The Best MLPs ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of MLPs ETFs.

MLP ETFs and funds invest primarily in master limited partnerships and related companies, commonly involved in U.S. energy transportation, storage, and processing infrastructure. They often emphasize income, while their structures can introduce sector concentration, tax complexity, and sensitivity to energy-market conditions.

Number of ETFs: 12
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.88%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.73%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 22.41%
Median Risk/Return Score: 55 / 100

The Best MLPs ETFs

12 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	MLPs	Aug 23, 2010	0.90%	20.23%	6.91%	7.40%	55
AMTR	ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Total Return Index...	MLPs	Oct 20, 2020	0.75%	—	—	0.00%	—
AMUB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B	MLPs	Oct 8, 2015	0.80%	21.16%	3.42%	0.00%	43
AMZA	InfraCap MLP ETF	MLPs	Oct 7, 2014	2.01%	28.01%	4.80%	7.98%	41
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	MLPs	Mar 13, 2013	0.95%	22.91%	4.50%	0.00%	53
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	Infrastructure Equities, MLPs	Jun 21, 2012	0.96%	16.30%	9.89%	2.80%	70
MLPA	Global X MLP ETF	MLPs	Apr 18, 2012	0.77%	19.81%	6.28%	7.05%	54
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	Infrastructure Equities, MLPs	Oct 8, 2015	0.85%	24.64%	8.72%	5.79%	61
MLPI	NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF	Infrastructure Equities, MLPs, Energy Equities	Dec 17, 2025	0.68%	15.00%	—	8.87%	—
MLPR	ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Alerian MLP In...	Leveraged Equities, MLPs	Jun 2, 2020	0.95%	36.19%	—	9.05%	59
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	Infrastructure Equities, MLPs	Aug 7, 2013	0.45%	23.25%	11.74%	4.16%	57
TMLP	Tortoise MLP ETF	MLPs, Energy Equities	Dec 23, 2025	0.50%	21.62%	—	3.68%	—

Best MLPs ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top MLPs ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are EMLP (70) and MLPB (61). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	70	4.13B	Jun 2012
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	61	231.17M	Oct 2015
MLPR	ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Alerian MLP In...	59	11.20M	Jun 2020
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	57	3.64B	Aug 2013
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	55	13.00B	Aug 2010

Best-Performing MLPs ETFs Over 5 Years

The top MLPs ETFs is MLPR (32.05%). Across the lineup, MLPs ETFs show an average 1-year return of 22.41% and an average 5-year return of 21.11%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
MLPR	ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Alerian MLP In...	32.05%	11.20M	Jun 2020
AMZA	InfraCap MLP ETF	23.71%	467.54M	Oct 2014
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	22.90%	231.17M	Oct 2015
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	22.40%	3.64B	Aug 2013
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	20.05%	13.00B	Aug 2010

Lowest-Cost MLPs ETFs

The top MLPs ETFs is MLPX (0.45%). With an average expense ratio of 0.88%, MLPs ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	0.45%	3.64B	Aug 2013
TMLP	Tortoise MLP ETF	0.50%	37.78M	Dec 2025
MLPI	NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF	0.68%	831.04M	Dec 2025
AMTR	ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Total Return Index...	0.75%	76.81M	Oct 2020
MLPA	Global X MLP ETF	0.77%	2.29B	Apr 2012

Highest-Yield MLPs ETFs

The top MLPs ETFs is MLPR (9.05%). Across the lineup, MLPs ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.73%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
MLPR	ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Alerian MLP In...	9.05%	11.20M	Jun 2020
MLPI	NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF	8.87%	831.04M	Dec 2025
AMZA	InfraCap MLP ETF	7.98%	467.54M	Oct 2014
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	7.40%	13.00B	Aug 2010
MLPA	Global X MLP ETF	7.05%	2.29B	Apr 2012

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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