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ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B (MLPB) Sharpe Ratio: 1.64

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jul 14, 2026

MLPB is a passive ETF by UBS tracking the investment results of the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index. MLPB launched on Oct 8, 2015 and has a 0.85% expense ratio.

MLPB's Sharpe Ratio of 1.64 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.64 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 14, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

MLPB Sharpe Ratio Rank

MLPB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62.663
Above Average

MLPB ranks above 62.6% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Above-average risk-adjusted returns with room for improvement
  • Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
  • Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
  • Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio efficiency

MLPB Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows MLPB's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.74 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.74 to 1.90
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.90 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.51+
  • Median: 1.39 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the MLPs category across multiple time periods, showing how MLPB's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jul 14, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
EMLPFirst Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund2.25
MLPXGlobal X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF1.88
ATMPBarclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN1.65
MLPBETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B1.64
AMLPAlerian MLP ETF1.55
MLPAGlobal X MLP ETF1.48
AMUBETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B1.22
AMZAInfraCap MLP ETF1.20
MLPINEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF—
TMLPTortoise MLP ETF—

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows MLPB's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when MLPB consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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