UMI News and Press, USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund ETF 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...

2023-04-11 15:58:35 ET Summary USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund ETF is an active exchange-traded fund focused on energy infrastructure companies. In the fund's short operating history, it has significantly underperformed passive ETFs such as the AMLP, both in terms of returns and...

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...

2023-03-15 10:17:21 ET Summary The First Trust Energy Income & Growth ETF is a closed-end fund ("CEF") that focuses on publicly traded energy MLPs. FEN currently charges a total expense fee of 1.44%, which is arguably quite high despite the relatively high level of income and ...

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, ...