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IGFvsMLPXETF Comparison

ETF 1
IGF

iShares Global Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+0%
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ETF 2
MLPX

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
+0%

iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) and Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. IGF's top 3 sector exposures are Utilities, Industrials and Energy. In contrast, MLPX's top sector exposures are Energy,  IGF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.45% for MLPX. IGF is up 9.51% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.20B in YTD flows. MLPX performs better with 21.96% YTD performance, and +$277M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IGF and MLPX 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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IGF vs MLPX performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IGF
MLPX
+1.22%-6.12%
+0.90%+0.89%
+9.51%+21.96%
+18.19%+22.94%
+56.34%+107.59%
+67.74%+161.39%
Flows
IGF
MLPX
+$333M+$3M
+$899M+$200M
+$1.20B+$277M
+$2.55B+$297M
+$4.92B+$1.40B
+$5.59B+$1.51B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IGF
MLPX
+13.15%+18.51%
+9.98%+15.37%
+12.08%+16.91%
+13.36%+19.91%
Max drawdown
IGF
MLPX
-4.74%-7.51%
-5.86%-8.32%
-14.12%-16.47%
-20.74%-19.62%
Max drawdown duration
IGF
MLPX
70d30d
109d109d
166d370d
747d427d
Trading data

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IGF
MLPX
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$66.36
$72.25
Previous close
06/18/2026
$65.98
$71.88
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IGF
MLPX
Last price
$66.36
$72.25
1D performance
+0.58%
+0.51%
AuM$10.84 B$3.40 B
E/R0.39%0.45%
Characteristics
IGF
MLPX
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesGlobal X
BenchmarkS&P Global Infrastructure IndexSolactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index
N° of holdings6626
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 10, 2007August 6, 2013
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IGF
USA
45.53%
Australia
9.32%
Spain
8.31%
Canada
8%
Other
28.85%
MLPX
USA
75.89%
Canada
21.57%
Other
2.54%

Sectors

IGF
Utilities
40.03%
Industrials
27.22%
Energy
19.48%
Other
13.27%
MLPX
Energy
93.57%
Other
6.43%
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Diversification

IGF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

50.11%
MLPX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

84.22%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
IGF
NEXTERA ENERGY
5.24%
TRANSURBAN GRP REIT
4.99%
ES0105046017
4.48%
ENBRIDGE
3.98%
IBERDROLA SA
3.83%
US4005061019
3.80%
WILLIAMS
3.07%
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
3.04%
SOUTHERN
2.80%
DUKE ENERGY
2.65%
GETLINK
2.59%
CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP
2.57%
QUBE HOLDINGS LTD
2.37%
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
2.37%
NATIONAL GRID
2.33%
MLPX
TC ENERGY CORP
8.68%
WILLIAMS
8.59%
ENBRIDGE
8.59%
CHENIERE ENERGY
7.53%
KINDER MORGAN
7.44%
ONEOK
6.84%
TARGA RESOURCS
4.74%
ENERGY TRANSFER LP UNITS
4.50%
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS UNT
4.49%
DT MIDSTREAM INC
4.39%
PEMBINA PIPELINE
4.30%
MPLX COMMON UNITS
4.18%
PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE UNT
3.86%
WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP
3.73%
ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION
2.38%
Frequently asked questions about IGF and MLPX

How have the IGF and MLPX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, IGF is up 9.51% year-to-date (YTD), while MLPX has returned 21.96%. That puts MLPX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IGF or MLPX?

Year-to-date, the IGF ETF saw +$1.20B in flows, compared to +$277M for MLPX.

Which ETF is more volatile: IGF or MLPX?

Over the past year, IGF had a volatility of 9.98%, while MLPX experienced 15.37%.

Which ETF is bigger: IGF or MLPX?

As of June 18, 2026, IGF holds $10.84 B in assets under management (AUM), while MLPX manages $3.40 B.

What sectors do the IGF and MLPX ETFs invest in?

IGF leans toward sectors like Utilities, Industrials and Energy. Meanwhile, MLPX focuses on Energy.

What are the top holdings of the IGF ETF and MLPX ETF?

IGF top holdings include NEXTERA ENERGY, TRANSURBAN GRP REIT and ES0105046017. MLPX holds in its top three: TC ENERGY CORP, WILLIAMS and ENBRIDGE.

Which ETF is more diversified: IGF or MLPX?

IGF holds 77 securities with 50.11% of its assets in the top 15. MLPX has 27 securities and a top 15 weight of 84.22%.

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