FEI News and Press, First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund of Beneficial Interest From 04/26/23

2023-04-26 08:00:00 ET Summary Renewable natural gas is biogas produced from the decomposition of organic materials that have been purified to meet quality standards. Like other alternative energies, RNG enjoys certain incentives and tax advantages that boost its economics, includ...

2023-04-20 19:30:17 ET First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund Common ( NYSE: FEI ) declares $0.05/share monthly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 7.81% Payable May 15; for shareholders of record May 2; ex-div May 1. Payable June 15; for shareholde...

2023-04-11 14:57:00 ET Summary Distribution coverage measures the affordability of an MLP’s distribution by comparing distributable cash flow (DCF) to the MLP’s total payout. The focus on distribution coverage has diminished somewhat as other factors have allowed for...

2023-04-05 08:00:00 ET Summary One of the primary attractions of MLP investments is the potential for tax-deferred income. Whether you invest in an MLP directly or invest in an ETF that predominately owns MLPs, a good portion of the distribution you receive is likely to be a tax-d...

2023-04-01 08:00:00 ET Summary MLPs demonstrated their resiliency during March, a month characterized by increased volatility in markets. As the month comes to a close, oil is off around 3% while natural gas prices have fallen roughly 23%. The generous income offered by midstr...

2023-03-22 08:00:00 ET Summary Concerns for the global economy and risk-off sentiment related to bank troubles sent oil prices and energy stocks lower last week. In a tough start to the year for energy, MLPs and midstream stand out for their resilience, supported by attractive div...

2023-03-09 15:14:17 ET Summary Data aggregator websites such as Morningstar or CEFData are merely places to get initial ideas. With CEFs that can get rather niche and are actively managed, it becomes even more imperative as things change constantly. CEF misclassifications can ...

2023-03-08 08:00:00 ET Summary Ten energy infrastructure companies collectively spent over $1.4 billion on buybacks in 4Q22, bringing the total buyback spend for the year to approximately $4.5 billion. Over 76% of constituents in the Alerian Midstream Energy Index by weighting cur...

Summary Generally, midstream companies are forecasting modest EBITDA growth in 2023 consistent with the stability of fee-based businesses. Some companies have provided positive long-term outlooks for EBITDA growth, which add important context to the strong dividend trends in midstream. ...

Summary Midstream/MLPs are using their free cash flow to increase their dividends and repurchase equity. On a year-over-year basis, there are more constituents in the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index that have raised their payouts compared to last year than maintained. Importantly, ...