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MDST

Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF

MDST

Market cap $297M

29.00 USD

-0.19

0.65%

At close Updated Sep 21, 9:56 AM EDT

1 day

-0.65%

5 days

-1.23%

1 month

-1.46%

3 months

0.52%

6 months

-0.24%

Year to date

8.7%

1 year

9.02%

5 years

16.19%

10 years

16.19%

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

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Neutral 100%

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2 Covered Call ETFs For Durable Income Backed By Real Assets

Covered call ETFs present an opportunity cost, justified mainly for investors prioritizing income or lacking access to alternatives. I have not identified a covered call instrument that serves as an effective buy-and-hold hedge offering meaningful premium benefits. The sweet spot deal is based on a combination of; a) OTM covered call regime and b) underlying assets that are unlikely to surge or plunge.

2 Covered Call ETFs For Durable Income Backed By Real Assets

Westwood to Launch Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (PWRX) as the First New ETF on the Texas Stock Exchange

DALLAS, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a leading boutique asset manager, today announced plans to launch the Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (TXSE: PWRX) on September 17, 2026. PWRX will be the first new ETF to launch on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE).

Westwood to Launch Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (PWRX) as the First New ETF on the Texas Stock Exchange

Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) Surpasses $100 Million in Assets

DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group(NYSE: WHG) (NYSE: WHG), a boutique asset management, trust and wealth services firm, today announced that the Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (NASDAQ: WEEI) has surpassed $100 million in assets under management. The milestone reflects growing advisor and investor demand for a strategy that pairs dividend yield and options premiums from covered calls with the potential for equity appreciation across the energy sector.

Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) Surpasses $100 Million in Assets

MDST: A Good Midstream Fund If Oil Prices Start Declining

The Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF offers a 9.27% yield via a covered call strategy on midstream energy equities. MDST sacrifices capital gains upside for higher distributable income, outperforming peers in flat or declining midstream markets but lagging during strong rallies. Recent portfolio changes prioritize higher yield (Pembina Pipeline) over growth potential (Targa Resources), aligning with the fund's income focus.

MDST: A Good Midstream Fund If Oil Prices Start Declining

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This Midstream ETF Yields 9.4% While Sidestepping K-1 Tax Forms

Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSEARCA:MDST) has paid $0.225 per share every month for 26 straight months, with no cuts and no skipped payments.

This Midstream ETF Yields 9.4% While Sidestepping K-1 Tax Forms

Westwood Announces Monthly Income Distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST),Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) and Westwood Enhanced Income Opportunity (YLDW)

DALLAS, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (WHG), a publicly-traded investment management boutique and wealth management firm, today announced monthly income distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (NASDAQ: WEEI) and Westwood Enhanced Income Opportunity (YLDW) as shown in the table below. Part of the Westwood Income Series ETFs, these deliver income from both dividends and options premiums to help provide monthly income distributions for investors.

Westwood Announces Monthly Income Distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST),Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) and Westwood Enhanced Income Opportunity (YLDW)

Westwood Announces Monthly Income Distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST),Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) and Westwood Enhanced Income Opportunity (YLDW)

DALLAS, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (WHG), a publicly-traded investment management boutique and wealth management firm, today announced monthly income distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (NASDAQ: WEEI) and Westwood Enhanced Income Opportunity (YLDW) as shown in the table below. Part of the Westwood Income Series ETFs, these deliver income from both dividends and options premiums to help provide monthly income distributions for investors.

Westwood Announces Monthly Income Distributions for Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST),Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) and Westwood Enhanced Income Opportunity (YLDW)

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The Zacks Analyst Blog XLEI,WEEI,MDST,AMZA and EIPI

XLEI leads a pack of high-yield energy ETFs as oil volatility and Middle East tensions keep income-focused funds in the spotlight.

The Zacks Analyst Blog XLEI,WEEI,MDST,AMZA and EIPI

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Buy 5 Energy ETFs With At Least 5% Yield

Energy ETFs are likely to remain strong, as oil prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels even if an Iran war truce materializes, keeping high-yield funds in focus.

Buy 5 Energy ETFs With At Least 5% Yield

MDST: High Yield, Limited Alpha -- Why It's A Decent Hold, Not A Buy

Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) offers a ~9% yield via aggressive covered call writing on a midstream equity portfolio. MDST's structure caps upside, underperforms in rallies, and fails to deliver significant alpha in flat markets versus alternatives like ENFR. The ETF's income is broadly sustainable, but NAV erosion occurs even in consolidating markets, making it a Strong Hold rather than a Buy.

MDST: High Yield, Limited Alpha -- Why It's A Decent Hold, Not A Buy

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