News about <![CDATA[MLPs]]> News about en-us <![CDATA[A Closer Look at Master Limited Parternship ETFs and ETNs]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Master Limited Partnership ETF Trading at Premium Again]]> ]]> <![CDATA[MLP ETF Doubles in Assets to $6 Billion]]> ]]> <![CDATA[How Play by the Rules and Beat the Tax Man with MLPs]]> Paying taxes is about a pleasurable as a root canal. It's hard not to think about all that money going bye bye.

But it's inevitable and there's nothing we can really do about it, I guess.

However, tax day does bring to mind something quite a bit more positive: Like how to make money in the energy sector.

Actually, that's not as much of a stretch as you might think.  That's because the bridges are already in place between how taxes are paid and energy returns.

Right about now, some of you are probably thinking I will start talking about energy sources like renewables that survive on government tax concessions.

Nope.

Or perhaps you might think this is going to be a discussion of tax write offs for certain field projects that utilize public land.

Wrong again.

And unless you are prone to the more fanciful, your thoughts should not be wandering toward squirreling money away on a small island somewhere.  

Because there has been a much more practical approach that's been generating success for a while now.

This is how you play by the rules and still beat the taxman in Washington.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Play by the Rules and Beat the Tax Man with MLPs]]> Paying taxes is about a pleasurable as a root canal. It's hard not to think about all that money going bye bye.

But it's inevitable and there's nothing we can really do about it, I guess.

However, tax day does bring to mind something quite a bit more positive: Like how to make money in the energy sector.

Actually, that's not as much of a stretch as you might think.  That's because the bridges are already in place between how taxes are paid and energy returns.

Right about now, some of you are probably thinking I will start talking about energy sources like renewables that survive on government tax concessions.

Nope.

Or perhaps you might think this is going to be a discussion of tax write offs for certain field projects that utilize public land.

Wrong again.

And unless you are prone to the more fanciful, your thoughts should not be wandering toward squirreling money away on a small island somewhere.  

Because there has been a much more practical approach that's been generating success for a while now.

This is how you play by the rules and still beat the taxman in Washington.

To continue reading, please click here...

]]> <![CDATA[5 Must-Watch Commodity Earnings This Week]]> With Alcoa (AA) kicking off earnings season last week, investors will spend the next few weeks combing through quarterly statements from their favorite commodity firms. Though Alcoa beat EPS estimates and saw a healthy net income, revenue fell short, leaving a somewhat mixed feeling for the stock. What is perhaps more important than the reports themselves is the particular outlook that each company provides; 2013 has been anything but kind to commodities and investors will pay extra attention to forecasts for the near future [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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]]> <![CDATA[Master Limited Partnership ETF: Attractive Yields with Risks]]> ]]> <![CDATA[5 MLPs With Payout Ratios Under 90%]]> Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) are well known among investors for their stellar yields, but they can come at the cost of a high payout ratio. By comparing dividends to profits, the payout ratio is commonly used to determine the sustainability of a dividend yield. MLPs often have higher payout ratios due to their flow-through status, but investors should seek out payout ratios below 90% if they are concerned about long-term sustainability [for more MLP news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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]]> <![CDATA[Master Limited Partnership ETFs: Yields, Risks and Costs]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Alternative High-Income ETFs]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Investing in MLPs: Three Set to Soar on Shale Expansion]]> If you're one of the millions of investors trying to find decent yielding income investments, there's one place you should be looking -- Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs).

That's because if you play your cards right you can pocket a cool 6% to 10% or more from investing in MLPs - while the yield on the broad market barely cracks 2%.

As an added bonus, 80% to 90% of distributions from MLPs are tax-free until you sell.

As America's newfound shale formations spew forth million of barrels of oil and gas an infrastructure boom will be needed to store and ship it.

And a few select MLPs will be primed to cash in.

To continue reading, please click here...

]]> <![CDATA[Investing in MLPs: Three Set to Soar on Shale Expansion]]> If you're one of the millions of investors trying to find decent yielding income investments, there's one place you should be looking -- Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs).

That's because if you play your cards right you can pocket a cool 6% to 10% or more from investing in MLPs - while the yield on the broad market barely cracks 2%.

As an added bonus, 80% to 90% of distributions from MLPs are tax-free until you sell.

As America's newfound shale formations spew forth million of barrels of oil and gas an infrastructure boom will be needed to store and ship it.

And a few select MLPs will be primed to cash in.

To continue reading, please click here...

]]> <![CDATA[New ETFs for Dividends and Income]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Yorkville Launches Infrastructure MLP ETF]]> ]]> <![CDATA[ETFs Still Growing with More Niche Offerings]]> ]]> <![CDATA[What Are Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs)?]]> Many energy companies have assets that generate a consistent income over time. For instance, a natural gas pipeline will transport a predictable amount of gas through it each year, generating very stable revenues. These stable revenues often lead to a distribution of earnings to shareholders in the form of a dividend. Unfortunately, investors are double taxed when standard corporations issue dividends – once when the company earns the revenue (corporate income tax) and once when the dividends are paid out (personal income tax).

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) solve this problem by eliminating double taxation for revenues derived from qualified sources – as determined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. These sources include almost all activities associated with the production, processing or transportation of oil, natural gas and coal assets in the U.S. [for more MLP news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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]]> <![CDATA[3 Places to Find Yield — SAFELY — in a World of Central Bank Repression!]]> It seems like everyone on the planet is chasing yield these days, and it’s perfectly understandable. After all, the world’s central banks are continuing their relentless campaigns of investor repression.

The U.S. Federal . . . → Read More: 3 Places to Find Yield — SAFELY — in a World of Central Bank Repression!

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]]> <![CDATA[Under The Hood: Junior MLP ETF (MLPJ)]]> The new year has proven to be surprisingly kind to equity investors as “risk on” sentiment has prevailed on Wall Street. Nonetheless, savvy investors remain wary as stocks can just as easily give up all of the profits accumulated on the year, if not more, at the first signs of economic turmoil. With interest rates around the globe expected to remain at ultra-low levels throughout 2013, the hunt for meaningful yield continues, which brings our focus to the newly launched Junior MLP ETF (MLPJ) from Global X [for more MLP news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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]]> <![CDATA[Master Limited Partnerships: High-Yield Sector Gets Small-Cap ETF]]> ]]> <![CDATA[How Are MLPs Taxed?]]> When rates hover around zero, investors often find themselves looking towards more “exotic” asset classes to gain yield. Everything from convertible bonds to emerging market debt becomes commonplace in portfolios. One of the more popular choices is master limited partnerships or MLPs. The corporate tax structure allows for investors and the sponsoring companies to reap some pretty nice benefits, including big dividend distributions [for more MLP news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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]]> <![CDATA[iPath Debuts New MLP ETN (IMLP)]]> The MLP ETF space can add one more to its list, as the 12th fund made its debut on Friday. The iPath S&P MLP ETN (IMLP) hit the market and looks to compete with some of the biggest names in the space. The MLP sector has been one of the most talked about in recent years as paltry yields around the fixed income sector have led to investors finding their dividends in different places [for more MLP news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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]]> <![CDATA[13 High-Yielding Commodities For 2013]]> As many individual investors have taken a cue from professional and institutional money managers, alternative investments have gone mainstream – and commodities lead the trend. Interest in this asset class has exploded as individual retail investors have discovered commodities’ vast benefits, like low correlation to equities and bonds, inflation-fighting capabilities and their ability to profit from some of the world’s fastest-growing emerging markets. These benefits have made funds like the  PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) popular holdings in many portfolios [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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]]> <![CDATA[MLPs: The Ultimate Asset Class for 2013]]> I saw a headline this week that really caught my eye: “Saudis Cut Oil Output to Lowest in a Year.” Generally, Saudi Arabia cuts its oil output for one and only reason: demand has slackened due to a weak economy, causing the price to fall.  But then, that was before “fracking.” The Saudi move to [...]

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]]> <![CDATA[Be Wary Of A Dead Cat Bounce In The Alerian MLP ETN (AMJ)]]> Ongoing political gridlock in Washington D.C. remains the dominant theme on Wall Street, and, as expected, equity markets remain plagued with choppy trading amid looming clouds of uncertainty. Investors have digested some encouraging news nonetheless, including solid 2.7% GDP growth and better-than-expected construction spending at home along with expansion in China’s manufacturing sector. With all eyes on the “fiscal cliff,” however, it’s likely that investors won’t get too distracted by anything other than concrete developments in Congress as the end of the year approaches [for more market news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].

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]]> <![CDATA[High-Yield MLP ETFs Come with Risks, Tax Issues]]> ]]> <![CDATA[10 MLPs with Impressive Dividend Yields]]> In the current economic climate investors have sought any and all potential investment opportunities to see attractive yields and returns. One such asset class includes Master Limited Partnerships, otherwise known as MLPs, which have been provided attractive dividend yields throughout the years [for more MLP news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. See the full story here →

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]]> <![CDATA[MLP ETFs Still Have Potential Despite Tax Concerns]]> ]]> <![CDATA[What is an ETF? — Part 30: Master Limited Partnerships]]> ]]> <![CDATA[MLP ETFs in Focus After Sell-Off on Yield, Taxes]]> ]]> <![CDATA[MLP ETPs in Focus After Hurricane Sandy]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Income-Producing ETFs Back in Focus as Bond Yields Fall Again]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Master Limited Partnership ETF: Morningstar Warns on Taxes]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Hot Oil MLPs with High Incomes]]> <![CDATA[Hot Oil MLPs with High Incomes]]> Oil and Gas Exploration and Production MLPs, with yields ranging from 3.1% to 9.9%.

MLPs are investments that are similar to income royalty trusts, except that they are structured as limited partnerships. MLP's differ from high income stocks in several ways. Since they pass through income without being taxed at the corporate level, they avoid double taxation. In addition, tax deductions can be passed through to the holders of MLPs, providing sheltering of the MLP dividends.

But there are differences when you compare them to income royalty trusts. MLPs shouldn’t be put into a retirement plan because of the UBTI or Unrelated Business Taxable Income problem, which could jeopardize the tax deferred status of retirement plans. The UBTI issue is way beyond the scope of this article so you should certainly talk to your accountant about any and all tax consequences of MLPs. Also, MLPs don't send out 1099 forms, they send out a Schedule K-1 Form, and the income is reported differently on tax returns. This may mean extra hours and aggravation when you or your accountant prepare your taxes.

One example is Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP (MCEP), which pays a yield of 8.8%. The dividend is paid quarterly. This Dallas, Texas based company explores, develops, and produces oil and natural gas on properties in southern Oklahoma, northeastern Oklahoma, and parts of Colorado. The MLP trades at 11.9 times trailing earnings and 10.5 times forward earnings.

Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners L.P. (PSE), based in Irving, Texas, yields 8.2%. The company has a price to earnings ratio of 11.5 and forward PE of 10. Pioneer operates in the Spraberry field in the Permian Basin area of west Texas.

One high yield company that is actually structure as an LLC instead of a MLP is Linn Energy, LLC (LINE), which operates in the Mid-Continent, the Permian Basin, Michigan, California, and the Williston Basin. Linn pays a dividend rate of 6.8%. It has a forward PE of 24.9. It was the first publicly traded independent oil and natural gas limited liability company in January 2006.

In spite of the fact that Linn is an LLC, it is classified as a partnership for tax purposes, so a unitholder is considered a partner and receives a Schedule K-1. In regards to the taxation of the income, the company website says "In general, cash distributions received from LINN Energy are not taxable. You are typically only required to report in your tax return items of income, gain, loss, deduction or tax credit reflected on your Schedule K-1. However, if the cumulative cash distributions received from LINN Energy exceed your tax basis in the Company, you could be taxed on the amount exceeding your tax basis."

For a free list of all of the oil and gas exploration and production master limited partnerships including three that pay more than 9%, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The list can be downloaded, updated, and sorted.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Bruno del Ama: Do ETFs Offer Value for MLPs?]]> <![CDATA[MLP ETFs Offer Yield and Long-Term Value]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Exotic High Yield Master Limited Partnerships Yielding up to 10%]]> <![CDATA[Exotic High Yield Master Limited Partnerships Yielding up to 10%]]> exotic MLPs have yields in excess of 3%, according to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

MLPs are investment vehicles that are similar to income royalty trusts, except that they are structured as limited partnerships. MLP's differ from high income stocks in several ways. Since they pass through income without being taxed at the corporate level, they avoid double taxation. Plus, MLPs can pass through tax deductions.

However, they differ from income royalty trusts in several ways. MLPs shouldn’t be put into a retirement plan because of the UBTI or Unrelated Business Taxable Income problem, which could put the tax deferred status of retirement plans in jeopardy. This issue is beyond the scope of this article but you should definitely talk to your accountant about the tax consequences. Also, MLPs don't send out 1099 forms, they send out a Schedule K-1 Form, and the income is reported differently on tax returns. This may mean extra time and hassle when you or your accountant prepare your taxes.

One example is Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNH) pays a yield of 7.9%. This Sioux City, Iowa based company produces and distributes nitrogen fertilizer products, such as anhydrous ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate solutions. The company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, has a price to earnings ratio of 13.1. Earnings for the latest quarter were up 18.3% on relatively flat revenues. Dividends have been paid since April of 1992.

Stonemor Partners LP (STON) is in the business of operating cemeteries across the United States. This Levittown, Pennsylvania based company was founded in 1999, and has cemeteries in 26 states and funeral homes in 18 states. The MLP yields 9.8% and pays quarterly. Earnings for the latest quarter were negative on a 2.3% increase in revenues.

Cedar Fair LP (FUN) has a great stock ticker symbol. I owns 11 amusement parks, seven water parks, and five hotels. The company was founded in Sandusky, Ohio in 1983. The company trades at 14.6 times trailing earnings, 12.7 times forward earnings, and a yield of 4.9%. Earnings were up an incredible 748.2% on an amazing 25.7% boost in sales.

For a free list of all of the top exotic master limited partnerships including one which pays more than 13%, which can be downloaded, updated, and sorted, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

By Stockerblog.com

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