Hess Midstream Partners

Alerian MLP ETF

AMLP tracks a market-cap-weighted index of publicly-traded energy infrastructure MLPs in the US.

IQ Candriam ESG International Equity ETF

IQ Candriam ESG US Equity ETF

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

On this episode of ETF Prime, VettaFi's Stacey Morris offered a quarterly update on the energy sector and energy ETFs with host Nate Geraci. Candriam's Alexandra Russo later joined Geraci to discuss ESG investing mishaps and opportunities.

ETF Prime: Morris Provides Quarterly Energy Sector Update

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

Engine NO 1 Transform Climate ETF

Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF

Invesco Solar ETF

Vanguard Energy ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

Bull vs. Bear is a weekly feature where the VettaFi writers' room takes opposite sides for a debate on controversial stocks, strategies, or market ideas — with plenty of discussion of ETF ideas to play either angle. For this edition of Bull vs.

Bull vs. Bear: Is There a Future for Fossil Fuel Investments?

J.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETN

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5X Leveraged Alerian MLP Index

On a year-over-year basis, over 90% of the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting has grown their dividends. No AMNA constituent has cut its dividend for seven straight quarters.

1Q23 MLP/Midstream Payouts Solid as Equities Wobble

MLPs offer investors all sorts of advantages, from reduced tax burdens to key exposures to commodities. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), a leading MLP fund, presents investors with one avenue into the space in the ETF wrapper.

MLP Fund AMLP Sending Key Buy Signal

SS&C ALPS Advisors' midstream ETFs have declared second quarter distributions, continuing the segment's strong record of generating attractive income for investors. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) on Thursday declared second quarter 2023 distributions of $0.86 and $0.30782, respectively.

Midstream ETFs AMLP and ENFR Announce Q2 Distributions

SS&C Technologies Hlds

DENVER , May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its second quarter 2023 distribution of $0.86 on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The dividend is payable on May 16, 2023 to shareholders of record on May 12, 2023.

ALERIAN MLP ETF DECLARES SECOND QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.86

As anticipated, the past year has been markedly stable for oil and gas infrastructure companies as fuel commodities remain at profitable prices. The sharp rise in risk-free interest rates increases the "fair value" dividend rate for riskier investments such as energy infrastructure MLPs.

AMLP: Declining Oil And Gas Demand, Production May Soon Hamper Dividends

Algonquin Power & Utilities

Ares Capital

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Enbridge

Energy Transfer LP Unit

Altria

Medical Properties Trust

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

W. P. Carey

We buy mainly dividend growth stocks and try to steer clear of dividend cutters, no matter how juicy their yields may appear. Fortunately right now investors can enjoy both high yield and strong dividend growth in the same stocks.

Five 6-11% Yields That Will Likely Keep Growing Their Dividends

Demand for petrochemicals increases as quality of life improves, making it an important growth opportunity for hydrocarbons. Plastics/petrochemical products are one of the four pillars of modern civilization, along with ammonia, cement, and steel.

EPD Highlights Petrochemical Growth Opportunity

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

iShares National Muni Bond ETF

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index ETF

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

Understanding how ETF distributions are categorized can alleviate a lot of hassle and potential headaches come tax season. ETF distributions are varied, as are their tax treatments, and there are several exceptions to each category.

Understanding ETF Distributions: An Investor's Guide

BNY Mellon Ultra Short Income ETF

Wednesday's CPI report had some positive news for markets as overall inflation continued to drop, but with underlying price pressures still keeping core CPI hotter than the Fed wants, “higher for longer” rates are very much in the cards. Core prices ex-food and energy actually accelerated from 5.5% in February to 5.6% in March.

Three Current Income ETFs to Watch as Inflation Holds

Direct investments in MLPs come with tax complications; however, investing through ETFs can simplify the experience.

MLPs: Understanding the Tax Treatment of ETFs vs. Direct Investments

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF

ARK Web x.0 ETF

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation ETF

iShares Genomics Immunology and Healthcare ETF

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF

Invesco Alerian Galaxy Crypto Economy ETF

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF

A decade ago, when the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO) launched, the U.S. thematic ETF market was nascent, with only a handful of products and minimal assets. However, at the end of 2021, there was approximately $130 billion in assets invested, per Global X.

Thematic Index Lineup Joins VettaFi and the Future Is Bright

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment

Plains All American Pipeline

Looking to profit from oil-powered dividends? Look no further than this discounted payer dishing 9.6%.

The Best Energy Dividend Stocks For 2023

Investors may be wondering how the upcoming OPEC+ production cuts will affect the midstream space. Oil headlines over the past few days have been dominated by the surprise OPEC+ decision announced Sunday to cut production in an effort to support oil market stability.

What OPEC Production Cuts Mean for Midstream

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF

According to S&P Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI), S&P 500 companies set an annual record with $923 billion of share buybacks in 2022, an increase from the prior record of $882 billion in 2021.

Energy Companies Are Rewarding Shareholders With Share Buybacks

MLPs demonstrated their resiliency during March, a month characterized by increased volatility in markets. Concerns for the global economy and risk-off sentiment stemmed from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the unfolding banking crisis, sending oil prices and energy stocks lower in March.

MLPs Demonstrate Resiliency in March

ALPS Clean Energy ETF

The energy transition portfolio is an attractive investment opportunity as it capitalizes on both sides of the transition.

The Investment Case for the Energy Transition Portfolio

SPDR Gold Trust

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

iShares Gold Trust

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

Invesco QQQ

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Leading into “Fed Day” on Wednesday, some market observers had suggested the Federal Reserve wouldn't raise interest rates, in order to avoid adding even more volatility to markets following the bank crisis drama. The Fed raised them anyway.

VettaFi Voices On: Where the Fed Goes Next on Rate Hikes

Investments in midstream and MLPs continue to offer compelling income, especially compared to other equity income investments.

Midstream Yields Above 10-Year Averages, Enhanced by Energy Sell Off

Despite the weakness seen in the energy space last week as the banking crisis unfolded, nothing has changed for midstream fundamentals. Oil prices fell by approximately 5% each day on March 14 and 15 to levels not seen since December 2021.

The Energy Transition Is a Big Opportunity for Midstream

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF

Harbor International Compounders ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

VettaFi's head of research Todd Rosenbluth discussed fixed income and international equity on this bonus “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.

ETF of the Week BONUS: Todd Rosenbluth on Fixed Income and International Equity ETFs

The energy selloff has been a key theme in markets this week as investors dumped more volatile assets. The energy selloff was fueled by concerns about the global economy, a stronger dollar, and risk-off sentiment among markets.

Midstream Holding Up Better During Energy Selloff

AMLP's top-5 holdings are all solid stock options. While I like to choose my own MLPs, AMLP is a good way to get exposure to the space without the hassle of a K-1.

The Alerian MLP ETF Is A Good Option If You Want MLP Exposure Without A K-1

Investor interest in natural gas jumped in February, with natural gas ETFs being the second most-researched theme on ETF Database during the month. Notably, in the past year, investor research has shifted from crude oil ETFs to its current focus on natural gas ETFs.

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