NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund

SRV

Market cap $189M

NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund offers diversified midstream sector exposure, delivering a 12.33% yield and stable monthly distributions with tax-efficient 1099 reporting. SRV's portfolio is concentrated in top midstream operators, with growth catalysts including increased natural gas demand and major energy infrastructure investments. Despite a higher expense ratio (2.84%), SRV has outperformed peers over 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods, making it attractive for income-focused investors.

DALLAS , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The NXG Cushing® Midstream Energy Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared monthly distributions of $0.45 per common share for each of September, October, and November 2025.

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SRV offers a high 12.5% yield and simplified tax reporting, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking energy sector exposure without K-1 hassles. The fund's distributions are fully covered by net investment income and realized gains, but its recent performance has lagged the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks. SRV currently trades at a modest discount to NAV, but not as deep as its historical averages, making it less compelling for new purchases right now.

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DALLAS , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The NXG Cushing® Midstream Energy Fund (NYSE: SRV) (the "Fund") declared monthly distributions of $0.45 per common share for each of June, July, and August 2025. These monthly distributions will be payable to common shareholders pursuant to the table below: Record Date Ex-DividendDate Payment Date DistributionAmount Return of CapitalEstimate 1 6/16/2025 6/16/2025 6/30/2025 $0.45 100 % 7/16/2025 7/16/2025 7/31/2025 $0.45 100 % 8/15/2025 8/15/2025 8/29/2025 $0.45 100 % 1The return of capital estimate is based on the Fund's current anticipated earnings and profits for the fiscal year and does not include a projection of gains and losses on the sale of securities which may occur during the remainder of the year.

Midstream energy CEFs have underperformed expectations, due to global economic uncertainty, falling oil prices, and recent tariff concerns. Most funds (EMO, KYN, SRV) are rated Hold, due to narrowing discounts, declining NAVs, and ongoing volatility in energy demand. NML stands out with a wider-than-average discount and rebounding NAV, making it a potential Buy, but short-term risks remain.

SRV offers a high 13.6% yield and midstream energy exposure, but trades at a historically high valuation with a minimal discount to NAV. The fund's long-term total return since 2007 is negative, and its high expense ratio (3.69%) is not justified by performance. Distributions are 100% return of capital, raising sustainability concerns, especially with high leverage amplifying both gains and risks.

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