Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)
AMLP is a passive ETF by SS&C tracking the investment results of the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index. AMLP launched on Aug 23, 2010 and has a 0.90% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US00162Q8666
00162Q866
Aug 23, 2010
North America (U.S.)
1x
Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index
Multi-Cap
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Alerian MLP ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Alerian MLP ETF had a return of 23.60% year-to-date (YTD) and 22.94% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Alerian MLP ETF had an annualized return of 1.91%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.13%, indicating that Alerian MLP ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
AMLP
23.60%
5.98%
9.91%
22.94%
13.64%
1.91%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AMLP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.52% | 4.91% | 3.87% | -1.20% | -0.20% | 4.58% | 0.21% | 0.47% | -0.42% | -1.34% | 23.60% | ||
| 2023 | 6.09% | -1.88% | -0.59% | 1.55% | -2.32% | 4.62% | 6.40% | 0.62% | 2.60% | -0.57% | 7.24% | -3.50% | 21.40% |
| 2022 | 11.21% | 5.19% | 1.89% | -0.60% | 7.99% | -14.52% | 12.74% | 3.75% | -7.51% | 14.63% | -2.69% | -4.94% | 25.47% |
| 2021 | 5.42% | 7.75% | 7.21% | 7.34% | 7.02% | 6.03% | -6.87% | -2.60% | 3.00% | 5.19% | -7.68% | 3.35% | 39.09% |
| 2020 | -5.65% | -14.83% | -48.43% | 49.13% | 7.90% | -7.98% | -3.81% | 0.15% | -13.47% | 4.40% | 23.51% | 2.68% | -32.27% |
| 2019 | 12.71% | 0.45% | 3.51% | -0.90% | -1.07% | 2.18% | -0.20% | -5.58% | 0.55% | -6.56% | -6.06% | 8.56% | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.65% | -9.73% | -7.23% | 7.79% | 4.59% | -2.42% | 8.32% | 1.02% | -1.57% | -8.05% | -0.89% | -8.59% | -12.66% |
| 2017 | 3.25% | 0.56% | -1.17% | -0.87% | -3.08% | -0.33% | 0.33% | -4.87% | 0.18% | -4.46% | -1.40% | 4.05% | -7.89% |
| 2016 | -13.69% | 0.78% | 7.91% | 11.81% | 2.06% | 4.18% | 0.86% | -0.49% | 1.28% | -3.62% | 3.13% | 1.94% | 14.92% |
| 2015 | -2.40% | 1.48% | -2.87% | 3.80% | -2.07% | -5.98% | -0.96% | -4.36% | -13.57% | 8.89% | -7.72% | -1.71% | -25.66% |
| 2014 | 0.06% | -0.63% | 1.44% | 2.55% | 2.27% | 4.17% | -2.74% | 6.13% | -0.73% | -3.08% | -1.04% | -3.20% | 4.82% |
| 2013 | 8.40% | 0.31% | 3.75% | 0.45% | -0.80% | 2.62% | -0.11% | -1.38% | 1.56% | 1.59% | 0.47% | 0.62% | 18.53% |
Expense Ratio
AMLP features an expense ratio of 0.90%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of AMLP is 61, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Alerian MLP ETF provided a 7.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.71 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.71 | $3.34 | $2.93 | $2.80 | $3.16 | $3.88 | $4.06 | $4.30 | $5.10 | $5.93 | $5.65 | $5.34 |
Dividend yield | 7.65% | 7.86% | 7.70% | 8.55% | 12.31% | 9.12% | 9.30% | 7.97% | 8.09% | 9.84% | 6.45% | 6.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Alerian MLP ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $3.71 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $3.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $2.93 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $2.80 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $3.16 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $3.88 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $4.06 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $4.30 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $5.10 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $5.93 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $5.65 |
| 2013 | $1.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.37 | $0.00 | $5.34 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Alerian MLP ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Alerian MLP ETF was 77.19%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 934 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -77.19% | Sep 2, 2014 | 1396 | Mar 18, 2020 | 934 | Dec 1, 2023 | 2330 |
| -12.88% | Apr 29, 2011 | 70 | Aug 8, 2011 | 80 | Nov 30, 2011 | 150 |
| -9.74% | Feb 27, 2012 | 69 | Jun 4, 2012 | 83 | Oct 1, 2012 | 152 |
| -7.26% | Jul 23, 2024 | 16 | Aug 13, 2024 | 60 | Nov 6, 2024 | 76 |
| -6.84% | Dec 4, 2023 | 7 | Dec 12, 2023 | 30 | Jan 26, 2024 | 37 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Alerian MLP ETF volatility is 2.99%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.