Global X MLP ETF (MLPA)
MLPA is a passive ETF by Global X tracking the investment results of the Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index. MLPA launched on Apr 18, 2012 and has a 0.46% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US37950E4733
37954Y343
Apr 18, 2012
North America (U.S.)
1x
Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
MLPA has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) returned -0.39% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.51% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MLPA returned 1.84% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.26%.
MLPA
-0.39%
-1.63%
4.57%
8.51%
23.09%
1.84%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.67%
10.50%
-3.04%
8.23%
14.30%
10.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MLPA, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.21% | 2.46% | -0.19% | -7.50% | -1.79% | -0.39% | |||||||
| 2024 | 3.95% | 2.97% | 3.68% | -1.11% | 0.45% | 3.19% | 0.43% | 0.28% | 0.13% | -1.13% | 12.98% | -6.08% | 20.35% |
| 2023 | 4.89% | -1.13% | -1.09% | 1.80% | -0.28% | 3.80% | 3.77% | 0.06% | 1.99% | -0.70% | 6.18% | -3.95% | 15.93% |
| 2022 | 10.92% | 3.61% | 2.08% | 0.15% | 6.93% | -13.00% | 12.77% | 3.23% | -6.32% | 11.05% | -0.06% | -3.98% | 27.03% |
| 2021 | 5.65% | 8.69% | 8.03% | 6.80% | 7.09% | 4.37% | -6.34% | -3.59% | 3.22% | 5.16% | -7.77% | 4.29% | 39.64% |
| 2020 | -5.96% | -16.17% | -48.02% | 49.95% | 7.86% | -7.88% | -3.34% | -0.10% | -13.68% | 3.42% | 22.16% | 2.74% | -33.96% |
| 2019 | 13.82% | 0.01% | 3.74% | -1.01% | -0.19% | 2.80% | 1.36% | -5.53% | 1.33% | -5.49% | -5.19% | 7.36% | 11.94% |
| 2018 | 5.98% | -10.41% | -7.52% | 6.83% | 4.95% | -1.72% | 6.33% | 2.33% | -2.35% | -7.54% | -1.26% | -10.19% | -15.69% |
| 2017 | 2.51% | 0.56% | -0.94% | -0.60% | -3.22% | -0.55% | 0.82% | -4.42% | -0.39% | -5.35% | -1.20% | 4.56% | -8.30% |
| 2016 | -13.09% | 1.96% | 8.69% | 13.63% | 2.09% | 4.59% | 0.34% | -0.27% | 1.57% | -4.05% | 2.80% | 2.94% | 20.60% |
| 2015 | -1.88% | 1.07% | -2.19% | 3.48% | -1.96% | -6.75% | -2.26% | -6.01% | -15.27% | 8.04% | -7.55% | -1.98% | -30.06% |
| 2014 | -0.07% | -0.25% | 1.44% | 2.85% | 2.18% | 3.52% | -2.31% | 5.19% | -1.24% | -2.84% | -0.72% | -3.28% | 4.18% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MLPA is 54, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X MLP ETF provided a 7.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.65 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.65 | $3.58 | $3.32 | $3.02 | $3.05 | $3.80 | $4.30 | $4.60 | $4.76 | $4.96 | $5.79 | $5.55 |
Dividend yield | 7.54% | 7.25% | 7.49% | 7.30% | 8.72% | 13.84% | 9.09% | 10.00% | 8.05% | 7.15% | 9.29% | 5.80% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $3.58 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $3.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $3.02 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $3.05 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $3.80 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $4.30 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $0.00 | $4.60 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $4.76 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $4.96 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $5.79 |
| 2014 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $5.55 |
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 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 78.74%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 998 trading sessions.
The current Global X MLP ETF drawdown is 10.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -78.74% | Sep 2, 2014 | 1396 | Mar 18, 2020 | 998 | Mar 6, 2024 | 2394 |
| -14.2% | Apr 3, 2025 | 4 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -10.39% | May 3, 2012 | 22 | Jun 4, 2012 | 43 | Aug 3, 2012 | 65 |
| -8.71% | Dec 2, 2024 | 13 | Dec 18, 2024 | 18 | Jan 16, 2025 | 31 |
| -8.08% | Oct 18, 2012 | 19 | Nov 15, 2012 | 37 | Jan 10, 2013 | 56 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Global X MLP ETF volatility is 9.13%, 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.