First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure FundEMLP
EMLP
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Funds holding %
of 7,342 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
5,875% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $239K | Put options by funds: $4K
55% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 34 | Existing positions closed: 22
38% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 144 | Existing positions reduced: 104
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.27B [Q4 2024] → $2.48B (+$215M) [Q1 2025]
8% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q4 2024] → 14 (+1) [Q1 2025]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 336 [Q4 2024] → 340 (+4) [Q1 2025]
0.52% less ownership
Funds ownership: 76.67% [Q4 2024] → 76.15% (-0.52%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EMLP.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
EMLP: More Diverse Than Peers, But This Could Be A Handicap
EMLP offers diversified, actively managed exposure to North American energy infrastructure, appealing to hands-off investors and retirees seeking sector access without individual stock selection. The fund's yield (3.13%) and five-year total return lag peers, mainly due to significant utility exposure, which dampens income but adds portfolio stability. Utility allocation provides downside protection during energy crises but reduces pure-play midstream upside; investors seeking midstream growth may prefer higher-yielding alternatives.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 year ago
How EMLP Stacks Up to Other Energy Infrastructure ETFs
Many investors have recently looked to VettaFi's Head-To-Head ETF Comparison Tool to compare energy infrastructure ETFs: the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP). While both funds offer exposure to the energy infrastructure space and boast similar tickers, the funds are very different.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
EMLP: A Great Way To Play North American Energy Infrastructure
The First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP) offers investors access to the energy infrastructure sector in North America. EMLP primarily invests in equity securities of companies involved in the transportation, storage, and processing of energy products. The fund's top holdings include companies such as Enterprise Products Partners and ONEOK, which have solid dividend yields.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Energy Infrastructure ETFs: Know What You Own
When it comes to choosing energy infrastructure investments, prioritizing ETFs with strong yield is a common strategy. While many investors flock to products such as the Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP) and the First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP), there are alternative options that can provide a higher yield.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
How the 4 Largest Midstream ETFs Performed in 2023
Midstream ETFs have had a strong showing in 2023, with the segment poised to outperform the broader energy sector for the year. MLPs/midstream have been strengthened by their defensive qualities, M&A activity, and positive dividend growth this year.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
EMLP: An Example Of How Past Performance Fools More Investors Than A Ponzi Scheme
First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund is an actively managed ETF that provides income and diversification in the energy infrastructure sector. EMLP holds investments in various entities, including MLPs, pipeline C-Corps, regulated utilities, diversified utilities, YieldCo, other C-Corps, and oil services & equipment services with no K-1 filing requirement. The fund focuses on steady fee-for-service income exposure from midstream operators and regulated utilities, which offer a combination of income and growth.
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