MLPX: Great Fund, Not So Great Price

Summary

  • MLPX is a simple midstream energy index ETF.
  • The ETF has significantly outperformed these past few years, with its share price skyrocketing over 40% these past twelve months.
  • Such a sharp price movement means the fund is much more expensive than before, and lower-yielding.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, CEF/ETF Income Laboratory. Learn More »

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I've covered the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSEARCA:MLPX), a simple midstream energy index ETF, several times in the past. I've been bullish, due to the fund's growing 4.1% yield, cheap valuation, and strong performance track-record. MLPX's share

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