EIPIvsEMLPETF Comparison
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First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure ETF
This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+0.42%
FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (EIPI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure ETF (EMLP) is part of the Infrastructure segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Energy, Utilities and Industrials. EIPI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.11%, versus 0.95% for EMLP. EIPI is up 22.64% year-to-date (YTD) with +$28M in YTD flows. EMLP performs worse with 18.52% YTD performance, and +$228M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EIPI and EMLP below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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EIPI vs EMLP performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/03/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | EIPI EMLP | +2.36%+0.67% | +5.07%+3.37% | +22.64%+18.52% | +25.55%+20.87% | n/a+78.93% | n/a+108.55% |
| Flows | EIPI EMLP | -$2M+$33M | +$12M+$116M | +$28M+$228M | +$71M+$301M | -+$329M | -+$444M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | EIPI EMLP | +11.13%+11.03% | +10.14%+10.59% | n/a+12.96% | n/a+14.51% |
| Max drawdown | EIPI EMLP | -2.68%-3.13% | -4.42%-4.93% | n/a-11.35% | n/a-14.41% |
| Max drawdown duration | EIPI EMLP | 32d39d | 57d82d | n/a177d | n/a329d |
Trading data
EIPI | EMLP | |
Last sale 9/4/2026 at 4:42 PM | $22.80 | $44.14 |
| Previous close 09/03/2026 | $22.86 | $44.23 |
| Consolidated volume 09/03/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/4/2026 at 4:42 PM
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EIPI | EMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $22.80 | $44.14 |
| 1D performance | -0.26% | -0.20% |
| AuM | $1.11 B | $4.19 B |
| E/R | 1.11% | 0.95% |
Characteristics
EIPI | EMLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Trust | First Trust |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 73 | 56 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | May 6, 2024 | June 20, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
EIPI
USA
83.99%
Other
16.01%
EMLP
USA
88.7%
Other
11.3%
Sectors
EIPI
Energy
58.89%
Utilities
26.65%
Other
14.46%
EMLP
Energy
45.58%
Utilities
42.25%
Other
12.17%
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Diversification
EIPI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
47.74%
EMLP
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
52.1%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
EIPI
Enterprise Products Partners LP
8.47%
Energy Transfer LP
6.73%
MPLX LP
4.51%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
3.77%
ONEOK, Inc.
3.09%
Shell Plc
2.82%
National Fuel Gas Co.
2.66%
Duke Energy Corp.
2.34%
EOG Resources, Inc.
2.28%
Plains GP Holdings LP
2.16%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
1.89%
The Southern Co.
1.87%
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
1.75%
Entergy Corp.
1.71%
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
1.69%
EMLP
Enterprise Products Partners LP
8.78%
Energy Transfer LP
7.96%
Plains GP Holdings LP
4.27%
MPLX LP
4.24%
National Fuel Gas Co.
3.95%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
3.57%
PPL Corp.
2.58%
The Southern Co.
2.55%
ONEOK, Inc.
2.32%
ONE Gas, Inc.
2.27%
Duke Energy Corp.
2.22%
Entergy Corp.
2.10%
Sempra
1.82%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
1.75%
CMS Energy Corp.
1.72%
Frequently asked questions about EIPI and EMLP
How have the EIPI and EMLP ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 3, 2026, EIPI is up 22.64% year-to-date (YTD), while EMLP has returned 18.52%. That puts EIPI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EIPI or EMLP?
Year-to-date, the EIPI ETF saw +$28M in flows, compared to +$228M for EMLP.
Which ETF is more volatile: EIPI or EMLP?
Over the past year, EIPI had a volatility of 10.14%, while EMLP experienced 10.59%.
Which ETF is bigger: EIPI or EMLP?
As of September 3, 2026, EIPI holds $1.11 B in assets under management (AUM), while EMLP manages $4.19 B.
What sectors do the EIPI and EMLP ETFs invest in?
EIPI leans toward sectors like Energy and Utilities. Meanwhile, EMLP focuses on Energy and Utilities.
What are the top holdings of the EIPI ETF and EMLP ETF?
EIPI top holdings include Enterprise Products Partners LP, Energy Transfer LP and MPLX LP. EMLP holds in its top three: Enterprise Products Partners LP, Energy Transfer LP and Plains GP Holdings LP.
Which ETF is more diversified: EIPI or EMLP?
EIPI holds 73 securities with 47.74% of its assets in the top 15. EMLP has 56 securities and a top 15 weight of 52.1%.
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Latest news about EIPI & EMLP
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