Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX)
MLPX is a passive ETF by Global X tracking the investment results of the Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index. MLPX launched on Aug 7, 2013 and has a 0.45% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US37950E2265
37954Y293
Aug 7, 2013
North America (U.S.)
1x
Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
MLPX features an expense ratio of 0.45%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF had a return of 9.07% year-to-date (YTD) and 58.41% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF had an annualized return of 8.12%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.46%, indicating that Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
MLPX
9.07%
13.55%
27.59%
58.41%
19.14%
8.12%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.96%
2.21%
8.93%
23.90%
12.52%
11.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MLPX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.16% | 4.02% | 6.85% | -1.00% | 4.01% | 2.55% | 3.96% | 3.60% | 0.26% | 4.30% | 14.54% | -5.76% | 42.89% |
| 2023 | 4.22% | -4.22% | -0.50% | 2.28% | -4.14% | 7.72% | 4.14% | 0.16% | -0.86% | 0.06% | 7.43% | -0.71% | 15.77% |
| 2022 | 9.00% | 4.55% | 7.50% | -2.50% | 6.64% | -13.13% | 10.36% | 0.68% | -10.27% | 12.51% | 4.24% | -6.06% | 21.54% |
| 2021 | 4.56% | 6.14% | 7.74% | 5.22% | 6.51% | 4.19% | -4.68% | -0.78% | 5.96% | 6.24% | -7.31% | 1.33% | 39.63% |
| 2020 | -4.97% | -10.11% | -40.50% | 33.28% | 7.19% | -3.23% | -0.04% | 2.82% | -11.79% | 2.08% | 21.03% | 1.24% | -20.31% |
| 2019 | 16.10% | 1.18% | 4.10% | -1.06% | -2.12% | 2.70% | -2.71% | -3.56% | 2.84% | -4.63% | -3.16% | 9.84% | 19.05% |
| 2018 | 1.84% | -10.21% | -4.23% | 6.29% | 5.67% | 1.99% | 3.98% | -0.22% | -2.20% | -12.05% | 4.49% | -9.64% | -15.47% |
| 2017 | 0.67% | -0.90% | 0.55% | -1.90% | -4.81% | 1.25% | 3.26% | -4.09% | 1.92% | -5.00% | -1.02% | 6.07% | -4.52% |
| 2016 | -8.10% | -0.54% | 9.85% | 10.97% | 2.79% | 6.64% | 1.09% | 2.45% | 7.35% | -5.60% | 4.55% | 1.59% | 36.16% |
| 2015 | -3.67% | 5.21% | 0.37% | 3.31% | -3.21% | -3.70% | -3.85% | -7.93% | -13.77% | 9.14% | -7.98% | -13.81% | -35.27% |
| 2014 | 0.55% | 2.02% | 1.32% | 4.92% | 4.37% | 8.00% | -3.53% | 8.30% | -3.49% | -1.96% | -2.36% | -2.05% | 16.22% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 97, MLPX is among the top 3% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF provided a 3.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.61 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.61 | $2.61 | $2.33 | $2.13 | $2.11 | $2.24 | $2.13 | $1.96 | $1.78 | $2.46 | $1.68 | $1.20 |
Dividend yield | 3.94% | 4.30% | 5.22% | 5.23% | 5.98% | 8.33% | 5.78% | 5.98% | 4.37% | 5.52% | 4.82% | 2.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.05 | $2.61 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $2.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $2.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.02 | $2.11 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $2.24 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $2.13 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.07 | $1.96 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.06 | $1.78 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.66 | $2.46 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $1.68 |
| 2014 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.03 | $1.20 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF. 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 Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF was 70.59%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 493 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -70.59% | Sep 8, 2014 | 1392 | Mar 18, 2020 | 493 | Mar 2, 2022 | 1885 |
| -19.72% | Jun 8, 2022 | 19 | Jul 6, 2022 | 275 | Aug 9, 2023 | 294 |
| -9.48% | Dec 2, 2024 | 13 | Dec 18, 2024 | 16 | Jan 14, 2025 | 29 |
| -8.57% | Apr 21, 2022 | 15 | May 11, 2022 | 14 | Jun 1, 2022 | 29 |
| -6.39% | Jul 23, 2024 | 10 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 20 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF volatility is 5.38%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.