SS&C ALPS Advisors’ midstream ETFs have declared distributions, continuing the two funds’ strong track record of generating attractive income for investors.
The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP ) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR ) have each increased distributions for the first quarter. On Tuesday, AMLP and ENFR declared first-quarter 2025 distributions of $0.97 and $0.35568, respectively. This represents a 10.2% increase from the year prior for AMLP and a 3.7% increase for ENFR, compared to Q1 2024.
The distributions are payable on February 18 to shareholders of record on February 12, according to a statement from SS&C ALPS Advisors.
Midstream ETFs Have Historically Provided Attractive Income
Midstream ETFs have a history of providing generous dividends. Furthermore, the midstream segment provides attractive yields, compared to other income investments. Strong free cash flow generation and EBITDA growth from fee-based business models has supported continued dividend growth.
AMLP’s underlying index is yielding 7.0% and ENFR’s underlying index is yielding 5.2%, as of February 11.
See more: Midstream/MLP Dividend Outlook: More Growth to Come
AMLP delivers exposure to the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI). The index is a capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted composite of energy infrastructure MLPs that earn most of their cash flow from midstream activities.
ENFR provides exposure to the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI). The index is a composite of North American midstream energy infrastructure companies, including C-corps and MLPs. Energy infrastructure companies are those engaged in the pipeline transportation, storage, and processing of energy commodities.
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