Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) Alternatives

Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) belongs to the MLPs category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MLPA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to MLPA

MLPA charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the MLPs category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MLPA alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	0.45%	Aug 7, 2013	MLPA vs MLPX
AMNA	ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Index ETN	0.75%	Jun 19, 2020	MLPA vs AMNA
AMUB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B	0.80%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPA vs AMUB
AMJ	J.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETN	0.85%	Apr 2, 2009	MLPA vs AMJ
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	0.85%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPA vs MLPB

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MLPA

Among ETFs in the MLPs category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	78	Jun 21, 2012	MLPA vs EMLP
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	62	Aug 7, 2013	MLPA vs MLPX
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	50	Mar 13, 2013	MLPA vs ATMP
AMUB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B	33	Oct 8, 2015	MLPA vs AMUB
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	32	Aug 23, 2010	MLPA vs AMLP

Top Performing MLPA Alternatives (YTD)

MLPA alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	23.52%	Aug 7, 2013	MLPA vs MLPX
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	21.01%	Mar 13, 2013	MLPA vs ATMP
AMZA	InfraCap MLP ETF	19.38%	Oct 7, 2014	MLPA vs AMZA
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	16.69%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPA vs MLPB
AMUB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B	16.54%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPA vs AMUB

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MLPA

MLPA alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	13.41%	Jun 21, 2012	MLPA vs EMLP
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	16.08%	Aug 23, 2010	MLPA vs AMLP
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	18.40%	Mar 13, 2013	MLPA vs ATMP
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	18.75%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPA vs MLPB
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	18.88%	Aug 7, 2013	MLPA vs MLPX

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MLPA

MLPA alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	-11.27%	Jun 21, 2012	MLPA vs EMLP
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	-14.27%	Aug 23, 2010	MLPA vs AMLP
MLPX	Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF	-14.92%	Aug 7, 2013	MLPA vs MLPX
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	-15.11%	Mar 13, 2013	MLPA vs ATMP
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	-16.49%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPA vs MLPB

Other ETFs from Global X

Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
QYLD	Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	72	0.02%	Dec 12, 2013	MLPA vs QYLD
SHLD	Global X Defense Tech ETF	Technology Equities	92	9.34%	Sep 11, 2023	MLPA vs SHLD
URA	Global X Uranium ETF	Commodity Producers Equities	93	13.34%	Nov 4, 2010	MLPA vs URA
COPX	Global X Copper Miners ETF	Materials	94	6.35%	Apr 19, 2010	MLPA vs COPX
AIQ	Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	66	-8.24%	May 11, 2018	MLPA vs AIQ
BOTZ	Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat...	Robotics, Technology Equities	37	-8.31%	Sep 12, 2016	MLPA vs BOTZ
SIL	Global X Silver Miners ETF	Precious Metals	94	7.85%	Apr 19, 2010	MLPA vs SIL
XYLD	Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	56	-1.04%	Jun 24, 2013	MLPA vs XYLD
SDIV	Global X SuperDividend ETF	Global Equities, Dividend	91	6.70%	Jun 8, 2011	MLPA vs SDIV
DAX	Global X DAX Germany ETF	Europe Equities	28	-7.59%	Oct 22, 2014	MLPA vs DAX

Often Compared With MLPA

What investors most often compare with MLPA, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
XLE	State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF	Energy Equities	73	37.91%	Dec 16, 1998	MLPA vs XLE
MLPD.L	Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP U...	Energy Equities	26	18.10%	May 15, 2013	MLPA vs MLPD.L
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	Dividend	52	12.79%	Oct 20, 2011	MLPA vs SCHD
UMI	USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund ETF	Actively Managed, Energy Equities	61	20.99%	Mar 24, 2021	MLPA vs UMI
RDOG	ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF	REIT, Dividend	15	0.69%	May 7, 2008	MLPA vs RDOG
JEPI	JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF	Actively Managed, Dividend, Derivative Income	39	0.20%	May 20, 2020	MLPA vs JEPI
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	MLPA vs VOO
NML	Neuberger Berman MLP	MLPs, Energy Equities	67	25.95%	Mar 26, 2013	MLPA vs NML
EMO	ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund	MLPs, Energy Equities	42	20.88%	Jun 10, 2011	MLPA vs EMO
IWY	iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	50	-10.08%	Sep 22, 2009	MLPA vs IWY
AMPL	Amplitude, Inc.		16	-41.11%	—	MLPA vs AMPL
MLPS.L	Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP U...	Energy Equities	25	18.19%	May 15, 2013	MLPA vs MLPS.L
PMLP.L	HANetf Alerian Midstream Energy Dividend UCITS ETF	Energy Equities	53	27.56%	Jul 27, 2020	MLPA vs PMLP.L
GLPIX	Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund	Energy Equities	35	16.94%	Mar 27, 2013	MLPA vs GLPIX
GLEIX	Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund	Energy Equities	62	23.69%	Sep 28, 2017	MLPA vs GLEIX
ENFR	Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF	Energy Equities	66	22.85%	Nov 1, 2013	MLPA vs ENFR
EIPI	FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF	Derivative Income	72	15.17%	Sep 27, 2011	MLPA vs EIPI
EEIIX	Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Local Income Fund Cla...	Emerging Markets Bonds	94	-1.77%	Nov 27, 2009	MLPA vs EEIIX
DIA	SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	47	-3.25%	Jan 14, 1998	MLPA vs DIA

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