- 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
- Assets Under Management
- $3B
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Performance
MLPX Performance Chart
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) is up 23.3% since the beginning of the year. MLPX is currently trading at $73 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MLPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,586.
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Returns By Period
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) has returned 23.27% so far this year and 23.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MLPX has returned 12.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
- 1D
- 1.07%
- 1M
- -5.57%
- YTD
- 23.27%
- 6M
- 24.71%
- 1Y
- 23.19%
- 3Y*
- 28.84%
- 5Y*
- 20.93%
- 10Y*
- 12.27%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MLPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 2013, MLPX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.96% | 10.22% | 3.80% | 2.62% | -4.21% | 1.52% | 23.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.39% | 2.08% | 0.95% | -5.74% | 1.96% | 3.42% | -0.77% | 0.17% | 1.88% | -6.62% | 5.24% | -0.41% | 4.96% |
| 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% | 42.90% |
| 2023 | 4.22% | -4.22% | -0.50% | 2.28% | -4.14% | 7.72% | 4.14% | 0.15% | -0.86% | 0.06% | 7.43% | -0.71% | 15.77% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.45%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 07, 2013.
- This ETF participated in 104.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.10% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.35 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
- 0.45%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.35
- Upside Capture
- 91.10%
- Downside Capture
- 104.20%
Expense Ratio
MLPX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MLPX ranks 46 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MLPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.62 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.85 | 2.78 | +0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.87 | 12.44 | -5.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF provided a 4.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.04 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 | $3.04 | $2.95 | $2.61 | $2.33 | $2.13 | $2.11 | $2.24 | $2.13 | $1.89 | $1.78 | $2.45 | $1.67 |
Dividend yield | 4.16% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $1.50 | ||||||
| 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 5.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -70.67%Mar 2020 | 5y 6mo | 1y 11mo | 7y 5moSep 2014 - Mar 2022 |
Bear market2022 | -19.72%Jul 2022 | 28d | 1y 1mo | 1y 2moJun 2022 - Aug 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.77%Apr 2025 | 2mo 16d | 9mo 24d | 1y 5dJan 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.48%Dec 2024 | 16d | 27d | 1mo 13dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -8.57%May 2022 | 20d | 21d | 1mo 11dApr 2022 - Jun 2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MLPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.67% | -56.78% | -13.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.18% | -9.10% | +0.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.77% | -18.90% | +2.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.72% | -25.43% | +5.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -64.70% | -33.92% | -30.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.93% | -1.80% | -4.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.59% | -10.71% | -5.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.39% | 2.03% | +1.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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