Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. A decade ago, master limited partnerships (MLPs), were a favored ...

Since the inflation spike of 2022, most energy investors have focused on upstream oil and gas producers like ConocoPhillips (ticker: COP) or direct exposure to commodity futures. That makes sense if ...

A master limited partnership (MLP) is an unusual investment that combines the tax benefits of a limited partnership (LP) with the liquidity of a common stock. It is organized as a publicly traded ...

MLPs have unique tax advantages that result in significant advantages over other income equities. The oil price downturn in 2014, tax overhaul, and FERC ruling negatively impacted MLPs. The number of ...

InfraCap MLP ETF focuses on high-yield midstream MLPs, using a C-corp structure to bypass regulatory limits but incurring higher expenses and taxes. The fund employs leverage and a covered-call ...

The Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF tracks the Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index, limiting MLP exposure for favorable tax treatment. MLPX offers lower yields than pure-play MLP ...