnerships (MLPs) were a favored investment class for income investors. They have unique tax advantages that resulted in significant advantages over other income equities. What ever happened to them?

Why investing in the Alerian MLP ETF may be a good alternative for many investors.

Fund marketers like to push low expense ratios as a path to above-average returns. They often make it sound as if investors pay expenses directly.

There’s no particular reason why a 12 month outlook is more important at year’s end, but that is nonetheless when research analysts take stock of past forecasts and offer new ones

Targa Resources provided one of several bright spots among pipeline earnings last week with a 50% increase in their dividend planned for next year. Their cashflows are increasing strongly.

The diminishing number of MLPs has started to draw attention from sell-side analysts. Morgan Stanley’s Robert Kad wrote in his Midstream Weekly that consolidation was likely to, impact active manager mandates that have been dedicated to the sector.

Energy Transfer’s acquisition of Crestwood highlights the shortcomings of the proposed merger of Oneok with Magellan Midstream. Because Energy Transfer and Crestwood are both MLPs, combining the two doesn’t constitute a taxable event for unitholders.

Last week, the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) announced a reduced quarterly distribution. Since its 2010 launch through the end of June, AMLP has returned 2.61% versus its benchmark of 5.02%, a big underperformance for a passive ETF. Taxes are a reason why.

In these uncertain times for investors, energy midstream stocks offer an island of stability. This sector provides an attractive combination of current yield and dividend growth.

High current yields and growing dividends are the cure for the directionless market. And if we are in for a “lost decade” from the stock market, yield plus growing dividends is one strategy that will still produce positive total returns.

According to an Energy Information Administration projection, domestic use of oil and gas will remain relatively steady through 2050.