UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP In... (MLPI)

Midstream MLPs, as measured by the Alerian MLP Index, ended August down 1.3% on a price basis but up 0.5% once distributions were considered.

Ample economic research has shown that excessive debt, above a certain threshold of GDP, begins to drag down economic growth.

Passive exchange-traded products seek to replicate the performance of their underlying indexes, are publicly traded and transparent about holdings, and generally have lower fees and less turnover.

Distribution coverage for MLPs remains elevated relative to history after 1Q20 distribution cuts, implying that MLPs are better able to afford their distributions today than in the past, yet yields re...

Chevron Corp. announced it will acquire Noble Energy Inc.

Recently, the Federal Reserve confirmed a widely expected shift in monetary policy that will result in near-zero interest rates for the foreseeable future.

While a continuation of the Trump administration would be more friendly to oil and gas companies, a potential Biden administration appears manageable for the industry.

The equity price performance and elevated yields for midstream and MLPs paint a different picture than what may be drawn from fundamentals.

Recently in 2020, Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) experienced quite significant volatility, following multiple years of above average volatility for the space.

Midstream MLPs, as measured by the Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), ended July down 4.8% on a price basis and down 3.6% once distributions are considered.