Alerian MLP ETF

AMLP

Market cap $11B

A golden yield-and-growth combo is something most investors assume they'll rarely find. Defensive income machines keep quietly compounding at double-digit rates. This trio could change how you think about dividend ETFs.

Recent announcements from midstream names have reinforced the segment's commitment to shareholder returns. Distribution growth serves as an indicator of sector health, highlighting the midstream segment's ability to provide stable income despite broader market volatility.

The S&P 500 offers a meager 1.1% yield, along with a roller-coaster ride on a regular basis. Most retirees do not like the idea of raising income by selling shares. The article presents a diversified, three-bucket retirement portfolio targeting 5.5%-6% income and 10%+ annualized growth over 10-15 years. Backtesting shows the combined model portfolio would have delivered 14% annualized returns since 2008, outperforming the S&P 500's 10.9%.

A massive U.S. industrial shift is quietly accelerating beneath the surface. Two beaten-down dividend stocks sit directly in the path of this boom. The setup combines yield, growth, and valuation in a way I rarely see.

I present a 6-ETF retirement portfolio targeting a 5.7% yield, balancing income, safety, and modest growth. SCHD anchors the portfolio at 35% for high-quality U.S. dividend growth, complemented by DIVO and JEPQ for enhanced and tech-driven income. International, preferred equity, and midstream exposure via IDV, PFXF, and AMLP add diversification and yield, with flexible allocations to suit income needs.

A massive policy shift just sent an unexpected signal to income investors. Some of the biggest winners from Trump's defense budget proposal may not be who everyone thinks they are. My portfolio was built for this, and the market hasn't noticed yet.

Alerian MLP ETF is rated Hold, reflecting diminished rerating catalysts and a shift to stock-specific total return drivers. AMLP offers a stable 8-9% yield with incremental distribution growth, but capital appreciation prospects are limited after recent regime changes. Balance sheet and capex normalization gains are largely realized; further improvements will be incremental and idiosyncratic.

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio ended 2025 with a 34.05% account balance increase and 40.33% higher forward dividend income, reaching $2,711.17. The portfolio's yield stands at 8.08%, with a 33.13% return on invested capital and strong downside risk mitigation. Recent capital was allocated to AMLP and ARCC, targeting energy and BDC sectors for robust yield and growth as rates decline.

These yields look risky at first glance. However, the market is missing important details. These are rare setups that could deliver income and upside at the same time.

The Alerian MLP ETF remains a compelling income portfolio choice within the midstream energy sector. Recent geopolitical shifts, particularly the capture of Venezuelan president Maduro, have significantly impacted the energy landscape and warrant a fresh look at AMLP. An influx of Venezuelan heavy crude, which could start as soon as next year (although full capacity won't be there until 5 years at least), will benefit the midstreams.