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A Closer Look at Master Limited Parternship ETFs and ETNs

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:44:00 -0400

Exchange traded funds that follow master limited partnerships, or MLPs, have been a popular draw for investors looking for attractive yields and an alternative energy sector play. Nevertheless, MLP ETFs come with their own quirks. The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEArca: AMLP), which comes with a 5.71%...

The Actively Managed ETF Landscape

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:30:09 -0400

While still only accounting for a fraction of the overall exchange traded fund space, actively managed funds have been quickly attracting new assets. According to AdvisorShares, actively managed U.S.-listed ETFs saw $3.6 billion in new asset inflows year-to-date through April 30, bringing active...

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:36:00 -0400

Investment Researcher Picks Best Active ETFs

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:02:53 -0500

Actively managed exchange traded funds are still a drop in the bucket in terms of overall ETF assets. However, a major obstacle that has limited the proliferation of actively managed ETFs was lifted recently. The ability to use derivatives in actively managed ETFs was once restricted, but the...

The Top 5 Actively-Managed ETFs (BOND, MINT, GLCB, HUSE, EMLP)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:30:04 -0500

We got over some of the more popular actively-managed ETFs that are currently out there.

Master Limited Partnership ETFs: Yields, Risks and Costs

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:19:52 -0500

Master limited partnership exchange traded funds are garnering more attention as a way to access the booming energy industry with attractive yield opportunities. Nevertheless, potential investors should be aware of how the funds work. MLPs offer high yields because of their partnership structure,...

Master Limited Partnerships: High-Yield Sector Gets Small-Cap ETF

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:10:46 -0500

Exchange traded fund providers are dishing out more master limited partnership funds as a way to appease the growing demand for yield. While already offering an MLP related ETF of its own, Global X on Tuesday launched one aimed at capturing the small-cap segment of the industry. Global X, which...

Global X Small-Cap MLP ETF to Debut Tuesday

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:35:10 -0500

Global X, the New York-based ETF sponsor known its lineup of commodities and unique sector funds, will introduce a new ETF focused on master limited partnerships (MLPs) on Tuesday January 15. The Global X Junior MLP ETF (NYSE: MLPJ) will be the firm's second MLP ETF. The firm introduced the

10 Most Successful New ETFs

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:41 -0500

Growth and evolution have been recurring themes in the exchange-traded universe in 2012, as investors are now faced with a diverse product lineup of over 1,400 ETPs. More than 160 of those are new additions in 2012. And while many of the new ETFs that launched in 2012 are on the small side, some of these funds have come flying out of the gates to attract significant cash inflows [for more ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter]. Through December 18, ten ETFs that debuted in 2012 had accumulated at least $100 million in assets, an impressive total that illustrates the tremendous growth potential remaining in a market some believed was approaching its saturation point: 1. Total Return ETF (BOND) Perhaps the most highly anticipated fund of the year, legendary bond king Bill Gross did not disappoint investors with his exchange-traded version of PIMCO’s Total Return mutual fund. BOND currently boasts over [...]

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First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:09:00 -0500

MLP ETFs Still Have Potential Despite Tax Concerns

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:18:30 -0500

Master limited partnership exchange traded funds have been pushed to the side along with other yield generating assets ahead of the U.S. fiscal cliff and potential tax changes. However, the markets could be overreacting. The market fear over MLPs stems from concerns that the Obama administration...

What is an ETF? — Part 30: Master Limited Partnerships

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:38:35 -0500

Exchange traded funds continue to increase in number and popularity, growing to one of the most commonly traded securities on the stock exchange as both institutional and the average retail investor gain greater access to broad or specialized market exposure. Yet many individuals are unfamiliar...

MLP ETFs in Focus After Sell-Off on Yield, Taxes

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:33:54 -0500

Exchange traded funds and notes tracking master limited partnerships have fallen sharply in November amid fears over the U.S. fiscal cliff. However, MLP ETFs could still be attractive to income-oriented investors searching for yield. Also, most of the income produced by MLPs is not in the form of...

MLP ETFs Have Post-Election Hangover

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:00:47 -0500

It’s a little more than a week out, but one of the biggest losers from the 2012 elections so far has been the entities responsible for transporting oil and gas across North America and storing petroleum products. Master Limited Partnerships have seen a string of steep sell-offs in recent days, erasing the impressive gains that had been accumulated during the first ten months of the year. These generally stable entities have seen significant downside volatility in recent days, stringing together long losing streaks that are uncommon in this corner of the energy market [see our Energy Bull ETFdb Portfolio]. Most MLP ETPs are near breakeven territory year-to-date: Symbol Name 1 Week 4 Week YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year AMJ Alerian MLP Index ETN -6.37% -8.92% -0.09% 6.26% 65.91% n/a AMLP Alerian MLP ETF -4.24% -5.78% -0.48% 4.35% n/a n/a MLPI E-TRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index -6.41% -8.87% -0.76% [...]

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MLP ETPs in Focus After Hurricane Sandy

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 06:08:30 -0500

Master limited partnership ETFs and ETNs specilize on the logistics of oil and gas transport. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will keep MLPs in focus while supplying investors a decent yield. “MLPS are mostly focused in the ‘midstream’ energy space, meaning the processing and...

A Friday Rally For Beleaguered MLP ETFs

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:08:50 -0500

Exchange traded funds and exchange traded notes tracking master limited partnerships rebounded Friday, recovering some of the ground lost in a recent drubbing that likely came courtesy of elevated fiscal cliff fears.

As the Federal Reserve has acted to keep interest rates low over the past several years in an

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund Getting Very Oversold

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:17:58 -0500

In trading on Friday, shares of the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund ETF (EMLP) entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $20.4775 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100.

Presidential Election: ETFs for an Obama or Romney Victory

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:48:01 -0400

Next week, America will go to the polls to decide who will sit in the White House the next four years. Some traders have been making bets on the outcome of the presidential election with sector ETFs, liquid funds that give investors exposure to entire industries with one trade. The winner —...

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:43:00 -0400

QQQ, EMLP: Big ETF Inflows

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:08:56 -0400

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the PowerShares QQQ (QQQ), which added 14,000,000 shares, or a 2.8% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of QQQ, in morning trading today Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is off about 0.5%, and Google Incorporated Class A (GOOG) is lower by about 0.5%.

XLF, EMLP: Big ETF Inflows

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:13:46 -0400

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), which added 7,450,000 shares, or a 1.7% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLF, in morning trading today Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is up about 1%, and Berkshire Hathaway Class B (BRK.

EEQ Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:37:56 -0400

In trading on Monday, shares of Enbridge Energy Management LLC (EEQ) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $31.70, changing hands as high as $31.82 per share. Enbridge Energy Management LLC shares are currently trading up about 0.1% on the day.

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund -- Insider Buying Index Registering 12.8%

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:43:54 -0400

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) shows an impressive 12.8% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Start slideshow:10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying AmeriGas Partners, L.

SEP Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:17:01 -0400

In trading on Thursday, shares of Spectra Energy Partners LP (SEP) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $31.06, changing hands as high as $31.15 per share. Spectra Energy Partners LP shares are currently trading up about 0.3% on the day.

June 2012 ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings, And Closures

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 07:00:32 -0400

June saw yet another period of strong growth in the ETF lineup, with multiple issuers rolling out new products over the past several weeks. While the pace has certainly slowed from the winter months, there is no shortage of new activity in the space, including a number of first-to-market products that are now hitting the market. Last month saw the continuation of a trend from the first five months of the year: growth in fixed income funds. Several issuers launched new bond ETFs last month, continuing to build out that part of the product lineup. Among the new additions are a “crossover” corporate bond ETF and another emerging markets corporate bond fund. The commodity front is also quite active; during the past few weeks we’ve seen the launches of ETFs focused on oil sands, MLPs, and metals, as well as a broad-based fund from a financial giant making the leap [...]

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MLP ETFs: A Pipeline for Yield to Your Portfolio

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:00:04 -0400

As an alternative to typical dividend yielding stocks, exchange traded funds that that track master limited partnerships provide an another option for investors who want their investment portfolios to generate income. Investors are also drawn to MLPs for their diversification properties because...

Guide To MLP ETFs (And ETNs)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:00:48 -0400

Interest in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) has climbed significantly over the past few years as the evolution of the exchange-traded product structure has made accessing this asset class cost-effective and easy for investors of all walks. MLPs have caught the attention of yield-hungry investors in particular as this often times overlooked corner of the domestic energy market offers attractive, steady dividend distributions similar to utility companies [see also Energy Bull ETFdb Portfolio]. MLPs are publicly-traded limited partnerships, an overwhelming majority of which operate as energy infrastructure companies. These businesses own and operate natural gas and crude oil pipelines and storage tanks; as such, these companies offer indirect exposure to the energy market since their revenues are not directly tied with underlying commodity prices. MLPs operate under the “toll road” business model in the sense that they generate fee-based revenues, which gives them a risk/return profile that’s more comparable to a utility [...]

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This Week In ETFs: June 24th Edition

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0400

As we come to the end of yet another tumultuous week in the stock market, one can only wonder if stability is in our sights. Negative news from the Philly Fed’s index of regional manufacturing combined with jobless claims and a fall in existing-home sales painted a bleak picture Thursday morning. Accordingly, the stock market suffered its second-worst loss of the year as the markets came to a close Thursday afternoon. Without the Fed signaling QE3 anytime soon, investors may be in for a tougher summer than expected. The eurozone continues to be under close watch as leaders prepare for a summit this upcoming week. Friday offered some relief to U.S. markets as the Dow Jones and S&P rose 71 and 10 points respectively; Bank and Healthcare shares lead the market rebound. The product development front has picked up as this week saw the launch of three new ETFs: EMLP, HECO and USMI. Below [...]

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First Trust Introduces Active MLP ETF

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:00:24 -0400

Income hunters who are browsing through the master limited partnership space have another option available to them as First Trust begins trading its new actively managed MLP exchange traded fund. First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSEArca: EMLP) started trading this week. The...

Active Energy Infrastructure ETF (EMLP) Hits The Market

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:00:51 -0400

First Trust has launched its first actively-managed ETF, debuting a fund this week that will offer exposure to U.S. and Canadian energy infrastructure companies. The North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) will invest in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), Canadian income trusts, pipeline companies, and utilities that generate at least half of their revenues from the operation of infrastructure assets such as pipelines, power transmission, and petroleum and natural gas storage [see MLP ETFs: Fact & Fiction]. Interest in the North American energy infrastructure sector has spiked in recent years, in part because of the search for meaningful yield brought on by a prolonged period of record low interest rates. Because MLPs are required to distribute substantial portions of their earnings to receive certain tax advantages, these securities are known to offer hefty yields. Moreover, energy infrastructure assets generally do not exhibit the same degree of volatility as traditional oil stocks. [...]

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CORRECTING and REPLACING First Trust Launches North American Energy Infrastructure Fund

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:54:00 -0400

News About

A Closer Look at Master Limited Parternship ETFs and ETNs

The Actively Managed ETF Landscape

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Investment Researcher Picks Best Active ETFs

The Top 5 Actively-Managed ETFs (BOND, MINT, GLCB, HUSE, EMLP)

Master Limited Partnership ETFs: Yields, Risks and Costs

Master Limited Partnerships: High-Yield Sector Gets Small-Cap ETF

Global X Small-Cap MLP ETF to Debut Tuesday

10 Most Successful New ETFs

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MLP ETFs Still Have Potential Despite Tax Concerns

What is an ETF? — Part 30: Master Limited Partnerships

MLP ETFs in Focus After Sell-Off on Yield, Taxes

MLP ETFs Have Post-Election Hangover

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MLP ETPs in Focus After Hurricane Sandy

A Friday Rally For Beleaguered MLP ETFs

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund Getting Very Oversold

Presidential Election: ETFs for an Obama or Romney Victory

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

QQQ, EMLP: Big ETF Inflows

XLF, EMLP: Big ETF Inflows

EEQ Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund -- Insider Buying Index Registering 12.8%

SEP Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average

June 2012 ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings, And Closures

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Guide To MLP ETFs (And ETNs)

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Active Energy Infrastructure ETF (EMLP) Hits The Market

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CORRECTING and REPLACING First Trust Launches North American Energy Infrastructure Fund