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MLPAvsMLPBETF Comparison

ETF 1
MLPA

Global X MLP ETF

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.19%
VS
ETF 2
MLPB

ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

This fund is part of
Infrastructure
-0.19%

Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) and ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B (MLPB) belong to the same industry segment: Infrastructure. In contrast, MLPB's top sector exposures are Energy and Non-Corporate. MLPA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.77%, versus 0.85% for MLPB. MLPA is up 26.11% year-to-date (YTD) with +$189M in YTD flows. MLPB performs better with 31.34% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MLPA and MLPB 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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MLPA vs MLPB performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/09/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MLPA
MLPB
+3.71%+4.11%
+9.29%+9.68%
+26.11%+31.34%
+26.67%+33.37%
+65.23%+84.94%
+143.03%+186.57%
Flows
MLPA
MLPB
+$14M-
+$103M-
+$189M-
+$246M-$8M
+$533M-$70M
+$685M-$120M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MLPA
MLPB
+14.41%+16.32%
+12.52%+14.46%
+14.20%+16.69%
+17.27%+19.58%
Max drawdown
MLPA
MLPB
-4.57%-5.29%
-8.02%-9.69%
-14.09%-16.43%
-18.70%-20.41%
Max drawdown duration
MLPA
MLPB
26d28d
64d64d
299d288d
77d78d
Trading data

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MLPA
MLPB
Last sale
9/10/2026 at 3:53 PM
$57.61
$31.84
Previous close
09/09/2026
$57.73
$31.76
Consolidated volume
09/09/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/10/2026 at 3:53 PM
Live
Closed
MLPA
MLPB
Last price
$57.61
$31.84
1D performance
-0.21%
+0.23%
AuM$2.41 B$241.23 M
E/R0.77%0.85%
Characteristics
MLPA
MLPB
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XUBS
BenchmarkSolactive MLP Infrastructure IndexAlerian MLP Infrastructure Index
N° of holdings-15
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 18, 2012October 8, 2015
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MLPA
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MLPB
USA
108.26%
Other
-8.26%

Sectors

MLPA
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MLPB
Energy
108.25%
Other
-8.25%

Diversification

MLPA
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MLPB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

108.26%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
MLPA
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MLPB
Sunoco LP
14.44%
Plains All American Pipeline LP
13.35%
Energy Transfer LP
13.23%
Western Midstream Partners LP
12.95%
MPLX LP
12.62%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
12.45%
Hess Midstream LP
9.09%
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
4.62%
USA Compression Partners LP
3.68%
Genesis Energy LP
2.90%
Waterbridge Infrastructure LLC
2.57%
Global Partners LP
2.23%
Suburban Propane Partners LP
2.12%
Delek Logistics Partners LP
2.02%
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund
0.01%
Frequently asked questions about MLPA and MLPB

How have the MLPA and MLPB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 9, 2026, MLPA is up 26.11% year-to-date (YTD), while MLPB has returned 31.34%. That puts MLPB better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MLPA or MLPB?

Year-to-date, the MLPA ETF saw +$189M in flows, compared to - for MLPB.

Which ETF is more volatile: MLPA or MLPB?

Over the past year, MLPA had a volatility of 12.52%, while MLPB experienced 14.46%.

Which ETF is bigger: MLPA or MLPB?

As of September 9, 2026, MLPA holds $2.41 B in assets under management (AUM), while MLPB manages $241.23 M.

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