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Global X MLP ETF (MLPA)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Mar 18, 2023

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.

Share Price Chart


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Performance

The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in Global X MLP ETF in Oct 2022 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $10,537 for a total return of roughly 5.37%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%5.00%10.00%NovemberDecember2023FebruaryMarch
4.45%
6.48%
MLPA (Global X MLP ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

S&P 500

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Return

Global X MLP ETF had a return of -0.28% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.09% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Global X MLP ETF had an annualized return of -0.35%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.71%, indicating that Global X MLP ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
1 month-6.56%-5.31%
Year-To-Date-0.28%2.01%
6 months-1.33%0.39%
1 year15.09%-10.12%
5 years (annualized)3.64%7.32%
10 years (annualized)-0.35%9.71%

Monthly Returns Heatmap


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20234.89%-1.13%
2022-6.32%11.05%-0.06%-3.98%

Sharpe 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 Global X MLP ETF Sharpe ratio is 0.63. A Sharpe ratio between 0 and 1.0 is considered sub-optimal.

The chart below displays rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio.


-1.00-0.500.000.501.001.50NovemberDecember2023FebruaryMarch
0.63
-0.43
MLPA (Global X MLP ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividend History

Global X MLP ETF granted a 9.36% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.79 per share.


PeriodTTM20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Dividend$3.79$3.02$3.05$3.80$4.30$4.60$4.76$4.96$5.79$5.55$5.46$3.92

Dividend yield

9.36%7.43%9.55%16.60%12.41%14.88%12.98%12.40%17.44%11.69%11.98%10.15%

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023$0.00$0.77
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2014$0.00$1.32$0.00$0.00$1.32$0.00$0.00$1.41$0.00$0.00$1.50$0.00
2013$0.00$1.42$0.00$0.00$1.42$0.00$0.00$1.34$0.00$0.00$1.28$0.00
2012$1.04$0.00$0.00$1.45$1.43$0.00

Drawdowns Chart

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


-26.00%-24.00%-22.00%-20.00%-18.00%-16.00%-14.00%-12.00%NovemberDecember2023FebruaryMarch
-21.49%
-18.34%
MLPA (Global X MLP ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Global X 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 Global X MLP ETF is 78.75%, recorded on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-78.75%Sep 2, 20141396Mar 18, 2020
-10.39%May 3, 201222Jun 4, 201243Aug 3, 201265
-8.08%Oct 18, 201219Nov 15, 201237Jan 10, 201356
-5.31%Jul 16, 201345Sep 17, 201399Feb 7, 2014144
-4.64%May 22, 201310Jun 5, 201324Jul 10, 201334
-3.22%Jul 24, 201410Aug 6, 20147Aug 15, 201417
-2.13%Jul 2, 20144Jul 8, 201411Jul 23, 201415
-1.92%Apr 10, 20134Apr 15, 20136Apr 23, 201310
-1.85%Feb 15, 20137Feb 26, 20138Mar 8, 201315
-1.64%Aug 6, 20123Aug 8, 201224Sep 12, 201227

Volatility Chart

Current Global X MLP ETF volatility is 12.80%. 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.


10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%NovemberDecember2023FebruaryMarch
12.80%
21.17%
MLPA (Global X MLP ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)