Global X MLP ETF (MLPA)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X 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.

Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) has returned 13.45% so far this year and 9.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MLPA has returned 8.14% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 19, 2012, MLPA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +50.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -48.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MLPA closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -29.8%.

Global X MLP ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.29%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 20, 2012.

• This ETF participated in 111.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.97% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.26 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MLPA has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.

MLPA ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Global X MLP ETF provided a 7.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.85 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X MLP ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X 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 Global X MLP ETF was 78.75%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 998 trading sessions.

The current Global X MLP ETF drawdown is 2.87%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.