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By Brian Watson, Senior Portfolio Manager Midstream master limited partnerships (MLPs), as measured by the Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), ended July down 0.9% on a price basis and down 0.3% once distributions were considered. That trailed the S&P 500 Index's 1.4% total return for the month. ...

I recently wrote on a small energy fund, the Tortoise Energy Independence Fund ( NDP ), that I believe is at risk of being dissolved due to its small size, dwindling AUM, and large roster of analysts/managers. But how small can an energy CEF get without being subsumed into another fund or be...

This article was first released to CEF/ETF Income Laboratory subscribers one month ago, so data may be out of date. Please check the latest data before making investment decisions. Quantitative screens help to rapidly narrow down attractive candidates from the database of 500-plus cl...

By Stacey Morris What are the implications of MLP consolidations for the midstream universe and midstream investors? What is the outlook for new public entrants? We address these questions today in the final installment of our two-part series on MLP consolidations. Last week, we discussed ...

The evolving (or shrinking) MLP universe continues to be a common topic of discussion in conversations with investors, even as widely expected transactions are largely behind the space. News in May of two more MLPs being acquired - one in an anticipated streamlining transaction and one in a co...

The July MLP Monthly Report can be found here offering insights on MLP industry news, the asset class's performance, yields, valuations, and fundamental drivers. Summary News : 1) News emerged that private company, Blue Racer Midstream, may be planning to launch an initial public ...

This article was first released to CEF/ETF Income Laboratory subscribers 1 month ago, so data may be out of date. Please check latest data before making investment decisions. Quantitative screens help to rapidly narrow down attractive candidates from the database of 500-plus closed-end...

Buckeye Partners (BPL) announced this May 10 morning that it has agreed to be acquired by IFM Investors for $41.50 per unit in an all-cash deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019 subject to customary closing conditions. The proposed acquisition price represents a 27.5% premi...

Posted by Walter Davis, Alternatives Investment Strategist on May 7, 2019, in Alternatives Part 2 in a series focusing on different types of alternative investments Infrastructure is a topic that has been in the news consistently over the past year. Importantly, everyone seem...

This article was first released to CEF/ETF Income Laboratory subscribers 1 month ago, so data may be out of date. Please check latest data before making investment decisions. Quantitative screens help to rapidly narrow down attractive candidates from the database of 500-plus closed-end ...