Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) Alternatives

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) belongs to the MLPs category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MLPX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to MLPX

MLPX charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the MLPs category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MLPX alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
MLPA	Global X MLP ETF	0.46%	Apr 18, 2012	MLPX vs MLPA
AMNA	ETRACS Alerian Midstream Energy Index ETN	0.75%	Jun 19, 2020	MLPX vs AMNA
AMUB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B	0.80%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs AMUB
AMJ	J.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETN	0.85%	Apr 2, 2009	MLPX vs AMJ
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	0.85%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs MLPB

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MLPX

Among ETFs in the MLPs category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	78	Jun 21, 2012	MLPX vs EMLP
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	50	Mar 13, 2013	MLPX vs ATMP
AMUB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B	33	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs AMUB
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	32	Aug 23, 2010	MLPX vs AMLP
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	32	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs MLPB

Top Performing MLPX Alternatives (YTD)

MLPX alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	21.01%	Mar 13, 2013	MLPX vs ATMP
AMZA	InfraCap MLP ETF	19.38%	Oct 7, 2014	MLPX vs AMZA
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	16.69%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs MLPB
AMUB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Class B	16.54%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs AMUB
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	16.08%	Jun 21, 2012	MLPX vs EMLP

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MLPX

MLPX alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	13.41%	Jun 21, 2012	MLPX vs EMLP
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	16.08%	Aug 23, 2010	MLPX vs AMLP
MLPA	Global X MLP ETF	16.09%	Apr 18, 2012	MLPX vs MLPA
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	18.40%	Mar 13, 2013	MLPX vs ATMP
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	18.75%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs MLPB

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MLPX

MLPX alternatives from the MLPs category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
EMLP	First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F...	-11.27%	Jun 21, 2012	MLPX vs EMLP
MLPA	Global X MLP ETF	-14.20%	Apr 18, 2012	MLPX vs MLPA
AMLP	Alerian MLP ETF	-14.27%	Aug 23, 2010	MLPX vs AMLP
ATMP	Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN	-15.11%	Mar 13, 2013	MLPX vs ATMP
MLPB	ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series...	-16.49%	Oct 8, 2015	MLPX vs MLPB

Other ETFs from Global X

Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
QYLD	Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	72	0.02%	Dec 12, 2013	MLPX vs QYLD
SHLD	Global X Defense Tech ETF	Technology Equities	92	9.34%	Sep 11, 2023	MLPX vs SHLD
URA	Global X Uranium ETF	Commodity Producers Equities	93	13.34%	Nov 4, 2010	MLPX vs URA
COPX	Global X Copper Miners ETF	Materials	94	6.35%	Apr 19, 2010	MLPX vs COPX
AIQ	Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	66	-8.24%	May 11, 2018	MLPX vs AIQ
BOTZ	Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat...	Robotics, Technology Equities	37	-8.31%	Sep 12, 2016	MLPX vs BOTZ
SIL	Global X Silver Miners ETF	Precious Metals	94	7.85%	Apr 19, 2010	MLPX vs SIL
XYLD	Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	56	-1.04%	Jun 24, 2013	MLPX vs XYLD
SDIV	Global X SuperDividend ETF	Global Equities, Dividend	91	6.70%	Jun 8, 2011	MLPX vs SDIV
DAX	Global X DAX Germany ETF	Europe Equities	28	-7.59%	Oct 22, 2014	MLPX vs DAX

Often Compared With MLPX

What investors most often compare with MLPX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
ENFR	Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF	Energy Equities	66	22.85%	Nov 1, 2013	MLPX vs ENFR
XLE	State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF	Energy Equities	73	37.91%	Dec 16, 1998	MLPX vs XLE
VDE	Vanguard Energy ETF	Energy Equities	77	38.21%	Sep 23, 2004	MLPX vs VDE
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	MLPX vs VOO
UMI	USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund ETF	Actively Managed, Energy Equities	61	20.99%	Mar 24, 2021	MLPX vs UMI
IYE	iShares U.S. Energy ETF	Energy Equities	73	36.96%	Jun 12, 2000	MLPX vs IYE
TPYP	Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund	Energy Equities	67	20.98%	Jun 30, 2015	MLPX vs TPYP
MLPD.L	Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP U...	Energy Equities	26	18.10%	May 15, 2013	MLPX vs MLPD.L
GRID	First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru...	Alternative Energy Equities	94	6.96%	Nov 17, 2009	MLPX vs GRID
LIT	Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF	Commodity Producers Equities	96	14.63%	Jul 22, 2010	MLPX vs LIT
IYH	iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF	Health & Biotech Equities	17	-5.02%	Jun 12, 2000	MLPX vs IYH
FXZ	First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund	Materials	82	17.95%	May 8, 2007	MLPX vs FXZ
AMJB	Alerian MLP Index ETN	Energy Equities	33	17.28%	Jan 26, 2024	MLPX vs AMJB
EMO	ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund	MLPs, Energy Equities	42	20.88%	Jun 10, 2011	MLPX vs EMO
EIPI	FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF	Derivative Income	72	15.17%	Sep 27, 2011	MLPX vs EIPI
TYG	Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Closed Fund	MLPs, Energy Equities	72	25.59%	—	MLPX vs TYG
MLPP.L	Invesco Morningstar US Energy Infrastructure MLP U...	Energy Equities	21	20.42%	May 15, 2013	MLPX vs MLPP.L
RSPG	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF	Energy Equities, S&P 500	70	38.21%	Nov 1, 2006	MLPX vs RSPG
NML	Neuberger Berman MLP	MLPs, Energy Equities	67	25.95%	Mar 26, 2013	MLPX vs NML
GYLD	Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF	Diversified Portfolio	68	3.35%	May 8, 2012	MLPX vs GYLD

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