SS&C ALPS Advisors’ midstream ETFs have declared distributions, continuing the two funds’ strong track record of generating attractive income for investors regardless of volatility in the broader energy sector.
The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP ) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR ) have each increased distributions for the current quarter. On Tuesday, AMLP and ENFR declared second-quarter 2025 distributions of $0.98 and $0.37707, respectively.
For AMLP, this represents a 1.0% increase from the previous quarter and 4.3% increase from the second quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, ENFR’s second-quarter payout reflects a 6.0% increase from the previous quarter and 10.5% increase from the year prior.
The distributions are payable on May 19 to shareholders of record on May 14, according to a statement from SS&C ALPS Advisors.
The midstream MLPs and corporations included in AMLP and ENFR have largely continued to grow their payouts despite market volatility and oil price weakness. Stable cash flows support that segment due to fee-based business models and long-term contracts.
Even as dividend growth continues, recent weakness in energy equities broadly has led to higher MLP/midstream yields. This is according to VettaFi’s head of energy research Stacey Morris. AMLP’s underlying index is yielding 7.4% while ENFR’s underlying index is yielding 5.4% as of May 13.
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Interestingly, the Global X MLP ETF (MLPA ), which is the second-largest MLP ETF by assets, trailing AMLP, did not see the same distribution growth during the quarter. The Global X MLP ETF maintained its payout at $0.9350.
Midstream ETFs Offer Distinct Energy Exposure
AMLP delivers exposure to the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index, which 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, a composite of North American midstream energy infrastructure companies, including C-corps and MLPs, engaged in the pipeline transportation, storage, and processing of energy commodities.
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