Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Oct 1, 2022

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

ISIN	US00162Q8666
CUSIP	00162Q866
Issuer	SS&C
Inception Date	Aug 23, 2010
Region	North America (U.S.)
Category	MLPs
Expense Ratio	0.90%
Index Tracked	Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index
ETF Home Page	www.alpsfunds.com
Asset Class	Equity
Asset Class Size	Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style	Blend

Trading Data

Previous Close	$39.30
Year Range	$28.84 - $41.37
EMA (50)	$38.82
EMA (200)	$35.98
Average Volume	$1.94M

AMLPShare Price Chart

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AMLPPerformance

The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Alerian MLP ETF in Aug 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $12,332 for a total return of roughly 23.32%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.

AMLP (Alerian MLP ETF)

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AMLPReturns in periods

Returns over 1 year are annualized

Period	Return	Benchmark
1M	-8.07%	-10.05%
6M	-0.73%	-20.85%
YTD	18.33%	-24.77%
1Y	17.80%	-17.75%
5Y	0.23%	7.32%
10Y	-0.22%	9.53%

AMLPMonthly Returns Heatmap

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2022	11.21%	5.19%	1.89%	-0.60%	7.99%	-14.52%	12.74%	3.75%	-7.51%
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%
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%
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%
2018	5.65%	-9.73%	-7.23%	7.79%	4.58%	-2.42%	8.32%	1.02%	-1.57%	-8.05%	-0.89%	-8.59%
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%
2016	-13.69%	0.78%	7.90%	11.81%	2.06%	4.18%	0.86%	-0.49%	1.28%	-3.62%	3.13%	1.94%
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%
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%
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%
2012	1.26%	3.02%	-2.63%	1.02%	-5.04%	1.59%	2.94%	0.87%	1.41%	0.18%	-0.03%	-2.39%
2011	1.43%	2.94%	-1.03%	2.14%	-3.13%	0.63%	-1.10%	-0.24%	-2.12%	6.17%	0.30%	4.07%
2010								-0.20%	3.34%	3.17%	1.02%	1.36%

AMLPSharpe Ratio Chart

The Sharpe ratio shows whether the portfolio's excess returns are due to smart investment decisions or a result of taking a higher risk. The higher a portfolio's Sharpe ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance.

The current Alerian MLP ETF Sharpe ratio is 0.66. A Sharpe ratio between 0 and 1.0 is considered sub-optimal.

The chart below displays rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio.

AMLP (Alerian MLP ETF)

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AMLPDividend History

Alerian MLP ETF granted a 8.04% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.94 per share.

Period	TTM	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015	2014	2013	2012	2011	2010
Dividend	$2.94	$2.80	$3.16	$3.88	$4.06	$4.30	$5.10	$5.93	$5.65	$5.34	$4.98	$5.00	$1.24
Dividend yield	8.04%	9.06%	14.22%	11.81%	13.11%	12.14%	13.24%	17.71%	12.55%	12.43%	13.74%	14.05%	3.84%

AMLPDrawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.

AMLP (Alerian MLP ETF)

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AMLPWorst Drawdowns

The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Alerian MLP ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Alerian MLP ETF is 77.19%, recorded on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.

Depth	Start	To Bottom	Bottom	To Recover	End	Total
-77.19%	Sep 2, 2014	1396	Mar 18, 2020	—	—	—
-12.89%	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
-6.15%	Oct 18, 2012	19	Nov 15, 2012	36	Jan 9, 2013	55
-5.37%	Jul 16, 2013	45	Sep 17, 2013	72	Dec 30, 2013	117
-5.06%	May 23, 2013	22	Jun 24, 2013	12	Jul 11, 2013	34
-4.23%	Mar 1, 2011	11	Mar 15, 2011	27	Apr 21, 2011	38
-3.61%	Jul 24, 2014	10	Aug 6, 2014	6	Aug 14, 2014	16
-2.41%	Jul 2, 2014	4	Jul 8, 2014	11	Jul 23, 2014	15
-2.36%	Nov 10, 2010	28	Dec 20, 2010	8	Dec 31, 2010	36

AMLPVolatility Chart

Current Alerian MLP ETF volatility is 49.64%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.

AMLP (Alerian MLP ETF)

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AMLPAlternatives

Symbol	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Ret.	10Y Ann. Ret.	Div. Yield
MLPA	Apr 18, 2012	0.46%	19.20%	-0.46%	7.53%	Compare AMLP and MLPA