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Alerian created the first real-time index for Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) in 2006. The suite has evolved to include several widely used energy infrastructure benchmarks as well as other subsectors and themes within the broader energy universe.
Energy infrastructure MLPs and corporations typically offer compelling yields above those provided by other income investments like bonds, utilities, and REITs.
Most constituents generate free cash flow, returning it to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Fee-based businesses drive stable and predictable cash flows.
Exposure to long-lived real assets that generate inflation-protected cash flows.
Energy infrastructure typically exhibits low correlations to other income-oriented investments such as utilities and bonds, while providing yields that are not dependent on interest rate levels. Broad market indexes do not include MLPs.
Alerian MLP Index
Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index
Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index
In 2006, Alerian Capital Management, then a dedicated MLP asset manager, launched the Alerian MLP Index (AMZ) to provide the first reliable benchmark for Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). This was followed by the launch of an exchange-traded note tracking an Alerian index in 2007, which was the first passively-managed MLP exchange-traded product. Today, AMZ stands as the leading benchmark for energy infrastructure MLPs.
In 2010, Alerian spun off its asset management business to focus solely on energy infrastructure indexing and education. Later that year, ALPS launched the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), the first and largest MLP ETF, recognized for its liquidity and scale.
While VettaFi's Alerian index suite has evolved, our commitment to delivering transparent, reliable benchmarks and educating investors remains unwavering.
Our global team of index specialists brings deep asset management expertise from top financial firms around the world. With over 100 years of combined experience, our leadership and research teams do more than build benchmarks; they deliver critical education and insights for the global investor community.
