- ISIN
- US00143K5258
- Issuer
- Invesco
- Inception Date
- Mar 30, 2010
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
MLPOX Performance Chart
Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund (MLPOX) is up 18.0% since the beginning of the year. MLPOX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MLPOX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,673.
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Returns By Period
Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund (MLPOX) has returned 17.97% so far this year and 19.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MLPOX has returned 8.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund
- 1D
- 1.16%
- 1M
- -0.90%
- YTD
- 17.97%
- 6M
- 17.71%
- 1Y
- 19.41%
- 3Y*
- 25.96%
- 5Y*
- 21.73%
- 10Y*
- 8.95%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
MLPOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 5, 2010, MLPOX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +44.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -47.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MLPOX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -27.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.00% | 7.37% | 2.17% | 2.47% | -2.79% | 1.85% | 17.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.02% | 1.54% | 0.09% | -6.88% | 2.04% | 2.77% | -0.10% | -0.53% | -1.30% | -2.33% | 4.75% | -0.11% | 4.47% |
| 2024 | 1.96% | 6.44% | 8.40% | -0.09% | -0.85% | 5.14% | 1.35% | 2.54% | -0.27% | 2.37% | 14.58% | -5.58% | 40.63% |
| 2023 | 5.04% | -1.59% | -0.81% | 3.49% | -4.80% | 6.11% | 5.96% | 1.09% | 1.22% | -0.39% | 6.46% | -2.29% | 20.44% |
| 2022 | 10.77% | 4.98% | 4.95% | -1.01% | 5.67% | -13.23% | 12.15% | 2.57% | -8.80% | 13.01% | 2.17% | -3.53% | 29.45% |
| 2021 | 3.69% | 6.91% | 6.01% | 6.88% | 7.99% | 4.82% | -5.38% | -0.18% | 3.10% | 4.83% | -6.78% | 3.34% | 39.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.96%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 06, 2010.
- This fund participated in 91.13% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.99% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.26 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.96%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 73.99%
- Downside Capture
- 91.13%
Expense Ratio
MLPOX has a high expense ratio of 1.29%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MLPOX ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund (MLPOX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| MLPOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.80 | 2.24 | -0.44 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.48 | 3.07 | -0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.41 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.40 | 2.93 | +0.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.50 | 13.52 | -4.02 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund provided a 4.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $0.48 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.51 | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.66 | $0.69 | $0.69 |
Dividend yield | 4.79% | 5.31% | 4.26% | 5.55% | 6.19% | 7.52% | 13.39% | 10.42% | 10.08% | 8.00% | 7.18% | 7.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.21 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.37 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.37 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund. 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 Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund was 76.99%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 900 trading sessions.
The current Invesco SteelPath MLP Alpha Fund drawdown is 4.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -76.99%Mar 2020 | 5y 5mo | 3y 6mo | 9y 23dSep 2014 - Oct 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.18%Apr 2025 | 2mo 16d | 9mo 19d | 1yJan 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2011 correction2011 | -10.28%Aug 2011 | 5mo 10d | 4mo 15d | 9mo 25dMar 2011 - Dec 2011 |
2012 pullback2012 | -8.90%Jun 2012 | 3mo 8d | 3mo 5d | 6mo 13dFeb 2012 - Sep 2012 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.58%Dec 2024 | 16d | 29d | 1mo 15dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MLPOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -76.99% | -56.78% | -20.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.07% | -9.10% | +3.03% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.18% | -18.90% | +3.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.17% | -25.43% | +4.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -72.41% | -33.92% | -38.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.04% | -0.74% | -3.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.42% | -10.72% | -5.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.16% | 1.97% | +0.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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