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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 a hybrid between a partnership and a publicly traded company. There are significant tax advantages to owning MLP units. However, despite these benefits, MLPs may ...