ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B (MLPB) Alternatives
ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B (MLPB) 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 MLPB. 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 MLPB
MLPB charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the MLPs category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MLPB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 0.45% | Aug 7, 2013 | MLPB vs MLPX | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 0.46% | Apr 18, 2012 | MLPB vs MLPA | |
| ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Index ETN | 0.75% | Jun 19, 2020 | MLPB vs AMNA | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B | 0.80% | Oct 8, 2015 | MLPB vs AMUB | |
| J.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETN | 0.85% | Apr 2, 2009 | MLPB vs AMJ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MLPB
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 78 | Jun 21, 2012 | MLPB vs EMLP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 62 | Aug 7, 2013 | MLPB vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 50 | Mar 13, 2013 | MLPB vs ATMP | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B | 33 | Oct 8, 2015 | MLPB vs AMUB | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | 32 | Aug 23, 2010 | MLPB vs AMLP |
Top Performing MLPB Alternatives (YTD)
MLPB alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 23.52% | Aug 7, 2013 | MLPB vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 21.01% | Mar 13, 2013 | MLPB vs ATMP | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | 19.38% | Oct 7, 2014 | MLPB vs AMZA | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B | 16.54% | Oct 8, 2015 | MLPB vs AMUB | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 16.08% | Jun 21, 2012 | MLPB vs EMLP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MLPB
MLPB alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 13.41% | Jun 21, 2012 | MLPB vs EMLP | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | 16.08% | Aug 23, 2010 | MLPB vs AMLP | |
| Global X MLP ETF | 16.09% | Apr 18, 2012 | MLPB vs MLPA | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | 18.40% | Mar 13, 2013 | MLPB vs ATMP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 18.88% | Aug 7, 2013 | MLPB vs MLPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MLPB
MLPB alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | -11.27% | Jun 21, 2012 | MLPB vs EMLP | |
| Global X MLP ETF | -14.20% | Apr 18, 2012 | MLPB vs MLPA | |
| Alerian MLP ETF | -14.27% | Aug 23, 2010 | MLPB vs AMLP | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | -14.92% | Aug 7, 2013 | MLPB vs MLPX | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | -15.11% | Mar 13, 2013 | MLPB vs ATMP |
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