Salient MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund (SMLPX) Alternatives
Salient MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund (SMLPX) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SMLPX. 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 SMLPX
SMLPX charges 1.35% annually. Among mutual funds in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMLPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Energy Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Oct 7, 2004 | SMLPX vs VENAX | |
| Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.33% | Nov 12, 2001 | SMLPX vs VGELX | |
| Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares | 0.41% | May 23, 1984 | SMLPX vs VGENX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 0.50% | Jan 17, 2012 | SMLPX vs FMGIX | |
| T. Rowe Price New Era Fund | 0.56% | Jan 19, 1969 | SMLPX vs PRNEX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMLPX
Among mutual funds in the Energy Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund | 98 | Nov 14, 1995 | SMLPX vs RSNRX | |
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund Class Y | 98 | May 1, 2007 | SMLPX vs RSNYX | |
| U.S. Global Investors Global Resources Fund | 97 | Aug 2, 1983 | SMLPX vs PSPFX | |
| Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 97 | Dec 29, 2016 | SMLPX vs GRHIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund | 96 | Jan 1, 1997 | SMLPX vs IGNAX |
Top Performing SMLPX Alternatives (YTD)
SMLPX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Equipment & Services UltraSector ProFund | 65.25% | Jun 4, 2006 | SMLPX vs OEPIX | |
| Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio | 40.53% | Jul 14, 1981 | SMLPX vs FSENX | |
| Vanguard Energy Index Fund Admiral Shares | 39.76% | Oct 7, 2004 | SMLPX vs VENAX | |
| Rydex Energy Services Fund | 39.66% | Mar 31, 1998 | SMLPX vs RYVIX | |
| Invesco Energy Fund | 38.85% | Jan 18, 1984 | SMLPX vs FSTEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMLPX
SMLPX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | 11.49% | May 2, 2004 | SMLPX vs CSUIX | |
| Centre Global Infrastructure Fund | 11.79% | Jan 28, 2018 | SMLPX vs DHIVX | |
| Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund | 11.81% | Dec 15, 2016 | SMLPX vs PAXDX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 11.91% | Jan 17, 2012 | SMLPX vs FMGIX | |
| JHancock Infrastructure Fund | 11.92% | Dec 19, 2013 | SMLPX vs JEEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMLPX
SMLPX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Global Listed Infrastructure Fund | -7.55% | Nov 29, 2011 | SMLPX vs BGLYX | |
| Centre Global Infrastructure Fund | -7.73% | Jan 28, 2018 | SMLPX vs DHIVX | |
| PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund | -7.74% | Sep 24, 2013 | SMLPX vs PGJZX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | -7.74% | Jan 17, 2012 | SMLPX vs FMGIX | |
| JHancock Infrastructure Fund | -7.76% | Dec 19, 2013 | SMLPX vs JEEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Salient Funds
Most popular Salient Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salient Tactical Plus Fund | Long-Short | 4 | -1.76% | Dec 30, 2012 | SMLPX vs BTPIX | |
| Salient Select Income Fund | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 7 | -2.46% | Mar 29, 2001 | SMLPX vs KIFAX |
Often Compared With SMLPX
What investors most often compare with SMLPX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | Actively Managed, Dividend, Derivative Income | 39 | 0.20% | May 20, 2020 | SMLPX vs JEPI | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 77 | 38.21% | Sep 23, 2004 | SMLPX vs VDE | |
| Rydex Energy Fund | Energy Equities | 85 | 37.40% | Apr 20, 1998 | SMLPX vs RYEIX |
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