sharksm

Why Buy MLPs?

A very good article . I have held MLP's for several years, including KMP, EEP, TPP, MWE, OKS and a coal MLP, NRP. All have regularly raised the distributions and I really consider these as Income vehicles in lieu of bonds. The yield is superior to bond yields, distributions increase on a regular basis and some capital gain potential exists. Let's face it, $10,000 in Bonds that mature in ten years will pay 4 1/2% for ten years and then pay the holder the $10,000 as the bond matures. $10,000 in KMP (I own 6500 shares) has more than doubled in value in ten years and the distributions have also more than doubled. It is obvious which is a better investment.