AMLP — Alerian MLP ETF
Energy Ranked #105 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, trading under the ticker AMLP, is an Energy sector fund issued by ALPS with $12.2 billion in assets under management. It currently holds an overall rank of #105 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 70.6 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 1.01% while offering a dividend yield of 7.76%. With a current price of $54.93 and significant asset size, the ETF demonstrates substantial investor adoption within its specific niche. It is one of 10 ETFs tracked by ETFValuer in the Energy category, positioning it as a major player despite its lower overall ranking. The combination of high assets and a B grade suggests a well-established vehicle with moderate performance characteristics relative to the broader market.
Over the last trading day, the fund posted a gain of +0.20%, followed by a weekly return of +1.82%. Monthly performance accelerated to +6.35%, while the three-month return reached +7.87%. The six-month return showed further strength at +16.48%, and year-to-date gains have climbed to +20.44%. Annual returns for the past year stand at +22.42%, extending to a three-year return of +68.98%. This sequence indicates a consistent upward trajectory across all measured time horizons, with returns compounding significantly over the longer three-year period. The data shows a pattern of sustained growth rather than short-term volatility in the return figures provided.
The fund carries a Low volatility label and a beta of 0.30, indicating that its price movements are less sensitive to broader market fluctuations. A Sharpe ratio of 1.39 suggests the fund has generated a favorable amount of excess return per unit of risk taken over the measured period. The maximum drawdown recorded is -14.27%, representing the largest peak-to-trough decline experienced by the fund. This combination of low beta and a relatively contained maximum drawdown implies the ETF has historically offered a smoother ride compared to higher-volatility peers. The Sharpe ratio further supports the view that the fund has delivered efficient returns relative to the risk incurred during both up and down market phases.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
AMLP Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plains All American Pipeline Lp | 13.61% | $1.61B |
| 2 | Sunoco Lp | 13.58% | $1.61B |
| 3 | Energy Transfer Lp | 13.13% | $1.55B |
| 4 | Enterprise Products Partners Lp | 12.83% | $1.52B |
| 5 | Mplx Lp | 12.37% | $1.46B |
| 6 | Western Midstream Partners Lp | 12.34% | $1.46B |
| 7 | Hess Midstream Lp | 9.90% | $1.17B |
| 8 | Cheniere Energy Partners Lp | 4.90% | $579M |
| 9 | Usa Compression Partners Lp | 4.15% | $491M |
| 10 | Genesis Energy Lp | 3.83% | $452M |
Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 100.6% 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.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — 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): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — 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 2026-06-01) — 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 7.76%. 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 1.99% and average daily volume is 1.4M/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 $12.2B 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 | +0.20% |
| 1-Week | +1.82% |
| 1-Month | +6.35% |
| 3-Month | +7.87% |
| 6-Month | +16.48% |
| YTD | +20.44% |
| 1-Year | +22.42% |
| 3-Year | +68.98% |
How AMLP Compares to Other Energy ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | B+ |
XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | +43.28% | 0.08% | $35.7B |
| #24 | B+ |
MLPX | Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | +34.80% | 0.45% | $3.48B |
| #39 | B+ |
VDE | Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares | +44.27% | 0.09% | $11.1B |
| #71 | B |
FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | +44.12% | 0.084% | $1.75B |
| #105 | B |
AMLP | Alerian MLP ETF | +22.42% | 1.01% | $12.2B |
| #113 | B |
IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | +42.85% | 0.38% | $1.53B |
| #200 | C |
OIH | VanEck Oil Services ETF | +63.63% | 0.35% | $1.99B |
| #222 | C |
XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +40.90% | 0.35% | $2.91B |
| #224 | C |
IEO | iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +42.89% | 0.38% | $516M |
| #367 | C |
ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | +32.78% | 0.39% | $2.91B |