The Upside of MLP Distribution Cuts
Growing distributions were once a cornerstone of the MLP story. As times have changed, many investors have begun putting more emphasis on balance sheet stability and conservatism. Is distribution...
How Alerian Chooses Energy MLP Classifications
Alerian’s Energy MLP Classification Standard (EMCS) categorizes MLPs by sectors. Today we’ll talk about how we determine these classifications and answer some of the most frequently asked questions...
MLP Distribution Recap 1Q17: Still Recovering One Year After the Bottom
Today we look at how many MLPs in the AMZ and AMZI grew, maintained, or cut distributions in 1Q 2017.
MLP Distribution Recap: 4Q16
Today we look how many MLPs in the AMZ and AMZI grew, maintained, or cut distributions in 4Q 2016.
Alerian Rebalancings: What Happens to MLPs That Are Removed?
What happens to an MLP that is removed from the Alerian MLP Index (AMZ) or Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI) in a rebalancing? Do they always underperform the index they were removed from? Not...
Alerian Rebalancings: What Happens to MLPs That Are Added?
What happens to an MLP that is added to the Alerian MLP Index (AMZ) or Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI) in a rebalancing? Does it outperform or underperform the index it was added to? Today...