Hess Midstream Partners

Alerian MLP ETF

AMLP tracks a market-cap-weighted index of publicly-traded energy infrastructure MLPs in the US.

Supported by positive distribution trends and M&A activity, MLPs have impressively outperformed year-to-date through October. Despite falling oil prices and a struggling equity market, the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) held relatively steady in October, declining just 0.57%.

MLPs on Track for 3rd Consecutive Year of Outperformance

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

A handful of midstream names have already announced increases to their dividends. The midstream segment is known for offering generous income, making it a primary reason many advisors use MLPs and energy infrastructure companies in portfolios.

Several Midstream Companies Grow Q3 Dividends

Apple

Amazon

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure

Crown Castle International

Energy Transfer LP Unit

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Microsoft

NVIDIA

Invesco QQQ

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Tesla

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Leading market valuation metrics indicate that the stock market is overvalued right now. Peter Lynch, however, believes that there are abundant bargains in the current stock market. We share where he thinks the bargains are to be found and what our top picks are.

Peter Lynch Says This Is Where The Bargains Are Right Now

Kraneshares China Internet And Covered Call Strategy Etf

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF

Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Amplify CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF

GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF

Cboe Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge Etf

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

Hiya VettaFi Voices! On Friday we're hosting the Income Strategy Symposium, so keeping in the spirit of that event, I wanted to know: Where you see the best places to find income in the markets today?

VettaFi Voices On: Finding Income

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF

Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF

Vanguard Energy ETF

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF

Energy companies are usually segmented based on their operations: Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, Integrated Oil & Gas Companies and Renewable Energy.

Guide to Energy Equities ETF Investing

Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF

Summary Higher interest rates have challenged many income investment categories this year, but yield will likely remain appealing to investors given broader market uncertainty. Among income investments, MLPs stand out for both generous yields relative to bonds and noticeable outperformance relative to the S&P 500 year-to-date.

MLPs Stand Out as Rising Rates Challenge Income Plays

The U.S. energy landscape is bullish for midstream assets given rising gas production and exports. As a "hard asset", midstream infrastructure also offers a good inflation hedge. The Alerian MLP ETF offers diversified exposure to U.S. midstream MLPs without the administrative burden of a K-1.

AMLP: A Good Inflation Hedge With Lower Volatility Than Most Energy Investments

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Chevron

Enterprise Products Partners

Realty Income Corp

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

Exxon Mobil

Rising long-term interest rates, unrest in the Middle East, and fears of an economic downturn are leading concerns for investors right now. We share what sector we believe is the best possible investment in the current environment.

Well-Covered 7-10% Yields To Hide From Rising Rates, Unrest, And Recession

On this episode of “What Makes That Ticker Tick,” VettaFi CMO Jon Fee spoke with Stacey Morris, head of Energy Research at VettaFi, to discuss the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI). The AMZI Index is the underlying index that currently powers two funds.

READ: What Makes That Ticker Tick: Stacey Morris and AMZI

What Makes That Ticker Tick: Stacey Morris and AMZI

Ares Capital

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

FS KKR Capital Corp

Main Street Capital

Blue Owl Capital Corp

Business Development Companies enjoy tax advantages and pay out big dividend yields. We take a look at the five biggest BDCs.

Passive Income: 7-13% Well-Covered Yields From The 5 Biggest BDCs

Saba Closed-End Funds ETF

First Trust Income Opportunity ETF

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

VanEck CEF Municipal Income ETF 

YieldShares High Income ETF

ETFs Of CEFs: Diversification And Higher Distributions

Closed-end funds typically appeal to a niche group of income investors. But when you package these into ETFs, you have the potential to do two things: 1) attract new investors and 2) create a core holding for CEF investors.

ETFs of CEFs: Diversification and Higher Distributions

Summary Significant free cash flow generation across midstream has helped support dividend growth. Midstream/MLP dividend growth has been healthy over the last year and has significantly outpaced inflation for most names.

Examining Midstream/MLP Dividend Growth by Company

Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF

Teucrium Sugar Fund

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund

Invesco DB Oil Fund

First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund

SPDR Gold Trust

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

Harbor All Weather Inflation Focus ETF

iShares Gold Trust

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF

Aberdeen Standard Gold ETF Trust

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

United States Oil Fund LP

Hi VettaFi Voices! Commodities have seen outflows year to date overall, and some of the best performers have seen outflows.

VettaFi Voices On: Considering Commodities

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio recently predicted that a debt crisis will occur in the United States. We discuss how to prepare your income portfolio to weather such a storm should it occur. We also share two of our top high-yield SWAN picks of the moment.

Billionaire Ray Dalio Warns Of Debt Crisis: Prepare Your Income Portfolio

Brookfield Renewable Partners

Clearway Energy

Enbridge

MPLX

NextEra Energy

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

TC Energy

W. P. Carey

High yield stocks are a great way to build a passive income snowball and achieve financial independence. We discuss the two key macroeconomic themes that are poised to drive markets as we head into October 2023. We share two top high-yield stocks to profit from these trends.

Top High Yield Stocks To Buy In October 2023

Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - October

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF

Manager Directed Portfolios - iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF

iShares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF

Flexshares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

Neos S&P 500 High Income ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

Hello, VettaFi Voices! Whenever I read about the economy in 2023, the one word that comes up repeatedly in various forms is “uncertain.

VettaFi Voices On: Risk Management in an Uncertain Economy

The Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI) hit a key milestone earlier this week, reaching the highest level on a price appreciation basis since September 2019. AMZI is the underlying index for the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B (MLPB).

AMLP Underlying Index Reaches 4-Year High

Summary Since late June, U.S. benchmark oil prices have increased by roughly $20 per barrel thanks to solid demand and incremental supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia. Oil's rally has made energy the best-performing sector over the last three months, but energy stock performance is still lagging the move in oil prices.

Energy Rallies With Oil – Is More in the Tank?

InfraCap MLP

First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund

Oil prices have been in great shape as OPEC+ supply cuts tighten the market.

MLP ETFs to Buy Now?

Sonicshares Global Shipping ETF

First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund

Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF

Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF

The Fed stayed put in its September meeting but indicated that rates will remain higher for longer.

High-Dividend ETFs: Winners Amid Fed's Higher-For-Longer Rate Cues

Midstream investors may be wondering how rising crude oil prices will affect investments in energy infrastructure. Both U.S. and international crude oil prices are on pace for the third straight weekly gain.

How Rising Oil Prices Benefit Midstream Investments

Antero Midstream Partners

Plains All American Pipeline

Both Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude traded sideways to down for months before the summer move higher.

7 ‘Strong Buy' Energy MLPs With Huge Dividends Wall Street Loves as Oil Surges Towards $100

Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF

VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF

Amplify Online Retail ETF

Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF

Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF

Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF

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