AMLP — Alerian MLP ETF
Energy Ranked #72 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by ALPS
AMLP Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in AMLP over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
AMLP Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: AMLP's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in AMLP?
See what a lump sum in AMLP would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), issued by ALPS, is a $13.4 billion energy fund that holds 100.9% of its assets in its top ten positions, with Plains All American Pipeline Lp representing the largest single stake at 13.7%. It carries an ETFValuer grade of B, ranking 5th out of 10 peers in the Energy category and 72nd among 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund’s 1.01% expense ratio is significantly higher than the category median of 0.36%, while its 7.33% dividend yield substantially exceeds the median of 1.53%.
Priced at $56.19, the ETF sits at 99.1% of its 52-week range, reflecting a strong upward trajectory that includes a 28.13% return over the past year. This one-year performance trails the category median of 54.17%, though the fund has delivered a 25.54% year-to-date gain and a 70.83% return over three years. The rating was upgraded from C to B on 2026-08-18, a shift supported by the available three-year price history.
With a beta of 0.27 and annualized volatility of 12.72%, the fund exhibits low price fluctuation relative to the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 1.82 indicates efficient risk-adjusted returns, complemented by a maximum drawdown of -14.27% during the recorded period. Liquidity is maintained through an average daily volume of 1,300,650 shares, despite a bid-ask spread of 0.89%.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
AMLP Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plains All American Pipeline Lp | 13.67% | $1.66B |
| 2 | Western Midstream Partners Lp | 13.63% | $1.65B |
| 3 | Sunoco Lp | 13.37% | $1.62B |
| 4 | Energy Transfer Lp | 13.34% | $1.62B |
| 5 | Enterprise Products Partners Lp | 12.98% | $1.58B |
| 6 | Mplx Lp | 12.09% | $1.47B |
| 7 | Hess Midstream Lp | 9.53% | $1.16B |
| 8 | Cheniere Energy Partners Lp | 4.69% | $570M |
| 9 | Usa Compression Partners Lp | 4.39% | $533M |
| 10 | Genesis Energy Lp | 3.23% | $392M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 100.9% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how AMLP's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With AMLP
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with AMLP's top 10 — JPST overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as AMLP's top 10 (13.3% of AMLP's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | AMLP Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPST | JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | 1 | 13.3% | Energy Transfer Lp |
| MLPX | Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 1 | 13.3% | Energy Transfer Lp |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.80% (as of 2026-09-08) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 15.72 (as of 2026-09-08) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What AMLP's Fees Cost You
AMLP charges an expense ratio of 1.01% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
AMLP Dividend Income Estimator
AMLP currently yields 7.33%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
AMLP Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.89% and average daily volume is 1.3M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $13.4B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: AMLP is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
AMLP Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.39% |
| 1-Week | +0.59% |
| 1-Month | +4.01% |
| 3-Month | +9.83% |
| 6-Month | +12.55% |
| YTD | +25.54% |
| 1-Year | +28.13% |
| 3-Year | +70.83% |
How AMLP Compares to Other Energy ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | B+ |
XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | +54.53% | 0.08% | $41.4B |
| #42 | B |
VDE | Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares | +54.18% | 0.09% | $13.3B |
| #44 | B |
MLPX | Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | +32.33% | 0.45% | $3.68B |
| #70 | B |
FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | +54.17% | 0.084% | $2.14B |
| #72 | B |
AMLP | Alerian MLP ETF | +28.13% | 1.01% | $13.4B |
| #105 | B |
IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | +52.27% | 0.37% | $1.85B |
| #187 | C |
XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +55.06% | 0.35% | $3.99B |
| #198 | C |
IEO | iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +60.64% | 0.37% | $622M |
| #207 | C |
OIH | VanEck Oil Services ETF | +71.11% | 0.35% | $2.02B |
| #375 | D |
ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | +24.91% | 0.38% | $2.18B |