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Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US37950E2265
CUSIP
37954Y293
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Aug 7, 2013
Region
North America (U.S.)
Category
MLPs
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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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.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) has returned 23.52% so far this year and 21.69% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MLPX has achieved an annualized return of 14.53%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

1D
-0.98%
1M
3.80%
YTD
23.52%
6M
20.89%
1Y
21.69%
3Y*
29.25%
5Y*
24.62%
10Y*
14.53%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 2013, MLPX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +33.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -40.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MLPX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -23.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.96%10.22%3.80%23.52%
20253.39%2.08%0.95%-5.74%1.96%3.42%-0.77%0.17%1.88%-6.62%5.24%-0.41%4.96%
20240.16%4.02%6.85%-1.00%4.01%2.55%3.96%3.60%0.26%4.30%14.54%-5.76%42.90%
20234.22%-4.22%-0.50%2.28%-4.14%7.72%4.14%0.15%-0.86%0.06%7.43%-0.71%15.77%
20229.00%4.55%7.50%-2.50%6.64%-13.13%10.36%0.68%-10.27%12.51%4.24%-6.06%21.54%
20214.56%6.14%7.74%5.22%6.51%4.19%-4.68%-0.78%5.96%6.24%-7.31%1.33%39.63%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.31%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.36 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 2013.

  • This ETF participated in 105.29% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.86% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.36 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.31%
Beta
0.93
0.36
Upside Capture
96.86%
Downside Capture
105.29%

Expense Ratio

MLPX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MLPX ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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.


MLPX Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
MLPX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6363
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MLPX Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
MLPX Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
MLPX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
MLPX Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MLPXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.15

0.90

+0.26

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.51

1.39

+0.12

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.44

1.40

+0.04

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.48

6.61

-2.13

Explore MLPX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF provided a 4.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.00 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.


4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50$3.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.00$2.95$2.61$2.33$2.13$2.11$2.24$2.13$1.89$1.78$2.45$1.67

Dividend yield

4.06%4.88%4.30%5.22%5.23%5.98%8.32%5.78%5.77%4.36%5.50%4.81%

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.74$0.00$0.74
2025$0.00$0.69$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.08$2.95
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

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 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 70.67%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 494 trading sessions.

The current Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF drawdown is 2.01%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-70.67%Sep 8, 20141392Mar 18, 2020494Mar 3, 20221886
-19.72%Jun 8, 202219Jul 6, 2022275Aug 9, 2023294
-16.77%Jan 22, 202554Apr 8, 2025201Jan 27, 2026255
-9.48%Dec 2, 202413Dec 18, 202416Jan 14, 202529
-8.57%Apr 21, 202215May 11, 202214Jun 1, 202229

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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